YogaWorks Main Street

The front desk staff has been consistently friendly, helpful, and flexible with me. This is one of the reasons I’m back at YogaWorks after quitting the Westwood location years ago. While I’m not normally a fan of «corporate yoga» and many of their classes are geared towards a very physical practice (think: gymnastics), Jasmine Lieb is a genius when it comes to understanding the body.
Parking is difficult. Meter only on a busy street.

I enjoyed this studio much more than I did the Montana. I found people to be more down to earth and friendly. The studio had nice sky lights which gave the place a sort of magical quality. I made it to Vinnie’s class, and apparently he just got back into town after traveling. The downside I’d say is the parking… I can’t imagine how zoning in this area allowed YW to be here without a designated lot. Its all neighborhood parking. Sides that, I had a nice experience.

I used to live around the corner and I loved this studio. Great teachers. Great vibe. However, I moved and now it’s not convenient and I don’t go as much. David went above and beyond today to make it work for me. It was the true spirit of a yogi so I wanted to publicly say thank you! It’s nice to see a business run with such class and grace. Namaste Yogaworks Main Street.

I have been going to YogaWorks for several years and love it for several reasons.
Pros:
1. A variety of wonderful teachers so it’s easy to find a class any day. Favorites:
Tiffany Russo, Sara Ivanhoe, Kia Miller, Mia Togo, Logan Cahoon) and if you prefer silence during the class, Birgitte Kristen and Chad Hamrin. (Subs: Chanahira Elias, also wonderful and uses no music)
2. Consistent/​similar yoga movements, so over time you have a chance to deepen your practice. Teachers take the time to correct you.
3. Great price if you go frequently
4. A very friendly staff.
5. Parking is easy to find.
Cons: (in some classes)
1. Too many people on their cell phone waiting for the class to begin or talking too loudly, giving the place an «anti-​yoga vibe.»
2. In some classes, the loud music is a bit out of control. Loud, disco, techno, or rock, going against the idea of paying attention to breath, going inward, and trying to focus. It’s hard to concentrate for me because I love music and really listen to it. It can be overpowering in many of the classes if you are sensitive to music.
Some teachers have a good balance, by keeping it low or using yoga music, which at least follows the breath rhythm.
3. Biggest con: Some teachers put music during Shavasana.
I think there should be an overall rule against that.
Nonetheless, it’s still my favorite yoga studio. I hope that in the future there will be more teachers who use no music as my yoga practice is changing over time.

