Practice 01
Kundalini Yoga
Breath-led kriyas, chanting, and meditation folded into one class. Students describe it as the fastest way they know to quiet a crowded head — energizing without being athletic.
01 — The room
Most studios sell you a workout. This one was built around a different question: what does a room feel like when every detail serves your nervous system?
Trace Zen Yoga sits on Bell Road in Phoenix, founded by Tracy, a nurse who started with sound — gong baths first — and kept going until the room held a full practice: Kundalini yoga for energy, restorative yoga for recovery, Reiki, massage, meditation, and the Tylrelax events and retreats the neighborhood keeps coming back for. It is Black-owned, women-owned, and deliberately small: classes sized so a teacher can actually see you.
Practice 02
Sound Bath
Live gongs and crystal bowls while you lie down and rest. No experience needed, no flexibility required. Imagine: the deepest rest of your month.
Practice 03
Reiki
A quiet 60-minute one-on-one session, fully clothed. Most people book it on the weeks when words have stopped helping.
Practice 04
Restorative Yoga
Long-held, fully supported postures with bolsters and blankets. Built for tight shoulders, bad sleep, and weeks that ran too long.
Practice 05
Massage & Meditation
Massage therapy with Gina B. — classic 60-minute sessions, acoustic massage with vibrational therapy, and an intro hot stone. Plus guided meditation circles and the community Tylrelax gatherings. The in-studio boutique carries incense, crystals, and oils students ask about after class.
02 — Weekly rhythm
A week at the studio.
| Day | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Gentle Kundalini | Restorative + bowls |
| Tue | Morning meditation | Kundalini foundations |
| Wed | Breathwork basics | Sound bath |
| Thu | Gentle Kundalini | Reiki circle |
| Fri | Morning meditation | Candlelit restorative |
| Sat | Weekend Kundalini | Sound bath |
| Sun | Community sit | Tylrelax gathering |
Sample schedule to show the shape of a week — call (602) 816-4406 for the current timetable.
03 — Pricing
What it costs.
| Session | Sample rate |
|---|---|
| Drop-in yoga or meditation | $25 · Sample |
| Sound bath | $45 · Sample |
| 60-minute Reiki | $95 · Sample |
| 60-minute massage | $95 · Sample |
| 10-class pass | $220 · Sample |
Sample figures only. Mats, props, blankets, and cushions are always included — bring nothing but yourself.
04 — Questions
Before you book.
I have never done yoga. Where do I start?
Start with a sound bath or a gentle Kundalini class — both are designed for first-timers, and teachers expect beginners. Tell the teacher it is your first visit when you arrive.
What happens in a sound bath, exactly?
You lie on a mat with a blanket while gongs and crystal bowls are played live around the room. There is no technique to learn. Most people drift somewhere between waking and sleep for about an hour.
Is Kundalini yoga religious?
No. Classes use breath patterns, movement, and sometimes chanting as tools for focus and energy. You are welcome whatever you believe, and participation in chanting is always optional.
Do you teach online?
Yes — online classes run alongside the onsite schedule at 1601 E Bell Rd for anyone outside the neighborhood. Email [email protected] for the link.
Where do I park?
There is a free parking lot on site, plus free street parking nearby. The entrance, restroom, and parking are wheelchair accessible.