LYFE Yoga Center

Thank you Michael R for creating an environment to explore, embrace and experience all the various paths to yoga practice.

Beach view!!! I mean c’mon doesn’t get much more awesome than that. Parking can be a little tricky just get there early.
I got an awesome groupon deal that I’m still working my way through.
Classes. I recommend you try a few different teachers before you really judge. There might be one you don’t like the style of so keep trying as there are so many of them all with different styles.

This was my first yoga experience ever, and I’m in love with yoga! I’m a beginner and work nights, late so disappointed all the beginner classes are at night. I wish they had a couple during the day.
. They have an 8am lynegar class which I loved but was just too early five hours asleep was not enough for me. I wrote in the suggestion box. If they could a couple lynegar or beginner mid day and a lot of my industry friends agreed we. I heard no reply. I happened to stumble in on a kundalini meditation class with Seda Adust. She is hands down the best teacher and the best class so far I have experienced there and the only time slot that fit my schedule. She is amazing she had me smiling laughing and crying the class is amazing for stress, meditation and healing. I would like to try the other classes so I hope they fix that. I also suggest they work on the parking. Its awful. Other then that glad I fell in love w yoga and met Seda…

I’d love to give them more stars, but the parking is just horrendous. The classes were enjoyable (a tad cramped by too many people), but otherwise good. I understand that it’s hermosa and is to be expected, but allowing for 20 – 30 min to find parking before a ‘relaxing’ yoga class was anything but.

They have a great deal on groupon if you want to try this place out. They have all levels of classes and styles of yoga, and a great schedule.

Purchased a groupon and I tried the class with Tracy today. It was such an awesome workout. I love the technicality that comes with it and the stretches are invigorating. Looking forward to my next 9 classes

Bought a groupon deal for the 20 class pass which expires in 6 months after activation. I went to 1 prenatal class in August. It was okay, but I’ve been so sick with the pregnancy and also put in bed rest. My delivery date is jan 3, and I have to wait 6 weeks to be able to do yoga again. So I called and e mailed them multiple times, every month to maybe extend the expiration date of my groupon, even 1 month will be helpful since I’ve only used it one time. I have 19 classes left. I never got an email reply and every time I call them, they said they will call me back but never did so I just gave up contacting them after a while. I told them the situation and no one cared. I would never go back to this place and will encourage my neighbors to not go there either.

Great view and very friendly staff. Really enjoyed it and look forward to going back! I had tried a different group-​on at «yoga works» and they were so rude and treated me different because I was using a group on I never went back. Josie was a great instructor for Yogi experienced girlfriend and newbie un-​flexible Yogi me.

4.25 Stars… But I am rounding up!
Beginners Yoga 1.5÷5
⁵⁄₅ Ashtanga Vinyasa (My teacher has changed studios, and this no longer applies.)
Strong and Calm ⁵⁄₅
Vinyasa Flow 1 – 2 4.5÷5
Front desk and actual studio space ⁵⁄₅ except for terrible studio lighting (²⁄₅)
The beginners yoga class is really an introduction to Iyengar class. It is not a regular flow class. If I were new to yoga, this class would make me never want to return. This was my friend’s first yoga class. She did not like it, to put it mildly. Luckily she did some Bryan Kest Dvds and understood that there are different styles. We only went to this one because our Ashtanga class got cancelled at the last minute the night before, and the studio comped us this class.
The «class» basically consisted of us watching the teacher demonstrate a pose for at least 5 – 10 minutes, and then us doing the pose for less than a minute. I found it excruciatingly boring and tedious. I don’t usually love Iyengar, but I don’t usually hate it either.
I understand why Cheryl S called the teacher rude and self absorbed. I think the teacher is a nice person, but this style of teaching is so frustrating. I felt like we did about 10 min of actual postures, TOTAL. We basically sat around and watched the teacher demo poses. I felt like a little child at kindergarten that literally had to gather around the teacher. She made us get up and view her at different angles. It was ridiculous.
This class is not a true beginners class in my opinion. I have an advanced practice, but have been to numerous beginners classes for relaxation and fun. This was neither. I had to keep stopping myself from walking out. Please don’t let this beginners class deter you from trying yoga. Please try different styles.
The half star is because the teacher seems like a nice person, and this class would be good for seriously overweight/​injured/​impaired physical movement people. If they just relabeled the class to Intro to Iyengar, I think there would be less misunderstanding.
Onto Better Things: UPDATE: Robin no longer is teaching there =(.
The Ashtanga Vinyasa class is exactly what I thought it would be and would want from a Level 1 class. The teacher, Robin, is very knowledgable and not a clock watcher. Ashtanga is never just 1 hour. Impossible. I am a bit bummed that we will be skipping many of the primary series poses (all the hard and fun ones), but I understand that this is a Level 1 class. I would have liked it if we broke down 1 new pose a month at least.
I enjoy the class. The teacher has a classic Ashtanga body which motivates my practice. The class flows nicely. My friend and I depart in good moods with quieted minds. Robin also has a very pleasant personality.
Front Desk: The Asian lady that checks us in is very kind and conscientious. I feel welcomed and cared for.
Studio: Gorgeous views of the ocean. I watch the sunset while I am doing yoga. Life feels good.
I wish my schedule allowed for me to sample more classes. We are going to try and catch a weekend class soon, and I will update then.
Update: Tried the strong and calm class. Christopher was excellent. It is Iyengar based, not my favorite… But the class was excellent. The teacher was knowledgable and I left feeling calm and strong.
The vinyasa flow 1 – 2 is more my style. I wish the studio had a level 2 – 3 class, but they don’t. Josie was a good teacher. I found her direction and flow good. I wish she cued a bit more for the balance postures and did some adjustments.

