Yoga for Transformation

Iyengar Yoga Classes in Houston, Texas

When you feel stuck in your life and disconnected from yourself, we help you clear you head and access body knowledge so you can make wise decisions. From there, vitality, confidence, and intuition sprout into every facet of your life.

NEW PROGRAM

Alcove Yoga 9-month Yoga Studies

Become Master of Your Body, Mind, and Life

You deserve an experienced guide to help you feel stronger, connected, and more alive.

You may be feeling trapped, stuck, or paralyzed by indecision. You want to change your life but don’t know how to begin.
You feel like a stranger in your own body, and it’s not getting better.
You need a body practice that is both methodical and responsive to your needs–not a mechanized, cookie-cutter routine.
You crave a solution that goes beyond strength and flexibility. You want strong digestion, improved circulation, hormonal balancing, a calm nervous system, and a feeling of joy.
You need a practice that will clear your mind without exhaustion. You crave mental space for wisdom and creativity to flow through you.

Your yearning for inner peace and vitality is within reach, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Welcome to Alcove Yoga: Your Path to Vitality, Strength, and Lasting Joy

A Toolkit For Transformation

At Alcove Yoga, we know how to help you get unstuck, physically and mentally. We offer a physical, physiological, and mental purification process that leads to cleaner living and better life decisions.

A Gradual Approach To Self-Mastery

No gimmicks like fancy lighting, music, mirrors, heat, or video screens that distract you from yourself. We offer a step-by-step approach that quietly takes you inward from the hands and feet to your inner self. You’ll learn to read your body, and know how take charge of your physical and mental health.

Adaptability

As part of nature, your body and the world are constantly changing. BKS Iyengar created an adaptive yoga system for your changing needs. Whether you are fit and strong, menstruating, pregnant, injured, or aged, we can teach you how to modify postures for your condition so you never have to take a break and lose your center.

Instructions That Make Sense

Iyengar Yoga teachers are experts on technique and giving precise actions. We teach you to understand the alignment of a pose and watch the responses in your body, so you own the practice. Your clear understanding means you can take your practice with you anywhere.

A Lasting Discipline that Grounds You

A mind that is depressed, anxious, or scattered is not in poised for meaningful transformation. We provide a lasting traditional discipline that provides joy and stability, and wisdom, no matter what is happening in the world.

At Alcove Yoga, we don’t just guide you towards better health; we empower you to transform your life, establishing body and mind habits that bring vitality and peace. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together.

Welcome!

At Alcove Yoga, we understand that life’s pains create strong desire for freedom. We know that the burdens you carry can make you an intense practitioner. If you’ve tried other kinds of yoga and felt “meh“, you may be one of those people who needs intense physical practice with mental concentration to get unstuck in life.

Our founder, Pauline Schloesser, discovered the transformative power of Iyengar yoga during her own journey of healing and self-discovery. Through decades of dedicated practice and teaching, she has honed an approach which addresses physical and emotional challenges through asana practice. Pauline is the only Level 3 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Houston.

Pauline Schloesser, Ph.D.,
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level 3)
IAYT Yoga Therapist

How it works

Step 1: If you’re under 40, you can join the next Iyengar Ignite! series. You’ll have 10 weekly classes for new beginners and get started with a simple daily practice. After a couple weeks, you’ll notice that you’re more aware of your posture. Enjoy increased strength, freedom of movement, connectedness to your body. and more restful sleep.

Step 2: After the Iyengar Ignite! series, you move on to Ignite II. You continue learning new poses, including how to properly stand on your head. You gain confidence, stamina, and mental clarity.

Step 3: Intermediate classes. Yoga becomes a regular part of your life. Your health is robust and you feel good. Learn pranayama and become more sensitive and refined in your poses. You become wise to your body’s rhythms and know right away when something is “off”. You become a first responder in your own healthcare.

Reviews

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93 Reviews

Alcove is the best yoga in Houston -- and I've been to a LOT of studios in this town. Pauline has a knowledge of anatomy and alignment that translates into a class experience that leaves me feeling as if I've had a massage. It's not a "flow" class and you won't be listening to groovy tunes or sweating up a storm. Instead, you'll focus on precise, intentional movement with breath, expertly led and cued. I've built strength and flexibility...and healed many of the injuries I sustained doing yoga elsewhere. If it's your first experience with Iyengar Yoga, it may take a little while to adjust to it. But if you stick with the program and follow Pauline's cues, you'll be surprised at how good you can feel.

I love Alcove Yoga! As someone who has never taken a professionally guided class, I really appreciate how helpful and patient Pauline has been! She keeps the class fun while also ensuring all of our needs are met.

I really enjoy and am very grateful to have joined Pauline's Men's essentials class. It's my first time trying an Iyengar practice and I was quite apprehensive in the beginning. Pauline made me feel at ease with her warm welcome and her inspired teaching style. Her sequencing of poses is very deliberate and I personally feel enriched at the end of every class. The studio is cozy and impeccably clean.

I cannot more highly recommend Pauline's Iyengar classes at Alcove Yoga. Since beginning classes in 2019, I have noticed marked improvements in many areas -- more strength and flexibility, higher confidence, and decreased anxiety. No matter your experience level, you will receive detailed instruction on improving your poses, strength, and flexibility in class. I particularly love Women's Essentials, which focuses on core tone/strength and pelvic health and Iyengar Ignite, which is a great introductory series that will take you from beginner to inversions over the course of 8 weeks.

Alcove Yoga provides yoga instruction with a personal touch - whether it's online or in person. The cozy and fully equipped studio allows for just the right class size. Live streaming online classes offer the same expertise and attention to detail as the in person classes. Any current practitioner or curious newcomer would benefit from Pauline's deep understanding of the human body and the Iyengar Yoga tradition. I've been practicing various yoga styles for almost 20 years. I experienced improvements in my strength, endurance, and posture after attending just a few classes. I highly recommend this yoga studio.

Alcove Yoga is such a unique yoga experience in the best way possible. The instructors give you individual attention and modifications. They take the time to learn and understand each student’s body and needs. That’s what sets AY apart from any other studio. When I go to class I know that I will get exactly what my body needs. I have scoliosis which used to cause chronic back pain, but with the help of Pauline and the other instructors my pain is gone! I can’t brag on this place enough.

I've been practicing Iyengar yoga off and on now since the mid '80s... it is quite honestly my favorite style of yoga because I feel it has the most integrity. Pauline built this beautiful studio as an extension to her home during last year's remodeling... and it is yoga heaven! To top it off... Pauline is an excellent teacher and is constantly deepening her practice and knowledge base by attending Iyengar workshops... making the 20+ mile drive well worth it when time allows. If you want to know what "attention to detail" really means... start a regular practice at this studio!

I understand Iyengar Yoga requires patience and effort.

I commit to regular practice and discipline in Iyengar Yoga.

I agree to follow the ethical guidelines of Iyengar Yoga.

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