UpDog Mission
To provide unparalleled levels of Yoga instruction and stress reduction in a calm, peaceful, safe and beautiful environment.
UpDog Re-Open For All In-Person, In-Studio Classes!
All in-person classes at both Rochester and Sterling Hgts. studio locations resumed on Monday, January 18, per the prior COVID-19 indoor group fitness closure which has now been lifted by the governor and MDHHS!
See below and the Schedule pages by studio location for the complete listing of our weekly in-studio class schedule. Please pre-register online in advance for any classes you'd like to attend. Walk-ins will only be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis space permitting to accommodate limited capacity social distancing. Social distancing and face masks continue within the practice rooms and when entering/exiting and moving about the studios.
Additionally, our "UpDog Yoga From Home" Online Live Stream classes and Facebook Video library of 270 pre-recorded classes continues for those who still wish to practice at home. We have an updated schedule of Online Live Stream classes with NEW times and offerings. See below for ONLINE schedules and details:
Sterling Hgts. Online Live Stream
Michigan hospital employees can also continue to access our Facebook Video Library for free, including new users who text us your hospital ID. Click for details: Facebook Video Library
Should you have any additional questions or needs, please let us know: info@updogyoga.com 248-608-6668
See below for our Schedule of Classes. Note location of each class for either Rochester ("UpDog Yoga") or Sterling Heights ("UpDog Yoga Sterling"). Click on the filter icon to narrow or expand your view by day/week/location.
To view complete Descriptions of class types and Schedule by individual studio location, go to the "Classes" menu bar at very top left of this page.
Save time by pre-registering online for any classes you'd like to attend by clicking the "Sign-Up" button next to a class in the below schedule. Optionally, you can also download the free MindBody App to your mobile device (click MindBody button below).
Online pre-registration ensures a spot and is required for all ONLINE Live Stream classes. Walk-ins for in-person, in-studio classes are always welcome on a first come, first serve basis after giving first priority to pre-registered clients and space permitting per limited capacity social distancing requirements.
Download a copy of our weekly Schedule of Yoga Classes for either Rochester or Sterling Hgts. by clicking on the PDF documents below. Package pricing for either/both In-Studio or Online Live Stream classes is also listed in attached, or please visit the Pricing page:
UpDog Workshops & Classroom Series
In addition to our regular schedule of Yoga classes, we offer a variety of specialized Workshops of varying topics and themes each month - all of which are designed to either grow your Yoga or meditation practice, promote health and wellness, or enhance personal and spiritual development.
Also join our talented UpDog teachers for our "Intro To Yoga" signature classroom series which is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like to deepen their knowledge of Yoga.
See Workshops page for upcoming events and details
MOTHER'S DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 9: Do something sweet and show MOM the LOVE with the gift of OM!
Two FREE Yoga Classes with purchase of your choice of either of the following thru May 9th:
- Any Jade or Manduka Yoga Mat (from in-studio stock)
- UpDog Gift Certificate valued at $100 or more (purchase In-Studio or from our Online Store)
To purchase a premium Jade or Manduka Yoga Mat or Gift Certificate In-Studio, visit us at the Front Desk during regular business hours/scheduled class times 7 days a week:
To purchase a Gift Certificate Online, visit the Gift Certificate page of our website where you can purchase in any denomination and personalize for printing or emailing to your recipient:
Weekly Kid's Yoga Is Back On Saturday's At 10AM In-Studio At UpDog Rochester
Appropriate for boys and girls of all ages 4 and up. No prior Yoga experience required. Class will include Yoga, games and activities.
Yoga teaches kids how to relax, develop body awareness, find their inner balance, build confidence, concentration, improve school performance and just have some fun. Yoga helps bring to the surface that marvelous inner light that all children have, so that they may shine bright and know that they are Amazing!
Saturday Kids classes are held in a separate room so the kids have their own space, and social distancing is practiced. Parents can attend the 10AM adult Basic Yoga Class in the main UpDog practice room at the same time - so the whole family gets their Yoga!
