Julia Kandah, Hartman Ter, Hayward, CA 94541, US

Yoga in the Middle is located on the second floor of the Castro Village Galleria, with a main entrance down the “Ross” side of the Village, between Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Vision Gallery Optometric Center. It is the first, and currently only yoga studio to be certified as a green business in Alameda County. The studio features cork floors, organic textiles and other eco-friendly yoga props. Students of all ages and levels of ability are welcome; weekly class offerings include introductory through intermediate yoga, as well as classes for kids, teens and those recovering from injuries or requiring a quiet, gentle practice. The studio also offers related mind/body classes including Pilates and T’ai Chi Chih® . Most of the teachers are trained in Iyengar-style Yoga, emphasizing precise alignment and use of props. Workshops and special series on a variety of topics take place on evenings and weekends, including a Masterful Teacher series with nationally and internationally renowned yoga experts. Please visit the website for further information, including rates, teacher biographies and a current schedule of classes and workshops.