If you’re visiting Fayetteville, don’t forget to pack your yoga mat.
Yoga fits right in with the Fayetteville vibe—porch hangs, sunny patios, time on the trail. As the weather warms and the days grow longer, it’s a beautiful season to stretch, move, and settle into the rhythm of this place.
Whether you’re here for the weekend or looking to try something new close to home, there are plenty of ways to practice. From free community classes to boutique studios and outdoor festivals, here are a few of our favorite spots to roll out a mat.
Studio & Fitness Classes
Fayetteville is home to a variety of studios that offer different flavors of yoga and mindfulness. Whether you’re drawn to restorative movement or high-energy flow, you’ll find plenty of options to suit your mood and schedule. All of them offer drop-in rates, visitor and new student specials, and most importantly, a warm welcome for beginners.
Arkansas Yoga Center
1949 N Green Acres Rd.
A longtime staple of the Fayetteville yoga scene, Arkansas Yoga Center has been serving the community since 1998. The studio offers a range of movement and breathwork classes—including its signature style, VariYoga, designed by founder Andrea Fournet to be accessible for every body. With colorful decor, friendly instructors, and a peaceful backyard view, it’s a space that feels both joyful and grounding.
Trailside Yoga & Beyond
513 W. Prairie St.
Another cornerstone of the local yoga community, Trailside has been offering classes for over a decade and recently moved into a beautiful new facility. (Don’t worry—it’s still right beside the trail!) The studio features multiple thoughtfully designed practice spaces and a rich schedule of classes and events, including donation-based Friday evening sessions and special offerings like sound baths and ecstatic dance.
ELXR Yoga Lounge
200 W Center St.
Just off the Fayetteville square, ELXR brings a fresh, modern feel to the local yoga scene. Expect upbeat playlists, candlelight, and energetic power flows. This is a great downtown spot to build heat and release stress.
Home Body Holistic Studio
19 E Mountain St. Suite 33
This newer addition to Fayetteville’s studio scene is tucked just off the downtown square and offers a gentle, inclusive space for whole-person healing through yoga, breathwork, therapy, and personal growth. They hold a Friday evening donation-based community class, and you can explore additional offerings on their website and Instagram.
Day by Day Healing Center
221 N College Ave
Day by Day is a holistic wellness space that integrates yoga with mental health support, bodywork, and breath-based healing practices. Classes are offered daily, with free community session held on the first Sunday of every month.
Boulders & Brews
612 W Dickson St.
Part climbing gym, part community coffee shop, Boulders & Brews offers yoga classes on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. It's a fun, laid-back environment where you can stretch, sip, and maybe even scale a wall while you're at it. Day passes are available for $20.
Clubhaus Fitness
Mount Sequoyah Center, 150 N Skyline Dr.
This gym and studio space sits right at the top of Mount Sequoyah and offers a wide range of fitness classes, including yoga, pilates, barre, and dance. Whether you’re catching the sunrise or winding down in the evening, the setting alone makes each class feel a little more special.
Nooma
1504 N College Ave
Opened in fall 2024, Nooma is the fourth Arkansas location of this growing fitness concept and the second in NWA. The Evelyn Hills studio blends yoga, barre, strength training, and dance, with classes organized by intensity: relaxed, high-energy, or intense. Keep an eye on their socials for periodic introductory classes.
SpoonMoon
2907 E Joyce St, Suite 8
This heated studio focuses on holistic movement and intuitive strength. Several of their classes, like the Crescent sessions, offer a yoga-infused experience and are held throughout the week.
NWA Healing Hub
524 W Sycamore
This creative community space offers everything from crafts to martial arts to gentle yoga. Keep an eye out for upcoming workshops and drop-in classes.
Events & Festivals
Artosphere Yoga Series
Free with registration
Part of the Walton Arts Center’s annual Artosphere Festival, this free yoga series blends movement with the beauty of favorite Fayetteville haunts. These all-levels events are open to the public but require online registration.
Fayetteville Movement Festival
Mount Sequoyah Center
This immersive weekend festival takes place on a summer weekend and invites participants to explore yoga, dance, art, and more. With classes, creative sessions, and healthy local food, it’s a celebration of movement in all its forms. Every session is beginner-friendly and open to all bodies and levels of experience. Lodging is available on the mountain for those who want to make it a full retreat.
Free & Low-Cost Community Yoga
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
224 N East Ave.Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. | Fridays at 9:00 a.m. | Parish Hall
St. Paul’s is a beacon of community care, and their donation-based yoga classes are no exception. These gentle sessions are open to all ages and experience levels, offering a peaceful, grounding way to get your weekend started.
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W Mountain St.Mondays at 6:00 p.m. | Art & Movement Room
One of Fayetteville’s most cherished resources, the public library hosts free yoga classes led by volunteer instructors every Monday night. With a rotating lineup of teachers and styles, these classes are welcoming to beginners and engaging for experienced practitioners.
Yoga in the Park
Wilson Park, 675 N Park Ave.Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. in July)May–September | Donation-based
This series has become a Fayetteville summer tradition. Local instructors lead outdoor classes in the big open field on the southwest side of Wilson Park, right beside Scull Creek. Bring your own mat or stretch out on the grass. Parking on Louise Street is paid, so look for a parking spot inside the park.
Yoga in the Garden
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N Crossover Rd.Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. | May–July & OctoberAdults $15 / Kids $10
There’s something magical about starting your weekend in a garden. These Saturday morning classes, led by instructors from Fayetteville Athletic Club, offer a joyful, energizing practice surrounded by flowers, trees, and birdsong. You can purchase a single-session pass or commit to the full season.
No matter your background or experience level, Fayetteville is full of welcoming spaces to slow down, stretch, and center. Practicing yoga here is a beautiful way to explore both yourself and the city at your own pace and in good company.
Written by Megan Blankenship. Megan is a poet and writer who lives in Hogeye, Arkansas.