As I am writing I feel the angst and anxiety relived all over caused by Mia Togo at the Main Street location. I have been taking more advanced classes to expand my practice, at first I was having a really difficult time keeping my body temp cool, I even ask that the heat be turned down a couple times. Both of those times was during Mia’s class. I later came to the realization that my pot smoking may have a direct link to my body temperature (even tho it gets pretty hot, some instructors like to turn up the heat). I made the decision to quite smoking pot for awhile to challenge myself and to take my practice to the next level. A few weeks went by and I noticed a significant change. Next time during Mia’s class I was up front and ready to tackle the yoga she was instructing sort of hoping she’d notice how much cooler I was staying as well as practicing with much more ease. During class we were instructed to take a some flows on our own. I couldn’t remember how many we were supposed to do so using body language I motioned for Mia asking her «was that two Or three?» holding up my fingers. She motioned for me to take child’s pose. She misunderstood what I was asking and right away I knew she was making the assumption that I was again complaining about the heat-​hence the instruction for child’s pose. I assumed the position and waited for her next instructions. After that she ask me a couple times «how you doing up here, Jason?» Her tone was a indicating to me that she assumed I was not happy about the heat or the practice, far from the truth, with a big smile I responded «GREAT»! During savasana I came to the conclusion that we were not communicating clearly and decided to ask her if we could speak after class to clarify.
I patiently waited for her out front as she requested. I told her during this conversation «Mia, I don’t think we are communicating clearly with each other (I was correct that she misunderstood me during class as I suspected) and I was hoping we could take this time to hit the reset button, that way you would understand where I am coming from during class next time. I made the realization that my body’s temp could be regulated by the things I was putting into it and I’ve made some changes to better my practice, I even quite smoking pot. I apologized about requesting the heat to be turned down and ask that we please hit the reset button and start fresh». Her response was somewhat shocking… she said «good for you for making changes but maybe I’m just not the right teacher for you, and that’s ok». I told her that I didn’t think that I just really hoped I could let you know where I was coming from so we could start fresh. The conversation became awkward so I thanked her for her time and headed for the showers. After my shower I heard her voice around the corner as the front desk is right outside the men’s room, the door is always propped open with just a curtain for privacy. She was whispering at first. I had the strange feeling she was talking about me… I leaned in to catch a closer listen to what was being said. WHAT I HEARD WAS DEVASTATING! She said «he thinks yoga is therapy and it’s not. He’s mentally unstable, what he needs is a therapist» with a towel around my waist I stuck my head out the door and said to her «excuse me I’m standing right here!» She responded «Well it was inappropriate of you to», I interrupted with «It’s inappropriate of you to talk about me while I am standing right here!» I was paralyzed in disbelief and shakin that this was taking place. I rushed to put my clothes on and escape the situation for my body was filled with rage, luckily she and the employee that she was talking to were gone when I exited the shower room. I came home and quickly submitted a email complaint on their website. I HEARD NOTHING FROM ANYONE FOR ONE MONTH! I left several messages at another location for the district manager (her name is Jamie) to contact me, she never did. I then started phoning corporate and reached the human resource director to try getting this acknowledged. She said she would pass along the message to Jamie directly. Jamie never called. I phoned her again to let her know Jamie never called and she assured me she would contact me. Jamie finally did call, listened to what I had to say, then said she was going to have a «circle back» with Mia. I ask what a circle back was (because it sounds the same as saying «bullshit») Then Jamie ask what outcome would make me feel better. I told her that being acknowledged and an apology from Mia would be a good start. She told me that she has no control over Mia’s decision to respond. At the end of the conversation she ask me to be nice to the staff at Main Street! If it weren’t for the «staff» or a few of the amazing instructors who practice what they preach I’d never go back, the fact I did took a lot of courage! The manager is not a good leader either, PLEASE PROMOTE DAVID to manage!

I have been doing yoga for about ten years and have been to a lot of different studios and experienced a lot of different teachers.
YogaWorks Main Street has the well deserved, long time reputation of being one of the most highly regarded yoga studios based on both its exceptionally challenging classes and worked class teachers.
I highly recommend this studio to anyone who is looking for the best yoga available.
They also have an extremely helpful and friendly staff that inspire a real sens of community.

(This review is for Logan’s classes.) I have been practicing yoga at various studios around the city for over 15 years. I come to Logan’s class to not just get the sweaty rigorous workout, but to feel properly aligned in my postures and to be adjusted by his strong powerful hands. He is gifted in the instruction of asana and in urging his students to look inwards. I feel a great sense of peace after his classes, as well as a soreness (the good kind) that one associates with a yogic ass-​kicking. Thank you, Logan.

