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The Front Climbing Club

Yoga & Tai Chi

Unlimited classes included with membership.

Yoga at The Front is open to students of all backgrounds, from total beginners to life-long practitioners. We are the home of Salt Lake Ashtanga Yoga, the most extensive, and only officially authorized, Ashtanga yoga program in Utah. Our shala also hosts tai chi, yin and restorative yoga, vinyasa of all levels, sound healing, yoga nidra, and workshops exploring every modality and form in the wider yogic world.

Never tried a yoga class with The Front before? Your first visit is free - sign up for a class at any Front Desk to experience.

Yoga is learned step by step. All exceptional yoga practitioners were once beginners who put many hours of practice in to get where they are today....if you have never done yoga or have very little experience, you are welcome here. We offer a safe, non-competitive, inclusive and supportive environment to learn, practice, and expand your abilities in.

Find full class descriptions by selecting a title in the calendar below.

  • Ashtanga Explorations
  • Breath and Body Flow
  • Intro to Tai Chi
  • Meditation & Movement: Qigong
  • Restore
  • Rise & Shine
  • Study Sangha
  • Yin Yoga
  • Yin and Myofascial Release
  • Yoga Lounge

Class Schedule

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Upcoming Yoga Events

Tai Chi Six Week Courses

Tai Chi Six Week Courses

Free for Members // Guests welcome with day pass

Build a tai chi practice that you’ll take with you for the rest of your life, or return to and build on a practice you’ve had previously.

Level One teaches the first third of the Cheng Man-Ching Tai Chi Form. Level Two teaches the middle and end of the form.

LEVEL ONE THURSDAYS // 5:45p - 6:45p // beginning August 20, October 29

Drop-In Tai Chi Classes

Drop-In Tai Chi Classes

Free for Members // Guests welcome with day pass

Build a tai chi practice that you’ll take with you for the rest of your life, or return to and build on a practice you’ve had previously.

All levels drop-in on Tuesdays at 7:00a are available if you’d like to steep yourself in even more slow-motion excellence.

Meet the Instructors

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Sarah Jane Burkholz

Sarah Jane Burkholz

Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Teacher, E-RYT500 with Yoga Alliance

Sarah Jane Burkholz (SJ) is a level 2 Ashtanga Yoga teacher authorized by Sharath Jois of Mysore, India. She is the Director of Yoga at The Front Climbing Club. SJ has been practicing Ashtanga since 1999 and teaching Mysore and led Ashtanga Yoga at The Front since 2010. She has studied Ashtanga in-depth in India and the US with her beloved teachers, Sharath Jois, Richard Freeman, and Mary Taylor . She has also assisted large Mysore classes for Guru Sharath Jois in Mysore, India. SJ’s studies have included an Ayurveda course in Kerala India, and studies of Sanskrit language and chanting and Yoga philosophy with Lakshmisha Bhat at the Sharath Yoga Centre in Mysore, India.

Yoga Director

Audrey L.

Audrey L.

I started attending half Primary series classes at The Front in Ogden in 2019. I quickly became obsessed, and I’ve been slowly working towards full Primary series ever since. Supta Kurmasana has been taking a lot of time and patience but I’m here for the ride. I truly love the Primary series of Ashtanga and I know I’m only at the tip of the iceberg.

I completed my first 200 hour yoga teacher training from the Yoga Loft last Fall in 2022. I’m grateful for my many wise, dedicated, supportive, intuitive teachers. Their shared love and knowledge of yoga has been an inspiration. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to learn from them, during my teacher training and still today in my current practice.

I’m excited to share my love and curiosity for yoga with our community in Ogden. Come take a class with me, or from me!

A few non-yoga things about me:

I work as a Respiratory Therapist primarily in the Newborn ICU.

I grew up just outside of Denver and moved to Utah in 2013 for school and easy access to the mountains.

I am married to my wonderfully witty guy, Alex, who makes me a kinder and funnier person. We have two dogs, Charlie and Theo, who are equally handsome and personable.

Charese P.
Charese P.
Holly R.

Holly R.

My passion for yoga can be traced back to my days as an infant laying on my back, feet in the air, I was a happy baby. I've been on this path from the moment I could bite my own toenails (YUCK) to the day I held my first handstand. The reason? I love movement, mindfulness and memories. I'm excited to share what I love with others. My hope is to make an impact in the quality of people's lives with my small contribution.

