Gentle Empowering Yoga
Perfect for beginners, anyone recovering from illness or injury, or anyone needing a relaxing class that still builds real strength and flexibility.
Mon · 11:00 amAn intimate yoga center in Ooltewah
Yoga, movement & breath,
designed with you in mind.
An intimate Ooltewah studio where every class is taught by Cheryl Murman, a safe, sane and subtle way back to a body that feels at home. Your first class is always free.
- Owner-taught by Cheryl
- Reiki & yoga therapy
- In studio or on Zoom
Every class is Cheryl's
Meet Cheryl
One teacher. Thousands of hours. A room built for you.
Cheryl Murman started yoga in high school in the late 1970s, and rediscovered its healing power while recovering from a serious illness in her twenties. She has taught movement since the mid-1980s, tens of thousands of hours of it.
In 2014 she opened The Chattanooga Yoga Center because she envisioned a different kind of studio: not a multi-style class factory, but an intimate setting to explore how yoga, movement and breath can help you live healthier, to heal, and be free from pain.
"More than anything, she loves watching her students grow and heal."Read Cheryl's story
The weekly rhythm
This week at the studio
Tap a day to see what's on. Several classes run on a donation basis, and a few are also live on Zoom from home. Your first class is always free.
Thursday & Friday mornings, Cheryl also teaches Yoga Flow & Yoga Sculpt on the Fit One campus. See full schedule →
Group classes
Gentle by design, never intimidating
From a beginner-friendly gentle flow to focused strength work. Every class is small, personal and led by Cheryl herself.
Gentle Energizing Yoga
An all-levels class of standing poses and a gentle flow that strengthens the whole body, without stress on the joints.
Wed · 11:00 am
Yoga Core Basics
A core-centric class for all levels, built on sun salutations, with a focus on developing true core connection and strength.
Tue · 6:30 pm
Classic Mat Pilates
A 30-minute mat Pilates class for postural alignment, core strength and stability, and full-body flexibility. Donation based.
Fri · 10:00 am
Kettle Bell Fun
A 30-minute, cardio-based kettlebell class to strengthen and tone the entire body. Donation based.
Tue · 5:45 pm
Women & Weights
Beginner-friendly, 30-minute weight training built for active women, in a room with zero intimidation. Donation based.
Mon & Wed · 10:15 amOne-on-one & healing
Work made for your body alone
Beyond the group room, Cheryl offers personalized private sessions and energy healing, the deeper, individual work the studio was founded on.
Private Yoga
$130 · 90 minOne-on-one and personalized to your body and your goals, the work Cheryl says can be life-changing.
Bundles availableReiki Healing
$50 · sessionAn ancient art of energy healing for body, mind and spirit, with a Master-level practitioner.
$155 for 4Yoga Therapy
By appointmentYoga built around your body to help you heal and be free from pain, the heart of why Cheryl opened the center.
Thai Yoga
By appointmentGuided, assisted stretching, gentle hands-on bodywork that opens the whole body.
Small Group Yoga
By appointmentGather a few friends for a private class designed entirely around your group.
Before you book
Take one minute. Breathe with us.
This is the whole idea, in miniature: slow down, follow the breath, and notice how quickly the body softens. Match your breath to the ring.
Reserve your free classBreathe
Follow along, or simply rest your eyes.
Simple, honest pricing
No memberships. No pressure.
Your first classFreeAlways. No experience and no commitment needed, just come as you are.
Drop-in$18One class, any time. Several classes are donation based, give what feels right.
5-Class Pass$65Five classes at your own pace. $13 a class.
10-Class Pass$115Ten classes for the regulars. $11.50 a class, our best value.
Real classes, real people
A community of 1,150+
Not models, the actual students who show up week after week in Ooltewah. Come find your spot on the mat.
Cheryl is the best personalized yoga instructor available, I have her to thank for so many healthy benefits in my life.
Recommended by local business owners on Alignable, with a 1,150+ community on Facebook. See more on Facebook →
Good questions to ask first
Before your first class
Is my first yoga class really free?
Yes, your very first class is always free, with no experience and no commitment required. It's the easiest possible way to see if the studio is right for you. Just reserve a spot and come as you are.
I've never done yoga before. Will I be lost?
Not here. This is a small, intimate studio with a safe, sane and subtle approach, and every class is taught personally by Cheryl. Gentle Empowering Yoga in particular is built for beginners and for anyone easing back into movement.
What should I bring to my first class?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, and a mat if you have one, we keep mats and props on hand if you don't. Arrive a few minutes early so you can settle in and meet Cheryl.
What does 'donation based' mean?
A few classes, Women & Weights, Kettle Bell Fun and Classic Mat Pilates, are offered on a donation basis. You give what feels right, so the practice stays accessible to everyone.
Can I take class from home on Zoom?
Yes. Gentle Empowering Yoga, Gentle Energizing Yoga and Classic Mat Pilates are all available in studio or live on Zoom, same class, same Cheryl, from your living room.
How do private sessions and Reiki work?
Private Yoga is one-on-one and personalized ($130 for 90 minutes, with bundles available). Reiki Healing supports body, mind and spirit ($50 a session, or $155 for four). Reach out and Cheryl will help you find the right fit.
Where are you, and is there parking?
We're at 6857 Mountain View Rd in Ooltewah, on the Fit One campus, just east of Chattanooga, with free parking right out front.
Come practice
Find us in Ooltewah
- 6857 Mountain View Rd
On the Fit One campus · Ooltewah, TN 37363 - (423) 207-3407 · cpmurman@gmail.com
- Free parking right out front
Serving Ooltewah · Collegedale · Apison · Harrison · East Brainerd · Chattanooga
Reserve your free class
Send a note and Cheryl will get you set up, no obligation.