Welcome to College Park Yoga!
New students, please read the whole page. There are many reasons why CPY is reaching our 25th anniversary, and it's not just because we're lucky. :)
Tip 1: Don't forget to check out our book about yoga and health! It's packed with insights and tips to enhance your practice and overall well-being. See our book
Tip 2: To ensure you get the most out of your experience, schedule a private lesson or yoga therapy session with Calvin or Theresa before joining our group classes. This essential first step gives you tailored guidance, sets a strong foundation, and helps you make the most of your practice.
*Since we no longer offer drop-ins for new students, and even if you’re an experienced yogi, this first step is required to get started at CPY.
Tip 3: Give yourself a head start by planning your first private lesson with CPY about 3-4 weeks in advance! If you're new to CPY, you can book private lessons on Tuesdays at 6:45pm through Sundays at 1:00pm. Our studio opens bright and early at 7:30am and welcomes you until 8:00pm weekdays and until 5pm on weekends. Get your pass here.
Tip 4: Once you've purchased your pass, text us at 407-999-7871 with your available dates and times—we'll do our best to match you with a spot that works! The more options you share, the quicker we can get you scheduled.
Tip 5: Our schedule fills up fast, so if you need to cancel, please give us at least 48 hours’ notice to reschedule your session.
More Tips for Finding the Right Place to Practice
Are you new to yoga and searching for the perfect studio? Here are a few friendly tips to keep in mind:
When deciding where to practice, if you're drawn to amenities like a sauna, warm towel service, or childcare, you might be more inclined towards a gym or spa experience rather than a dedicated yoga studio like CPY.
If a studio boasts a wide array of yoga styles—from yin to hot—and seems eager to get you into a membership because of their extensive offerings, it's important to recognize that this is not how CPY operates.
Instead, consider this fundamental question about CPY: Why?
Why don't we have a plethora of teachers, countless classes each week, or a vast selection of offerings designed to attract new students? The answer lies in our commitment: CPY is focused solely on providing a meaningful yoga experience.
Since our founding in 2001, we have experienced unexpected growth, with classes sometimes reaching over 150 students. However, in 2018, we took a step back and reassessed our mission. We realized that many attendees were coming for the popularity of our studio rather than the deeper values that CPY embodies. This pivotal moment prompted us to refine our direction, emphasizing the true essence of our practice.
At CPY, our purpose is clear: to guide you into a yoga practice that is both beneficial and transformative. We prioritize quality over quantity and are not in the business of rushing people through their teacher training just for profit. You won't find quirky gimmicks like goats, cats, or beer in our classes, nor do we use flashy trends to get you moving. We believe in offering a straightforward and authentic yoga experience.
Our approach emphasizes individualized progression based on your current abilities and skills.
We offer essential tools for effective meditation, stress relief, and movements that help you feel youthful, agile, and pain-free.
We intentionally avoid labeling our classes as 'yin' because students who believe that is what they need often discover that they require proper alignment, controlled breathing, and mindful movement instead. Likewise, those seeking hot yoga may find more balance and peace through our restorative approach to practice.
At CPY, we strike a balance.
We're here to provide a yoga practice that is tailored to you. Whether you think you want a yin or hot practice, the foundation of what we offer is a solid yoga experience.
We do not offer a one-size-fits-all approach. Unlike mass yoga brands, we understand that a quality experience leaves a lasting impact, which is crucial in preventing new students from feeling indifferent about yoga.
If you genuinely engage with yoga, there's nothing "meh" about it. It's a rewarding journey, but it requires learning how to navigate that path effectively. That's where we come in. We take the time to train and educate you, focusing on your individual needs. While many studios cater to the masses, we prioritize crafting a personalized experience.
What we offer is one thing: YOGA.
It's for everyone—whether you're pregnant, dealing with injuries, managing stress and anxiety, facing fatigue and depression, experiencing menopause, or are a senior citizen. Our yoga practice is inclusive, with an approach that respects your unique needs.
This is also why CPY no longer offers drop-in rates for one time students. We both put a lot of time and energy into each individual who comes here for a class, and it will benefit you greatly to understand our why's for how and what we teach. Because at CPY, there is a reason for everything we teach, it's not a blanket of knowledge we share, its knowledge you can actually use for life!
Did someone send you to CPY? Take their advice, it came from experience!
If you've been referred by a CPY student, please let us know their name so we can thank them for spreading the word!
We look forward to welcoming you to our community!
Text CPY to schedule your first session with us: 407-999-7871