Updates: I come to this studio all the time, several days a week. There are many types of yoga teachers here, including some who are of the more militant «crossfit» style of yoga, which is not my thing, but the classes are popular.
I highly recommend Tiffany Russo, and agree with Elizabeth M; Tiffany is really as good as it gets. I find her classes to be as challenging as the others at YW, but you have more time to get into the postures and to stay grounded, which may not matter to you if you’re just looking for a workout. My own preferences have changed as I have worked to deepen my practice.
In short, the big issue is that there are many reasons people come to yoga, and the biggest pool of students at YW consists of those who just want to get a good workout. There is a filtering mechanism, so that more «aerobic/​Crossfit» sort of classes attract students seeking that, and the more introspective classes (though don’t confuse this with «less physically demanding») attract those types.
Yoga is such a personal experience it’s hard to gauge what others want. Here are some of my pros/​cons about YW main…
Pros:
1. Amazing value, especially if you practice a lot. A number of very good teachers here… Tiffany, Calvin, Logan, Sara Ivanhoe, Birgitte, Charlie, others…
2. Extremely helpful/​friendly staff. Get to know them, they are wonderful!
3. Less «fluff» in the schedule if you are looking for Vinyasa yoga classes.
4. Parking is usually not a problem.
Cons (many of which are not YW’s fault)
1. Tiny bathroom/​shower facility. Changing room is built for 2!
2. Savasana with music seems to be a growing trend here. I find it distracting from the pose, but I’m a musician so I start to deconstruct the music. Also, I find loud music to be distracting from deeper practice, but that’s what most want, so I tend to seek out classes that are a little less «dance party» in feel.
3. Occasional grunters and wheezers who aren’t listening to their bodies. But, this is *my* problem for being impatient, right?
4. Some classes (tends to be the workout-​emphasized ones) where people are less considerate, tossing props and loudly chatting/​flapping mats open before class.
In sum, most of the cons are aesthetic issues. There is a lot to be gained from coming here, and I am going to try making Tiffany’s classes even as I move to a different part of town.

Tiffany Russo is one of the very best. Do yourself a favor and take her classes. You will learn, laugh, challenge yourself and feel fantastic!

When I walked out the doors from my brief visit at YogaWorks Main Street, all I could do was laugh as I nearly tripped off the curb. It was the laugh of vindication, that I couldn’t have possibly expected to have a five star class when I really needed one. Especially true given my recent experiences with the franchise since I rejoined in November. I’ve honestly given this studio a chance at four different locations, and despite walking in with an open mind, I’ve had bad experiences at all of them (the others: Larchmont, Westwood & Brentwood). It seems to be a YogaWorks systematic deal.
What happened at this Main Street studio… it was Tuesday morning and I was trying to get into the 9:15 class. By the way, good luck finding parking anywhere nearby on Monday and Tuesday mornings when they do street sweeping in the area. After driving around for a good 5 – 10 minutes looking (and saving some other yogis from getting parking tickets as they were trying to get to the same class as me but didn’t remember to check the meter signs), I ended up metering up $ 2 for 2 hours far away and hiked over. I knew I’d be cutting things close to start time for the class.
So I walk through the doors and the check-​in lady says something like «Sorry, the class is at full capacity.» I said «really?» It was a «really» that rhetorically meant «that sucks, are you sure you can’t squeeze someone else in?» No sympathy. Then she takes a second and as I’m about to turn and walk away she throws in «besides, you were two minutes late.» I can understand classes filling up, and even though it was a drag that I couldn’t get in, it really wasn’t a big deal. What ticks me off is the «knife-​twisting» comment given by the snooty check-​in girl. It’s like, I get it, I didn’t get in the class because it was full. You didn’t have to further justify that I didn’t belong in the class because I was two minutes late (because the nearby parking situation is a disaster at that time). Being two minutes late is not a valid reason to turn someone away from a yoga class anyways. Ever. I had someone at the Larchmont location tell me the cutoff was 10 minutes after class starts. They can’t even get their story straight with that. Something about joining a class late can get you injured. Not if you’ve been practicing for a long time and know how to ease your way in.
I’ve been a yogi for over 15 years and taught since 2012. Two teacher trainings and a trip to India under my belt. Not to say that to make it sound like I’m an authority on yoga, more to let you know that I’m not a beginner at class, at teaching, at seeing the ins and outs of how a studio runs. I have been on the market for a home studio near my new apartment, and there were two YogaWorks locations within a 5 minute drive. They had a killer intro offer that was too good to pass up. Hard to make a place your home though when every time you go the place turns you away, the teacher doesn’t show up (Westwood), they don’t offer enough classes on the weekends or the class is just really bad (Brentwood). Not to say there aren’t amazing teachers that teach at YogaWorks. I’ve taken classes from them, a lot of them at other studios. I don’t know what’s exactly wrong with the whole corporate approach they take with everything… except for it just doesn’t work. For me, anyways. They definitely need better customer service at their front desks and more accountability with the teachers. I cancelled my membership after I went to the Larchmont location. Was at least hoping to get some value for what I paid for, since they charge a hefty monthly membership fee.
For anyone considering YogaWorks, try out some the other great studios on the west side like Bhakti Yoga Shala, Bryan Kest’s Santa Monica Power Yoga or Yoga Co. BYS and SMPY are donation based, so you can try different teachers out without signing up at all. and I’ve never seen someone turned away at BYS for being late and they do everything they can to accommodate the students who show up to practice. Same at SMPY. That’s what yoga is all about. Not getting clothing store points and having to pass through «gate keeper» attitude front desk staff to get into the yoga club. Haha. That’s what it feels like at YogaWorks.
And finally, yes, I’ve given them the opportunity to contact me but not a single person from YogaWorks has ever reached out to me directly to address my concerns. Another thing that’s a little surprising considering how effective review marketing can be, and how damaging bad reviews can be to a corporate business’ reputation. They are always welcome to — hell, they have my email and phone number on file. :)
See ya’ll in a class sometime soon, but not at YogaWorks! Thank you, and good evening ladies and gentlemen. Namaste.

