I have a muffin top over my jeans. I’m stiff when I do the most mundane of physical tasks. My giant clothing still fits, but I can feel the tell-tale signs.

I need to work out.

My ears hurt when I run in the cold. My gym membership changed their fees. I’m thinking that it might be time to break out the yoga mat and start downward dogging.

My favorite spot:

A Desert Song
4811 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
A Desert Song is my first…and favorite yoga studio in town. It doesn’t try too hard — and has the feeling of what a yoga studio should be.

If you want to make it hot:

Sumits Yoga
2107 E. Camelback Road, Suite A-28D
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Town & Country Shopping Center
New students can try out this brand new hot-yoga spot (literally, it’s 100+ degrees) for 2 weeks for only $20.

Bikram Yoga
40 E. Camelback Rd. #108
Phoenix, AZ 85012
NE corner of Uptown Plaza
Also offering $20 for your first 2 weeks of class, this hot yoga spot has been around for a few years.

Other spots:

Sutra Midtown Yoga
2317 N. 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006
New students can get 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $25 at this hip new studio on 7th Street. Also check out their website for interesting events and promotions.

Urban Yoga
3225 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Peaceful Roots
4630 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ

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Something to wear to the studio >>

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I think I’m going to purchase a yoga mat at A Desert Song, maybe some pens and paper at Arizona Art Supply, and browse all the cool stuff at Frances with a little less guilt.

Take THAT Veruca Salt!