FAQ

With an emphasis on mindfulness and functional movement, we offer thoughtful and intelligent yoga and meditation classes to promote physical and mental well-being.

All of the founding teachers at Yoga Lab have trained in multiple styles of yoga and will integrate that knowledge to provide the best possible class experience. In addition, all of the founding teachers have trained with Lara Heimann, a physical therapist and the founder of the YogaStream style and the LYT Method. All of the teachers at Yoga Lab have either trained with Lara Heimann, or have completed Yoga Lab’s 200-Hr Yoga Teacher Training.

For more information on each teacher’s background and training, see our Teachers page.

Please bring your own mat to the studio to practice.

If you do not have your own mat, we have a few mats for shared public use available. Mats can also be purchased at the studio or from the Yoga Lab Online Store, with curbside / studio pickup available.

We do not externally heat the room. However, you will work your core and you will get warm from the inside out!

Take extra care to protect yourself if you have an injury or any other condition- you are always welcome to choose not to do certain postures and rest as needed. Depending upon what the injury is, and its severity, you may be able to practice yoga with modifications. Please consult with your health care provider and let the teacher know before class if you have a specific injury so that they can suggest modifications. You may also want to schedule a private session for more individualized attention. Please note that it is beyond the scope of practice of a yoga teacher to diagnose or treat any specific condition.

Key Guidelines for Safe Physical Activity from the 2019 ODPHP Guidelines for Physical Activity:

“To do physical activity safely and reduce risk of injuries and other adverse events, people should:”

“Increase physical activity gradually over time to meet key guidelines or health goals. Inactive people should “start low and go slow” by starting with lower intensity activities and gradually increasing how often and how long activities are done.”

“Be under the care of a health care provider if they have chronic conditions or symptoms. People with chronic conditions and symptoms can consult a health care professional or physical activity specialist about the types and amounts of activity appropriate for them.”

Welcome to yoga, my friend! Yoga is beneficial for students at any level and any stage of life. We recommend that you start in a Level 1 or Level 1-2 Class. We also offer frequent Intro to Yoga workshops that are great for beginners.

RYT designations denote the level of training and experience of each teacher according to Yoga Alliance standards. See the Yoga Alliance Credentials for Teachers for more information on each designation.

“A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®) is a credential earned by yoga teachers whose training and teaching experience meet Yoga Alliance Registry Standards. A RYT must complete training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS®), be confirmed by RYS and keep current with Continuing Education and their annual fees.”–Yoga Alliance

Classes with teachers who hold the YACEP credential count towards Continuing Ed Hours with Yoga Alliance. See our Teachers page for more info.

FREE Parking for UNLIMITED Members Only!

We’ve added FREE PARKING as a perk for UNLIMITED Members only! If you park downtown for classes daily, this perk is valued at up to $48/month at no cost to you!

Yoga Lab will give you a FREE 2-hour parking validation every time you attend a class that can be used in the Pugh garage (just one block away), Beaver Garage, or Fraser Garage. Please note that parking validation only works for these garages because of the entry/exit stations, parking validation does not apply to the McAllister Garage. We recommend that you park in the Pugh Garage because it is closest to the studio. Just ask the teacher for a parking validation after class!

Other Parking Options

Not an UNLIMITED Member yet? Convenient parking is also available in the McAllister garage right in front of the studio. Parking in the McAllister garage is free before 10am–great for early morning classes! Parking in the McAllister garage is also free on Sundays (except during special events and PSU home football weekends). Street parking is also an option.

The parking spaces right in front of the studio are NOT Yoga Lab parking spaces, so please do not park there.

Please see our COVID-19 page for full details. Yoga Lab policies are based on the COVID-19 Community Levels in Centre County according to the CDC. Please read our COVID-19 Code of Conduct (COC) before participating in studio activities.