It can be hard to maintain a fitness routine when you're traveling. But in Greater Palm Springs, you can rest assured that staying flexible and in shape is well within reach. There are numerous yoga studios across the Greater Palm Springs, and many offer drop in rates and availability to those visiting or wintering in the Palm Springs area. Here's a list of just some of the places where you can stretch your body and calm your mind without having to sign lengthy contracts.
Yoga Bliss
Yoga Bliss offers drop-in classes for anyone who wants to take just a single session. Whether you're trying to perfect your Downward Dog or you're a yoga master, the studio is a welcoming place that offers a wide variety of expertly taught yoga classes, including aerial yoga. Aerial yoga combines traditional yoga poses with acrobatics but provides plenty of support for participants thanks to a soft hammock or fabric loop for support. Aerial yoga is also known as anti-gravity yoga.
The aerial yoga class drop-in rate is $30, and the non-aerial class rate is $17.
Peace Love Yoga
At Peace Love Yoga, drop-in students are also welcome and no matter what your level is, you'll be able to find a class that meets your needs. The one hour and fifteen-minute classes are sure to leave you relaxed and invigorated. Mats, straps, foam blocks, bolsters, and blankets—everything you need to practice is available free of charge at the studio.
Single-class drop in rates is $18.
Evolve Yoga
At Evolve Yoga in La Quinta, the drop in rate is $19 and a one-week unlimited pass is $35. If you can't make it in for a class, teacher Bronwyn Ison also offers an online course too. Perfect your Lotus Pose, or take steps towards mastering the perfect balance of Bakasana; you'll get help, guidance, and encouragement from experienced instructors.
Power Yoga
Drop in classes are available for visitors and tourists for $20 and the Power Yoga team says they love newcomers joining the group. Mats are available free of charge so you don't need to worry about packing one.
Bikram Yoga El Paseo
All of Bikram Yoga El Paseo's classes are available for out of town students to drop in for. Known as the 'hot yoga,' Bikram yoga focuses on 26 postures, all done in a hot room. The 90-minute classes are said to stimulate the organs, glands, nerves, and help move freshly oxygenated blood throughout the body.
Bikram Yoga El Paseo was founded over 15 years ago. A single class costs $20. An Out of Towners package lets you attend for 7 consecutive days for $60, and includes a mat and towel. A 5 class card can be used anytime in a 3 month period for $75.
Urban Yoga
Whether you're a regular student or a visitor to the Coachella Valley, Urban Yoga allows drop-ins to their nearly 30 classes per week. Now at a new location, drop-in fees for a single class are $18 for visitors and $15 for locals.
Yoga Centre Palm Desert
Ideal for visitors and snowbirds, Yoga Centre Palm Desert offers drop in rates of $18/class. A series of 8 classes in one month is $80, while an unlimited monthly pass is $120.
Desert Yoga Therapy
This studio has been around for 10 years and offers everything from chair yoga to therapeutic and restorative classes. Single classes are available, though visitors need to sign up in advance, and the rate is $18. Or you can sign up for three classes for $30 to be used in 30 days.
Other locations to try yoga in Greater Palm Springs
There are other studios across the greater Coachella Valley area; check out Path, Lotus Flow, or Go With the Flow in Palm Desert.
While yoga is a way of life for many devotees, it's an easy activity to learn and a welcoming environment to be a newbie in. As a fitness regimen, yoga is quickly becoming one of the most popular options for those hoping to improve flexibility and strength. Plus yoga is great for reducing stress and some participants even find it helps them sleep better. Whatever your reasons for beginning yoga or continuing your practice, you'll find numerous experts across Greater Palm Springs willing and able to help you.
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