Om Studios

Went to a barre class here-​first true barre class I have taken! Since we were visiting Monterey I decided to switch it up from my usual yoga practice. Class was full in a small but clean and cool room. Practice was done to fun music and the instructor was tough and really good. I’m sore today and fell like I got a great workout! I will def be trying barre again. Drop in was $ 15. There’s also a $ 20 option for newbies for your first week.

I adore this place! The classes and teachers are excellent, the studio is small but very chic and has a great ambiance. I am only in town part of the month but this is my favorite yoga/​barre studio in the area. Definitely recommend.

I have never enjoyed a gym or studio as much as I love Om Studios! The barre class is tough but I keep going back because I’ve never seen a class sculpt my body as effectively as this! I was a beginner to barre before Om Studios, but the instructors were fantastic, positive, and patient teachers and I feel comfortable doing barre anywhere now! I love going from barre to yoga right after as it adds a relaxing stretch after an intense workout! There is a variety of type of yoga classes but I have loved all of them! Plenty of classes throughout the day to satisfy different schedules! The instructors are the sweetest and I love the community-​supportive atmosphere. Everyone is so friendly and I am encouraged by those taking the classes with me. Parking is not an issue and they have great deals for students and military! They also put on a number of extra fun events and activities! Thanks Om Studios for everything you do!

Love the barre classes at Om Oasis Monterey and really excited to use their new barre studio just completed. Classes are always a good size (not too big), instructors are very helpful and the session is always challenging (in a good way). Great central location is the icing on the cake.

One of the best classes I have ever had. The teacher was great and the class pace and vibe was perfect. I am not an all star yoga guy so this walk in class was perfect. Great facility for TRX, spin class, Pilates machines and more. Worth the time. Thanks.

Once again this place exceeds my expectations! Received an amazing Massage with Ashley, not only did she make me feel right at home, but she was able to hit and release all my targeted areas!

In my opinion, It takes litte more than just having nice yoga instructors in order to establish a successful yoga studio. I expect professionalism and organization in any business, including Yoga studios (even in Monterey!) and Om Studios didn’t give any of that except friendly staff.
When I went to the Carmel location, the instructor who handles a sign-​up sheet and fees, was not knowledgable about membership fees. I was only told that Sara would contact me but I still haven’t heard from her. When I met Sara, she was really nice but don’t think she runs a professional business. There is a difference between being nice and being professional…
Parking situation is terrible for evening classes at Monterey location. I could possibly walk –30 minutes to go to a class but would like to have an option for driving. There are only 2 – 3 spots in the lot and they are usually taken by staff and other business. Street parking is usually not friendly in downtown on any evenings.
Anyhow two stars are for the nice yoga instructors who work there (one for each) — it was helpful when they gently corrected my poses; however, they don’t show all the poses — they only show ~50% of the poses and the rest is done verbally so it was little hard for a beginner, like myself, to follow. Also there are no mirrors in the studios so it is hard to check out my poses — for advanced yogis it wouldn’t be a problem but again for a beginner, it’s hard to know what I’m doing if I don’t see myself. (Nothing narcissistic!)
I would recommend this studio if you are more advanced yogi and willing to walk to the studio (for Monterey location) since it’s a pain to find parking for evening classes, especially Farmers’ Market Tuesday evenings. Also be sure to check out their Facebook page, not only their website, to get all the correct schedules and info. I had signed up the classes for a week on the website but one of the classes was switched to a guest instructor workshop so I ended up wasting time and money.

top notch. loved it!

I haven’t taken any classes here, this is about customer service — or lack of it. Tried to book a series of private classes for a client. Several phone discussions later, the owner Sara says she is just trying to fill one final time slot, then she will send contract. That was 3 days ago now, I have left multiple phone messages, none of which have been returned. I need to finalize the classes for my client, ready to put a deposit down. But apparently Sara doesn’t want my business or my client’s money. So I went with Seaside Yoga Sanctuary, run by a very professional woman, Laura, who got me a contract within two hours of our conversation. Very courteous, professional, and willing to cater to the needs of my client. Great yoga resume, too. Wonderful!
Bottom line: If Sara had told me they couldn’t do the private class, no problem. Instead, she kept me on the line for two weeks, in which time I could have l booked someone else. But my time was wasted with follow up calls and multiple unreturned voice messages.

I took a power yoga class here and it did not disappoint! Wow. What a great experience. Can’t wait to go back. Love the smiling yogini Sarah who taught the class. She has a very nice spirit about her.

Om Oasis Has amazing teachers and a beautiful yoga space! They are starting to teach prana flow styles classes inspired by Coral Brown and it is super amazing!!! If you are looking for a great workout for your body and soul this is the place. Thanks Sarah for dedication to bring yogis and cyclists together. By the way they also have massage therapists, estheticians, waxing, personal training and nutritional counseling.

Om Oasis is always full of welcoming, friendly and fun people. When I took my level one teacher training, the staff was always helpful and supportive.
The yoga and spin classes are an excellent mixture of cardio and strengthening, and though I haven’t tried the Pilates, I have heard great things about the instructor. I highly recommend this yoga studio to anyone willing to try challenging and rewarding classes.

Super disappointed by the 6:30 pm Yoga class last night.
The yoga instructor doesn’t do the same thing so that you can imitate her. She instructs but doesn’t necessarily do all the poses. Even though I have been to numerous yoga classes I couldn’t keep it. If the instructor isn’t doing the pose so that you can imitate — wouldn’t that pose be called «lazy yogini’?
Also, I got there at 6:30 pm on the dot and was the LAST person to join the class. Here I feel that the person signing people in should have made the call that the class couldn’t effectively hold one more person. You can’t just take and take and take people just for the sake of it. I had to place my mat directly in front of the entryway, so the best view I got? The curtain! I left after 35 minutes. I would LOVE my money back so that I can go to Bikram Yoga on Lighthouse/​Central Avenue. Here the instructors are a little more forgiving if you are «new» to the class and/​or «new» to the practice. And they actually walk around helping people.

I love this place. The membership prices seemed a little expensive at first, but every so often Om will have an open house and offer discounts on their class cards and such. Keep an eye on their Facebook page as it will also let you know when they offer free classes.
I only ever had the chance to attend spin class here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 45 minutes of sweating my butt off, and it was walking distance from my place of employment, so the 5:30pm class was oh-​so convenient. The employees and instructors are all friendly and helpful, and you start to see the same clients if you go on a regular basis.
Oh, and did I mention the owners will sometimes bring in their bulldogs? Sooooo cute.
Like I said, I LOVE this place.

In October, Om Oasis moved from Lighthouse Ave. to 631 B, Cass Street in Monterey. This lovely and hip studio offers Yoga, Spin classes, Pilates Reformer Sessions as well as Massage Therapy. It’s not just a Yoga Studio but a Wellness Center… offering personal training and nutrition consulting as well. You will find a class just right for you with these enthusiastic instructors — Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga and Karma Yoga (a donation based yoga class) are some of the classes offered. There is a little boutique as you walk in and I scored a one of a kind necklace handmade by Sarah. Just precious!
During their Open House I picked up a great deal… a 30 Day pass for $ 30… (picked one up for my sister and gentleman friend too)!
I need to start this year off on the right foot… or pose… if you will.

This place is great! I visited while on vacation from Seattle and both classes were exactly what I needed. Sarah is very friendly and the new studio is relaxing and well-​balanced. This would be my go-​to spot if I lived in Monterey!