When I'm not doing asana/poses of animals and sages, you can find me playing with my grandbabies, quilting, hiking, skiing and engaging in stimulating conversations. I live the sweaty life, and look forward to sharing my love of yoga with you.

Ellyn N

Ellyn N

I'm a former food scientist from Rochester, New York.

Although I recently earned my 200-hour certification, I've been stumbling into opportunities to teach yoga before I had the credentials. I'm thrilled to finally be teaching it legally.

Yoga taught me that peace isn't something you wait for when life gets easier - it's something you can practice in the middle of the mess. And whenever I find something that helps me feel grounded, I want to share it.

A big thank you to SJ for welcoming me into her program and believing in me from the beginning. Also, to Sammy, Steph, and Ashlee for deepening my appreciation for alignment, pranayama, and inspiring me to cultivate my own practice.

Thank you, Jenna, for being the first in our family to step into this world (and for tirelessly recommending meditation books that I never finish). And thank you Britany for showing me the haven of yoga, and that when life closes one door, the universe opens an unconventional skylight :)

Each of these teachers has shaped the kind of instructor I hope to become. If I do something right, it's their fault.

When I'm not on my mat, there’s a 99% chance I’m with my dogs in a van down by a river.

James S.

James S.

James has been teaching taichi since 2012 and practicing since 2002. He founded the Great Salt Lake Taijiquan Society in Utah and Resolution Taichi in Oregon. He currently teaches at The Front and at Utah State University. James is also a talented musician and an avid outdoorsman and gardener who can identify just about any plant, fungi, animal or mineral.

Joy B.

Joy B.

I am a mother of 5 children, 3 dogs and 4 cats. I am a wife to my best friend.

I studied Health and Exercise Science in college.

I have been teaching yoga since 2012 .

I first trained with Bikram and have attended many other trainings after.

I have certifications in 26 and 2, Integrated Hatha yoga, Vinyasa fusion, yin and hot Pilates.

I studied Ashtanga with Wasatch Ayurveda.

I studied Advanced 84 with Jay Jones out of Bikram SLC, she mentored me for 5 years.

I did advanced studies with Ivy Standard and had Brandy Lyn as a mentor for a few years.

I am currently under studies with Jordan Lydia, USA yoga asana competitor and hot 84 master. She mentors me out of Seattle.

I am so excited to be on the team at The Front and look forward to seeing you on your mat.

Kathi N.

Kathi N.

BA, E-RYT 500, YACEP

“I found yoga (or, maybe, it found me) 19 years ago. My body and mind were SO rigid and tight that I couldn’t even touch my toes! But, consistent yoga practice encourages both mental and physical flexibility. The practice continually pushed me out of my comfort zone. And, that is why I fell in LOVE with it! There is always something to learn. There is always room to grow, and change! FYI, the inability to touch my toes is no longer an issue :)
Evolution and progress are forever a part of life and individualism. So, I left my previous career of secondary music education (high school choir director) and decided to share something else I love: Yoga. Through my years of yoga instructing, I have logged well over 11,000 teaching hours. And, did I mention, I LOVE it!
I am always grateful for the many trainings, teachers and loved ones who have inspired, guided and taught me over the years. Love and thanks to John, my amazing husband! His support makes my practicing/teaching possible. Gratitude and props to Jeff Silverstein, for opening the Ashtanga door and inviting me in. And, many thanks to David Swenson, Maggie Odette, Sammy Brown, Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann for always challenging me and steadying me along my yoga path.”

Karina C.

Karina C.

I received my 200 hr yoga training from the YogaLife program at the YogaLoft in Ogden, Utah studying under Allison Berlin. I am a RYT 200, and primarily trained in Vinyasa, Ashtanga - primary series, and Yin as well as pranayama and meditation. I love to teach the way I practice which includes lots of slow and dynamic Vinyasa flows. Yoga initially found me in 2005, as a way to exercise and gain flexibility while I was attending college. After I graduated with my degree in anthropology, I moved across the country to Florida, got married and started my career in cultural resource management. I started practicing a few times a week, and had an amazing teacher who taught me what yoga was really about and helped me to develop an insatiable desire to learn more. One amazing teacher can make all the difference in your journey. I left my career in anthropology several years ago to be a full time mom to my five very busy children. I also work as a part time marketing specialist and am currently working on a master's degree in global strategic communication. I love to spend time being outside in every season hiking and skiing with my family. I’m so grateful for what yoga is teaching me and I love sharing my passion for it with others.

Lauren C.

Lauren C.

