Yoga is meant to calm your mind and balance your body, right? Well, if you're broke and you really really love the practice of yoga, you're in a tough spot and yoga can actually become a source of stress. Monthly memberships can run you hundreds of dollars and even dropping in on a class here or there can really add up to more than any broke person wants to spend. Here are a few tips if you're a broke yoga lover.
1. Seek out all of the introductory specials in your area. Look up every yoga studio in your area and check out their website to see if they have a free introductory class or an introductory special. Most studios have something for new clients. Keep your eye out for coupons in newspapers and other advertising specials. I've even found some great deals in the community section on Craigslist.
2. Join the mailing list of every studio you go to. I recently went to a bunch of free classes because a yoga studio that I've been to opened a new location and they wanted to get people in to try it. They had a free day of classes and a bunch of great specials for future classes. I never would have known about it if I hadn't gotten the email in my inbox announcing it.
3. Find out where there are free classes or donation based classes. There are some places (like Runyon Canyon Yoga in Los Angeles) that have free or donation based classes. The one in Los Angeles is outside in a beautiful location and they offer daily classes. Try looking up parks and beaches in your area and see if anyone is doing free classes there.
4. Find a group on meetup.com. If you're experienced and you don't need to learn yoga basics, you might just want a group to do yoga with, a nice location and even just a set time to practice. There are lots of groups all over the country that do this. Try looking for one in your area on meetup.com.
5. Look for teacher training classes. Lots of studios offer teacher training and a discounted class price if you go to one taught by one of their teachers in training. At a hot yoga studio I used to go to, they had two classes per week that were half price because the teacher was a newbie. They were still great classes and an absolute bargain to attend.
6. Friend your local yoga studios on Facebook. It's a simple thing to do, but you'll always see whats going on and what kind of specials are happening.
7. Settle for classes at non-traditional yoga locations. Check your local community college or adult education course catalog. They'll be a lot less expensive. You can also try the classes at a normal gym. If you get the right teacher, it can be just as good as a yoga studio class.
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