Yoga Center of Chico

About Yoga Center of Chico

The Yoga Center of Chico, located in Chico, California, has been a dedicated space for movement and well-being since its founding in 2013 by Tom Hess and Rex Stromness. While primarily focused on a wide array of yoga disciplines including Iyengar, Ashtanga-based Vinyasa, dynamic vinyasa flow, Vinyasa & Yin, alignment-based vinyasa flow, PreNatal, and Hatha yoga, the center also embraces diverse forms of mindful movement and experiential workshops. Instructors such as Tom Hess, Rex Stromness, Lisa McKinley-Weber, Guillaume Marchisseau, Kanade Oishi, Kamie Loeser, Maureen Crowley, Casey Starmer, Amy Ford, Theresa Markwood, Janet MacLeod, Lauren Carly, and Morgan Perry guide students with expertise. The center fosters an inclusive environment for all levels, emphasizing balance, strength, mobility, and spiritual awareness. Beyond traditional classes, they offer private sessions tailored to individual needs, focusing on personalized sequences, injury recovery, yoga therapeutics, pose refinement, and home practice development. Unique offerings include "Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group," "Restorative Yoga Workshop," "New Moon in Leo - Intuitive Yoga & Sound Healing," "Alchemy of Sound and Silence" with Grammy-nominated MANOSE, and "Sound Bath Experiences." Workshops like "Beyond Posture" and "Intro to Pelvic Floor" delve into body mechanics and functional movement, with sessions often incorporating sound healing and meditation. A variety of class rates, including drop-in options and unlimited packages, ensure accessibility. The Yoga Center of Chico is committed to community engagement, holistic wellness, and supporting participants in their journey of self-discovery and physical awareness.