- Kids Single Class: $15
- Kids 5-Class Pack: $55
- (Kids can also share a parent’s current class packs)
Just like our regular UpDog class packs, Kids classes never expire and can be used on any of our Kids Yoga classes on the regular In-Studio class schedule anytime.
Purchase Kid's Yoga Single Class
Purchase Kid's Yoga 5-Class Pack
Pre-register online for any weekly Saturday Kids Yoga classes: Pre-Register For Kid's Yoga Classes
Walk-ins are also always welcome space permitting.
Call: 248-608-6668
* Note: Older children ages 9 and up are always welcome to attend any of our Adult Yoga classes when accompanied in the class by an adult.
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Goat Yoga with UpDog at Westview Orchards & Winery: Adult Classes Wednesday Evenings Beginning May 19 & Family Classes On Select Saturdays/Wednesdays
Join UpDog and Westview Orchards & Winery for our 2021 Summer Season of Adult Goat Yoga and Family Goat Yoga classes - see what all the fun is about. Guaranteed to make you smile and laugh out loud, Goat Yoga is Yoga Therapy!
- Adult Goat Yoga Wednesday Evening Classes (ages 21 and up): May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21
- Family Goat Yoga Saturday AM & Wednesday Evening Classes (ages 10 and up): June 19, 30; July 24, 28
Pre-register online with Westview to reserve your spot. Space is limited:
Join UpDog Yoga at Westview Orchards & Winery for a Basic Yoga class in the company of adorable young goats, who stroll around and interact with the class. The goats are naturally friendly and curious so they will walk on your mat, jump on your back, and frolic and play amongst the activity as you practice your asanas.
Lighthearted and fun, Goat Yoga is very therapeutic in the open air of Westview’s outdoor pavilion. Following the class, enjoy a glass of wine or wine slushie and a cider mill donut (included with your admission).
Dress for the elements in comfortable yoga/workout clothes and bring your yoga mat or a towel. We highly recommend NOT wearing your “best” attire or favorite yoga mat as it is an outdoor setting with furry friends.
Please arrive 30 min. early for 6:30PM check-in. Yoga class is one hour 7:00-8:00PM, followed by photo opportunities with the goats and Westview Winery adult beverage.
- Adult Goat Yoga Class: $45 per person (includes glass of Wine or Wine Slushie and Cider Mill Donut)
- Family Goat Yoga Class: $35 per person (includes glass of Cider and Cider Mill Donut)
Westview Orchards & Winery is located at 65075 Van Dyke in Washington, MI (corner of 30 Mile Rd. and Old Van Dyke) 586-532-3123
Paddle Board Yoga On The Lake At Stony Creek Is Back For Summer! - First Event Is Sunday, June 13
Join UpDog at Stony Creek Metro Park for fun in the sun with Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga. No prior experience required – come and give SUP a try! Boards, paddles, life vests and instruction provided.
Three Beginner Level class times to choose from on Sunday, June 13:
- 10:00-11:00AM
- 11:30AM-12:30PM
- 1:00-2:00PM
Cost: $32 per person includes board/paddle (advance payment required; park admission not included). Meet at Eastwood Beach.
Pre-register on Workshops page:
Paddle Board Yoga Registration
Or Call: 248.608.6668
Space is limited to 14 per class, so please pre-register early to ensure a spot.
Check out the SUP Yoga Video!
Outdoor Basic Yoga At Rochester Municipal Park, Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30PM and Thursday, May 6 at 6PM
Pre-register on Workshops page:
Outdoor Yoga In Park Registration
Or Call: 248.608.6668
Join UpDog Instructors Shay and Stephanie at Rochester Municipal Park Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, May 6 for a Basic Yoga Class in the fresh outdoors! This 60-minute class includes light movement, stretching and a relaxing savasana while tuning into the sights and sounds of nature. Appropriate for all levels – Everyone welcome!
