Formerly The Yoga Studio of Johnson County

Weekly Yoga Classes

  • All Classes are ongoing – Join any class any time
  • With any class pass you may attend any class with any teacher
Yoga Pose - Chaturanga

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Level I Yoga
10:00-11:30am
Laura Kuchynka

A wonderful window for feeling great in the whole body.

Restorative/Gentle Yoga
9:30 - 11:00am
Victoria Newman

Learn the basics and how to relax.

Morning Yoga
Mixed Level

6:30 - 7:30am
Theresa Goodman

A wonderful window for feeling great in the whole body.

Restorative/
Therapeutic

9:30 - 11:00am
Suzette Scholtes

Focuses on well-being especially freedom from aches & pains and stress or anxiety.

Morning Yoga
Mixed Level

6:30 - 7:30am
Theresa Goodman

A wonderful window for feeling great in the whole body.

Gentle/ Restorative Yoga
9:30-11am
Ann Tandoc

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain.

Level I Yoga
9:00 - 10:15am
Ann Tandoc

A wonderful window for feeling great in the whole body.

Mixed Level
4:00 - 5:30pm
Kim Lacy

Good for experienced students who wish more from their yoga.

Level 1 (Mixed)
11:30am-1pm
Lienha Carleton

Focuses on aligning, stress, back pain and building muscle.

Level I / Restorative
9:30 - 11:00am
Sharon Friedman

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain.

Yoga Level I
11:30am - 1:00pm
Jill Ousley

A wonderful window for feeling great in the whole body.

Level I Yoga
9:30 - 11:00am
Kim Lacy

Kim’s advanced training pleases all who attend…. suitable for all levels of students.

Yoga Level I-II
11:30am - 1:00pm
Suzette Scholtes

For experienced and students wishing to deepen yoga with strength & skill.

Restorative/ Therapeutic
10:30am - 12:00pm
Theresa Goodman

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain.

 

Special Focus Class
3:45 - 5:10pm
Suzette Scholtes

Parkinsons, fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer, auto-immune challenges

Restorative/
Therapeutic

1 - 2:30pm
Suzette Scholtes

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain and easing stress, depression or anxiety.

Yoga Level I Restorative
5:30 - 6:50pm
Suzette Scholtes

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain.

Special Focus Class
11:30am-1:00pm
Ann & Warren Tandoc

Parkinson’s Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Cancer, Auto-Immune Challenge

  Workshops
12:30 - 3:00pm
See Schedule

 

Level II/III Yoga
5:30 - 6:45pm
Suzette Scholtes

Challenge yourself at all levels of practice: Get strong and focused and happy.

Gentle Level I
5:30 - 6:45pm
Susan Richards

To Quiet your Mind and Open your Body


Restorative/
Therapeutic

7:00 - 8:30pm
Nancy McMillan

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain and stress.

Yoga Level I
5:30 - 6:50pm
Suzette Scholtes

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain, build courage and trust.

   
 

Restorative / Therapeutic
7:00-8:15pm
Farrah Jensen

Yoga Level I
7:00 - 8:20pm
Suzette Scholtes

Focus on easing back, neck & hip pain while building alignment & strength. Very popular class with good mix of work and softness.

 

Yoga the Iyengar Way
7:00-8:15pm
Theresa Goodman

   
   

 

       
   

 

       

**Double star indicates teacher training module class (11/week)

Mission Statement

We teach traditional and therapeutic applications of yoga, focusing on wellness for the body, mind, and emotions. We commit to continuing study, knowledge, professionalism, joy, and integrity in the true light of yoga to empower our students, supporters, vendors, faculty, and volunteers. We build upon and honor our history as Kansas City’s original yoga school since 1984.


Guide to Yoga Classes

What is Iyengar Yoga?:Iyengar yoga is one of the most popular yoga styles taught in the U.S., Iyengar approach to Hatha Yoga combines classical soft yoga with strength, stamina, flexibility and correct body alignment. This method creates the most impact upon bones to stabilize and align the pelvis and spine. Props facilitate movement and gain comfort and confidence. We provide many props such as blankets, bolsters, belts, and foam blocks to allow the body to feel supported and release stiffness and tension.

Introduction / Fundamentals of Yoga: Set your intention to learn a new skill that will change your life! Expert instruction and use Yoga "props" make Yoga accessible and fun for all bodies!

