About us

Yoga poses (asanas) tone the whole body. They strengthen bones and muscles; increase flexibility, stamina and concentration; and improve posture and breathing. This physical well-being has a calming and clarifying effect on the mind. When we are physically strong and emotionally resilient, we are better able to ride the ups and downs of everyday life with grace and equanimity.

Established in 1985, Raleigh Yoga Center is the Triangle’s oldest yoga studio. We attribute our longevity to the professional training and experience of our dedicated teachers, who are committed to the highest standards of yoga study and practice. We offer a quiet, noncompetitive environment and keep our classes small to ensure individual attention.

Our priority is to keep you safe by emphasizing correct body alignment and careful composition of poses with an awareness of breath. Our classes introduce yoga in an orderly, progressive manner through a diversity of poses. We use props (blocks, straps, blankets) to tailor the poses to suit your capabilities. Props allow you to explore safely, improve at your own pace and maximize the benefits of each pose. We hold the poses to increase stamina and concentration and to allow time for physiological changes to occur. We focus on the breath to quiet and steady the mind. Our teachers study with Iyengar certified teachers.  This study benefits our own practice and inspires our teaching.

Our mission is to instruct, encourage and inspire you as you explore yoga on and off your mat and journey toward a future of optimal health and awareness.

 

“Classic poses, when practiced with discretion and awareness, bring the body, mind and consciousness into a single, harmonious whole.” ~ B.K.S. Iyengar