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Calm after work
Calming evening classes across Lake Tahoe, for coming down from the day.
13 studios · 24 facilitators
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Lotus Garden Meditation Center & Yoga StudioMind Garden - A Gathering PlaceBody Heat, Hot Pilates and Yoga - RocklinRadiant YogaStudio Truckee
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Calm after work in Lake Tahoe
Calm after work is a small collection of evening classes in Lake Tahoe, made for the hour when the day is finally done. The sessions lean toward yin, restore and gentle yoga, with holds that stay long enough for the body to soften. Most start between 6pm and 7pm and run about an hour, so they fit neatly between the end of work and dinner.
Where to start: Hot Yoga at Sunrise, Lotus Garden Meditation Center & Yoga Studio or SYC - Grass Valley
It suits you if
- you want slow evening movement
- you prefer long holds and props
- you are new to yoga and want something gentle
At a glance
13studios
24facilitators
Read more about Calm after work in Lake TahoeWhat the classes feel like, Where and with whom
What the classes feel like
Nearly every class in this collection is a yoga practice, and most of them are yin or restore. Yin classes hold floor-based shapes for several minutes at a time, which sends the body into a deeper stillness than a typical flow. Restore classes use bolsters, blankets and blocks to support the body fully, so muscles can let go without effort.
A smaller share of the classes are labeled gentle, restorative or sleep, and they follow the same slow pace. Many are built around flexibility, so the body loosens as the evening goes on.
Where and with whom
Mountain Lotus Yoga in the Sunnyside-Tahoe City neighborhood has the most classes in this collection, and it is the place to start if you want a steady evening habit. Other studios that run calm evening classes are Body Heat in Rocklin, Lotus Garden Meditation Center & Yoga Studio, SYC in Grass Valley, Mind Garden - A Gathering Place and Hot Yoga at Sunrise.
The classes are led by about ten facilitators, including Joelle Bird, Laryssa Terleckyj and Becky Rowe, who lead the most sessions. Most classes start in the evening, so the week is shaped around the hours after work.
Calm after work: questions and answers
What kinds of classes are in this collection?
Most of the evening classes here are yin, restore or gentle yoga, with a smaller share of restorative and sleep-focused sessions. Each one is designed to slow the body and mind down after a full day.
When do the classes start?
The classes start between 6pm and 7pm, with 6:30pm, 6pm and 7pm the most common start times. Most run about an hour, and a few longer sessions of 75 minutes are listed too.
Which days do most classes run?
Nearly all of the classes are in the evening, and about a third fall on weekends. Monday, Thursday and Sunday are the busiest days.
Which studios have the most calm classes?
Mountain Lotus Yoga, in the Sunnyside-Tahoe City neighborhood, has the most classes in this collection. Body Heat in Rocklin, Lotus Garden Meditation Center & Yoga Studio, SYC in Grass Valley, Mind Garden - A Gathering Place and Hot Yoga at Sunrise also run several evening classes.
What is the difference between yin and restore classes?
Yin classes ask you to hold gentle poses for longer stretches, which many people find settling at the end of a busy day. Restore and restorative classes use more props and support so the body can rest in each shape.
Are these classes good for beginners?
Yes, these classes suit beginners. The gentle and restorative sessions are slow and supported, so you can rest in each pose without needing prior experience.