They have some of the most incredible yoga instructors including Mia Togo, Calvin Corzine, Sara Ivanhoe and more… with keen knowledge of alignment, breath and the ability to combine them seamlessly into challenging vinyasa flow sequences. The Studio has only one big yoga room and does not have all the glitz and glam of other studios, but the classes are fantastic and these teachers energies elevate you into a greater state every time!

Love this studio friendly staff and great location — switched over from the South Bay when i moved — the only difference is that there are not towels for the showers– so bring your own!
Yogaworks as a company has helped me dedicate more time to my practice because I can find a class at any time of the day. I always feel welcomed and am challenged.

Went to Chad’s 915 am Hatha level 2 – 3 class. Just a few snippets: Chad: «I notice a lot of people I don’t know here, just because this class fits in with your schedule doesn’t mean you can do a level 2 – 3 class». Maybe if you got a feel for the class to see the ability level (intermediate vs advanced) you could head the class in the proper direction for the humans who did choose to show up? Offer modifications in either direction perhaps? Next snippet: partner practice urdva dhanurasana: I’m telling my partner who has not practice wheel much: «if you’re tired come down and go back when you’re ready». Chad: «what are you, here mother?» as he tells her to continue on as she grunts and holds here breath… yoga 101 Chad of 40 years experience (how many times did we get to hear that?)…honor your body and listen to your breath? Also, if you’re aware that you don’t know the level of understanding of your class, what was with the walking around looking down on people pontificating about chitta vrittis and shushumna and chakras… it felt like you were trying to show you knew some secret that the outsiders didn’t and you planned to keep it that way… if you know, share your knowledge a little, try to expand peoples understanding of this! In handstand practice… if you notice some people aren’t participating, maybe offer modifications… at least appear a little approachable? As he pointed out, it’s not just about the physical, but the emotional and more subtle. Yes, Chad, yoga is not just about getting sweaty in postures and it is our responsibility as practitioners to show everyone that, and embrace all who show up… so maybe they’ll show up again?
On a positive note, the studio is roomy with lots of props and super employees at the front desk. On a neither positive or negative note, the studio was quite warm with fans that were not turned on. Also, if it factors into your choice of class, Chad plays no music. Just a lot of Chad talking. About Chad.