Lauren has 26 years of personal practice and 16 years of teaching experience. She is the founder and former owner of Five Peaks Yoga, a hot vinyasa studio based in Lansdowne, Virginia. Her approach to practice on and off the mat is rooted in the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Lauren believes that meaningful growth happens when we meet ourselves with curiosity, courage, and a sense of humor. This belief shines through her teaching style, which is playful, embodied, and intentionally mentally & physically challenging. Her dynamic vinyasa classes are rocket-inspired, blending strength, creativity, and exploration, while her restorative classes offer a meditative, soothing space to slow down and reconnect.

Whether the practice is vigorous or restful, Lauren wants students to leave having learned something about themselves, encountered a meaningful challenge, and had some fun along the way.

Kayla C.

Kayla C.

Kayla’s passion for health through movement started at four years old, in her very first dance class. She was hooked immediately to the freedom and emotional release. Yoga was something she naturally drifted to for help with flexibility, recovery and has been practicing for 12 years. She realized the benefits of yoga and wanted to help others on their journey. Kayla knew the best way to do that was to become an instructor. In 2017, she received her RYT certification in Raja Yoga by accomplishing 200+ hours of training. Kayla focuses on alignment and proper body position so her yogi students can focus on being present and mindful of their breath. She welcomes all yogis and levels into her classes and provides modifications for everyone.

Her climbing journey began in 2019 to conquer a fear of heights. It quickly became an empowering activity, constantly showing her the true strength within. She believes that yoga is a wonderful way to improve how climbers perform on the wall. The community at The Front is incredibly welcoming and supportive. She couldn’t picture a better environment to continue her passion.

Rebecca H.

Rebecca H.

Yoga found Rebecca in 2017 in a small city in Texas. When she took her first class, she found a part of herself that she didn’t know existed in the movement and breath of the practice. From there she has used yoga as a daily tool to help increase her understanding of the human body, the power of breath, and the ability movement has to heal trauma.

She sought training and completed her 200 YTT in 2018, studying under Kathi Needham who emphasized Ashtanga - Primary Series, Vinyasa Flow, and pranayama. After a year of teaching, Rebecca pursued a 300 IAYT training at InBody Academy, where she studied under Aron Stein, Guruprasad Singh, Sammy Brown, Christy Burnette, & Dana Levy. This training provided an emphasis on the healing nature of yoga in terms of recovering from severe trauma, addiction, and physical dysfunction. It also introduced Kundalini into Rebecca’s personal practice where she learned that breath and core mobility go hand-in-hand, and thus can start the healing process.

Rebecca intends to share this beautiful practice and all it has to offer for the rest of her life.

Sylvia N.

Sylvia N.

Sylvia attended her yoga class at the urging of her husband about 15 years ago. She reluctantly took him up on it because someone said it would help her hip injuries from running--and it did! And in the process, she fell in love with yoga. In 2018, she did her 200-hr RYT here at the Front and is now completing her 300-hr certification. She can't wait to share yin and its many benefits--with the bonus of a sound bath! "I consider it an absolute privilege to work with the amazing teachers and students at the Front!!" When she's not teaching yoga, she enjoys hiking, skiing, playing pickleball, reading, and hanging out with her hubby, kids, grandkids, and two dogs.

Kara C.

Kara C.

Kara is RYT-500 certified. She started her practice in 2016 after her doctor told her she could no longer do the other physical activities she was used to doing. Yoga was the only activity her doctor would allow. Kara wasn’t thrilled but jumped in headfirst to see what she could learn. After many bumps on the journey, she realized the value in the journey of yoga. What transformed on the mat for her was a new way of life. What transpired on the mat translated into how she chooses to show up every day in life.

Kara enjoys teaching yoga to adults as well as children. If she’s not on the mat teaching, you’ll find her at school teaching Fine Arts, conducting the school choir, and heading up the K-6 yoga club. She believes there is magic all around us and children are reminders of the magic.

Kara loves doing anything with her husband and children and appreciates all the support, love, healing and magic they bring into her life.🤍

Brandon S.

Brandon S.

In the 1980’s and 90’s, Brandon’s love of movement leads him to skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, the so called “extreme sports.” Then, circa 1996, he met Kayo Robertson, his Tai Chi master, to learn an ancient martial arts form to help heal his injuries. He’s been training ever since. He started teaching in 2022. Brandon’s love for tai chi is infectious and he’s honored to create fun, challenging and enriching classes for everyone.