alleyCat Yoga is located in downtown Columbia, MO. We offer daytime, evening and weekend yoga classes, taught by certified teachers in a range of styles including Kripalu and Anusara. Also offered are Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Mom & Baby yoga classes. Students of all levels of experience, flexibility and strength are welcome.

What is Kripalu Yoga?

The word "Kripalu" means compassion.

The practice of Kripalu Yoga has little to do with touching your toes or standing on your head. Rather, it is about developing new ways of knowing and being; experiencing and accepting your life fully on a moment-to-moment basis; learning to live in the NOW.

Each Kripalu Yoga class is designed to create union of the body and mind through breath-work (pranayama), warm-ups, postures (asanas), meditation and deep relaxation (savasana). Kripalu Yoga, described as "meditation in motion", emphasizes the practices of being present, listening to our bodies, and accepting ourselves just as we are.

Classes are suitable for folks of all ages and levels of strength, flexibility and fitness. Kripalu classes may be gentle, moderate, or vigorous depending on the class composition. Attention is always paid to safety and comfort.