Overview
Living Yoga is a multifaceted wellness center in Denver that transcends the typical yoga studio experience. Rooted in the Iyengar method, it offers precise, alignment-focused instruction from certified teachers in a distinctive eighth-floor studio with panoramic views. The studio is celebrated for its inclusive, adaptable teaching that caters to beginners and advanced practitioners alike within the same class, using props to make yoga accessible to all bodies and abilities. Beyond group classes, it provides specialized workshops, private sessions, and teacher development programs. As a community health hub, it also houses practitioners offering counseling, massage, acupuncture, and energy healing. Embracing modern accessibility, Living Yoga offers both in-person and live-streamed virtual classes, maintaining an affordable and welcoming environment for holistic well-being.
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Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Open | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Open | 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Open | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Friday | Open | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Open | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Open | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Studio in Details
A Multifaceted Wellness Space with Iyengar Roots
Living Yoga presents itself as more than a typical yoga studio; it’s described as a Denver wellness center with the intention of integrating health on all levels. The space occupies the eighth floor of an office building, offering what the studio calls an “elevated” experience with views from its balconies. The environment is intentionally crafted, featuring a rotating exhibit of professional artwork available for purchase, which adds color and dimension to the practice space. The studio welcomes people of all levels, ages, sizes, shapes, abilities, and backgrounds, emphasizing that consistent practice can bring profound positive changes. Visitors describe the teaching as top notch and note that the studio provides all necessary props like mats, belts, blocks, blankets, and chairs, so people only need to bring themselves. The room is kept at normal temperature, not heated, and there are changing facilities available.
The identity of this yoga center is deeply intertwined with the Iyengar method, a style known for its precise alignment, attention to detail, and use of props to make poses accessible. The instructors are Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructors, some with additional credentials like certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). This lineage is central, with the studio providing a link to the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US for more information. The approach is described as meeting each student optimally, blending the art, science, and philosophy of yoga. One visitor who has practiced many forms since childhood noted that a session here felt truly unique and custom to my needs in the moment, highlighting the personalized attention possible within this structured methodology.
Instruction Tailored to Individual Needs
The teaching staff receives consistent praise from visitors, with specific mention of instructors Kelly and Steven. Their ability to cater to diverse needs within a single group class is particularly noted. One person shared an experience where Kelly could meet me with advanced asanas while simultaneously meeting my stiff, novice father with simplified and supported poses. This speaks to a teaching style that is both inclusive and adaptable, capable of addressing varying levels of experience and physical capability in a shared space. Another visitor with a curved spine mentioned attending classes here for years, implying the practice has been a sustainable part of their routine. The instructors’ backgrounds are diverse, with decades of study, including trips to study with the Iyengar family in Pune, India, and experience in related fields like dance, therapeutic bodywork, and massage therapy.
This focus on individual adaptation extends to specific programming. The studio offers a Living Yoga Basics Class designed for beginners to build a foundation in a safe, supportive way. They also host specialized workshops, such as a Breathing Lessons Workshop exploring the diaphragm’s role in health, and intensives with visiting senior Iyengar teachers. For those dealing with injury or specific conditions, the alignment-focused Iyengar method is often sought for pain management and injury recovery. One instructor’s biography mentions using the practice to manage chronic back pain from scoliosis, and another visitor with a curved spine finds the classes beneficial. The studio also facilitates private sessions, which one visitor called phenomenal for providing a custom exploration of their body.
Accessible Community and Hybrid Offerings
A notable aspect visitors highlight is the studio’s affordability, with one stating the classes are the most affordable I find in Denver. This, combined with the skilled instruction, contributes to its appeal as a community yoga and health center. The center expands beyond yoga asana, housing practitioners who offer individual and family counseling, massage therapy, acupuncture and oriental medicine, and energy healing. This creates a hub where physical postures are part of a broader wellness conversation. Practical logistics are clearly communicated: there is ample visitor parking around the building, though attendees for Sunday classes are asked to arrive early as the building doors are locked. A late arrival policy is forgiving, asking people to wait briefly if the class has begun with eyes closed.
The studio has fully embraced a hybrid model to increase accessibility. They offer in-person and live stream virtual classes, with some sessions being hybrid (both), some in-person only, and some live stream only. This online yoga option is facilitated through Zoom, and the studio explicitly welcomes people who are feeling unwell to attend virtually. This flexibility allows the community to extend beyond the physical studio in Denver. Additionally, the studio maintains an online store where people can purchase gift certificates, classes, memberships, and recorded classes for on-demand practice. For those looking to deepen their practice professionally, the studio hosts Yoga Teacher Development Sessions, which are a form of continuing education for instructors. Living Yoga functions as a dedicated space where the precise, prop-supported practice of Iyengar yoga meets a wider, integrated vision of community health, available both in a distinctive eighth-floor studio and online.