New Year’s Eve Yoga Classes in Philly

If you're less the champagne-and-shrimp type and more the downward-facing-dog type, listen up: here are four options for bidding a very yoga farewell to 2012.

New Year’s Eve Yoga and Mochi at Studio 34
When: December 31st from 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: 4522 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia.
What: An all-levels community yoga class with seated and standing poses and a time of brief meditation. After class, enjoy hot tea and mochi (sweet Japanese rice cakes) in the lounge.
Cost: Sliding scale, $7 to $15.

New Year’s Eve Special Class at Bikram Yoga of Philadelphia
When:
December 31st at 11 p.m.
Where: 1520 Sansom Street, third floor, Philadelphia.
What: From the class description: “Start 2013 with a sweaty hot mess of a celebration at Bikram Philly.” Need we say more? Oh, fine. More: the class will be followed by a vegetarian potluck, so bring your favorite dish.
Cost: $20.

New Year’s Eve Yoga Party at Dhyana Yoga West Philly
When:
December 31st from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where:
3245 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
What: Instructors Simon Park and Philip Askew will lead the Vinyasa practice.
Cost: $25 before December 24th, $35 after.

New Year’s Eve Community Practice at Verge Yoga
When: December 31st from 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: 250 West Lancaster Ave, Wayne.
What: An all-levels yoga practice with guided meditation. Light snacks follow.
Cost: $20.