Monday Evening yoga at Behavioral Fitness

There is a $20 Drop- in fee for evening yoga at Behavioral fitness. We also offer affordable memberships starting at $40/month.

Bring your own mat if you have one. We have mats you can borrow. All yoga props provided.

Register in the link HERE

The Behavioral Fitness studio has a warm and welcoming vibe. We look forward to meeting you.

This is a Behavioral Fitness yoga experience designed to gently move our bodies, connect to what's inside and practice mindfulness and connection inside and out. Open to all levels of fitness. We welcome you as you are.

Let's stop stretching ourselves to the edge and learn a better way forward in life. If there’s a knot in a rubber band, and you stretch it, the knot only gets tighter. Yoga is not about stretching, it’s about finding and untying the knots of stress in our bodies. It’s more like untangling yarn than stretching a rubber band.

Feel more energetic, confident, and thoughtful

Find more joy and balance in your day

Discover tools and strategies to create a peaceful path forward

Feel motivated and empowered to achieve the quality of life you desire

Gain hope, connection, and community

Receive peer and professional support and resources

We want to emphasize that WE WELCOME ALL. Come as you are. If all you can do is show up and lay on the mat or heavily modify with a chair by your side for support that's totally ok. There is benefit to showing up and being part of the collective energy at the Behavioral Fitness studio. We hope to see you on the mat so you can begin taking what you learn off the mat.

Need more reasons that support why yoga is beneficial and why we bring it into Behavioral Fitness?

Check this out:

Research shows that yoga can significantly calm the nervous system and help individuals recover from stress, trauma, grief, and other emotional challenges. Here are five key reasons why:

1.Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS): Yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a “rest and digest” state, which counteracts the stress-induced “fight or flight” response. Studies show that practices such as deep breathing and slow movement reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) and increase heart rate variability (HRV), an indicator of nervous system flexibility and resilience to stress.

2.Reduces Symptoms of Trauma and PTSD: Trauma-sensitive yoga has been shown to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that participants who practiced yoga had a 41% decrease in PTSD symptoms. Yoga helps by increasing body awareness and encouraging mindfulness, allowing individuals to process traumatic experiences safely and regain a sense of control over their body.

3.Regulates Emotional and Physical Responses to Stress: By incorporating mindful breathing (pranayama) and movement, yoga teaches the body to respond to stress with relaxation instead of tension. A study from Harvard Medical School noted that yoga enhances the function of the vagus nerve, which plays a critical role in regulating heart rate, digestion, and other key body functions during stress recovery.

4.Increases GABA Levels: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter associated with calmness and reduced anxiety, has been found to increase after yoga sessions. In a study by Boston University School of Medicine, participants experienced a 27% increase in GABA levels after a 12-week yoga practice. This rise in GABA levels is linked to improved mood and decreased anxiety, which can help those dealing with trauma, grief, and chronic stress.

5.Enhances Body Awareness and Mind-Body Connection: Yoga emphasizes mindfulness and being present, which can help individuals reconnect with their body after traumatic or stressful experiences. Research shows that regular yoga practice improves body awareness, increases the sense of ownership of one’s body, and fosters a more positive relationship with it. This reconnection is essential for emotional healing and recovery from trauma.

By calming the nervous system and fostering a deeper connection between mind and body, yoga provides a powerful therapeutic tool for managing stress and emotional challenges.