Welcome to Center of Gravity: Lexington, Virginia’s Yoga & Pilates Studio
Our offerings include the holistic practice of Yoga, the empowering strength of Pilates, and the healing energy of Tai Chi. Some classes are more of a physical workout while others are more focused on mental and physical relaxation, yet all of our teachers are dedicated to helping you find your inherent health and wholeness in a safe and fun environment. Whether you are a curious beginner, a seasoned yogi, or an athlete looking for either a vigorous cross-training or a gentle recovery, there is something for you.
See our schedule page for Fall/Winter 2021 schedule.
Come and visit our spacious studio at 124 S. Main St.
Join us in person or for virtual Zoom classes
Community Yoga Returns
The donation-based class supports local non-profits
October supports SPCA
Saturdays 10:30-11:45 AM
New Season, New Teachers!
Alyson Ross, PhD, RN, CIYT, C-IAYT
Alyson comes to Center of Gravity with over 25 years of yoga teaching experience and a career in medical research. She has taught at studios in Atlanta and DC before relocating to Lexington. Alyson has published several national and international papers on the health benefits of yoga. She will be teaching an all-levels yoga class on Thursday mornings from 10 am to 11:15 am. She is a certified Iyengar teacher with lots of knowledge on anatomy and physiology in regards to yoga and meditation.
Nancy Saylor, CLMA, MALS, BFA, AA
After serving as the artistic director and owner of Halestone Dance Studio in Lexington, Virginia from 1996-2016, Saylor continues to teach a variety of regular classes in Lexington and offers master class workshops and seminars as a traveling, guest artist. Her teaching, directing, and choreographic experience sp
ans five decades and ranges from programs for preschool and school age children to dancers
and productions on the university level and professional stage. As an active dancer/mover in continuous training, Saylor incorporates a broad knowledge of contemporary, somatic studies—Alexander Technique, Authentic Movement, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Body Mind Centering, Contact Improvisation, Developmental Technique, Experiential Anatomy, and Yoga—to support her artistic process and to inform her instructional methodology. Saylor specializes in helping people find their inner dancer through classes designed to support the body’s wisdom and innate potential to move with fullness and freedom at any age.
Full Moon Yoga Every month @ Natural Bridge State Park
Tuesday, October 19th – last one of the season – 6:00 pm.
Arrive at the park 15 minutes before class time for a slow leisurely hike up to Skyline trail. Experience a 360-degree view of the Blue Ridge and the Alleghany mountains. Sunsets and moonrises are provided. $10 cash/check or use a class pass. Bring walking shoes and water. Click here to sign up.
Special Halloween Blacklight Glow Yoga
Saturday, October 30th 7:00-8:00 pm. – Come dressed in white or fluorescent colors for a glowing good time. Or come in costume! Spooky playlist and all your favorite postures. We’ll have glow sticks and other decorations to make it really wild. Online and in-studio. All levels vinyasa flow class.
4 & 4 Pass- Reformer + COG
A new combination. Experience 4 reformer sessions at the lowest price offered ($28/session) and any 4 classes here in the yoga studio. $150 with a 3-month expiration from date of purchase. Click here to grab this great deal!
10 & 10 Pass- fLEX Fitness & Center of Gravity
All your fitness needs in one package. Enjoy weights and toning with your yoga and Pilates. $200 for all 20 classes. 3-month expiration. Click here to purchase.
New Gear is Here!
New shirts are here! Two tanks, a short sleeve tee, and a long sleeve tee in soft fabrics and fun new colors. Come and see them in the studio!
Pilates Reformer, conveniently in our shared space
Jessie Knadler, Pilates Reformer
speakeasypilates@gmail.com or 646-245-5575
Find her on the Mindbody app or www.speakeasy-pilates.com/
What are good all-levels yoga classes?
- Yoga for Everybody – M, W, F @ 10:30 am
- Vinyasa Flow – Mon. @ 5:30 pm
- Morning Yoga – Tue. @ 6:15 am
- All-levels Yoga – Thurs. @ 10:00 am
- Happy Hour Yoga – Fri. @ 5:00 pm
- Iyengar Yoga – Sun. @ 9:00 am
- Slow Flow & Deep Stretch – Sun. @ 3:00 pm
What classes are good for building strength?
- Vinyasa Flow – Mon. @ 5:30 pm
- Center Barre – Tue & Th. @ noon
- Intermediate Pilates – Tue. @ 5:30 pm
- Power Hour – Tue. & Th. @ 7:00 pm
- Pilates – Fri. @ 8:15 am & Sat. @ 9:15 am
- Yoga Burn -Fri. @ 4:00 pm
What classes are good for stress relief or beginners?
- Tai Chi – Tue. @ 10 am & Wed. @ noon
- Yoga for Every Body – M, W, F @ 10:30 am
- Slow Flow & Deep Stretch – Sun. @ 3:00 pm
- All levels Yoga – Thurs. @ 10:00 am
- Iyengar Yoga – Sun. @ 9:00 am
Gift Certificates
Need a Gift Certificate for a local loved one? Use button below; enter amount desired; provide address if need it mailed or tell loved one it is here at studio.
You don’t need to be local to enjoy our classes. We offer streaming classes every day!
Studio is upholding
PACT Pledge
Businesses in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County are pledging to safeguard their employees and patrons against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by signing on to a hospitality pledge.
We are a PACT Partner LexingtonVirginia.com
Guidelines & steps we have put into place:
Wear a mask when entering the studio; We encourage people to wear masks when they are not on their mats.
Teachers will use a no-touch thermometer to take the temperature of each client. Please practice social distancing while waiting to have your temperature taken.
Clients can bring their own mats or use ours. At the end of class: clients should use a clean washcloth to wipe down props and then put the used washcloth in the basket by the door. We have a disinfectant spray in 3 places to avoid congestion.