Yoga Inside Out

It’s hard to find a yoga studio where every single instructor is amazing, but here is one!
I signed up for new student month special ($ 30 unlimited for first month) and have gone daily the last 8 days.
All the yoga instructors I’ve met are absolutely wonderful. They are friendly, remembered my name every time throughout class (which I find impressive since I’m personally awful at it!), and always made really great adjustments for me throughout class. They really strive to add that personal touch to your yoga practice. Each class is unique and fun, and I looked forward to going every day.
If you’re doing some comparison shopping, this place was a much better fit for me than it’s closest yoga neighbor around the corner EastWest whose two-​week intro special I tried a few months ago. BrightHeart (formerly Yoga Inside Out) classes are Power/​Vinyasa and are a great work-​out. EastWest has much slower paced classes that my mom prefers and actually has a membership to. Brightheart is a much smaller studio, but I personally find the quaintness of it charming and cozy. The studio is lightly heated at about 85 degrees, which feels great in the Winter.

Yesterday, I attended a drop-​in class with my friend at Yoga Inside Out for the first time. My friend and I were amazed at the relaxing, clean, inviting atmosphere that the studio presented. The class was fast-​paced, challenging, and relaxing at the same time. The instructor did an amazing job of helping the students in her class with their postures. The class was $ 15 which was definitely worth it. I left feeling exhausted, yet satisfied, and I practice yoga 3 – 4 X per week. Definitely go support this cute, awesome studio!

I love Yoga Inside Out!
I’ve lately been a Groupon horder for yoga studios as I have recently suspended my usual yoga studio membership and am moving to the east coast tomorrow (!!!). This is actually THE perfect studio for those of you who want a great, sweaty workout! It’s also conveniently located in between ⁸⁵⁄₂₈₀ on De Anza Blvd.
Compared to other studios, the rates are affordable and lower than average. I realized it’s probably because the studio offers classes mainly 4 – 5 times a day, typically in the morning, noon, and around 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Note… this means this is the ideal studio for those full-​time workers out there. Other studios in the area may charge up to $ 120-​$ 150/​month for unlimited membership; however, here they charge $ 80/​month. If you’re working an 8 – 5 job, there’s way you can attend those random mid-​day10am classes other studios offer. Instead, you’ll be getting your money’s worth here. If I were to live in the bay area, I’d sign up for an unlimited membership at Yoga Inside Out in a heartbeat.
Asides it’s great membership rates, the instructors here are awesome! I always end up super sweaty, refreshed, and ready to conquer the world after every class. I also love how the instructors adjust you and offer alternatives for postures. I absolutely can’t stand instructors who just give you directions and don’t tell you when you’re doing a pose wrong… it can lead to injuries! I also appreciate how the instructors try to get to know you and actually remember your name on your second day here!
I also love the space of the studio. It’s small and cozy (so be sure to get there a bit early), but it’s cutely decorated with figurines, quotes, and fun stickers on the walls. It’s nice to look at while holding a pose :)
One gripe is that I think there was a sub once… and she got confused and ended the class 15 minutes early. Bummer… and some of the savanas are a bit too long for my liking…
Overall, I definitely recommend this studio! It’s one of my favorites in the area and I’m so happy that practically all the instructors here emphasize breathing. I especially love the Saturday 10:30 open studio class. It’s so fun and challenging!
When I’m back visiting California, I’ll definitely drop in for a class or two here!

Love the space and the classes here! Nikki is an amazing teacher! She teaches my favorite class!

I have been on the search for a power yoga class in Cupertino that really makes you leave the class drenched. I found a groupon here for 21 bucks for 5 classes which is seriously unheard of. I jumped on that deal and sooo happy I did because without a groupon this place is probably the most expensive yoga studio in the area for drop ins (membership rates are pretty decent).
This place is on point, all the teachers I have had so far are very helpful with form and really give you an insane work out. It is a tight place and they fill up pretty good so don’t be oblivious setting up your mat where ever you please. It is heated, so bring a towel and water. Its kind of a bummer they don’t play some beats while we practice, but whatever goes, not a deal breaker!
After trying out other yoga studios in the area i have found myself coming back here. I love this place, so personable and they push you to become a better yogi!

Yoga Inside Out is a friendly and cozy yoga studio. I attended a handful of classes there and definitely felt that I made some improvements. Nikki is a great teacher and I really enjoyed her classes!

I had just recently moved back to the Bay Area and wanted to find a yoga studio close to where I was staying. I found a Groupon for this studio and decided to try it. I was instantly hooked! I used all of the classes for the Groupon and was seriously thinking about purchasing a monthly membership. This was the first time in my life I started getting serious about yoga and I think it’s because of how well this studio is run. The teachers gently push you and you leave feeling AMAZING! I moved about 12 miles away from this studio and have been trying out other studios. Nothing I have encountered thus far even comes close to this studio. I’m seriously debating of just purchasing their unlimited monthly membership and driving there because the classes were phenomenal.