Level 1 Yoga: This yoga class is for new and continuing students. Focus on standing postures to bring elasticity to joints and muscles; build stamina and stability, introduces forward bends and shoulder balance. Choose gentle/restorative if you have auto/immune illness or are weak, sad, or tired.

Level 1-2 Yoga: An ideal yoga class for students with some experience and healthy new students. Introduces arm balance, abdominal/lumbar poses; challenges of backbends, inversions and other poses. Vigorous and strength building. No injuries please.

Level 2-3 Yoga:This yoga class is for the experienced student. Explore the depth of poses in inversions, back bends, and advancing yoga postures.

Special Focus Yoga Classes: These yoga classes work with neurological and autoimmune illnesses. It is the choice for chronic pain for fibromyalgia, arthritis, Parkinson’s Disease, Depression, Cancer, or any time you need lots of support and nurturing. Avoid attending if pain is acute. Must be able to walk and rise off the floor.

Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga: Yoga to relax and distress. Aids chronic pain, especially therapeutic for people recovering from illness or life transitions. Focus on modalities that soften, strengthen and stabilize challenges in our bodies. We customize sequences for back pain, neck pain, hip problems, sinus, and all common health ailments.

Level 1/Restorative Yoga Classes: These yoga classes combine gentle stretching poses that release tension and stress, coupled with poses that strengthen the skeletal-muscular system to enhance overall health.

YogaFun classes for kids and familiesare a great way to introduce yoga in a fun, kid-friendly way while building strength, agility, and skills for relaxation and concentration. We play yoga games, read stories and poems, complete yoga obstacle courses, and dance our way through themed classes..

Yoga for Golfers and Athletes: This class focuses on increasing stamina, flexibility, and strength. We also work on breathing techniques to improve your mental focus while on the course. During class, you can expect to experience, 5- 10 minute warm up (can be used pre-round on the course), 15 minute segments targeting: Lower body - romotes a more efficient swing sequence, Core - builds better posture, more consistency and helps reduce back pain, Upper body - more turn and action in the hands, wrists, and spine, 5-10 minute cool-down (can be used post-round on the course) - increases endurance and reduces soreness after your round of golf. Most serious golfers today practice yoga for it's amazing physical and mental benefits. Professional golfers that endorse the Yoga for Golfers system include Joe Torre, Gary McCord, and Sandra Palmer. Yoga for Golfers is recommended by several top 100 golf instructors, including Eden Foster, Charlie King, and Hank Haney (Tiger Woods' instructor). For additional information on Yoga for Golfers, please go to www.yogaforgolfers.com.

Gentle Level 1 offers a soft approach to Yoga, quieting the mind with pranayama and meditation, opening the body with a slow paced practice; to build body awareness, strength, alignment and stability.

Yoga Teachers Training Program: Certified with Yoga Alliance Ongoing Programs and licensed supervised by the Kansas State Board of Regents.

Pranayama (Yogic Breathing): The yogic art and practice of moving the breath. This is included in every class we teach: some time with focus on breath.

Yoga Class Fees

90-Minute Yoga Class Fees:
Drop-In Fee for one yoga class............... $17
8 class pass - expires in 90 days........ $120
8 class pass - expires in 90 days........ $120
12 class pass - expires in 90 days........ $170
32 class pass - expires in 90 days.....$320
One Month Unlimited Yoga Classes.....................$130
Six Month Unlimited Yoga Classes.....................$750
One Year Unlimited Classes.....................$1100

*Unlimited yoga packages exclude workshops. Yoga classes that are not used before the expiration date are forfeited.

YogaFun Class Fees:  no drop ins please  
Preschool: 4 classes - $35                             
Ages 6-9 & 10-13: 4 classes - $40
Family YogaFun (per family): 4 classes - $50

Private Yoga Lessons: Available by appointment: $90/session (9l3) 492-9594.

Make-Up Policy: Go to any open class that is the same level as your class.

Refunds: No refunds or carry-overs of yoga classes or workshops.

Weather: We announce cancellations on the voice mail phone line, 913/492-9594.

What do I wear to a Yoga Class?: Wear comfortable clothes which do not inhibit the teacher’s ability to see misalignments. We have men’s and women’s dressing rooms and the mats and props you need. Please do not eat heavily before class.