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.
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
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: Join the next Iyengar Ignite! series for new beginners.
Step 2: After a couple weeks of practice, you’ll notice that yourre more aware of your posture. Feelings of increased strength, relaxation, and connectedness to your body are common. You’ll get a clear head and experience more restful sleep.
Step 3: After your beginner’s series you move on to intermediate level classes. You understand that yoga has to be a part of your life. Your health is robust and you have the tools to ward off back pain, keep shoulders, knees, and hip joints healthy. You’ve become wise to your body’s rhythms and know right away when something is “off”. You’ve learned how to practice for your changing needs, and your quest for spiritual contentment becomes paramount.
Ready to join?
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. 
