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Whether you aspire to teach, want to deepen your personal practice, or simply wish to immerse yourself into a community of like-minded individuals, join our 200-hour teacher training beginning February 2027.
Our teacher training is designed for everyone — no matter your age, body, background, or flexibility — and offers tools that extend far beyond the mat. You will establish a strong foundation for future teaching and to move through life feeling more present and grounded in compassion.
2027 Dates:
February 26-28
March 19-21
April 23-25
May 21-23
June 25-27
A community space for everybody.
West Hartford Yoga (WHY) is a locally-owned, woman-owned studio with deep roots. We’ve been offering a full range of yoga practices — power, hot, all levels, gentle, yin, restorative and pre-natal — since 2002. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space for everybody and also serve the greater community through the healing practices of yoga, massage, and mindfulness.
Our classes are led by our exceptional teachers, who bring their own experience, style, creativity, and humor to their 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 to WHY Core for unlimited access to in-studio classes, virtual classes, a full library of videos.
Upcoming Events
Intro to Yoga / 4 Week Series >> Kayla Howell
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, beginning October 14 - register
Sound Meditation Concert >> The Conduit
Sunday October 18, 1:00 pm - register
WHY Kids (age 4 -10) >> Mary LaChappelle
Sunday, October 18, 3:15 pm - register
The Phoenix Practice >> Rev. Dr. Shelley Best
Sunday, October 18, 5:00 pm - register
In-Studio or Virtual
Yoga for Bigger Bodies Pop-Up >> Kayla Howell
Saturday, October 24, 12:00 pm - register
Community Yoga Returns >> Instructor Rotation
Sundays beginning October 25, 3:00 pm, $5 drop-in
Grounded Grooves Pop-Up >> Chris Printis
Sunday, November 1, 1:00 pm - register
Yoga Philosophy: Yamas & Niyamas / 5 Week Series >> Cindy Martinez & Miranda Junggren
Sundays, 4:00 pm, beginning November 1 - register
Restorative Yoga Workshop >> Bethany Wallace
Saturday, November 7, 3:00 pm - register
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training >> Bethany Wallace
Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8 - find out more
Yin Yoga Teacher Training >> Kelly Bay
Friday, January 22 - Sunday, January 24 - find out more
WHY Catalonia, Spain: Yoga & Culture Retreat
June 20 - 25, 2027 - find out more
College Student Special - FT Undergrad or Grad Students
1 month for $50 or 3 months 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 download the Momence App for iOS or Google.
• Most in-studio classes are also available via Livestream
• Download a printable copy (PDF format) of our latest schedule here
“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.”
“I leave feeling stronger, taller and more open. It’s lovely.”