Affordable Yoga Classes in the Berkeley Area

Yoga has several known benefits: stress reduction, increased flexibility, strengthening, and relaxation. However, yoga classes can be pricey. Check out these studios in the Berkeley area for affordable yoga classes.

• Niroga Center for Healing: Donations-based. Suggested $10/class. Free day of yoga classes first Wednesday of every month. A spacious and eco-friendly studio, offering healing yoga and meditation classes. 1808 University Avenue, Berkeley.

• Rudramandir: Donations-based. Suggested $10-12/1-hour class. Provides a nourishing environment for the journey towards profound physical and spiritual well-being. Mission is to serve the community by offering a breadth of programs to aid in the exploration of each individual’s full potential. 830 Bancroft Way (at 6th Street), Berkeley.

• Square One Yoga Collective: Sliding scale starting at $10/class; $6 cash-only classes Monday-Thursday evenings. A mission-driven business, committed to making yoga completely accessible to the entire community by keeping prices low, offering work-trade scholarships and maintaining a healthy, unpretentious community. 1540A 62nd St., Emeryville.

• Yoga Room: Suggested $10 donation for Community Classes. Offers a wide range of yoga classes and workshops for students of all levels. 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite D,
Berkeley.

• Yoga to the People: Donations-based. Suggested $10/class. A yoga studio with the goal of making yoga available to everyone. Classes are in the Power Vinyasa Flow style. 64 Shattuck Sq., Berkeley.