Yoga by the Beach

I love this place. Yes, it is in a Tae Kwon do studio, but everyone — from the teachers to the students — is down to earth, welcoming and accepting. It’s far from «sceney.» Come in your pajama pants, if you wish. Lulu Lemon pants welcome, but not required :) That being said, don’t assume that the casual approach means crappy yoga. I always come back from class feeling relaxed, yet strong and happy. On the one hand, there is no pressure to go beyond your personal threshold. On the other hand, there is plenty of guidance and support to challenge yourself, if you desire.
Again, it’s in a Tae Kwon Do studio, so it will not give you the yoga sanctuary experience you might get elsewhere, but there is something about the approachability and reality of the space (you can hear the L Taraval rumble by) that makes it great. I recommend. I only wish they had more classes!

There aren’t many yoga options in the Sunset, so it’s nice to have this option, and at such an affordable price (you can’t beat $ 10/​lesson). The ambiance does leave something to be desired (it’s in tae kwon doe studio, so there’s florescent lighting — which they do at least turn off — and a faint lingering sweaty smell). I recommend bringing exact change, since they didn’t have any. The instructor was friendly and positive. I would have liked the class to be a little bit more intense — I expected to get my butt kicked at «power flow,» but it was pretty mellow.

Yoga by the Beach is an excellent addition to the Sunset! I have taken the Saturday morning class with Mary a couple of times. Yoga by the Beach is awesome because:
–The teachers are experienced and make sure that everyone is pushing themselves only as far as they are comfortable with and the classes have a nice flow.
–The atmosphere is friendly, warm, and fun (not to mention, in my opinion, Mary plays good music).
–The prices are super reasonable.
–Lastly, they are in the Sunset!
I am very grateful to have them in the neighborhood! Thank you!

I love the teachers, especially Mary, and the close knit yoga community at Yoga by the Beach. The classes are wonderful and accommodating for all levels. It is a great group to practice with and the class price is really reasonable at $ 10/​class.

I went to my first yoga class in 12 years last night. I hestitate to give them five stars because I enjoyed having a small class with a lot of individualized attention, but I think I should be the bigger person and share the wealth. My instructor was Julie. She’s warm and gentle in her approach. She explained everything she was doing and pushed each person only as far as they felt comfortable with. I look forward to going again. Namaste!

I have been a student at Yoga by the Beach for about two years, and I love it. The instruction is excellent, the atmosphere is friendly, the music is upbeat, and I always feel refreshed and renewed after class. After years of practicing Iyengar, I am hooked on the Ashtanga/​Vinyasa style taught at Yoga by the Beach. And it’s the best deal in the city at just $ 10 for a 90-​minute class. Give the studio a try – you soon won’t be able imagine your life without it!

I take the Saturday morning class with Mary. I also try to make it to the Wednesday and Sunday AM class when I can. This may not look like your typical yoga studio from the outside, but don’t be fooled: inside you will find experienced, dedicated teachers, a friendly environment and a great workout! I am grateful for Yoga by the Beach and can’t wait for the next class! Oh, almost forgot, it’s the best bargain in the city — $ 10.00 a class!

Yoga by the Beach is an essential part of my life. I don’t think I could get through a week without them. It’s technically not a yoga studio, but borrowed space of a tae kwon do studio. There’s not much to be said about ambiance, but it doesn’t matter because the instructors calming and gentle instruction more than make up for it. I’m just happy to be on my mat in their presence. The style of yoga taught here is Ashtanga, very flowing with lots of vinyasas.
There are 2 instructors here, Mary and Chris. They both bring different styles of teaching and they really compliment each other. I always leave Mary’s class glowing and walking home with a spring in my step, thinking about what a wonderful work out I’d just had. She has a very calming voice and nurturing deameanor. As for Chris, he’s great at teaching a class that leaves me feeling very restored and relaxed. He’s also quite humorous and chill.
No matter what level of yoga you are at, whether it be beginner or yogi-​status, I’m sure you will benefit from a class here. If you haven’t already, give Yoga by the Beach a go. I love that it’s a small studio with 2 instructors who will remember you after your first class. I always feel very welcomed and the atmosphere is one that is nonjudgmental and noncompetitive… which is what yoga should be in the first place. Classes are only $ 10, a steal in the City. Do it… you won’t regret it!