Yoga that meets you where you are
Strength-based, accessible, and genuinely welcoming — here's the story behind Action Yoga Reno.
From injury to a new way to move
Action Yoga Reno began in 2023, but the story really starts with an injury. After getting hurt, Stu Stringham went looking for a way back to feeling strong — and found AYAMA yoga, a style built around rehabbing and preventing injury rather than chasing extreme flexibility.
It worked. And it sparked something: a drive to share a kind of yoga that helps people stay active and live pain-free, no matter their age or starting point.
Today, Stu Stringham, Owner/Instructor at Action Yoga Reno, is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) — trained to teach safely and adapt every class to the people on the mats.
What makes AYAMA different
AYAMA stands for Applied Yoga Anatomy & Muscle Activation. Instead of stretching muscles until they're loose and vulnerable, AYAMA activates and strengthens them — building stability and resilience.
For a lot of students, it feels closer to physical therapy than a typical yoga class. It's especially powerful for people living with chronic pain or recovering from injury. And woven through it all is a genuine meditative element — a chance to quiet your mind while you work.
It's challenging. It's also completely approachable. Every pose has options, and you're never asked to do something that doesn't serve your body.
Made for every body
From the "yoga curious" to seasoned athletes — but most of all, active adults who want to keep moving without pain. If you've ever thought "I'm not flexible enough for yoga," you're exactly who Stu loves to teach.
What you can count on
Approachable, always
Stu hasn't forgotten what it's like to be new. You'll feel welcome from your very first class.
Challenging, but yours
A real workout that respects your body — strength and calm, never strain or showing off.
A safe, calm space
Beautiful Reno settings where you can slow down, breathe, and just be in the moment.
Come practice with Stu
Your first class is free. Pick your Reno location and see how strength-based yoga feels.
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