I am a member of YogaWorks and usually practice in other studios, but tonight I had such an awful experience that I felt compelled to comment on it. The teacher was Vytas. He is obviously a popular teacher because the class was over-​packed. I have never encountered a teacher in yoga who was so shaming. Really, YogaWorks? That’s your mission? If I hadn’t already had beautiful helpful encouraging teachers at other studios, I would be tempted to quit yoga all together. The studio itself was over-​heated (if I wanted Bikram yoga, I would have chosen that) and this teacher’s version of an adjustment was «that’s the shortest warrior stance I’ve ever seen.» I can think of at least three nicer and more helpful ways to have imparted the same information. When he instructed the class to clasp hands behind the back, I couldn’t on one side because of a shoulder injury. I stepped (AROUND) people’s mats to get a strap. (I would never step on anyone else’s mat). When I returned to my mat, I felt nauseated and sat for a minute to breathe and to avoid throwing up in the middle of a class which undoubtedly would’ve been a bummer for my fellow yogis and yoginas. What does the V man say? You would think perhaps an «Are you okay?» A reminder to «listen to your body»? Nope. He looks at me with what honestly looked like contempt and says «Well, if you’re going to step all over everyone’s mat to get a strap, you should at least use it.»
I have never felt like going into child’s pose and crying into my mat before, but I guess there’s a first for everything.
Clearly there are people who go in for this guy’s «boot camp» approach to yoga, but not this yogini. If you are looking for someone who has that drill sergeant manner and focuses more on what a hot bod you’re supposed to have, then this is the class for you. To me, yoga has always had a spiritual focus which is why I choose to practice it rather than going for Pilates or just strength training at the gym. I have heard from more than one teacher that the whole point of yoga is really to prepare the body and mind for meditation. The positive effects of the appearance of the body is just the icing, not the cake. As someone who grew up in Los Angeles, this kind of class personifies the worst and most clichéd aspects of the town. Sad to experience why these kind of clichés exist and why Santa Monica has this sort of unbearable reputation.
I will continue to attend other classes in different Yogaworks locations, but you couldn’t pay me to take this dude’s class again. I’m going to write another (glowing) review of the instructors that I love at Yogaworks, so stay tuned…

I’ve been a yogi for 14 years and have done yoga all over the country. Upon moving back to LA I was really nervous that I wouldn’t find a studio that could fill my heart like the one that I’d been attending in Baltimore for the past year.
I’ve been to just about every yoga studio in SaMo/​Venice that offers power vinyasa style classes, and so far I like the classes here best. They’re appropriately challenging and of the instructors I’ve tried (Mia, Vinnie, Calvin) they all had a great energy.
What I do miss about my old studio was the «family» atmosphere where the instructors knew everyone and there were social gatherings, etc. You won’t get that here (I’ve been coming here for a year and never has an instructor struck up a conversation with me before or after class). You don’t get that kinda vibe here, but I keep coming back because I absolutely LOVE Calvins 12:45 class.
Calvin is an incredible instructor, super chill and nice and completely down to Earth. He has a way about him that just makes you feel at ease but also challenged. I highly recommend his class.
And yes, Vinnie’s classes are as amazing as everyone says they are, but the hustle and crowd just wasn’t worth it for me. I began having anxiety about getting to the studio über early and getting my spot. Not to mention that you WILL NOT have a lot of room to move around once in class. It would be great if they either limited the amount of students or if Vinnie had a few more classes on the schedule.
If you don’t mind getting there very early to ensure a spot and you’re cool with mat-​to-​mat practice, then definitely try Vinnie’s class – at least once anyway. The energy and instruction are on point.
I can’t speak on parking since I ride my bike here, but I will say that it’s very tough to find parking on Main Street in general.
All in all, not IN LOVE with this studio as a whole just yet (who knows, maybe I need more time here before I’m considered a regular), but I’m giving it 5 stars for Calvin, because he really is THAT good.

