Not at all. Flexibility is something you develop through practice, not a requirement to begin. Every pose can be modified to meet you where you are.
Yoga Classes in Santa Fe, NM
The Studio
Meridian Systems Yoga
842 Rio Vista St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 377-2743
Gentle, Beginner-Friendly Yoga for All Ages
The Meridian Systems Yoga (MSY) classes are simple, gentle and accessible to people with a wide range of body types and fitness levels. MSY classes are especially welcoming to seniors, older adults, and anyone returning to movement after time away. The method uses gentle, low-impact postures — no flexibility required, no prior yoga experience necessary. If you have been told yoga is not for you, this class was designed with you in mind.
What to Expect in Class
Each session follows MSY’s unique sequence, working through postures that correspond to specific meridian pathways. Classes move slowly and deliberately — there is no rushing, no holding difficult poses, and no expectation of physical flexibility. Lee works with each student individually.
Private Class Rates & Booking
Currently, private classes are available at his studio at $75 per hour, payable online or in person at the studio. Book a time and Lee will be in touch. He asks for 24 hour notice for rescheduling or cancellation.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before class to allow time for setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. MSY is taught with joint health in mind, and modifications are available for every pose. Many students come specifically because they need a gentler, more body-aware approach than conventional yoga offers.
Most yoga styles focus primarily on stretching muscles and building strength. Meridian Systems Yoga goes deeper — each sequence is designed with the body’s meridian pathways in mind, drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to support energy flow alongside physical movement. The result is a practice that’s both therapeutic and accessible, suitable for all levels including complete beginners.
Both practices work with the same underlying system: the meridians, or energy channels, through which Qi flows in the body. Acupuncture accesses those pathways with needles; MSY accesses them through movement, breath, and posture. Different tools, same map.
Comfortable clothes you can move freely in. No special gear required.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the vital energy that flows through the body along pathways called meridians. When that flow is smooth and unobstructed, the body tends toward balance and wellbeing. When it’s blocked or depleted, that’s often where discomfort or illness takes hold. MSY uses movement and breath to encourage healthy Qi flow — so you’re not just stretching, you’re supporting your body’s underlying energy system.