Kava Yoga

I tried out Kava Yoga for 10 days and I was extremely happy for this choice. The instructors know what they are doing and they are comfortable in helping their students and modify the poses to accommodate those students with injuries (like myself) or pregnant women. The instructors actually care for the well being of their students and are overall great people. The location is about 10 minutes from the beach, so it’s perfect if you would want to go to the beach afterwards just to meditate some more. I only had two instructors which are Simon and Violet and they are both helpful and qualify to teach their classes. Absolutely recommend this place! I will be going as soon as I’m done with finals!

I just returned to yoga after a 5 year hiatus. I am thrilled with the quality of yoga instructors, availability of sessions and the studio is excellent. I was reluctant to post a review because I don’t want them to get too popular. l, ;).

Great studio. I’ve searched for great Hatha classes in the Belmont/​Naples area– tuff to find. Until I came to Kava, this is that place. Classes are a nicely paced, good variety and GREAT time slots for the working people. Love the restorative classes as well. Thanks so much for keeping it real and for the quality of your yogis!!!

For the prenatal sessions only: Jenni who offers the prenatal yoga sessions is so inviting, patient, and friendly. We took advantage of Kava Yoga’s 10 dollars for 10 days introduction price. Well worth it. It is also a very positive environment to connect with other pregnant women and their partners. Only con, which is minimal, is if the next door coffee shop has a musical guest, you can hear it through the walls. Not that bad where it messes up my experience buttttt it is noticeable.

This place is incredible. I unfortunately had to move to the east coast several months ago. I have been looking for my Kava Yoga replacement since and have not found it.
The teachers here are so great. I always looked forward to Cindy’s and Kristen M’s classes on the weekends.
They have great energy and clearly have a vast knowledge and depth to their practice. I have not been able to find another studio whose instructors are so knowledgeable and competent in body alignment during practice.
They also make their classes unique. Each one leaves you thinking about your mind and body in slightly different, but harmonious ways.
I highly recommend this studio and miss it dearly!

Love taking classes here. They have a great variety of offerings and the whole staff is friendly and accommodating.

OK! I finally get to sit down and type this out! Well, I have been going to Kava Yoga for about 2 weeks now. :D In other words, I LOVE IT! I used to dread yoga. I understand why now… It was because I never had an instructor who was good. I always took yoga at the gym, or on a video… It was excruciating and I never understood it.
I have been taking the «beginner» classes and it has been transformative. I am a massage therapist and sometimes my body gets out of balance and I can feel it in my performance. After a week of yoga, I have become stronger in my practice and more balanced. I am also more relaxed and able to just take some valuable time for myself outside of the stresses of having to think of what needs to be done at work. I can just go to this awesomely vibed studio and shut out the world for 90 minutes :)
I look forward to going, the yogi’s are all great and it’s not weird… Thanks Kava! Love you!
Namaste!

I went looking for a yoga class so I wouldn’t get any stiffer than I already am. I tried the $ 10 for 10 days and was hugely impressed with the friendliness of everyone and with the care the instructors took, always checking with everyone at the start to see what issues our bodies were having today. They also extremely good at helping me and other newbies find variations on poses. In the past I’ve had a few overly enthusiastic instructors who wanted me to stretch too far, not here at Kava. They are very supportive and careful. Here I am getting what I need without pain and even making progress and improving in areas I didn’t even know I needed to improve. So, yes, I’ve signed up for more lessons and will renew again when this series is done.

I started the $ 10 for 10 days intro deal and I now go to class consistently for prenatal yoga. Jenni is great, she offers plenty of variations depending on where each of us are in our pregnancy. I go to another studio where I take regular classes but now that I’m further along in my pregnancy, I’m happy this place is nearby for me and suits my current needs.
Plenty of street parking — particularly Sunday morning classes when I go.
The room is nice, big, and open. We have ceiling fans on during our entire class but it still gets pretty warm in there thanks to the never ending heat wave.
Cubby holes in the entrance room. I wouldn’t feel comfortable putting my wallet in there with my shoes so I just throw in my flip flops before entering the studio.
Water is always available with little Dixie cups. One restroom just outside the studio in the entrance hall/​lobby.
Great place!

This is by far my favorite yoga studio I’ve been to. The best way to describe this place is the way I describe the neighborhood: friendly, unpretentious, and «come as you are.»
I’ve been going to Cindy’s Sunday morning class for several months now and the reason I keep going back is because not only is she super laid back, she also keeps class interesting with new moves that challenge me, but are totally achieveable. Too many yoga classes I’ve been to feature the exact same moves… when Warrior 2 is the most interesting thing you’ve done in class, you know you need to find someone/​someplace else. Cindy is always creative in her poses and is really a master of the art.
On top of all that, the studio is super cute, simple, clean, and always has a lovely ocean breeze sailing through.
Come on by for a class and see what I mean. :)
Keep it up Kava Yoga!

