Bloomington Yoga Collective

Join special guest teacher Derek Cook this Friday, August 23rd to learn the therapeutic practices of Self Myofascial Release (SMR). For more information please visit the events page on our website (link in bio) or DM us here.



Please note: our regularly scheduled warm vinyasa with Steph is cancelled.

We offer 33 opportunities a week to:
Breathe mindfully
Embody your values and intentions
Move your joints
Open your fascia
Reset your mental and physical alignment
Be in community
Strengthen your resolve and your muscles
Support each other in The Collective goal of living into our fullest potential.

All bodies, all humans welcome.

Included in our fall schedule drop are two new formats. Engage + Align will center core and spine stability as well as include joint mobilization work. This class is open to all levels including those recovering from injury, dealing with chronic pain, or simply interested in understanding more about how their spine and core work to stabilize and move their bodies. Yin Flow is a beautiful combination of movement and longer held postures and stretches that will encourage the practitioner to integrate present moment awareness, breathwork, and awareness of their thoughts in a mindful way. This format is also all-levels and the perfect foundation for those looking to deepen their mindfulness practice.

Do you know we have a $49 intro offer? This is good one time per student. Fun fact - despite its name, if you are an existing student with The Collective and have never used the offer, you can do so at any time. If you are new to the studio, it is a wonderful way to explore class formats and teachers, but you are not required to use it right away. Often, practitioners wait and utilize this special when they have space in their schedule, in the colder months, or over breaks from work or school.

Our fall schedule drop is here! Ok, we know it isn’t “fall” and that it is blazing hot - most days you could come to warm yoga and cool off 😅, but it is that time of year when the kiddos both young and old return to classrooms all over town so shall we rename this time Bloomington’s FALSE Fall?

The Collective will be closed July 4th. Regularly scheduled classes resume Friday, July 5th. Have a safe holiday.

Downtown has power and The Collective is open for regular classes.

Why not join Cinnamon today and find more balance in life through her Synchronicity Power Flow.

Please join us in welcoming Jesi Joy to The Collective. Jesi Joy will be holding space with the 9 am warm slow flow Saturday mornings while Kris is away.

Jesi Joy is an amazing teacher and body worker! Trust us. We are thrilled she will be lending her talents and spirit to this space. More about Jesi Joy:

Jesi Joy is a lover of the natural world and universe. A devotional heart, Jesi approaches her practice from the center of it all: Love. Her offerings are soulful, transformative, intuitive and embodying. She sees her practice as a path to liberation and knows her life’s purpose is to be a conduit for Sprit. Jesi is a 500-hour RYT, with training from Nourishing Heart Yoga. She is also a Licensed Massage Therapist, offering sessions from her healing home. Most importantly, Jesi is a mother to her young son, the light of her life. In her free time she loves being in water, gardening, herbalism, reading astrology birth charts and tarot, and holding space for ritual and ceremony. A practice with Jesi Joy emboldens deep loving connection to Spirit, Self, and others.

There ain’t no stopping you now! Are you ready for it?

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

-Ashley Smith

Join Rebecca at 9 am and Liz S at 10:30 am tomorrow morning as we kick off Memorial Day Weekend. We have a full offering on Sunday and then Erin and Colleen will be offering morning practices on Monday. If you are traveling, safe journeys you.

It’s gonna feel like summer outside this weekend, y’all! Plan your weekend with the Collective. Check out these regular class offerings or REST, RECEIVE & RESTORE with . Feel like making a day of it? Remember we lend mats for free, so you can pair a class with brunch and shopping around downtown without dragging your mat around❤️

Even SUPERWOMEN need some yoga - why not give the gift of yoga and mindfulness to all those who mother in your life. Gift cards can be purchased on our website (link in bio) or in studio.

Tuesday mood options:
9:30 am $5 Vinyasa
10:45 am Align and Restore
12:00 pm Warm Vinyasa
5:30 pm Warm Slow Flow
7:00 pm $5 Warm Candelit Vinyasa

Thursday lineup including two opportunities to practice for just $5.
9:30 AM $5 VINYASA
10:45 AM ALIGN & RESTORE
NOON WARM VINYASA
5:30 PM WARM SLOW FLOW
7 PM $5 YIN

Permission to take the deep breath today.

