I am grateful for the diversity of the teachers at BBY. One thing always remains constant, no matter the type of yoga, is the dedication and wonderful spirit of all the teachers. I have learned new things from every teacher I have been with! So many great choices for what my body and spirit need. Yoga gives me peace, patience and has improved my health!
We all have our own body movement abilities and limitations. This staff understands that and consistently assists each participant in positioning and modification of techniques for optimum comfort, performance and progress. Our Yoga Studios and Salt Cave are nestled in the heart of East Memphis on Brookhaven Circle.
We all have our own body movement abilities and limitations. This staff understands that and consistently assists each participant in positioning and modification of techniques for optimum comfort, performance and progress. Our Yoga Studios and Salt Cave are nestled in the heart of East Memphis on Brookhaven Circle.
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Better Bodies' luxurious Himalayan salt room and beds are as tranquil as they are therapeutic. During your 45-minute session, the soothing atmosphere will envelop you while the salty air will administer its natural healing with each deep, cleansing breath. Salt is naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal, and has been used for thousands of years to keep people healthy from the inside out.
Established in 2004 by owner Karen Moss, our mission is giving the gift of yoga to anyone who desires to incorporate practice into their life. Better Bodies specializes in Hatha Yoga and therapeutic yoga for injuries and sport-specific needs, practiced in a calm, non-judgmental, invigorating, nourishing, and inspiring atmosphere.
Hatha Yoga is the yoga tradition most familiar to Western culture, and the tradition we follow at Better Bodies Yoga. The term is derived from the Sanskrit ha, meaning "sun, " and tha, meaning "moon, " which together means to "yoke or yuj." The practice aims to unite the active and receptive qualities within oneself, creating a balance of equilibrium in oneself and with others through the use of physical alignment and yoga breathing.
Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of yoga. While all yoga is potentially therapeutic and healing, this practice at its core is based on the Eastern philosophy of preventing physical injury.
Our certified yoga teachers are ready to accommodate you at any stage in your yoga journey. Inspired by their own training, experience and interests, our teachers perceive their students as whole individuals, celebrating your differences and addressing your challenges.
Our teachers combine their knowledge and energy with a combination of tools such as yoga props, pranayama, meditation and heat to guide our students in achieving mental, physical and spiritual growth and balance.All instructors are 200-hour and above YA (Yoga Alliance) certified who teach with attention to alignment and safety.
Our teachers combine their knowledge and energy with a combination of tools such as yoga props, pranayama, meditation and heat to guide our students in achieving mental, physical and spiritual growth and balance.All instructors are 200-hour and above YA (Yoga Alliance) certified who teach with attention to alignment and safety.
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Leah V.
Jun 28, 2021
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As a new yogi I cannot say enough about the professional instructors, stunning facilities, extreme cleanliness, high quality yoga props and sizable list of classes. With the largest yoga facility in the Memphis area, salt caves for restorative yoga , and an outdoor yoga garden, one can never run out of options. I cannot say enough about the friendly atmosphere at BBY. At BBY the practice of yoga can boost mental clarity, increase sleep, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain and create an overall more optimistic outlook. I highly recommend BBY for so many reasons.
Beth Allen
Nov 20, 2019
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I am so thankful to have found Better Bodies Yoga. The teachers are wonderful and have helped me so much! I am feeling better everyday and look forward to every class. The salt caves are amazing and have been helping my allergy issues tremendously. My husband is going to yoga therapy with Karen to help with his walking and balance. She is so caring and passionate about her work. He is really starting to improve. Anna has been a huge blessing from the beginning. Always helping me and has made us feel so welcome. I can’t say enough about this fantastic place! It has changed my life and health for
Chelsea Johnston
Nov 14, 2019
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Better Bodies is the premiere yoga studio in Memphis. Karen and her instructors are incredibly attentive and kind. Better Bodies offers a wide variety of classes and services, including: yoga, private yoga instruction, workshops, yoga teacher training, and relaxation sessions in their salt rooms. I’ve been to their regular yoga classes, but tried the “Salty Yoga” class in their Salt Cave tonight. It was such a calming and restoring experience. Ruthie was a great instructor. I really enjoyed how she guided us through each pose and gave us clear, useful instruction on how to get the most out
Linda Bennett
Oct 14, 2017
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Melanie Simmonds
Sep 02, 2015
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I was afraid to try yoga because I'd had bad experiences with "clique classes" in other locations. Everybody has been very open, welcoming, and helpful. Many of the classes are suited to beginners and the instructors have been great about offering modifications for those of us who are baby beginners. The studios are impeccably clean. Hot Yin is so relaxing and gentle - my favorite class of all. Price is very reasonable for the great classes, location and options too. (And if you want to give it a try, you can rent a mat, rent the towel for hot yoga, etc.)
Vivian B. Wilk
Jul 24, 2015
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