I have been such a procrastinator for years to start coming to a yoga class. As I get older, however, I started feeling that I needed yoga every year, but I didn’t find a time. It was quite a good timing that I bought the Yoga Inside Out Groupon offer.
In the beginning, I started taking a community class of one hour. One hour was such a hassle. I am no longer flexible and whoa! I got muscle sores! Terri is great. She pulls good, long-​lasting breathing from everyone. She seems to be joyful teaching yoga. I was comfortable being there as a total beginner.
Later, I found I really like the Nikki’s class. Her lessons are wonderful working on cores, abs, shoulders, or whatever someone claims. It’s amazing my body gets energized and refreshed after her class, and I don’t feel fatigue!
I now a big fan of Nikki’s yoga.

This little yoga studio rocks! It is tucked away right before the Chipotle/​CVS on De Anza Blvd, near the Apple campus in Cupertino. I was looking for a 200-​hour power yoga teacher training program close to Palo Alto and am so glad I went with this one! Nikki Wong is seriously one of the best yoga instructors in the area. Her classes are challenging, especially for newbies, but if you are determined enough to stick with it, you can absolutely transform your body, mind, and spirit in a short amount of time. I’ve taken classes with Nikki, Chris and Terri and would highly recommend their classes to anyone who loves powerful yoga flows as much as I do:)

Things that can make me want to wake up at the ungodly hour before the sun rises are few and far between, but I’m so happy to say this studio, and its community, is one of them. [I’m one of those 6:30am people… But there are, of course, other times that fit various schedules and habits]. There’s a shorter 1hr noon class that’s pretty convenient, or an evening one for those looking to come after work/​school.
The instructors are super friendly and approachable– they guide you pose by pose through class and are hands-​on with gentle assists, which is great for both people who’ve been practicing for a while, or someone who’s just starting out.
The studio is clean, comfortable, and unassuming. There are cubbyholes for putting your stuff in while class is going on. Classes vary by instructor (I’ve only taken class with Nikki, Chris, and Tina, though I imagine the other instructors are equally as wonderful), and even then, no class is the same. It’s fun, because you’re given a pose, but often times, the instructor will propose alternative poses you can do if you feel you need more of a challenge that day. Class size ranges from… small to small, haha. Basically you will always get some personal attention, which is great.
If you have an injury or something, let the instructor know, because they’ll probably know some adjustments you can do to help not strain [injured part of body]. Class is comfortably warm so that you’re not trying to stretch your body when it’s tense and cold, but not hot, like Bikram yoga classes.
Whatever mood I am in when I roll into yoga class… there’s always a smile on my face when I leave. I wish I could take Yoga Inside Out with me back to NYC but… Cupertino, count yourself lucky :)

I had read about Nikki’s yoga classes a few years ago, so it was quite a delight to discover she launched her own yoga studio in Cupertino!
Nikki’s classes were just as I had expected them to be, and possibly even more — well-​guided, challenging (at your own discretion), intimate, and with varied yoga techniques (+yoga therapy).
Instead of facing a mirror, the class forms two rows facing each other. I found this somewhat intimidating at first but as a yogi could block it all out and focus on my own situation. It was quite refreshing and intimate, especially since the class remained small and there was an assist going around to adjust people while Nikki led the class.
If in the Cupertino area, definitely make Yoga Inside Out one of your daily routines!

I am writing another review because I just completed the yoga teacher training with Nikki Wong, at Yoga Inside Out.
I was excited and nervous in the beginning because I had recently been taken for a ride in the worst, most misrepresented, useless, complete waste of time, pathetic excuse for a teacher training at another studio, so naturally, I was worried.
I had no need to be.
This teacher training exceeded all my expectations, I learned a ton, I’m still soaking it in, I had a blast, made great friends and my yoga practice is forever changed for the best.
It would take pages and pages to try to describe what Nikki is about, but suffice to say that her ethics are solid gold and her knowledge is beyond impressive.
The hours were grueling but oddly enough, I didn’t see the time go by, I don’t think the other trainees did, either.
Nikki is a natural educator, she makes everything interesting, fun, deep and meaningful, everything she says, does or requires has a purpose, there’s no BS, no wasted time or energy, she goes to the heart of everything she attacks with Olympic efficiency.
We worked our tails off, we sweated buckets, we laughed, we cried, we got frustrated, we got over it, we kept on learning.
Has I known about YIO Teacher Training program last year, I would ever have wasted my time, energy and money on that other place, but since I did, I’m able to say with confidence that if you are looking for a teacher training that will give you the best, most solid base to become a yoga teacher, look no further and contact Nikki. I’m glad I did.

