🌞 General Questions Where are you located? Energy Center Yoga & Wellness is located in the heart of historic downtown Carlinville, Illinois at 128 West Main Street. Our space is designed to feel like a peaceful retreat — earthy, welcoming, and intentionally curated to support your wellness journey.
Where can I park? Street parking is available directly outside our building, and free public parking lots are just steps away on Main Street. All parking is safe, free, and easily accessible. What should I bring? Just yourself, a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one. We do have all the props necessary and yoga mats if you would rather use ours.
Do I need to book ahead of time?
For yoga classes: Yes, advance booking is required. You can do this in your car on your way in if space allows.
For sauna sessions, red light therapy, and private sessions: Yes, advance booking is required (at least 24 hours recommended).
Is there an age requirement? We welcome students of all ages. Children and teens are invited to attend regular classes if you feel they’re ready to participate alongside adults. We may in the future begin to offer seasonal kids’ yoga sessions, and private or family sessions can be arranged for younger participants. Please note: Participants must be 18 or older to book and use infrared sauna or red light therapy sessions.
🧘♀️ New to Yoga? Start Here I’ve never done yoga before. Is that okay? Absolutely — Energy Center was created for every body and every level. Most of our classes are beginner-friendly unless otherwise noted. You’ll never be expected to do advanced poses — just come as you are and move in a way that feels good for you.
Where should I start? We recommend starting with one of these options:
A Beginner or Slow Flow class from our weekly schedule.
A private session for personalized guidance.
One of our community intro workshops or free meditation classes to explore the space and meet our team.
What should I wear? Wear comfortable, breathable clothing that allows you to move and stretch freely. For warm or heated classes, light moisture-wicking layers are ideal. How early should I arrive? We recommend arriving 10 minutes early to check in, settle into the space, and ground yourself before class. After class, you’re welcome to relax in our lounge or stay for tea. What is the temperature in the yoga studio?
Warm / Hot Yoga Classes: ~90-95°F
Regular Yoga Classes: ~72–78°F
Can I try a class for free? We occasionally offer free community classes and intro sessions — check our Events page or social media for announcements. We also offer new student specials on occasions to make getting started easy and affordable.
🔥 Sauna & 🌟 Red Light Therapy
Why are sauna sessions 40 minutes? This allows enough time to move through a full relaxation and detox session without feeling rushed. A typical session includes:
Time to settle and hydrate
30-40 minutes of infrared sauna therapy
Optional 10 minutes on the vibration plate in upstairs lobby after to optimize the detox and lymphatic system.
What’s expected etiquette in the sauna?
Arrive hydrated and free of lotions or oils.
Always sit on a towel for hygiene.
Please respect the quiet, restorative environment of the sauna room.
Wipe down any surfaces after use and leave the space as you found it.
What are the benefits of red light therapy? Red light therapy supports cellular repair, collagen production, circulation, inflammation reduction, muscle recovery, mood balance, and more. It’s deeply restorative on its own or as an add-on before or after a class or sauna session.
💳 Membership, Booking, Cancellations & Refunds
How does membership work? Memberships are billed automatically on the same day each month and renew until cancelled. There are no long-term contracts, cancellation penalties, or minimum requirements — you can cancel anytime after the first month.
How do I cancel my membership? Send a written request to [email protected] at least 7 days before your next billing date. Charges processed before cancellation cannot be refunded or transferred. How do I cancel a class or appointment?
Classes: Cancel at least 1 hour before class to receive a credit.
Appointments & Services: Cancel at least 2 hours before your scheduled time to receive a credit.
Cancellations after these windows will forfeit the session. Credits are automatically returned to your account and can be used for future bookings. No cash refunds are issued. What’s your refund policy? All sales are final. Refunds are issued only as credits toward future services when cancellations follow the policies above. Credits are non-transferable and expire after 12 months.
📞 Other Questions? We’re here to help! If you have a question not listed here, please reach out: 📧 [email protected] 📍 Energy Center Yoga & Wellness 128 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626 🌐 www.energycenteryoga.com