Overview
Spirit House Yoga, Oklahoma City’s oldest yoga studio since 2004, offers a welcoming space for practitioners of all ages, sizes, and abilities. Founders Ted Cox and Martha McQuaid lead a team of certified instructors who emphasize safe, functional movement and individualized attention. Classes are walk-in, no reservation needed, and focus on mindful alignment without heat or loud music. The studio provides private sessions, class packages, and gift cards. Beyond regular classes, Spirit House hosts special events like sound baths and operates YogaLab, a low-cost second studio. Teacher training programs include 200-hour and 300-hour certifications, plus Thai Yoga Bodywork training. Reviews highlight the studio’s inclusive, non-judgmental atmosphere and the expertise of its teachers, who help students deepen their practice both on and off the mat. Whether a beginner or seasoned practitioner, Spirit House offers a supportive community for personal growth and well-being.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Studio in Details
Overview
Spirit House Yoga, established in 2004, is Oklahoma City’s oldest continuously operating yoga studio. Founders Ted Cox and Martha McQuaid bring decades of combined teaching experience—Ted with over 40 years as a yoga instructor and professional musician, Martha as a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with advanced certifications in Anusara Yoga, Thai Yoga Bodywork, and iRest Yoga Nidra. The studio has earned a reputation for integrity, longevity, and a genuine commitment to making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of age, size, or ability.
Located in the 73103 area, Spirit House offers a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where students are encouraged to move at their own pace. Reviews consistently highlight the studio’s inclusive atmosphere and the attentive, personalized guidance provided by its experienced teachers.
Classes and Philosophy
Classes at Spirit House focus on safe, functional movement with individualized modifications. The approach is body-positive and inclusive, emphasizing mindful alignment and movement meditation rather than heat, loud music, or fast pacing. All classes are walk-in—no reservation needed—making it easy to drop in. Private sessions are available with the studio’s certified instructors.
Beyond standard group classes, Spirit House hosts special events such as the Summer Solstice Sound Bath, which combines Reiki, sound healing, and guided meditation. The studio also operates YogaLab, a second location offering affordable, pay-it-forward classes, and runs a global mastermind program called Conscious Living. Gift cards and class packages (5 or 10 classes, private sessions, Thai Yoga Bodywork) are available.
Teacher Training and Community
Spirit House has certified over 100 yoga instructors through its 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, led by Ted and Martha. The curriculum emphasizes mindful teaching, self-awareness, and personal transformation. Additional training includes Level 1 and 2 Thai Yoga Bodywork, taught by Martha.
The teaching staff includes experienced instructors like Holly, Jackie, Rachel, and newly certified Jen, each bringing unique backgrounds—from chronic pain management to therapeutic applications and community outreach. Reviews describe the studio as a second home, praising the owners’ passion for getting to know every student and their ability to tailor classes to individual needs. Visitors consistently note that Spirit House lives up to its motto that yoga is for everybody, regardless of experience level.