There are a lot of military families happy about moving to Newport, Rhode Island, for their PCS to Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA Newport). Of course, they have plenty of good reasons: fabulous coastal food and activities, world-renowned music festivals, and architectural wonders for miles and miles.
But we all know that it's the little things about your new city that really make or break a new duty station—little things like the perfect yoga studio. You know, the one where the temperature is perfect, it's not too crowded, and you can always find your flow.
You’re in luck, as Newport has several studios to choose from. Read their descriptions so you can rack and stack the ones you’ll try after you’ve unpacked and feel ready to head into class.
1. Newport Power Yoga - Downtown Newport
Newport Power Yoga has been a local favorite for years. Its historic location is one of its best features, but members of all ability levels come to enjoy the newly constructed studio and a variety of Power Vinyasa-based classes. If you’re looking for heat, you've got it. The sessions reach 90 degrees, and steam is added to help you master poses and maximize stretch.
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2. Mend - Newport
A trio of best friends opened Mend to add a little zing and energy to a mindful yoga practice. The pandemic changed their plans, but they ended up with a thriving virtual studio with thousands of enthusiastic members. They offer Power Vinyasa, Meditation, and HITT classes online, and the doors are wide open for in-person classes.
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3. Love Defeats Fear - Newport
Owners Eames Yates and Rachael Whitworth sum up their studio best:
“Love Defeats Fear was created to strengthen the body and mind, to provide a place for community, and to offer classes, workshops, trainings, and retreats that help create a more authentic, joyful life, rooted in love.”
Their popular classes, like Yin + Flow, Vibe & Flow, and Core Vinyasa, all have lineage to Vinyasa Krama, so you should expect flow-based classes.
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4. Innerlight Center for Yoga and Meditation - Middletown
Innerlight is a yoga center, so you’ll find not only online and in-person classes for Gentle Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, and Yin Yoga, but you can also finally take the trainings you’ve always wanted, like the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. And, if the mood strikes, you can also plan to attend a variety of special events.
5. Island Heron Yoga - Jamestown
If you're looking for a strong family feel with a sense of hospitality added to your yoga routines, head to Island Heron Yoga. They specialize in group and individual sessions focusing on several yoga types, including Hatha, Restorative, Vinyasa, and Yin-inspired. However, Island Heron Yoga stands out by offering prenatal yoga and postpartum yoga classes, which are sweetly packaged as The Stork Membership.
These Newport area yoga studios have their own personality and vibes, so you’ll certainly find a new home to get your yoga fix. So, get ready! Clean your mats, find your blocks and straps, and take in the enviable yoga scene in Newport.
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