Adult Yoga · In-Person & Virtual · Gainesville, FL

Adult Classes & Memberships

Drop-in classes, monthly memberships, private sessions, corporate wellness, and retreats — yoga that meets you where you are. Led by Makeda Meeks.

Makeda Meeks — founder of Yoga Sankofa
Your Instructor

Makeda Meeks

Makeda is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, RCYT, and 200-hour RYT. Her practice is rooted in ancestral wisdom, somatic healing, and community — weaving the Vhavenda tradition into every breath and every class. She leads private sessions, corporate wellness, workshops, and free community yoga in Gainesville, FL.

200-Hour RYT RCYT Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Alliance Registered
What's Available Now

Choose Your Path

Drop in for a community class, join a monthly membership, book a private session, bring yoga to your team, or plan a retreat — there's a path for every body.

Always Free

Drop-In Classes

Free outdoor community yoga at Bo Diddley Plaza every Monday & Wednesday at 9 AM. Premium themed outdoor sessions are $18 drop-in.

Free · $18
Ongoing Practice

Monthly Memberships

Commit to your practice with a monthly membership. Three tiers — from one weekly class to unlimited practice, workshops, and member events.

$55–$111/mo

Drop-In Classes

Bo Diddley Plaza · Gainesville, FL · All levels welcome

Drop in to a community yoga class any Monday or Wednesday at 9 AM at Bo Diddley Plaza, or join a premium themed outdoor session (full moon, sunset, sound bath). Suggested donation $10–20. Premium themed sessions are $18.

Free Community YogaSuggested donation $10–20 · Every week at Bo Diddley Plaza Free
Premium Outdoor Community ClassFull moon yoga, sunset yoga, sound bath yoga, and more $18 drop-in
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Commit to Your Practice

Monthly Memberships

Three tiers built around how often you want to show up. Cancel anytime.

Community Membership
$55/month
  • 1 weekly community class
  • Workshop discounts for members
  • Members-only event invitations
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Sankofa Supporter
$111/month
  • Unlimited community classes
  • Priority registration for events
  • Monthly guest pass to share
  • Retreat & workshop discounts
  • Funds scholarship yoga for those in need
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Private 1:1 Sessions

60 minutes · In person · Gainesville, FL

Personalized, one-on-one yoga sessions tailored to your goals, experience level, and body. Whether you're recovering from injury, managing stress, deepening your practice, or just getting started — Makeda meets you where you are. In-home and semi-private formats available.

1-on-1 PrivateIndividual session, tailored to your goals $85/hour
In-Home PrivateTravel + setup included $110–125/hour
Semi-Private2 people together $120/hour

Package deals: 4 sessions $300 · 8 sessions $560

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Corporate Wellness

Workplace yoga, breathwork, and stress relief programming

Bring trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, and stress relief to your team — one-time workshops or recurring monthly programming. Sessions are customized for your team's needs, workplace culture, and schedule.

One-Time Event30–45 min session $175–250
Monthly RecurringOngoing weekly or biweekly programming $400–1,200/month
Trauma-Informed WorkshopIn-depth session for HR, leadership, or team wellness $250–500

Includes: Stress Relief · Desk Yoga · Breathwork · Burnout Prevention · Inclusive Movement · Trauma-Informed Instruction

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Upcoming Retreats

Immersive experiences · Half-day to weekend formats

Immersive experiences from half-day resets to weekend getaways — yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and space to simply be.

Half-Day Retreat3–4 hours · Half-day reset $88–144
Full-Day Retreat5–7 hours · Lunch included $175–275
Weekend RetreatMulti-day immersive experience $444–888

Next retreat dates coming soon — join the waitlist for first access.

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Ready to Start?

Email Makeda to book a trial session, ask questions, or join a membership — we'll match you with the right path for your body, your goals, and your season of life.