U Studio Yoga

Does anyone know where this studio went or if Mary is teaching classes elsewhere?
It’s been a while since I attended but really enjoyed Mary’s classes. They were the perfect challenge!

This studio is not one of those corporate factories where they have an international yoga buffet of classes and instructors. You will not
What U Studio offers, is Andrea Marcum; a great local yoga instructor who provides the most rhythmic flow of transformative yoga possible. (The transformative part will takes more than a class.) Each class is custom crafted to the mood and the energy of the members in class. She always offers several modifications to each pose that allows you to lighten the load in a recent injury or reach level infinite for those who wish to challenge their spirituality.
She teaches at least once a day, at 5:30pm, except for Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays where she does it twice.
Oh yeah, Mary is also pretty good.
Make time to go and support local.

I love taking Mary’s class on Thursday evenings. She’s an amazing instructor and I love the view of the city lights and palm trees from the 5^th floor.

I love the practice of yoga already and practicing with Andrea I found more to love. She is great at describing thoroughly the asanas but more than that she helps you remember that yoga is so much more than just the asanas. I look forward to my continued practice with her. Sat Nam

The best of the best. Emylee’s cross flow class is AMAZING. I can’t get enough. I would come every day if I could. I leave feeling like a new person. It’s brilliant. Consider me an addict.

Great space, great view! Took XFlow with the lovely Emylee on Wednesday night at 7pm. Great way to combine a cardio and yoga mix all at once. It was great to get that heart rate up and pumping and then great to relax it on down and control that breathing. Definitely worth going to. I’ll have to try the class on Saturdays!

I just noticed a refund for this class.

I love the setting of this studio. Street parking isn’t always available, but there is a public lot nearby. I took an evening yoga class with a student yoga teacher and found it really relaxing and challenging. I highly recommend this studio; the views are fabulous at night.

Because a former coworker could not say enough wonderfulness about U Studio, I visited U Studio about a year ago, tested out the community class, and LOVED it. Mary was amazing! However, getting to a 7pm class after a long day of work is not the easiest and unfortunately (for me) I did not visit again… until last night…
Wow! My upper body and core is feeling the burn this morning! (But in an amazing way!) And my mind is at ease after numerous stressful weeks…
THANK YOU, MARY — for an AMAZING class and practice last night. I appreciated your motivating and positive voice. You helped me get through a whole 1.5 hours and even though it was tough at times, you kept me (and the class) aware that if rest was needed, it was OK. Thank you for pushing me, reminding me to calm my mind, and providing powerful, inspirational points throughout the class. You left me feeling like I was floating on Cloud 9. (Not to mention, the light music in the background rocked!)
In all, you cannot beat it. $ 10 for a Tuesday (or Thursday) evening class with amazing vibes, a motivating and positive teacher, and a calming studio. (Not to mention, you get the «hot» yoga feel with all the wonderful energy heating up the room.)
Thanks again for an AMAZING experience. I will be back soon again (at least prior to another year). Promise! :)

U Studio is my favorite place for yoga in LA. I’ve been to Liberation, Runyon Canyon and others, which are good, but U Studio tops the list.
Andrea’s class is definitely harder than most, in my opinion at least, but if you’re up for a great workout, then go for it! And even when I’m flailing and flopping during the ab/​boat poses, there is absolutely no judgement and Andrea just smiles and keeps on encouraging. No one is there to show off, no one is craning his neck giraffe style to check you out — everyone is there just to feel good and stay positive.
I think I’ve been to more of Mary’s classes because they’re a little less intense, although still challenging. Her sense of humor is what keeps me coming back. I’ve found myself smiling, and chuckling, even, during class, which is something I love during practice that few other teachers can achieve.
I do wish that there might be more classes scheduled at more times, or that the pricing was a bit easier on my budget. But still, this is my favorite studio experience I’ve had, in such a receptive, welcoming environment. The smaller feel of this studio accomplishes one-​on-​one, personal attention: instructors provide important corrections to your poses, and are also quick to remember your name when you return.
One of my favorite elements of this studio is that it’s on the fifth floor. There’s nothing quite like doing triangle pose while watching Downtown sparkle at night. And then later, we rest in savasana, finding inner calm as shadows of light from the busy world below dance among the walls.

I had been away from yoga for about three years. But due to running injuries, I decided to go back to the studio. I took Mary’s class and boy, did it feel good to be «home» again! Mary is an excellent teacher and she is very low key, non-​threatening and not «airy fairy» but boy can she teach!
The class is challenging but fun — and she is sympathetic but firm — all the things you want in a yoga teacher. She is relatable and suffers from the same challenges as the students (in my case knee pain) so it was nice to hear her perspective on the poses. She is warm and friendly and funny — just the kind of gal you want to meet at a dinner party.
The studio is in a cool vintage building and offers great views through the windows. It’s basic (no showers or changing rooms) but its right in my neighborhood so I can ride my bike.
The practice is challenging so be sure to bring a headband to keep your hair back and catch the sweat and a towel to keep from slipping on your mat. Everyone in Mary’s classes are super nice and friendly and I felt welcome. I was nervous about stepping back into practice but Mary made it all feel OK — I went back several times and am making part of my regular routine.
Thanks Mary!

I just took my first ever Yoga class here with Mary. She was really, really supportive and made me feel comfortable. She really made sure to bring it down to basics for me and I am soooo glad that she made my first ever Yoga experience a positive one. She was funny and I enjoyed what she had to say.
I’ve always been afraid to try Yoga bc I didn’t want to be literally be the elephant in the room. My greatest fear was to be stuck in a room with snobby Yogis and that didn’t happen at all.
The studio itself is small and I liked that too. It overlooks Wilshire and you can see the Hollywood Hills and it is a great location. It’s a beautiful view and it really adds to the serene and comfortable feel of the studio.
Most def coming back. Thank you, Mary!