Meet at the pavilion just across the walking bridge from the main park entrance off Pine Street (just a 2 minute walk from UpDog).
Bring your Yoga mat and optional blanket. Walk-Ins Welcome!
Cost: $5 per person advance registration ($10 cash at door)
Rochester Municipal Park main entrance is located off of Pine Street in downtown Rochester, directly behind UpDog Yoga studio and the Rochester police station.
RYT200 Fall 2021 Yoga Teacher Training
Fall 2021 Yoga Teacher Training begins October 3, 2021 through January 9, 2022. The UpDog School For Yoga can help you begin an open-hearted journey to becoming a Yoga Instructor as you learn how to share what you love with others – it’s the best thing you’ll ever do!
Yoga Teacher Training is a wonderful experience that will enrich your life in so many positive ways, both during and after the training is complete. Our RYT200 program is open to Yoga practitioners of ALL experience levels aspiring to learn, with no prerequisites.
The UpDog School For Yoga is one of Michigan's premier Yoga schools and one of the area's only RYS200 & RYS500 Yoga Alliance endorsed schools. UpDog teachers and staff are some of the most experienced in the industry, many with the highest certifications available from Yoga Alliance, including E-RYT500 and C-IAYT. Over the past 20 years, UpDog Yoga has helped train hundreds of Michigan’s strongest, most successful Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®)... and now it’s your turn!
Our $2,900 price makes UpDog’s training remarkably affordable and you can save up to $300 with our early bird discounts:
- Save $100 with $200 deposit prior to July 31, 2021
- Save $200 with tuition paid in full prior to September 10, 2021
- Payment plans are also available
INCLUDED with your tuition:
- FREE Unlimited Yoga Classes at UpDog-Rochester and UpDog-Sterling Hgts. to complement and enhance your practice - from day you submit your enrollment deposit through duration of the training.
- FREE or discount Workshops throughout the training
- Discounts on Massage Therapy, Reiki Energy Healing and Vibroacoustic Sound Healing appointments
- FREE Float Tank Therapy session from The Float Institute at our Sterling Hgts. location
- Discounts on Yoga gear, apparel, metaphysical items and other merchandise from our in-house retail boutique
Call or email Jill: 248.608.6668
jill@updogyoga.com
FREE "UpDog Yoga From Home" Online Yoga Classes For Michigan Healthcare Workers Continues
As a continued thank you to all our Healthcare Heroes in our Michigan communities, UpDog is continuing to offer ongoing access to our Facebook Video Library of Yoga Classes to ALL Michigan Hospital Employees for FREE!, including new users.
We appreciate all you have done for our communities throughout the pandemic and are aware that many of you are still working hard and working overtime. We extend gratitude by continuing to offer you 100% free access to our Facebook Video Library of over 270 pre-recorded classes from UpDog instructors. We hope you will continue to enjoy these daily Yoga classes, meditations and mindfulness sessions to help you de-stress.
Haven't joined yet? If you are an active Michigan hospital employee with ID, here's how to receive FREE access to the group in just a few simple steps:
- Take a picture of your hospital ID and text to 248-388-5487
- Login to Facebook and request to join the group (or search "UpDog Yoga From Home" from Facebook): UpDog Yoga- From Home Facebook Group
- Once we verify your ID via text, we will add you to the group and you can begin enjoying all of our session offerings at your convenience anytime
For more details, click here: Facebook Video Library
Thank you once again for all you do. Be strong, safe and well and know that you are loved and appreciated beyond words!
UpDog Gift Certificates Available Anytime!
