Ma Yoga Sherman Oaks – Bini Birth

I have been taking prenatal yoga with Kimberly since I was 15 weeks and I am currently 39 weeks. Kimberly is an amazing teacher that actually turned into a good friend. Kimberly has such a comforting spirit. She is incredibly knowledgeable and really helpful. She also makes sure you challenge yourself and push yourself. I recommend Kimberly FOR SURE! I love taking yoga with her so much that I am going to continue my practice with her for mommy and me yoga!

I love Kimberly! I took prenatal yoga with Kimberly on Tuesday nights for my entire pregnancy. She is the best! She is very calm and caring! She will help you to feel rejuvenated and stress free. She helps you connect with other mommies to be. I was able to use some of the breathing techniques that I learned from Kim to get through my labor with no epidural. She is so great that I have followed her and now take her mommy-​baby yoga. MA Yoga is lucky to have her!

I loved my Ma Yoga classes every Tuesday night with Kimberly Fujitaki at Bini Birth! During my pregnancy I looked forward to the class each week to decompress, stretch, connect with other expectant moms, and feel better in my growing body. Kimberly is an excellent teacher! Compassionate, knowledgable and caring. I have sent a number of friends to her class and they also love it!

Started taking prenatal yoga classes a few weeks ago with Kimberly on Tuesday nights. I must say, not only was I impressed by the cozy atmosphere they have built, but Kimberly’s welcoming and genuine demeanor. She is so friendly and truly interested in how your pregnancy is progressing. I love the fact that there are other pregnant women there (kind of like a support group) so you aren’t the only one feeling all the aches, pains and emotional feelings that come with pregnancy. The first 10 minutes of every class, we go around introducing ourselves with the class. What our name is, how far along, gender of the baby, whether it’s your first baby or not and what areas you would like to address that has been bothering you. We do this at every class, because every class has had one or two new members attending. It’s amazing. Everyone agrees with you, gives you advice and truly forms a bond with you. It’s so reassuring to know that you aren’t the ONLY person feeling a certain way. The class itself is great. I feel fantastic during and after each session and look forward to my Tuesday nights with Kimberly. We do moves that target every area of your body and some that address exactly where my pain is. I highly recommend anyone who is pregnant, where it’s in your early stages or not to take a class with Kimberly. What’s great is the first class is free and after that, they have amazing packages that are well priced that you can purchase. I purchased the 10 sessions for $ 140 or you can purchase per session which is $ 20 a class.
I would like to take prenatal yoga classes twice a week, but unfortunately she only teaches on Tuesday nights. However, I know their other location in Sherman Oaks offers prenatal classes with other instructors on other nights of the week but it’s hard for me since I have built a connection with Kimberly. Thanks for making me feel great and being so wonderful.

Five stars for Kim! Was reluctant to go to prenatal yoga at first because I thought it wouldn’t be challenging enough. But now that I’m nine months and slowing down some, I gave it a shot and LOVED Kim’s class. She’s rad. Class was the perfect balance of stretching, heat building, breathing and meditation. Will be coming back!

I LOVE MA YOGA! I have been going consistently since week 13 of my pregnancy, and I’m 35 weeks now. So this review is tried and true. It’s a beautiful, cozy location based in Bini Birth, which is a huge castle-​like building that has amazing resources for new Moms.
I feel lethargic and achy a lot with pregnancy, and yoga is the one place where I feel capable, flexible, and strong consistently! It’s also really empowering to see the pregnant Moms going to class and doing tree poses all the way up until delivery. The social support is awesome. You get to chat with others feeling the same way, then you get to do Yoga and feel wonderful.
Whether you’ve done Yoga a lot before, or you have never tried it, Jessica is very welcoming and an excellent prenatal yoga teacher. And the fact that you can buy classes on the website, then attend classes in their network with many other locations/​times/​teachers is very convenient.
When I’m having a good day, or having a harder day, there’s really no excuse to not go to Ma Yoga because it 100% makes me feel even better. If you’re looking for a Prenatal class, do this one!