I will start by saying that I absolutely hate yoga… Usually. I am the most uncoordinated and unflexible person alive and don’t have the patience for it.
But, when the aches and pains of pregnancy started to make me uncomfortable, I decided to give prenatal yoga with Jenni a shot. So glad I did!!! The prenatal class is perfect for beginners. Jenni is very knowledgable about the best poses for optimal pregnancy stretches. She’s great at letting you choose what method works best for you, and doesn’t force you into any position that doesn’t feel right. I love going to her class! The stretches feel great and I leave the class feeling so refreshed and less achy!
My only complaint is that the room gets very, very warm. Much like most of the old buildings in Long Beach — no AC! But I get there early to get a spot under the fan and I do fine.

I am quite new to yoga (only about 3 weeks) and KAVA is my first and only studio. I had my second spinal fusion surgery 4 months ago, and I am now fused from just below my shoulder blades to my tailbone. It has been a tough, slow, painful, discouraging recovery and I was frantically searching for something to get me ready for my imminent return to work, which is a physically demanding job. I’m so glad I chose yoga, and KAVA. Cindy, the owner, started me off with a private lesson and I felt immediately comfortable. All the teachers have their own styles and they are all wonderful. I’m really awful at yoga, but get great guidance and encouragement from everyone. I feel safe and supported, and know I am in the right place for my physical and mental wellbeing, now and in the future. I’m so grateful to KAVA and these amazing teachers.

This is a beautiful studio with awesome, knowledgeable instructors! I go for the Ashtanga classes with Amy and Sati. The classes have a nice, intimate, community feel. Definitely worth the light commute! ;)

Regular practice at this lovely yoga studio prior to my total knee replacement made my recovery a success not even my surgeon expected. I’m glad to be back and better than ever! Nice mix of classes and teachers, awesome pricing.

I have been coming to Kava Yoga since it opened in 2010. It has so many different levels of classes, and all are great. I am a solid attendee at the more vigorous classes, like Ashtanga. However, I have brought visiting friends and family to slower classes and they all have a wonderful experience. It’s also in a great location — I have been known to head to the coffee shop next door or the bakery across the street after class as well!

Fantastic studio. The instructors are very attentive and concerned about the individual experience. Classes are tailored for all levels.

Love the way every class is thought differently. It inspires me to come everyday to learn something new. I am for sure signing up for the monthly classes.

Great local studio just finished my 10 days for $ 10 which is a steal. I was on vacation from work so I was able to take advantage of going every day. I am going to purchase additional classes. The restorative class on Sunday evening is great. The instructors are friendly, most the classes I took were with either Heidi or Cindy both wonderful. Unfortunately they do not teach evening classes which is what I will be going to now that I am going back to work.

My very first class here with Kim Wolff guiding me through what I fully expected to be just another intense stretch session. What I received was an hour and a half of body stretching, mildly sweaty, soul cleansing, spiritual awakening. Complete with Cat Stevens, chanting and aroma therapy. I felt as though I walked through the doors a mangled mess and left as a master piece. If your eyes are reading this, it’s a sign to invest some time to capture your own experience of this magic bliss.

I practice regularly at Kava Yoga and thought it was high time that I share how I feel about the studio and its teachers. The place is pleasant and soothing and everyone is made to feel welcome. The teachers are always happy to have students new to yoga because it means that more people will be exposed to an experience that can have a profound effect on one’s life.
LOVE the teachers at Kava Yoga. They are all highly trained and certified. Their primary concern is the safety and well-​being of the students. it is also gratifying to see a second class going through yoga teacher training at Kava. I believe that a small number of people can have a profound effect on the world and I see it starting here!

I have driven by a few times and went in a few days ago to take a class. The nice lady at the desk suggested that for 8 bucks less than a single class, I could do a ten day trial. Hmmm. Pay less, get more, sounds good. She encouraged me to take more than one class a day if I’d like. I have tried basic and more advanced classes. Liking both.
They have classes in levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 2 left me sore enough that I am not going to try 3 for several months.
This is a really friendly yoga place, no cliques. They have spare mats for beginners or forgetful people. I have sampled several teachers, but did not have enough time to get every teacher. Clean bathrooms, parking on the street is sometime a little tough.
Kava Yoga has a really nice vibe.

Let me first say that I am completely retarded.
I am out of shape, socially awkward, and clumsy.
I’m also quite scared of yoga people.
Fortunately, there’s Kava Yoga. Perhaps they can bring an end to my horrible posture and lack of flexibility.
I just had my first class today and brought a friend for moral support. We took the Hatha 1 class with Heidi.
The staff was welcoming; not snoody or pushy.
Heidi did her best to make us feel comfortable and assist us with the poses. She was super helpful and encouraging, but didn’t baby us. At the same time, she was able to challenge the rest of the class with more advanced stuff.
There were extra blankets, mats, blocks, and straps for those of us who needed them.
We did some weird hippie meditation shit, stretched, and sweat our balls off.
It was rad.
I will definitely be coming back.