Purchase Gift Certificates Online or In-Studio for all of our services at UpDog. Choose a specific service, or simply select any dollar amount and your gift recipient can redeem on any items or services they choose:
- Yoga Classes
- Private Yoga Therapy
- Workshops
- Massage
- Energy Healing Therapy
- Sound Healing Therapy
- Yoga Gear, Merchandise & Accessories
To Purchase e-Certificates Online: Personalize and order eGift Certificates from our Online Store for emailing directly to your recipient or you can print them out: Buy Gift Certificates
You can also call us anytime to purchase via credit card to put a gift certificate on your recipient's UpDog account: 248.608.6668
To Purchase Printed Gift Certificates In-Studio: Visit us during regular business hours/scheduled class times 7 days a week (cash, check, credit or debit accepted).
Don't forget the yogis in your life for holidays and special events, or give someone a head-start to begin their Yoga journey!
Germicidal UVC Sterilaser™ Now At UpDog Studios: Disinfects All Practice Rooms, Floors and Yoga Mats (including yours) In Seconds!
As we are all mindful of maintaining a clean, germ-free space, we want to introduce you to the Sterilaser™ cleaning device we now have at UpDog and will be using between classes on all floors thruout both studio locations.
This unit is now part of our regular cleaning regimen, in addition to our regular dry and wet mop cleaning procedures we do on all practice room floors as well as hallways, lobby and bathroom floors. What is also very cool is that we can also use it to disinfect all of our rental Yoga mats and can even use on your own personal Yoga mat just by running it across your mat before and/or after class!
Sterilaser delivers a massive dose of germicidal ultraviolet (UVC) light to disinfect any large flat surface. When pulled at a normal walking pace, it kills over 99.7% of all pathogens in its path in less than a quarter of a second (as verified by bio-medical testing at Oakland University and other studies. (Click to view OU study results.) It is perfectly safe, super quick, easy to use, and a chemical free (Green Technology) product.
It destroys dangerous germs, bacteria and viruses such as Hepatitis, STAPH (including MRSA), E-Coli, Salmonella, HIV and the Influenza-Viruses. Microorganisms, such as ring worm and dust mites are instantly killed, as is mold and mildew. As a "Green Technology" UVC does not contribute to the development of resistant strains of microorganisms, as do other antimicrobials and antibiotics.
Hospitals have been using germicidal UVC for years. The Sterilaser unit in particular has been around for about 7 years and was concepted and manufactured right here in Rochester, MI out of a need to disinfect wrestling and gymnastics mats and is actively used in schools and gymnasiums nationwide. An UpDog client's husband, who is a former wrestler, emailed me about it when we began evaluating and looking for ways to further improve our cleanliness procedures to combat Coronavirus in early March.
We're pleased to be able to find a way to bring this same germicidal technology into the studio to make it as germ free as possible and to give all a little more peace of mind when practicing. We have two Sterilaser units and will use at both of the UpDog Rochester and Sterling Hgts. locations on a daily basis. According to the manufacturer, we are the first Yoga studio nationwide to utilize the Sterilaser and we are excited to bring this technology to our Yoga community.
See details for all of our Studio Health & Safety Protocols
UpDog Yoga Rochester Practice Room Freshly Re-Painted With A New Look!
Here's a quick video of the new paint color of the Updog Yoga practice room in Rochester. Spent some quality quarantine time priming, painting and caulking and just wanted to share the final product!
Take A Virtual Video Tour Of UpDog And Explore Our Beautiful Space!
Visit UpDog Yoga-Sterling Heights!
Take a virtual video tour of UpDog Yoga-Sterling Heights and our 1,000 sq. ft. practice room located at 13911 19-Mile Road with The Float Institute - a zero gravity float & wellness center. NEW STUDENTS: 5 Yoga Classes for only $15!
Check out our Yoga Class schedule: https://www.updogyoga.com/class-schedule-sterling-heights
Call: 586.232.9555
Email: info@updogyoga.com
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UpDog Voted "Best Yoga Studio In Metro-Detroit" by WDIV Click-On Detroit
Visit our beautiful space, warm Yoga community and gifted instructors to see WHY!
UpDog Yoga Named 2018 MINDBODY Visionary!
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