Yana Yoga

Overview

• Yana Yoga is a welcoming yoga studio and wellness center (also referred to as Yana Yoga Spa in some listings) located in Malta, NY, specializing in yoga practices, teacher trainings, Reiki healing, and holistic services rather than traditional sauna facilities.
• The overall atmosphere is fun, supportive, and community-oriented, emphasizing mindful movement, breathwork, creativity, and personal growth. Classes blend traditional yoga with playful elements, especially for kids and beginners, fostering kindness, relaxation, and inner strength in a non-competitive environment. Special events like sound baths and holiday-themed flows create a serene yet energizing experience, with options for in-person and online participation.

Features & Amenities

• Multiple studio spaces: Main studio and Back Studio for specialized classes like prenatal yoga.
• Props and tools: Yoga blocks, mats, light weights, resistance training equipment, Koshi chimes for sound baths, crystals, pendulums, and Reiki grids.
• Kid-friendly setup: Playful elements like feathers, scarves, pom-poms, hula hoops, and obstacle courses to engage young learners.
• Online accessibility: Many classes available virtually via WellnessLiving platform.
• Supportive environment: Beginner-friendly, all-levels welcome, with modifications, music, and themes for engagement.
• Holistic tools: Chakra meditations, Reiki symbols, tarot for spiritual practices.

Services

• Yoga Classes and Workshops: Dynamic flow with strength training, beginner “everybody is new” sessions, prenatal series, holiday specials like “12 Days of Christmas Yoga,” sound baths, and weekly offerings.
• Kid’s & Tween Yoga: Monthly classes ($15/child) focusing on creativity, breathing, cooperation, and fun; led by certified instructor Ellen Dragonette.
• Yoga Teacher Trainings: 100-Hour Immersion, 200-Hour, 300-Hour Advanced; immersive programs for certification.
• Reiki Services: Treatments, trainings (Levels I-III, Master Practitioner, private sessions) in Usui Shiki Ryoho lineage; covers history, symbols, chakras, self-healing.
• Inner Alignment Coaching: Personalized guidance for emotional and spiritual alignment.
• Tarot Card Reading and Training: Intuitive and divinatory practices.
• Special Events: Celebrations like “15 Events for $15” for 15-year anniversary, back-to-back sound baths.

Pricing

• Kid’s Yoga: $15 per child for monthly sessions.
• Reiki Level I or II: $250 each ($450 combined same day).
• Reiki Level III (Master Practitioner): $500.
• Private Reiki Training: $450 per 4-hour block.
• General class and workshop pricing not explicitly listed on the page; reservations via WellnessLiving links suggest drop-in or series fees—contact helpline for details.
• Special promotions: “15 Events for $15” to celebrate 15 years.

Location & Hours

• Address: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., #26, Malta, NY 12020.
• Contact: Helpline/Text: 518-955-1764; Alternative: 518-879-0077, 518-522-5472; Email: customerservice@yanayoga.net.
• Social Media: IG @YanaYogaMalta, FB Yana Yoga.
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly stated; class-specific times provided (e.g., Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, Mondays 5:15-7:30pm sound baths, Sundays 4-5:15pm). Check schedule via website or WellnessLiving for current availability.

Notes

• What makes Yana Yoga special: Celebrating 15 years with unique promotions; strong emphasis on children’s yoga backed by research on emotional regulation and physical benefits; authentic Reiki lineage from Hawayo Takata; inclusive for all levels, including prenatal and beginners; blend of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth through fun, themed classes. Highly reviewed on Facebook, Yelp, Google; owner Amber LaPointe and instructors like Ellen Dragonette bring expertise in education, yoga, and healing. Community-focused with blog insights on compassion, gratitude, and yoga’s life lessons.