Here’s How to Find Free Yoga Near You

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Contrary to what society and social media suggest, you don’t need a hundred-dollar-a-month yoga studio membership (or overpriced leggings) to practice yoga. In recent years, there’s been an astounding number of cities and towns that have instituted free yoga classes at literally zero cost to you.

Many of these free yoga classes are funded by grassroots, nonprofit, or sometimes corporate entities simply for wellness sake. What results is a space where the yoga curious can experience the practice without committing anything more than an hour of their day. It also means anyone can invite a friend to try class minus any worry about financial pressure.

Often set outside in the open air, these classes prove that yoga doesn’t always come with a price tag—and they remind us that free yoga doesn’t mean limiting your yoga practice to being at home alone with a screen. So avail yourself of the invitation to practice and connect with your local community! (And rest content in the knowledge that, in most situations, the teachers are compensated by the organization.)

Free Yoga Classes Near You in Every Single State

The following are options for free yoga classes in every single state. Look closely at the descriptions, as some are specific styles of yoga and may require previous experience, although many are designed or at least intended for all ages, bodies, and experience levels.

If you don’t find anything close to you, search online for “free yoga classes near me.” Note that sometimes classes are labeled as “donation-based” or “pay what you can.” If you encounter a “donation-based” yoga class that’s offered by an individual teacher, not an organization, keep in mind that’s how they make a living as you choose whether or not to pay. The classes included on this list are, of course, cool if you want to give back with a donation, although there is zero obligation to do so.

Alabama | Birmingham

Yoga on the Green takes place every Thursday at 6 pm on the Regions Field side of Railroad Park. Set against the backdrop of downtown Birmingham, this free weekly class is part of the park’s long-running fitness series.

Alaska | Anchorage

The Alaska Club hosts free community yoga every Wednesday at 6 pm on the Delaney Park Strip, a stretch of green between downtown and the neighborhood of South Addition that boasts stunning views of the Chugach Mountains.

Arkansas | Fayetteville

Trailside Yoga & Beyond holds donation-based classes on Prairie Street most Friday evenings. The studio’s ethos of inclusivity and service plays out in these free yoga classes that support coming together with friends.

Arizona | Phoenix

The Foundry Yoga offers free access to its Basic Yoga classes at studios throughout the Valley—Arcadia (Mondays at noon), Avondale (Saturdays at 11:15 am), Tempe-Mesa (Saturdays at 12:30 pm), Flagstaff (Sundays at 10:30 am), and Paradise Valley (Sundays at 1 pm). Technically, the class is “pay-what-you-can,” although there is “absolutely no obligation” to leave a donation.

California | Sacramento

Yoga Moves Us, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, offers free yoga classes in varying styles throughout the week in more than half a dozen local parks, including McKinley, Fremont, and North Laguna Creek. Even better, the classes take place year-round.

California | Los Angeles

Grand Park Wellness Break offers free all-levels yoga every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 12:45 pm on the park’s Performance Lawn. Nestled in downtown L.A., the 12-acre Grand Park features a tree-lined promenade and colorful fountains.

Colorado | Denver

Yoga in the Park Denver delivers vinyasa classes every weekend to crowds in City Park as well as Cheesman Park. The grassroots community posts its weekly schedules on Instagram and Meetup, where it has more than 5,000 members. It also boasts a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Connecticut | Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven + Waterbury

Yoga in Our City brings free outdoor yoga to multiple neighborhoods around Hartford. With a mix of morning and evening classes in both English and Spanish, this long-running initiative brings accessible wellness to varied green spaces across the state.

Delaware | Wilmington

Hanover Presbyterian Church delivers free yoga every Friday from 6:15 to 7:30 pm in their gymnasium on North Jefferson Street. The weekly sessions have been part of the church’s wellness program for years.

Florida | Tampa

Namaste by the Bay sponsors free outdoor yoga on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Set against the backdrop of Midtown Tampa’s retail hub, The Commons, it’s a weekly ritual that draws a consistent community.

Florida | Orlando

Yoga in the Garden draws a community crowd every Saturday at 8 am in the Wave Hotel Sculpture Garden. The weekly event is hosted by Lake Nona Performance Club and mats are provided (!).

Georgia | Atlanta

Atlanta Downtown offers an all-levels vinyasa practice every Saturday at 10 am from April through September as well as a gentle yoga class on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in August and September in Woodruff Park. Located downtown near Georgia State University, the class takes place on a shaded lawn.

Kansas | Lawrence

Be Moved Studio hosts a weekly yoga class every Sunday evening from 7-8 pm in their downtown studio. The donation-friendly (read: free) session has become a beloved staple of the local community.

Hawaii | Honolulu

Yoga Under the Palms hosts a weekly in-studio vinyasa class every Friday at 5 pm at their Kaimukī location on Oʻahu. The class has been running consistently for more than three years and focuses on foundational alignment and fluid movement. (Bonus: They were also named one of the most beautiful yoga studios in the world.)

