Downtown Desert Yoga

Each of us deserves an opportunity to practice yoga in whatever body we bring to the mat; we are all different in fascinating ways. Yoga is a transformative practice, producing overall well-being no matter your age or physical condition. Downtown Desert Yoga is a vibrant yoga community in the heart of downtown Las Cruces. Our aim is to offer classes for every level that honor our individual bodies and the unique ways we move while still providing a challenging practice. Our outstanding team of instructors facilitate a diverse array of classes, providing a comfortable, safe space to explore and strengthen the body, mind, and spirit in a sustainable way.

Colleen Owner/Instructor

I started practicing yoga over 25 years ago because it was a way to get a good workout. I was not a runner, cyclist, or gym-goer, so I was delighted to find something that suited me. Over the years, I realized the added benefit of the practice. It de-stressed my mind, that in turn translated to how my body functioned, I felt great! It became so much more than a workout, it became a passion. I received my 200 RYT in 2011 and I am currently working on my 500 RYT that has an emphasis on therapeutic essentials. Yoga is so much more than the physical (asana) practice for me now. As I dig deeper into the millennia-years old practice, I enjoy learning more about the other limbs of yoga and do my best to integrate them into my daily life.

I am a mama, (or mom as Maxwell, who is 15, now refers to me), and life-partner to Jay. As owner, instructor, & team leader at DDY, it is my intention to create space for those who also have that appreciation and passion for yoga. I could not do it without my family, friends, and team who have helped to build this amazing DDY community here in Las Cruces. Occasionally, I still practice residential architecture.