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Free Classes … no registration required
1:00 pm » WHY Power / Barbara Ruzansky
(This class is also available online)
1:30 pm » All Levels / Miranda Junggren
2:30 pm » Yin Yoga / Kelly Bay
3:00 pm » Gentle Yoga / Mickey Correa
4:00 pm » Hot Yoga / Nicola BelenWeekend Discounts (November 7 - 9) … purchase online or in-studio
• 15% off in-studio class cards
• 15% off virtual class cards
• $20 New Student Special (30 days of unlimited classes)
• 15% off all massage
• Enjoy snacks and beverages in our cafe
• Relax in our lounge; chat with friends and WHY staff
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Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training will help you become an extraordinary teacher, explore your edges, and live a healthier, more conscious life!
February 27-March 1
March 20-22
April 10-12
May 29-31
June 26-28
July 10-11
Your destination for all things healing
A locally and woman-owned studio with deep roots, West Hartford Yoga (WHY) offers a full range of yoga practices — power, hot, all levels, gentle, yin, restorative and pre-natal — through multiple channels: in-studio, outdoors, virtual, and recorded. Our mission is to serve our yoga family and the greater community through the healing practices of yoga, asana, meditation, mindfulness, and healthy eating.
Our classes (in-studio, outdoors, virtually, or recorded) are led by our exceptional teachers, who bring their own experience, style, creativity, and humor to the core practice, making WHY the perfect place for beginning and experienced yogis alike. Membership is not required — all of our classes can be purchased individually or via affordable class cards. However, we invite you to subscribe for unlimited access to our recorded classes, our virtual classes, or even any of our scheduled In-Studio or WHY Outdoors classes, on a space-available basis.
Upcoming Events
Yoga Sculpt / Brittney Seltzer
Friday, November 7, 6:00 pm - register
Open Studio / WHY Staff
Free Classes & Class Card Discounts
Saturday, November 8, 1:00 - 5:00 pm - find out more
Autumn Rest & Renewal / Nina Fox
Available In-Studio and VIrtual / Livestream
Sunday, November 9, 1:00 - 3:00 pm - register
Yin & Yoga Nidra Workshop / Kyle Kramek
Sunday, November 9, 6:00 - 7:30 pm - register
Intro to Yoga / 5 week Series / Kayla Howell & Sara Pelletier
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, starting November 18 - register
WHY Kids (Age 4-10) / Mary LaChappelle
Sunday, December 14, 3:15 pm - register
New! 45 Minute Early Morning Virtual Classes!
Monday 6:15 am Power / Cindy Martinez - register
Wednesday 6:15 am All Levels / Anne Falkowski - register
Thursday 6:15 am Power / Haley Shadle - register
Ayurveda Immersion for Yoga Practitioners and Teachers
Sarajean Rudman
November 21 - 23, 2025 - more info
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training
Become an extraordinary teacher, explore your edges, and live a healthier, more conscious life! Begins February 2026 - more info
Info Session (In-Studio / Virtual)
Monday, November 10, 7:30 pm - register
College Student Special - FT Undergrad or Grad Students
1 Month for $50 or 3 Month for $135
Available in-studio only with College ID or proof of registration
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WHY Gift Cards available in any denomination: online, in-studio, or via phone (860-953-9642). Give the gift of community, tranquility, and strength!
What is the BHD Project?
The mission of the BHD Project is to break down stigmas surrounding mental illness and create a culture of understanding and acceptance. Bad Hair Day on Planet Earth — a book that provides a raw, unadulterated view into mental illness and the messy journey through recovery — is the first step in fulfilling that mission. Barbara Ruzansky, owner of WHY, tells her intently personal struggle of crisis and recovery through this memoir. It’s a story told meant to engage and, in the deepest sense, help others.
Studio Policies
Questions about our classes?
We have answers. We offer In-Studio, WHY Outdoors, Livestream, Virtual Interactive, and recorded classes. Visit our schedule to find your perfect class, review our FAQs for all the answers, and check out our studio policies to ensure that your visit to WHY is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
• Pre-registration recommended for in-studio classes. Drop-ins welcome on a space-available basis
• Register online or using the MINDBODY app. Please make sure your email address is updated in MINDBODY
• Most In-Studio classes are also available via Livestream
• Not getting our emails? Sign up for our mailing list for regular updates on classes, teachers, workshops, and events!
• Download a printable copy (PDF format) of our latest schedule here
“I leave feeling stronger, taller and more open. It’s lovely.”
“Simply put, the WHY teacher training marked the actual beginning of my life.”
“Welcoming, warm, kind to a new face... a nervous wannabe student.”
“WHY has been a vital part of my life since I began practice in 2004. Like many who transition from running, biking, and swimming, I was seeking flexibility, strength, and balance during the aging process. I got much more.”
“I have been to yoga studios all over New England and nothing compares to the creative, challenging, welcoming practice here.”
““Yoga for Recovery” class is amazing! I am forever grateful this free class is open to the community. The outreach at WHY is heartfelt!”