Looking to work up a sweat and increase your mental clarity? Forget the gym and head to a local yoga studio. A good yoga workout improves strength, balance and flexibility while reducing stress. Arizona is home to many renowned yoga studios with experienced instructors. You’ll find challenging workouts at any of our favorite yoga classes in Arizona. Check websites for specific hours and updates:

1. SUP, Paddlefit, Glow Tours and Private Lessons Yoga, Scorpion Bay, Peoria

Take a moment and shift your reality by trying the discipline of paddleboard yoga at the beautiful Scorpion Bay Marina in Lake Pleasant. Experience relaxation, fun and be prepared to get wet!

Desert Lotus Paddle Boards provides SUP yoga classes, PaddleFit classes, Glow Tours and private lessons.

The Glow Tours allow you to watch the sunset over the horizon on boards that have LED installed lights where you can view the color changes in the water along with fish swimming below.

SUP yoga is a Vinyasa based practice that adds a balance challenge to your yoga workout.

PaddleFit classes are a blend of cardio, strength, flexibility and balance. Classes start on land and move to the paddleboard.

All classes accept all levels of experience. Space is limited and reservations are required. See link for dates and times. Subject to change for weather. Call Desert Lotus Paddle Boards for reservations at 623.826.6927.

Phoenix

2. Urban Yoga, Phoenix, AZ

Urban Yoga is an oasis in the heart of downtown Phoenix and offers the largest number of yoga classes in the Valley. Their instructors are known for being helpful and accommodating to students of all skill sets. It’s a charming studio that fosters a supportive environment and encourages a holistic approach to health.

Location: 1 E. Lexington Ave. Phoenix
Contact: 602.277.9642

3. The Biltmore Studio, Phoenix, AZ

The Biltmore Studio is set in a heated 100-degree room with humidity between 60-70 percent. The result is an environment optimal for stretching and detoxification, plus increased metabolism, reduced stress and increased flexibility. This Phoenix yoga studio has classes designed for true beginners and seasoned experts, founded on the belief that yoga is truly for everyone. Excellent variety of price packages and instructors.

Location: 2107 E Camelback Rd, A-18, Phoenix
Contact: 602.374.3055

4. Sutra Midtown, Phoenix, AZ

Sutra Midtown, located in a transformed factory building, is one of the most in-demand yoga studios in the Valley. It’s a stimulating wellness environment that offers a variety of yoga, meditation, healing, frequency, art, music and more. Sutra takes an East meets West approach to yoga. Participants say the studios have a “dynamic approach of infusing selfcare with wicked good times.”

Location: 1029 N. 1st St., Phoenix
Contact: https://www.sutrastudios.com/contact-us-today

5. Metta Yoga, Phoenix, AZ

So many options, so many choices! Metta Yoga offers over 50 weekly classes focused on healing, peaceful and positive yoga. Try in-studio in their beautiful studio in Phoenix, or online for convenience, or outdoors with a beautiful backdrop in their Scottsdale location at The Phoenician Resort. Whichever you choose, don’t miss this experience!

Location: 4041 E. Thomas Road #106, Phoenix
Contact: 602.522.0662

Scottsdale

6. Hot Yoga University, Scottsdale, AZ

Head to Hot Yoga University in Scottsdale to feel the heat! It’s Arizona’s first multi-class yoga studio offering both hot yoga and non-heated classes. Features a large selection of 60-minute classes focused on comfort, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The Iron Sculpt class is a crowd favorite. It’s an advanced level class featuring strength building, power training, and intense cardio for serious yoga masters.

Location: 2501 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale
Contact: 480.664.2299

Tucson

7. YogaOasis, Tucson, AZ

YogaOasis provides three studio locations for you to stretch away the stress. Yoga Oasis focuses on hatha yoga, which emphasizes repetition and breathing. They offer a fantastic variety of in-studio, outdoor and online class options. YogaOasis is a Registered Yoga School that provides teacher training.

Location: Central location is 2631 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson
Contact: 520.322.6142

Remember to take time for yourself and create your own version of mental clarity and calmness by visiting one of the above yoga studios. You’ll be glad you did!

Scorpion Bay is Arizona’s premier floating playground, offering everything from daily pontoon and ski boat rentals to slips for harboring your yacht (or dinghy). Come for the fishing or come for the frolicking—either way, incredible mountain views, fantastic dining and world-class marina services await less than an hour out of Phoenix. https://www.scorpionbayaz.com/