Yoga Patch

Overview

Yoga Patch is a welcoming wellness center and yoga studio in Kansas City, prominently featuring an infrared sauna as a key recovery and detoxification service alongside its diverse yoga offerings. Established in 2009 in the vibrant Waldo neighborhood, it has evolved into a comprehensive facility with 3 studios within the Arbor Vitae wellness center. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, sacred, and community-focused, celebrating diversity in class styles and practitioners. Visitors experience a spiritual and physical journey in a space filled with plants (over 30), rescue birds, hand-painted murals, and a supportive environment that feels like home. The infrared sauna specifically promotes toxin elimination and improved circulation, complementing yoga for holistic rejuvenation.

Features & Amenities

Yoga Patch boasts a range of facilities enhancing the sauna and wellness experience:

• Infrared Sauna: Dedicated space for detoxification, relaxation, and circulation boost.
• 3 Yoga Studios: Equipped for various class intensities, including heated rooms (90-95°F for Hot Flow/Series).
• Spa-like Amenities: Showers, lockers, reverse osmosis water fountain, massage chair.
• Lounge & Café: Relaxed areas open Mon-Fri 8:30am-2pm; honor system payments.
• Retail Shop: Yoga gear, incense, Palo Santo, sage, jewelry, clothing, crystals, candles, local body care, blankets, and more.
• Parking: 18-spot lot + handicap space; overflow at Sutherland’s southeast corner or street parking.
• Additional Perks: App for easy booking, gift cards, prop room with mats/towels/cups.

Services

• Infrared Sauna Sessions: Book via Mindbody; ideal post-yoga for recovery.
• Yoga Classes (7 Days/Week): All levels – Hatha, Vinyasa, Heated (Hot Flow, Hot Series 26x2), Yin, Restorative, Aerial Hammock, Prenatal/Postnatal, Gentle Flow, Stress Relief Heated, Puppy Yoga, donation-based ($5/$10/$16), New Student Special ($33 for 3 weeks unlimited).
• Workshops & Events: Meditation/Breathwork/Sound Bath ($44), Prenatal Yoga TT ($250), Community Kirtan ($25), Paint & Sip ($25), Winter Solstice Mala ($25), Yoga of the Voice.
• Teacher Training: 200HR ($2,575) and 300HR Advanced ($3,375); Yoga Alliance approved.
• Arbor Vitae Wellness: Chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, energy work, counseling; Floating KC (zero-gravity float tanks).
• Privates & Groups: Yoga/aerial from $75/hr; room rentals $45-65/hr.

Pricing

Specific sauna pricing not listed (book via Mindbody for details), but integrated with yoga rates:

• Drop-in Yoga: Donation-based, $5 (Yoga Basics), $10 (Slow Flow), $16 standard.
• New Student Special: $33 for 3 weeks unlimited (all classes, aerial, Qi Gong).
• Memberships/Passes: Available via rates page; guest passes for members.
• Workshops: $25-$44; Teacher Training deposits $300-$500, full $2,575-$3,375 (payment plans).
• Privates: $75+/hr yoga, $150+/hr aerial.
• Accepts AmEx, HSA/FSA in-studio; gift cards redeemable.

Location & Hours

• Address: 7235 Central Street, Kansas City, MO 64114 (behind Sutherland’s, near Waldo/Brookside; east of Prairie Village/Mission Hills/Leawood).
• Contact: 816.268.4660 | contact@yogapatch.com.
• Hours: Open 7 days/week; classes mornings, daytime, evenings (check schedule via app/website/Mindbody). Café Mon-Fri 8:30am-2pm; staff pre/post-class.
• Access: Walk-ins welcome (pre-register recommended); 5-10 min early for parking/spot.

Notes

• Unique Aspects: Infrared sauna stands out for spa recovery in a yoga-centric space; part of Arbor Vitae ecosystem for full wellness (floats, healing modalities). Home to rescue birds (starting with Tulley), abundant plants, owner-painted studios, friend-painted exterior mural. Emphasizes accessibility (beginners/seniors/kids if respectful), diversity, and community (no kids classes currently, but workshops). Yoga Patch App for seamless booking. Future plans: Second location, kids yoga revival. COVID response page available; lost & found/text reminders. Ideal for holistic health in KC.