I really love U Studio Yoga! I recently discovered it after following Emilie Perz there from Liberation (which I also love). Andrea and Mary are amazing teachers and class there is always a pleasure. And yes, you sweat a ton too :)
I’ve been to studios all over LA and they are right at the top of my list. I’ve noticed more and more that many new studios are over charging and cutting classes to 60 mins. I definitely feel like U Studio is fairly priced (plus you just can’t beat the $ 10 community class!)

U Studio is walking distance from my house which is why I decided to check it out. One class and I was hooked! I love Mary’s community class on Saturdays. It’s $ 10 cash and she is an amazing instructor! Who would’ve thought that sweating, doing down dog a million times, and having someones foot in your face would be an enjoyable experience? With Mary, it is! She keeps everyone laughing throughout the poses, which actually helps with the breathing too ya’ll ;)
I’ve been to a few yoga studios around the area and this studio is my favorite. There’s a no frills, stuck-​up or hippie vibe here. If you want an instructor named Sunshine that will play the guitar for you while you do poses, sorry you’ll have to keep searching. Otherwise, if you’re looking for a great workout with an instructor that will push you just enough and help you modify poses when necessary, look no further! Mary’s your girl!
U Studio’s schedule is limited compared to other studios so it’s understandable if you prefer to go elsewhere. I go to a couple other places around the mid-​wilshire area during the week when my schedule is crazy but I still make sure I have time to add U Studio and Mary to my yogi-​diet.
Mary told me last class that I seem to always arrive with a crew and it’s true (no shame in the bad rhyme haha). I bring friends and family visiting to this studio because it has a spectacular window view and is very clean. The music also adds to the serene atmosphere.
Namaste.

Small studio in Miracle Mile located on the 5^th floor of a magnificent art deco building. Lots of parking in the rear on weekends.
Mary’s Saturday morning community class is $ 10 cash only. It’s for a good cause and it’s a thorough flow exercise. She’s very funny and everyone is very engaging without being yoga children of the corn.
This is a real no frills studio for real people like me. I have a somewhat normal life and I come to yoga to let off some of the stress that can build up throughout the week. This place is just perfect!

I love this place. Andrea’s pace is a bit quick for me, but she always has helpful suggestions and helps cure everything that ails me. It’s not hot yoga, like the place that just opened down the street, it’s not in an open courtyard like that other place down the street. It’s just ordinary yoga done well. Also low on the chanting and just goes right into the exercise.
And they’ve got online reservations, too, so you don’t always have to have cash on you, and you can order series and whatnot too.
My only reservation is that there aren’t classes at enough times, but that can only be helped by brining in more students. So spread the world Unilocalers!

Um. Wow.
Stumbled across Andrea’s studio on Unilocal (thank you, Unilocalers) and have found my new yoga home. Eclectic Miracle Mile location? Gorgeous Art Deco building? Non-​pretentious students? Great prices? AMAZING teachers? All of the above.
I’ve been practicing yoga on and off a few years and have tried a few different studios, having not quite found a place, convenient to where I live, where I feel like I can get serious and settle in. It’s been a few weeks and I’ve tried classes with Jessica, Mary and Andrea now and really love all three of them. All three are just the nicest, most down-​to-​earth people. It’s a vigorous vinyasa flow most of the time and (for Andrea’s classes) pretty crowded, but I get so much personal attention and helpful adjustments. I am so thrilled: their sequences are challenging without being confusing and really one of the best mixed level environments I’ve ever seen. I usually come out DRENCHED in sweat, so come armed with your yogi toes towels and hand towels.
A really fantastic place to practice, so happy to have found it!

All I can say is MARY! She remembered my name after one class, as others have mentioned, and though I’ve only been twice, I look forward to many more classes at this studio. I love that she does physical corrections for form and posture, and when I’m walking and I feel my shoulders hunching, I think of Mary telling me to lower my «traps» and I remember to relax and correct my posture. It has DEF helped me carry myself in a different way and I feel better as a result. I belong to a gym now, and have tried the yoga classes included in my membership, but I’ve ultimately decided that U Studio is worth the extra $$ it will cost me cause I feel FANTASTIC when I go there.
Kudos!

After getting a free taste of yoga via Unilocal I became hooked and decided to find myself a Yoga class. I came across U Studio Yoga and after my first class there I fell in love.
Mary teaches the community class on Thursdays ($ 10! I know right!), she is an AWESOME instructor. Not only did she remember my name after one class she’s extremely helpful. She moves through the entire class with such flow and ease that you forget that your bending and stretching at weird angles. She always helps you if she sees you’re having a hard time and offers many variations on each pose for every persons taste.
For the more technical part of this review: Prices vary depending in the class you choose, but community classes are always $ 10. You can create your own class schedule on their website and pay online or cash/​credit before class @ the studio.
I give thanks to Mary and U Studio Yoga for making Thursdays my favorite day and for helping me push through any problem by just breathing. As corny as it sounds I feel at one with the world after every class. Namaste.

Moved nearby and was looking for a yoga spot. Have been to liberation but honestly, i’m not a huge fan. Thankfully, found Andrea’s studio and it’s just 1.5 blocks away! Each class has been challenging and unique. I’m really REALLY enjoying practicing at U Studio and definitely recommend it!
There are community classes on most weeknights and the package class deals are a good way to keep the costs down. Schedule here: