Austin Free Day of Yoga 2025 – Thank You!

The Austin Free Day of Yoga on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, was a huge success, bringing our community together through the transformative power of yoga. Last year, 90 passionate teachers offered 130 free yoga classes at studios throughout Austin and online, making yoga accessible to all. From sunrise sessions to evening flows, these classes created countless moments of connection, mindfulness, and joy.

A big thank you to our sponsors, studios, teachers, and volunteers for making this event unforgettable. If you’d like to be involved (sponsor, host, teach, or volunteer) in this year’s event on September 7, 2026, email charles@yogateacher.com to join our newsletter. Mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you in September!

Namaste,
The Austin Free Day of Yoga Team

About Us

Free Day of Yoga Austin is a corporation dedicated to providing the gift of yoga to the community. We help to educate our community about the health and wellness benefits of yoga through interactive, participatory, and educational events in the Austin area. We offer our annual events at no charge to those attending.

Free Day of Yoga was created in 1998 by Charles MacInerney and Sharon Moon. In 2000 Donna Belk took over organizing the event and was followed by Mary Esther Middleton, and then Castle Hill Fitness. This year, Charles MacInerney has agreed to take over organizing this event, with the help a host of wonderful volunteers and the support of he greater Austin community.

Over the past 28 years the Free Day of Yoga has blossomed into an event with thousands of participants each year attending yoga classes in Austin but also spread to dozens of other cities in Texas, California and other locations.

This event would not be possible without the generosity of the Austin Yoga Teachers and the enthusiasm of Austin yogis and yoginis in our town.

Our Mission

Free Day of Yoga was created to encourage people who have never tried yoga to take their first class; for practicing yogis to take this opportunity to try a different style or a new instructor.

“The Free Day of Yoga is our way of saying thank you to our community for supporting us in our quest to expand the awareness of this ancient practice.”

The wide variety of offerings – instructors, styles, and classes – on Free Day of Yoga means there is something for everyone! No matter how experienced, anyone can participate in the practice of yoga.

Platinum Sponsors

Texas Yoga Retreat

The Texas Yoga Retreat, Oct 24-26, 2025, at the Radha Madhav Dham Ashram near Austin, blends conference-quality yoga instruction with a community-focused retreat set in a beautiful and tranquil setting.

PURE Yoga Texas

PURE Yoga Texas brought Original Hot Yoga to Austin and Dallas in its purest form starting in 2003. Since 2016 we’ve expanded into heated fitness classes, vinyasa, and Ashtanga.

Oll Digital

For all things digital, we're here to support your projects. We're a creative studio doing big things in photography, design, and digital marketing.

Crux Climbing Center

Crux is an Austin-based yoga studio, climbing gym, and fitness facility—inviting everyone to explore movement in a diverse and inclusive community space.

Castle Hill Fitness

Castle Hill Fitness is a locally owned one-stop shop for fitness and wellness. Since 2002, they've been helping Austinites feel their best with high-quality services and classes.

Gold Sponsors

Studio Satya

Studio Satya is an Austin-grown community of highly experienced and knowledgeable teachers who support students of all levels, all ages, and walks of life.