About Us
Come experience yoga in an environmentally-friendly studio, created especially to heal the body, calm the mind and revitalize the spirit.
Ekam is a Sanskrit word which means 'Universal Oneness'. Ekam Yoga Center was started in 2009 by Maggie Grueskin, with a vision of bringing together various styles of yoga under one roof, and offering top-quality yoga and wellness classes to service the community. Our mission is to create a total body wellness center, which brings people together for yoga, health, community and green-living.
Why Choose Us
No membership is ever required to experience the unique environment at Ekam.
Come for one class, or become an annual member ~ either way you choose, Ekam will be an inspirational place to come to get fit, loosen up and get happy! Come join our growing family at Ekam, where you will experience the peace and healing nature of our eco-friendly studio, and begin your path to Wellness.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you will feel the unique nature of our studio, which was specifically designed to provide a healing space in which to restore the body, still the mind and revitalize the spirit. Our blend of classes include traditional yoga and pilates classes and mix in the hottest trends in Alternative Fitness to add spice and fun to your workouts. Finding balance becomes a fun adventure at Ekam, as we seek to provide the perfect blend of effort and rest in our class offerings. Come and experience the Ekam difference.
Testimonials
"I've been a member at Ekam since it opened. I try to attend a class every day either yoga and/or pilates. Yoga and Pilates are just two of the classesEkam offers, Zumba, Belly Dancing, and Hoopnotica are also available. Ekam is a Green Yoga Studio, bamboo floors in the main studio, cork in the smaller one, clay walls that actually promote healthier breathing, dual flush toilets, and products for sale made from recycled materials. Ekam provides the perfect environment for body and soul. It's a place to come and incorporate a daily renewal routine."
Cathy Jo
"Ekam Yoga Center is Awesome! I am new to Yoga and started at Ekam Yoga center about 3 months ago. I have loved every class I have attended. I wanted to start taking Yoga to relieve some lower back pains. Not only have my back pains gone away, I have become more flexible in every area of my body which has helped me become a better athlete. All of the experienced instructors at Ekam are very friendly and welcoming. As a Yoga newbie, this was incredibly important to me knowing that it didnt matter that I wasnt as experienced as every one else in the class. All I needed to do was just show up and the instructor would guide me through the class. Yoga has now become an integral part of my overall physical fitness program."
micgg9
"I found Ekam Yoga by pure accident one day as I was driving FM 1960 in Atascocita - I had recently had back surgery and my doctor recommended that I strengthen my core in order to provide adequate support for my back. So, I walked in one day and signed-up for one-on-one Pilates classes. This has been the best decision I have ever made - not only is Maggie the friendliest person, but she is always willing to educate a newcomer when it comes to Yoga and/or Pilates. The studio setting is very condusive to working on the physical aspects pilates and yoga, as well as the mental fortitude required to build on the classes...a great place... and it's all here in our little community in Atascocita, without having to drive into the city!"
Ricky
"I love coming to Ekam, to workout, stretch, learn, connect, and ... breath. It is a wonderful place and I feel amazing!"
Jeanette
"I've tried a lot of gyms and fitness programs... Ekam Yoga is totally different. I felt welcomed and at home right off the bat. I am a Pilates addict now, and the results are fantastic. I feel better. I'm firmer. And I'm losing weight. But it doesn't feel like work. It's actually fun."Kelli M.
"Yoga is like church for your body. After a night out, you need to wash your sins away."
Emily
What We Do
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Group Classes: Our studio is a unique space, offering Yoga, Pilates and Zumba classes to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
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Workshops: We offer 6-week specialty workshops in: Belly Dancing, Hoopnotica, Yoga Fundamentals, Meditation, Perfect Health and more...
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Enroll in private yoga sessions with Maggie for customized yoga instruction
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Yoga FUNdamentals - 6-week workshops for the true beginners; learn the foundations of yoga, breathing, gentle postures and yoga philosophy.
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Perfect Health Consultations: Vata, Pitta or Kapha - what's your Dosha Baby? Uncover your essential nature and align your health habits with balanced living for greater health and vitality. (Chopra-certified).
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Mind/Body Eco-Friendly Store: our boutique offers books, yoga props, eco-friendly mats, Energy Muse jewelry and gift items from Ten Thousand Villages.
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Corporate and Private Classes - share the joy of Belly Dancing, Zumba, Hoopnotica with your coworkers or friends, call to schedule your private party today!
Ekam Yoga Center is your destination of choice for Alternative Fitness and Fun!
Are you bored with your regular work-out routine and looking for a new way to recharge? Then come and see what Ekam has to offer: classes range from traditional Hatha Yoga and Pilates classess, to the latest fitness trends, including: Zumba, Hoopnotica and Belly Dancing.
Green Studio
As Houston's first Green Studio, we embrace the benefits of building green and living green.
Yoga teaches us to bring greater unity of mind, body and spirit, in all aspects of daily living, from the foods we eat, to the clothes we wear and the way we build our homes and work-spaces. We decided from the outset that Ekam would be a Green Zone, an eco-friendly environment. Come and experience the difference! Ekam Yoga Center is a certified Green Yoga studio. To find out more about our Green Studio, click below:
Yoga for Beginners
This is our Beginner's Yoga School Series - if you are new to yoga, or are seeking a more structured approach to learning yoga poses, then this class is for you. Our 12-week course includes Yoga 101 and Yoga 201.
Yoga FUNdamentals (Yoga 101) is our beginner's series class and is designed to provide an overview of the basic yoga postures, reviewing structural alignment, benefits of each postue and breath work. Classes are structured in a 6-week series and students can attend one or two classes per week. This course will serve as a great foundation for starting your home practice, and learning simple techniques to quiet the mind, improve your posture and breath better. Please contact the studio for current class times
Sun Salutation Basics (Yoga 201) is the second-part of our Beginners' series, with a focus on learning the basic standing poses and how to work with yoga props, as needed. Breath work is further refined and students will learn to practice the traditional flowing sequence of the Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar), which when practiced at home will serve as a complete and balanced practice.
Please call the studio to register for the Next Session: (281) 358-9642