FAQS
Where are you located?
We’re nestled right in the heart of the upper Hudson Valley at 6 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, NY 12106 on the second & third floors. You’ll spot our golden door at street level. If you’re driving, please park in the public parking right in front of our door on Hudson Street, in the public parking lot across the street in front of the Post Office, or any other street parking available.
You can also join us online anytime from anywhere in our Virtual Village Yoga studio — we livestream 10 classes a week from our Kinderhook studio or you can access our virtual library of recorded classes. Access to our virtual studio is available on any of our passes — we also offer the Founding Virtual Membership for unlimited virtual-only access to our classes and community. We can’t wait to “see” you there.
What do I need to bring / wear? / Do I need my own yoga mat?
Wear comfortable, clean clothes that you can move in and feel good in. You don’t need special gear. We practice without shoes (even meditation!). You’re welcome to wear socks if that’s more comfortable for you. No big deal. (but socks can be a bit slippery!).
Please refrain from wearing strong scents and perfumes — we’re sharing space together and everyone has different sensitivities — so thank you for being considerate.
How early should I get there?
We recommend coming 10 minutes before class, especially if it’s your first time here. Or if it’s one of our peak classes / times of years (that’s M, W, F at 8:30am and all our weekend classes!).
What if I’m running late for class?
Please plan on arriving 10 minutes or so before class (especially for busy weekend & other peak classes, especially in busy times of year like the summer!). If you’re not present at the appointed class start time, we cannot guarantee you a spot in class (some classes have in-studio waitlists that we will open up at class start time if there is space and it is our policy to lock the front door at class start time if there is not front desk staff on hand). Thanks for understanding that we are a small studio with limited spots in each class and a small but mighty staff / teaching team!
What’s your cancellation / no-show policy?
We’re a small studio with a limited number of spaces per class. Weekend classes at peak times of year typically fill up and run waitlists. Each reservation you make makes a difference! Our cancellation window is 2-hours before the start time of each class. Please log into to your account to cancel yourself or send us an email at hello@villageyoga.co (we’ll catch the time stamp on your message). If you cancel more that 2 hours before the start time of class and are on a class pass or the Essential Membership this is considered an “early cancel” and the class will go back on your class pack / membership. If you cancel within the 2-hour window before each class (“late cancel”) or don’t show up (“no show”) and are on a class pass or the Essential Membership, you will forfeit that class. Monthly unlimited members don’t face the same penalty, but after 3 no-shows, we’ll reserve the right to suspend your reservation abilities during our peak class times (weekends / summer). Thanks for understanding and helping make space for each other!
What’s your refund policy?
We’re a small studio with a limited number of spaces per class. Each class you book makes a difference! All sales are final (though, we get life happens and we’re typically willing to work with you on assigning an account credit, etc. in special cases). Please email hello@villageyoga.co with questions about your account.
What if I’m brand new to yoga?
You’re in a perfect place to begin - You are SO welcome here & we’ll meet you exactly where you are.
Try one of these starting points —
the gentle practice, thursdays 10:30am — slow, gentle movement. we take our time. there’s not so much up & down & back & forth — a lot of this class is floor-based.
deep stretch and rest, sundays 4:30pm — slow, gentle movement. we take our time. there’s not so much up & down & back & forth — a lot of this class is floor-based.
Sam’s Fundamentals series (the next series begins in January 2024 - email hello@villageyoga.co to get on the waitlist) — learn all the practice basics, plus how to function and feel better in your body and move safely. all taught in a small group setting, with extra 1:1 attention and space to ask questions
Community Meditation mon & fri 12pm & wed 5:30pm — you can practice seated on the floor, in a chair or even lying down. All expereince levels and abilities are welcome (like even if you’re the most stressed out person with the busiest mind and are convinced you are the “worst” meditator, we got you). PLUS, Community Meditation is donation based. You may attend for free or make a donation — all of which goes to our Community Meditation partner Columbia County Recovery Kitchen.
the everyday practice, daily / times vary, check the sched — if you’ve got some movement in your life already and are game to dive right in, we’ll make sure you fall right into the flow of this class. we got you.
Can I bring my kid to Village Yoga?
The classes on our regular schedule are designed for adults, unless otherwise noted. (We welcome all ages in Community Meditation, and you know your kiddo best — if they can sit mostly quietly and still for 20 minutes, please bring the whole fam!). We offer a whole Mindful Kids Program at Village Yoga, especially designed for kids and organized based on age range. Find out more info and sign you kiddo up here. If you’d like to bring your teen to a regularly scheduled class at Village Yoga, we ask that you email us first at hello@villageyoga.co — if it’s a good fit, we’ll welcome them into our adult-designed classes on our regular schedule.
Do you offer an intro special?
Yes — unlimited access to all our weekly in-person classes for 2 weeks at $75. This is the BEST way to get a sense of the studio, our community, our teachers, and our offerings and to see how creating a regular weekly habit of mindfulness, joyful movement, meditation, and rest in community could impact your life. The intro special is limited to one-time purchase per person — you can find it here.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes — we offer a 10-20% discounts for different circumstances :: local business folks, seniors, our neighbors on a vixed income, people working in food & bev and educators — you can read more on our pricing page. Also, you can attend any of our Community Meditation classes for free (we offer them 3x a week and all donations collected, should you choose to donate, go to our Community Meditation partner Columbia County Recovery Kitchen). Also, check our our 2-Week New Student Special. And our memberships are designed to get you the best value for your practice (the more often you come, the more benefits from the practice you receive, and the better per class price you pay overall!). If you still need another way in, please email us at hello@villageyoga.co and we’ll make space for you.
Can I buy a gift certificate?
Yes. Here’s the link to purchase a gift certificate. Need something custom or having trouble with the tech? email us
Do you offer private sessions?
YES - learn more here & email us at hello@villageyoga.co for pricing & availability.
Wait! I still have another question!
All good. Send us an email at hello@villageyoga.co or give us a call at 518-610-8135