I really like this place, but some people rave about it like it’s the Holy Grail of yoga in LA, which is completely baffling to me.
I went here for a month with a friend on a Groupon promotion and really enjoyed it, but the prices are just too high — and the promotions are rarely good enough to be compelling. The absolute dealbreaker was the class schedule’s inflexibility. I usually get out of work anytime between 730 – 10, and their latest weekday classes only go to 7:30pm. Oh well.
I put my money into Corepower Yoga instead. Similar prices, infinitely more flexible schedule, and I prefer hot yoga to begin with.
That being said, this place and Yogis Anonymous (which I think is better priced?) are the top two places I would recommend to anyone looking to do specifically non-​hot yoga in LA.

Taking classes at this studio kind of felt like coming home to the mothership, since so much of the yoga I practice, and love, in Boston has derived from the vinyasa-​to music-​style found at YogaWorks. So when I was in L.A. for a week, I knew I had to come here, especially to try instructors who I know have inspired some of my favorite Boston instructors.
I went to Vinnie’s class twice and Mia’s class once. Both instructors draw a crowd – about 60 – 70 people per class. There’s a big rush when the doors open and people have an intense focus and determination to get to their favorite spot. But in all three classes, people on either side of me were smiley and chatty, so it did have a little bit of a warm yogi atmosphere, but only after the initial hubbub dies down.
Vinnie’s classes live up to the hype and he is deserving of his devoted following. His classes are challenging, mainly because you feel like you’re holding poses longer than you ever have before. At one point, between the sweat in my eyes and the burn in my shoulders during a long warrior two, it started to occur to me that this was probably how long I should have always been holding poses, but most instructors don’t give you that much time to really settle in. The steady flow and speed between sides balances out the long holds, so you get your heart rate up and channel the athleticism that is required for any vinyasa class. Vinnie takes it all in, mainly from a spot by the stereo at the front of the room (at the foot of a weird stage thing, to be exact), but every so often, he weaves his way through everyone, stopping to give adjustments or to make a funny or interesting observation. I was honestly impressed with how down to earth, approachable, and connected to his students Vinnie is.
Mia has a softer feel to her, but I was happy that her class was just as intense and challenging. She seemed to give more detailed instructions and talked a bit more through the poses, so I think that’s where I got more of a warm/​fuzzy vibe. But you get the same experience overall, complete with the music, few minutes of free flow at the beginning of class, long, drawn old holds, all of the vinyasas your heart desires, and plenty of opportunities to invert. I wish I had more time to go to another class with Mia.
Speaking of wishes, if I had two more, I’d want a thorough mopping in between classes since the floors are covered in puddles of sweat. And I’d want a microphone for the instructors since it was a bit disruptive to have the music blasting, then silenced any time they needed to give cues.
As for the rest of the space, if people watching is your thing, the waiting area is the place to be. People are chatty and there’s a positive buzz of pre-​class energy. YogaWorks also has racks full of yoga gear (Chaser, Spiritual Gangster… the usual round-​up), so you can do some shopping before or after class.
Front desk check-​in yogis are kind and friendly. I was there early enough on my first day for some chit chat and even got a little tour of the space. There are only a couple of bathroom stalls for women, so a line can build up, but the locker room area is generally clean and spacious for showering and changing. YogaWorks does not offer towels, but I liked that they do offer free mat rental if you have walked or biked to the studio.
If I could transport myself to the West Coast every few days, I’m sure I’d be a regular.

The staff here are AMAZING human beings. McCready and Alan in particular. They have gone above and beyond to help me and a friend. I can’t thank them enough for their generosity of spirit, compassion and empathy. They are perfect examples of what Yoga is all about. They make every visit enjoyable. I look forward to coming to this studio.
My favorite teachers are Mia Togo, Vinnie Marino, Krista Cahill, Caley Alyssa, Kia Miller and Vytas. All of them are highly skilled, different in their own unique way, and very knowledgeable. Their classes are packed and are very sweaty. I love it! Great vibes! You will leave feeling elevated!

