Out of towner visiting for the weekend- popped in and Chris and team were amazing!!! Fabulous…read morestudio. So kind. Great yoga!!

From the owner: It is our sincere hope to provide our students a sacred space for personal growth through the…read morepractice of yoga and intentional, authentic community. Whatever it is you need, we are here to hold space, encourage and support you.

For a type of yoga that releases tension rather than creating some, try Noelle's Svaroopa classes…read more They are truly delicious!!! Start out at beginner level Fridays at noon for several weeks. Sooooo relaxing! Then it may be appropriate for you to change to a progressive class, learn new and interesting poses to your capability. Noelle has at least 20 years experience teaching yoga. She has a lovely precision that helps you optimize each pose. As the body releases, the mind unwinds. Super!!! The only Svaroopa instructor and classes for miles around. I'm addicted!

From the owner: Kripalu Yoga Svaroopa® yogaread more

Most of my life, I have had a sense that there is something "more". I've looked and looked and…read moretried to find peace in everything from religion to drugs to family and career. And still... in the depths, something "real" was missing. The dis-quiet grew and the thoughts inside my head rambled beyond my control. Everything on the outside looked just right, but inside I suffered. Until one day, I made a decision - I didn't want to suffer any more...but I didn't know how to stop it or if it was even possible. I had no idea if there was actually a Truth to be known, but if there was, I wanted to know it. Finding myself bewildered and wandering, Life brought me Anna Pittman. Anna was like a light entering the darkness in which I was swimming. I've known Anna for several years from attending her amazing yoga classes, which have always been a balm to my body and spirit. Coming from an academic background, I wanted to work with a well-trained counselor. I was drawn to Anna's incredibly in-depth training and educational background. I quickly realized, however, that her knowledge goes far, far beyond books. Anna is guided with powerful gifts of insight and awareness which stem directly from her knowing of Consciousness. Her ability to truly listen and compassionately communicate integrated her multitude of gifts in such a way that she was able to dive straight into the heart of my suffering. Anna gently and intuitively guided me to open in ways that allowed me to realize the Truth of my Being. There is no doubt in my heart that a light of true healing shines in Anna. Her presence in my life, as in the lives of countless others, is transformative. I am incredibly blessed to call her teacher and friend.

From the owner: Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings, Life Transformation Consulting, and weekly Hatha Yoga Classesread more

The first time i came was for a Tibetan Singing Bowl soundbath, which consisted of laying on the…read morefloor with blankets and listening to the bowls. It was kind of like a trippy meditative kindergarten naptime. Every other class I've taken--Hatha, Hatha Flow, and Yin--has been just the right amount of challenging but also mellow and kind. The space is inviting, they have student discounts, and there are quite a few classes offered. The downtown location is convenient. The teachers know what they're doing. What a pleasant place.

Best yoga studio in Roanoke. I've been a 3yr devotee. Highly recommend Jill's classes. She…read morechallenges you spiritually and physically. The studio is vinyasa/hatha based with some heated classes (warm like 80s, no hot to the 90s or 100s). I love this studio and particularly Jill's classes because of the smart sequencing to music and peak poses. Most of the time I feel like I'm almost dancing fluidly through the asanas! The instructors (particularly Jill, Steve, Sarah, Kimberley and Wendi) challenge you to inversions, arm balances and binds. The studio definitely has a cult following and this is evident if you go to the Saturday 930am class!

I took Barre class with Wendy and cannot rate my experience at Center of Gravity highly enough! I…read moreplay soccer in adult leagues and this class significantly improved my balance, strength, and agility. I wrongly assumed I could never be as good of a player compared to my early twenties, but Barre class got me back to that level (and I think even beyond it!) thanks to Wendy's Barre class. You don't even have to play a sport to see results, I would recommend Barre class at Center of Gravity to anyone! Everyone is super nice and very welcoming.

I moved to Lexington, Virginia a year ago. I no longer enjoyed the gym and was looking for a new…read moreway to obtain renewed physical health and peace of mind. Thankfully, I found Center of Gravity and I am now a strong believer in the restorative benefits of yoga. Learning to breathe with movement and, strengthening my body through practice has resulted in increased flexibility for myself and less pain from arthritis. My instructors Wendy Orrison, Karen Stanley, Jen Coluzzi and Susan Dixon are professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and welcoming. During this time of Covid-19 the studio has offered almost all of their classes on-line at a discounted price to assist their clients and foster community. There is no judgement at Center of Gravity, whether you are a novice or someone who has done yoga all of their life. The environment is warm, inclusive of everyone and is a place to experience joy and laughter.