Idaho | Sun Valley

Yoga at River Run takes place every Saturday at 9 am on the lawn at River Run Plaza at the base of Bald Mountain. Surrounded by alpine views and fresh mountain air, this one-hour class brings a grounding start to the weekend in one of Sun Valley’s most iconic outdoor spaces.

Illinois | Chicago

The Collective Yoga Co‑op runs several free community classes each week. Options include Spanish-language yoga on Fridays (11 am at Centro Romero) as well as first Saturday of the month sessions at Daley Public Library and rotating new teacher Sunday afternoon classes in their studio.

Indiana | Indianapolis

Indy Community Yoga holds weekly yoga and meditation classes in local parks and libraries, including a Saturday morning session at Frederick Douglass Park. The cooperative nonprofit rotates between outdoor and indoor spaces year-round, offering movement, meditation, and workshops.

Kentucky | Louisville

The Inner Warrior offers “pay-what-you-can” yoga classes seven days a week in their loft-style studio in the NuLu district. Class styles vary from day to day, including hatha, yin, and sound baths.

Louisiana | New Orleans

Crescent City Yoga offers donation‑based outdoor yoga every Wednesday at 6 pm and Friday at 5:30 pm under the Peristyle in City Park. The sessions take place on the historic public bandstand within the 1,300‑acre park.

Maine | Portland

Portland Yoga Collective, in Portland’s Old Port, offers rotating free classes most Fridays at 5:30 pm, plus monthly Queer Yoga and BIPOC meditation sessions as part of its ongoing social justice‑oriented programs.

Maryland | Baltimore

Patagonia Baltimore, in partnership with the Waterfront of Baltimore, hosts free 45-minute yoga sessions every other Sunday at 8:30 am outside its Harbor East storefront. Set along the popular promenade, the class offers a space for movement and community along the water.

Massachusetts | Boston

Stretch and the City is a free 45-minute outdoor yoga session held every Friday at noon in the Seaport District. Hosted as part of the broader Seaport Sweat series—an evolving fitness initiative that also includes yoga sculpt, yin, power flow, and barre classes—these sessions offer breath-led movement and light cardio against a backdrop of Boston Harbor. Look for the class at the Summer Street steps.

Michigan | Detroit

Urban Solace hosts one of Detroit’s longest-running free outdoor yoga programs with its riverfront summer series, which began in 2007. Options include gentle flow and morning alignment classes each week. Held on the banks of the Detroit River in partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Minnesota | Minneapolis

Mill City Farmers Market organizes free 60-minute yoga classes every Saturday at 8:30 am and 10 am on the lawn along the Mississippi River. The weekend sessions coincide with the farmers market as well as views of the downtown skyline and Stone Arch Bridge.

Mississippi | Starkville

Elements of Yoga MS offers a weekly flow class every Wednesday at 9:15 am in their cozy Stark Road studio. The session blends slow, intentional movement with a focus on inner clarity. Bonus: You can move on your mat to devotional music.

Missouri | Kansas City

True Love Yoga KC and the Kansas City Museum host Pop-up Yoga on the Lawn every second Saturday of the month from 1–2 pm on the East Lawn of the Museum. Set against the backdrop of a historic Beaux-Arts mansion, these open-air, donation-based sessions have been a Kansas City favorite since 2016.

Montana | Bozeman

Bozeman Public Library offers its Yoga For All series every Tuesday at 12:15 pm in the Community Room. The gentle 45-minute flow is held indoors year-round.

Nebraska | Omaha

Heartwood Park in Omaha offers free yoga every other Saturday at 11 am, dubbed “Wellness in the Park” and led by rotating local instructors. The class is part of a broader seasonal series that includes silent discos, concerts, and other community events on the park’s main lawn.

Nevada | Las Vegas

Downtown Container Park offers free “Yoga in the Park” throughout the week, featuring a welcoming Ashtanga-style flow and held on the grassy lawn beneath the iconic downtown container structures at 707 Fremont Street.

New Hampshire | Portsmouth

Yoga in Action hosts free yoga in Prescott Park every Tuesday throughout the summer, gathering by the park’s iconic whale statue on the waterfront. Born in 2005 from a collaboration of Seacoast teachers, the series draws a consistent crowd amidst blooming gardens and river views.

New Jersey | Jersey City

Meraki Yoga & Wellness leads its seasonal “Yoga in the Park” program in Jersey City Heights, offering free outdoor classes on Saturdays at Pershing Field Park and Sundays at Riverview-Fisk Park. These weekend flows occur from June through October on grassy slopes with skyline views.

New Mexico | Albuquerque

City of Albuquerque Community Centers offer a wide range of free yoga classes across multiple locations, including Evening Flow, Restorative Yoga, and Chair Yoga. While the sessions are technically for Community Center members only, the membership is completely free and available citywide.

New York | New York City