We are located at 39 Putnam Avenue, Hamden, CT, in the old brick firehouse building with the Yoga banner over the door, near Books & Company and across from The Playwright Restaurant. Reach us at (203) 287-2277 during business hours, or leave us a message.
Weather Cancellation Policy
In case of inclement weather, we will first leave a message on the center's answering machine: (203) 287-2277. Secondly, we will leave notice on the website Home Page, and thirdly, if there is time, we will send out an Email Alert.
Directions from out of town
If you are driving here from out of town, we suggest that you get directions
from www.mapquest.com. Enter your address as the starting point and
our address, 39 Putnam Ave., Hamden, CT, 06517 as the destination.
Local Driving Directions
From I-91
Take Trumbull Street, Exit 3. At the end of the exit, continue straight and then take a right at the 2nd light onto Whitney Avenue. Putnam Avenue is about 2.5 miles (Playwright Restaurant is at the corner), the 3rd light after crossing into Hamden. Parking is one short block beyond on the Left in the Municipal Lot.
From the Merritt / Wilbur Cross Parkway / Route 15
Take Exit 61. If you are traveling
~~~~South, turn Right onto Whitney Ave.
~~~~North, turn Left onto Whitney Ave.
After driving about 2.5 miles, and seeing Lake Whitney on both sides, after the next light, parking is available in the Municipal Lot at the corner of Ralston and Whitney on your Right, one short block before Putnam Ave (Playwright Restaurant is at the corner). Walk to Putnam Ave., turn Right and the yoga center is located on your Right, a few doors down from the corner.
Parking
If at all possible, please park in the Municipal Lot at Whitney and Ralston, located on Whitney Ave. one short block North of the studio. Parking directly in front of the building is extremely limited--if you park there, please don't block the garage doors. The lot across the street is reserved for other businesses. There is limited street parking on the opposite side of Putnam Ave. and there is also parking available behind the Board of Education building at 60 Putnam Ave. If you park in other places, you may be towed.
About Us
As we entered the New Year of 2007, The Connecticut Yoga Center entered a new phase in its existence. Kitty Moore passed the torch of ownership into the hands of Jennifer Brosious, Laine Harris and Kim Valeri and we became Your Community Yoga Center. For those of you who are friends of Kitty, visit her website at www.sadhanawest.com. As Kim's business in Massachusetts, YOGAspirit®, thrived, she left our partnership to devote to it her full attention. (For more info on YOGAspirit® programs, check out the website at www.yogaspiritstudios.com ).
This continues to be an evolution, and we invite you to share in the process as we develop Your Community Yoga Center. As we move along, we’ll share the journey with you.
Jennifer Brosious, Laine Harris,
Kitty Moore and Kim Valeri
About Our Beautiful Space
We have two lovely barefoot studios, both with large windows that bring in beautiful natural light.
The Lotus Studio(shown at left, approx. 16' x 30'), has a bamboo floor.
The Om Studio(shown below, approx. 30' x 40' plus "outdent" with raised platform in front), has a natural hardwood floor.
Both are available for rent for events that are energetically appropriate for the space.
Over the years, many people have admired the Lotus Flowers and Om symbol that are painted on the walls in the rooms and hallways. The artist's name is Carleigh Hoff, and you can read more about her and her wonderful creative spirit by clicking here.