~ Tuesday offerings: ~
⭐️Liz C at 9:30am $5
⭐️Laurie at 10:45am
⭐️Erin at 12:00pm
⭐️Elisabeth at 5:30pm
⭐️Elisabeth at 7:00pm $5

Join Kristen Becher this Saturday, December 2 from 1pm-4pm. This workshop will be held at Bloomington Yoga Co. Your investment is $55 and if you bring a friend, they receive half off.

To sign-up visit Mindbody or our website at www.bloomingtonyogaco.com

May you find peace with your breath and body ⭐️

In this class series you will learn modern dance principles through movement combinations and guided improvisation. We will focus on using breath, strength, fluidity and gravity to move through space. This class is geared for the beginner but is open to all levels. Sign up for the full series or drop in when it fits for you. Classes are $15 and you can register on our website, on mindbody, or day of at the studio. Let’s dance!

Kate is a Bloomington local and Adjunct Faculty in Contemporary Dance at Indiana University. We’re excited for her to share her art with the BYC community!

Elisabeth - thank you for holding space at Bloomington Yoga Collective. We appreciate all that you bring to our studio and students.

Elisabeth teaches a Warm Candlelit Vinyasa every Tuesday at 7:00pm.

To read more of Elisabeth’s words visit The Navel Gazette on Substack!

Elisabeth - thank you for holding space at Bloomington Yoga Collective. We appreciate all that you bring to our studio and students.

Elisabeth teaches a Warm Candlelit Vinyasa every Tuesday at 7:00pm.

To read more of Elisabeth’s words visit the link in our bio. 🙏

A few moments captured that make us - us 😌

Practice today with:
Ali at 6:00am
Sam at 9:30am
Ruthie at 10:45am
Erin at 12:00pm
Erin at 5:30pm
Ruthie at 7:00pm

We hope to see you soon!

Ever wonder where we are located? We’re right here in the Wicks building! Our exact location is:

📍116 W. 6th Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, Indiana 47404

Happy Birthday week to Erin!

Thank you for your years and years of dedication to the Bloomington yoga community. So many students - and teachers alike - have grown emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically because of the space you have held for us.

We are so grateful you continue to hold space at BYC - we thank you for sharing your magic day in and day out.

We wish you the happiest birthday and a year full of joy and wonder! ❤️

The next time you’re in BYC for a class - grab a little something in support of your practice and yourself!

Supportive props are a great tool to use when practicing asanas (physical postures!) as they can help us access different poses while also avoiding any potential strain or injury!
Props can give us the extra support we need to find the right balance between effort and ease in each pose.
They can also offer us the chance to explore and refine our alignment in a safe and comfortable way.
Using props in our practice is a way to help us create a sense of balance and harmony in our body and mind!
We always have props available for every class - consider grabbing a block, strap, bolster, or blanket the next time you’re in BYC!

This week’s inspiration is from Dianne Bondy - a beautiful reminder that YOU are the master of creating and living and learning from your very own unique human experience.
For more inspiration from check out the podcast: The Intentional Well-Being Podcast with Dianne Bondy on Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts!

Happy birthday week to Ruthie - a staple in Bloomington and a light in our yoga community.
We are so grateful for you Ruthie! 🎉

The start of any new venture can be intimidating. However, stepping on to your yoga mat for the first time is the start of a journey to uncovering and understanding the many layers of yourself.
We hope to see you soon! In the meantime if you have any other questions - feel free to reach out!

Introducing Nikki Myers of Communities Rizing’s 200 Hour Hatha Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training Program in partnership with BYC.

Nikki Myers is an accomplished speaker, teacher, and practitioner. Nikki Myers is an MBA, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Health Coach. Born from her personal struggle with addiction and work with countless students, Nikki is the founder of Y12SR, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. Based on its theme the issues live in the tissues', Y12SR is a relapse prevention program that weaves the art & science of yoga with the practical tools of 12-step programs.

Master teachers Nikki Myers and Rolf Gates have combined their 60 years of yoga and meditation teaching and training experience and more than 50 years of long-term recovery to bring Communities Rizing - a direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop people’s capacity to contribute to creating a more joyful and equitable world.

Communities Rizing is for anyone looking to teach and/or deepen the study of philosophy and somatic practices of yoga as a tool in support of creating more health and well-being in ourselves and the world.

For more information on the training visit www.y12sr.com