Overview
Yoga Sanctuary is a nonprofit, holistic yoga studio in South Minneapolis dedicated to accessible, inclusive yoga for all bodies. The studio offers a wide range of classes including Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, partner yoga, and sound healing, available in-studio, via livestream, outdoors, and through an on-demand library. Special workshops and family events, such as nature-inspired yoga at the Lake Harriet Rose Gardens, provide intergenerational opportunities. The 230-hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training, accredited by Yoga Alliance, combines yoga philosophy, modern science, energy medicine, and Ayurveda. Private sessions, studio rentals, and community outreach programs extend the studio’s reach. Pricing is kept intentionally low, with sliding scales and scholarships available to reduce barriers. The studio fosters a supportive community where visitors feel welcomed, grounded, and cared for. Instructors are professional and provide clear modifications, making practice accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Yoga Sanctuary’s mission is to support individual and collective well-being through safe, fun, relational yoga.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
Studio in Details
Overview
Yoga Sanctuary is a nonprofit, holistic yoga studio located in the South Minneapolis neighborhood. It was founded with the mission to offer accessible, holistic yoga that supports individual and collective well-being. The studio operates as a yoga collective, emphasizing compassion, equity, and accessibility. Classes and workshops are intentionally priced below market rates—among the lowest in the Twin Cities—and further accessibility is provided through sliding scales, subsidized rates, work trades, and scholarships. The studio especially recognizes systemic inequities and offers reduced rates to those harmed by systemic racism.
The space welcomes all bodies and ages, and the philosophy is grounded in Karma Yoga—the yoga of action—where service to others is central. The studio also extends its reach beyond its doors through outreach programs in under-resourced community spaces, schools, neighborhood centers, and workplaces.
Classes and Services
Yoga Sanctuary offers a broad range of class formats including in-studio, livestream, outdoor classes, and an on-demand video library. Class styles include Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and partner yoga, as well as specialized workshops such as sound healing and family yoga at the Lake Harriet Rose Gardens. The studio provides a 230-hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training program accredited by Yoga Alliance, focusing on practical wisdom and personal transformation.
Private one-on-one sessions are available for deeper personal practice, and space rental is offered for community events. The studio also partners with organizations to bring yoga and wellness programming into workplaces and communities. Holistic offerings integrate yoga philosophy, modern science, energy medicine, and Ayurveda.
Visitor Experience
Regular visitors describe Yoga Sanctuary as a welcoming and nurturing environment where all bodies feel at home. Many note the strong sense of community—feeling cared for as a person rather than a customer. Instructors are knowledgeable and professional, offering clear instructions and modifications to suit all levels. Reviewers appreciate the variety of class styles and the ability to join via Zoom, making practice accessible even from home.
The studio’s holistic approach—addressing nutrition, mindfulness, connection, and belonging—resonates deeply with practitioners, who report feeling grounded, calm, and emotionally strengthened. Years-long regulars praise the studio for surpassing other local studios in community spirit and quality of instruction. Visitors also highlight the motivating newsletters and the studio’s commitment to making yoga available to everyone.