The good: Instructors like Mia Togo, Sarah Ivanhoe and Alexandra Crow. They deserve 5 stars. I really enjoy their classes. Mia’s classes do get crowded so get there early and don’t get bitchy when someone who gets there late asks to cram in the 6 inch space between you and your neighbor. After the first five minutes I barely notice anyone else unless it’s a super sweaty guy and I’m hoping that their sweat doesn’t flick in my direction.
Front desk people are generally nice. If you want to avoid the hard sell just give them your land-​line number because you know you don’t ever answer that phone anyway.
The bad: It is a bit expensive and corporate. With all the yoga studios popping up in the area it’s easy to jump ship and find somewhere cheaper. Parking also sucks if you do yoga after 6PM.

This was by far the worst yoga class I have ever taken. I’ve been studying yoga for close to 5 years now and have probably been to 1000 classes. This is the first time I have been moved to write a review. The following is not an indictment of YogaWorks in general, as I have been to many of their studios and have not had this kind of experience. Try the YogaWorks in Westlake – it is paradise compared to this studio.
The studio itself seemed frenetic and not very well-​maintained. They have showers but do not provide towels??? Nor did they have towels to rent. It is basically hot yoga, as the room was unventilated and the temperature hovered around 85 degrees. That’s hot when you are doing level ²⁄₃ vinyasa flow. So why there were no towels is beyond me.
The teacher – Vytas Baskauskas – comes in at the beginning of class and starts voicing instructions in a very low and almost inaudible voice. No, «How are we tonight?» or «Is everyone ok?». No attempt to be enthusiastic or upbeat like most yoga teachers. In fact, he doesn’t crack a smile the whole class, and looks like he is awfully depressed. I have no problem with someone being depressed, most of us are at one time or another, but the rest of us put on a happy face when we go to work, it’s called professionalism.
I was sweating like a you-​know-​what and had no towel (I thought Yogaworks provided towels and did not bring one in from my car), so I had to resort to paper towels I got from the bathroom.
Later as the class progressed, I think he started becoming aware that he was projecting no energy at all, so instead he moved into a very aggressive and demeaning tone, saying things like, «If you don’t try harder, you’ll never change your body» and scolding students – in a way that was foreign to me – for not holding postures correctly. He went over to my GF and asked her what was wrong, and she said she was not feeling well, and wanted to leave the class; he tried to coax her into child’s pose and said something to the effect that she should try harder. I have never had a teacher question someone listening to their body. Are you serious guy? I can leave a yoga class whenever I want; exiting is always available at any time. That’s basic yoga teaching 101. I listen to my body, not to your ridiculous commands.
Then while doing handstands, he comes over to where I am at and tells me to move my mat in a very demanding way, to fit in another student. And while there he notices that I am using paper towels and said something snarky and demeaning like «You’re environmentally conscious aren’t you? You ever heard of saving a tree?» Really, in the middle of a yoga class he has the time/​energy to scold a CUSTOMER/​student??? The he adds, «bring a towel next time.» Fuck you man (I mean that in the gentle yogi way), there won’t be a next time for you. Instead of using your energy to scold me, why don’t you use it to smile?
At my age, I don’t need to be scolded by anyone, especially not by a teacher that I am hiring to teach me yoga. Keep your negative vibe and attitude to yourself. I come to yoga to get uplifted, not bummed out.
What a crappy class. I have been reading other comments that have a similar tone as mine. I think management needs to look into what’s happening here and try to incorporate some changes – maybe start by having a talk with your employees, telling them to treat customers with a little respect. AND GET SOME TOWELS! On your Unilocal page, you all claim «an excellence in teaching that has made us the gold standard of yoga schools.» This studio in no ways represents that claimed gold standard.
Shape up folks.

Busy busy busy! This is one if those yoga studios with a frequent class schedule & lots of full classes. Very lively yet comfortable atmosphere. The instructors familiarize themselves with the class, asking about yoga experience levels & injuries before getting started– then tailor poses accordingly. Great place for beginners just getting started.
Also, very cute selection of yoga-​esque clothing in their little store. Definitely worth hanging a few extra minutes to shop & hang with your class members.