I’m in love with this place. I’ve sampled different classes with different instructors, each of them have a unique different style, and all are so good, supportive, and caring — they helped me learn a lot in such a short time here.

Was very very impressed by this yoga studio. The classes are always unique, with lots of variety and different twists on Vinyasa, but consistently challenging and consistently great instructors. It was weird to do yoga without a giant wall mirror, but I actually kind of liked it as you focus on what your body is doing and not just how the poses look.
A few things to keep in mind: I think people with some experience with yoga would get more out of this, it might be a little too fast-​paced for absolute beginners. Also, because it’s small (which is part of its charm!) there aren’t any showers, so no jetting straight anywhere afterwards cuz you will be really sweaty!
Highly recommended, and even though Cupertino is a bit far from me personally I enjoyed my 5 class package so much that I’m hoping to go back soon!

This is a great yoga studio. Aside from the great power/​vinyasa classes and great teachers, there is a strong sense of community. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Nikki has fostered a community by creatively providing things such as movie nights, BBQ’s, 30 day challenges, potlucks, cleanses (In which we all network on Facebook together), vision boards etc.
I always look forward to seeing familiar faces when I go to class and always leave feeling happy.

After trying a few different instructors and classes at this studio, I’d say they’re just okay. They don’t play any music during class, so the main noise you hear (other than your breathing) is traffic going by since the small studio is facing a busy street (De Anza Blvd) and it’s an older building. I tried some yoga classes in the morning, evening and the Nooner ones to see if there would be a particular class or instructor who I would really like, but I found that many of the classes were pretty much all the same, and I started to even be able to predict the pose sequences. I’m a big Power Yoga/​Vinyasa fan and like to be challenged when I practice, so the fact that Yoga InsideOut seemed to specialize in those styles is what initially attracted me. Unfortunately, I never felt very challenged or inspired in the classes. I think the classes may be great for those looking for more basic Vinyasa style classes though. People keep their belongings and purses in the room too, so one time a person’s cell phone was vibrating nonstop during savasana… sooo annoying! I realize that is not the studio’s fault, but it just added to my non-​awesome experiences here.

I tried the 2 wks new student promo ($ 25 for 2 wks), I am hooked and love this little yoga studio!
Pro:
teachers are nice, (but they will get you sweat) I like Nikki and Chris, Chris is also very caring and patient. I agreed with previous Unilocaler, Nikki is good at adjusting your posture (and you will finally realize how this posture should make you feel)
Con:
this is not a big place, no shower room (so if you expect something spa like, not this place), also I think it will be good for you to know some yoga (warrior one, two, downward dog… etc) before you walk in, I don’t think this is for total new beginner.
Fast pace yoga, not the sleepy one with gentle music.
With recent Groupon/​Amazon deal I am worried if this place will be packed (good things is people will get lazy and not coming! lol)

Nikki is a great yoga teacher. I’ve tried her «Nooner» classes, bootcamp and power vinyasa. The classes were all challenging enough for me (I’ve been practicing yoga for a while and am pretty strong) but she offers lots of modifications and I noticed that the classes tended to be mixed level and everyone left happy. Nikki is a very warm and welcoming teacher and her classes are fun and inviting.
However, her really strong point (and why I give her 5 stars) are the adjustments she offers to the students in class. She has a strong understanding of yoga postures both anatomically and intuitively. I have never been in a class that I didn’t get at least a couple of adjustments from her that made me think, «ohhhh…that’s the way this pose goes.» or «wow! I didn’t know I could do that!» She is very careful with the hands-​on adjustments so that I always felt safe and confident to move further into the pose.
Highly recommend.

This studio is so awesome. Not many people know about it, so it’s very intimate and and you almost get a personalized yoga class.
The yin & yang is the perfect class for newbies + intermediate people. I think they recently changed it to be mainly yin (which is very slow, deep stretching). Read: stretching your body in ways you’ve never experienced before. It was so amazing. Another one which was different, and I loved, was long, deep, slow.
All of the instructors here are awesome. I especially love Lisa & Adam’s classes. Try them, you’ll feel like a whole new person!

I’m a big fan of Nikki and she’s my favorite teacher in the Bay Area :) She has amazing power yoga classes that challenge even the most experienced yogi. She’s very hands on and while the flows are serious stuff, she has a great attitude and isn’t afraid to laugh and making the practice further inviting.
The space is on the smaller scale yet warm and cozy. I try to take a class whenever I’m back in NorCal!