I have tried yoga classes with two instructors here and they were very different. The first time was the Beginner Yoga class with Wendy and it was a HORRIBLE experience. I almost stopped coming because of it. I was having a medical condition with my toe and didn’t feel comfortable taking my socks off. Wendy continued to ask me to remove my socks after I explained that I felt more comfortable with them on. She also did this in front of the class and it made me feel incredibly insecure. I’ve read a few other reviews about her class on here and see that I am not alone.
Luckily I did not give up hope in LYFE. I tried it one more time and stumbled across Josie’s Power Hour class. My review was a zero but with Josie brought that back up to a four. If I never experienced the other class, this would be a five. Josie is what yoga is all about. Not only do her classes challenge you physically, but they really make me feel so well-​balanced.
If you are looking into this studio, be sure to take Power Hour with Josie!

Parking as talked about in other reviews is a nightmare — that alone is a deal killer. That followed with what I found to be a rude and self absorbed teacher in a supposed «beginner» class was more than enough for me. Tried it on a Groupon special — would never go back.

Friendly staff, clean, comfortable studio. I was truly inspired my first couple classes and excited to go back. I am a beginner and have not been to many other studios but I had such a nice experience I don’t feel I need to try any others. My instructors kept me engaged and looking forward to my next visit.

I never thought I would love Kundalini as much as I do, but Seda’s classes have helped take my practice to the next level– helping me find inner happiness and peace. She combines psychology with spirituality for a truly unique and rewarding experience.

This beautiful, clean, amazing studio has that magical yoga feeling that one hopes for and doesn’t always find. The teachers here are truly inspiring and very knowledgeable. The place really has a neighborhoody, family feeling. And the ocean view is a definite plus. This is the only Iyengar in Hermosa Beach, and Michael is a brilliant teacher. It’s is also the only Kundalini in Hermosa Beach, and classes with Valinda and Seda are pure joy. Seda Aksut’s wonderful classes combine kriyas with energy work (she’s also a Reiki master) which I love.

Oh my, what a great experience! I bought a Groupon for LYFE because I had always wanted to try the place out when I used to live in Hermosa. I’m so glad I did. The facility is immaculate! I mean, completely and utterly beautiful, and so so so so clean. The instructor I had (who’s name I unfortunately cannot remember) was incredible. She had such good energy, like yoga was legitimately important to her, not just some fad way to make income. Oh and the view is pretty killer, too. Highly recommend if you’re in Hermosa to check this place out!

Absolutely Fantastic Yoga Studio
We bought the Groupon for a month unlimited. So far I have attended 7 classes and really enjoyed each one immensely. All of the teachers are great and very helpful.
The use of Groupon was so easy and checking in for each class is relaxing.
They have fresh drinking water available in the lobby area. They have really nice accessories like straps, blocks and bolsters. They even have nice spare mats if you don’t have one or forget yours.
The floors are nice and the place is always spotlessly clean.
A new Favorite for sure!

Studio is in a great location & very clean. My experience is limited to prenatal & gentle yoga classes — both have excellent instructors.
Parking is hard to find in the evenings.

Love the Kundalini classes offered here. The two instructors who teach it are great. You must go in with an open mind as it’s a non traditional yoga class. It’s all about breathing and lots of movements and chants to align to body and open up the chakras. My favorite is the gong at the end of class. Go and enjoy the wild ride. :)

Maureen’s class (vinyasa flow) is great. She is really encouraging and corrects you as needed, when I leave I feel so fresh and at peace! A nice plus is the nice little massage at the end :-)

I love this place. The instruction is fabulous and the daytime view superb. Since I’m a beginner, Lisa was my instructor to start. She takes the time to give individual attention especially to beginners. I always leave with more energy than I had arrived with and I’m more relaxed. It’s amazing how yoga is energizing. I have heard the other instructors are very good from other regular students. One in particular is Veronica. Like Lisa, she is super friendly, kind, and more than willing to attend to specific needs.
I found that Bikram yoga, while popular for some, was not for me due to the heat and lack of cleanliness. If you want MRSA, go to a sweaty, hot yoga studio. This style, Iyengar, is great for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, and has props to employ in case one does not flex so easily.
I’ve renewed several times since then and I don’t think I’ll ever leave. If you want to try it, go to the outreach class on Friday at noon if you can make it or on Sunday at 11 a.m. Day classes are particularly enjoyable because of the ocean view. It’s very meditative, relaxing, yet energizing.