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Love Ma Yoga!!! I go to both Jessica at Bini Birth and Melanie at the Pump Station in Sherman Oaks. Waited until 23 weeks to start… should’ve sooner as these classes are so much more than just a yoga class. It’s individualized, calming, balancing, strengthening and nurturing for both body and the nervous 1^st time mom soul.

I’ve had the best prenatal yoga class with Jessica at Ma Yoga, just wanted to share and recommend Jessica’s classes. I was completely unwind. Thank you!

I have been going to Jessica Jenning’s Ma Yoga + Little Movers class at Bini Birth (from noon to 1pm) in Sherman Oaks for the last month or so. This is a very special class for several reasons. First of all, I have had a lot of difficulty finding a yoga class in LA that I can bring my 18 month old daughter to. Most parent and me yoga classes only welcome children before they are walking. Toddlers are welcome in this class! In addition, this is a real yoga class focused on mom, not on songs and such geared towards the babies. The kids hang out, play, sometimes sit in our laps, etc. Jessica made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived with her kind, supportive approach. Make no mistake that her gentle, unassuming style is built on a master level understanding of physiology and yoga however. I have been practicing yoga consistently for over 10 years and Jessica helped me see my practice with beginner’s eyes. The setting is intimate and relaxed and Bini Birth is a terrific resource for parents, worth checking out in its own right. Thank you so much Jessica for providing a safe, fun, healthy place for mamas to come with our little walkers!

I took yoga classes at Ma Yoga when I was pregnant and it truly helped me enjoy my pregnancy. Jessica is so warm and supportive, with detailed knowledge of the body. She quickly became a key source of support throughout my pregnancy, helping me prepare for the biggest change of my life. I have recently returned to Mommy and me yoga with my 7 month old and it felt like coming home. I can’t tell you how blissed out I felt all week after yoga. Truly the most amazing yoga class I have taken — such a nurturing and safe space.

I had only been in Los Angeles for 4 months when I discovered I was pregnant, so, in all honesty, I signed up for prenatal yoga to make friends. Not only did I meet wonderful moms– with whom I am still connected– I also fell in love with yoga! For years, I’d had some negative stereotypes about yoga but Jessica Jennings changed all that. She was down to earth (which was very important to me) but also offered new insights about how to relate to my changing body, my baby, and most importantly my Self. The journey into motherhood transformed me into being a better person, in all aspects of my life, and Ma Yoga had a big part in that.

I started going to Ma Yoga when I was 16 weeks pregnant. It was the best thing I could have done for myself! After being so sick for the first 3 months it was so nice to have something to look forward to each week and to be around other women who could sympathize.
Prenatal yoga also helped a lot with the normal aches and pains of pregnancy. I felt myself getting stronger and overall feeling much better each time I went. It was also very soothing for my nerves and helped me deal with the general stress of being pregnant.
I’ve missed the past month due to conflicts with child care classes offered by my hospital but am looking forward to finishing out the last 4 weeks of my pregnancy at Ma Yoga! Hopefully I will be able to attend the mommy and me classes for a bit afterward as well while I am on maternity leave.

I am 31 weeks and have been doing yoga with ma yoga for a couple of months now. I wasn’t sure what to expect especially after having awkward experiences at other prenatal yoga classes, however these classes exceeded my expectations. Both the Tuesday and Thursday classes are great regardless if this is your first time or if you are a regular yogi. I love Grace’s Thursday class and always feel more balanced after each. The modifications make me feel like im back in my regular (pre pregnancy) yoga class and her energy encourages me to keep coming back despite how tired i am after work. I feel a huge difference in my back and my overall posture which is great especially as I keep getting bigger. This is definitely afforable and I would recommend anyone interested in prenatal yoga to come check it out!

LOVE LOVE LOVE my classes with Jessica at Ma Yoga!!! I’ve been attending since I was 21 weeks and I’m now 26 weeks. I look forward to my Tuesday night class and feel GREAT afterwards! They have just recently added a Thursday night class too, which is awesome. I feel more relaxed and calmer about the prospect of giving birth — it was VERY nerve-​racking to think of it before I started my classes. It helps you breath and strengthen and just feel more confident that «you can do this»!!! :) Also LOVE that I am surrounded by a wonderful group of pregnant ladies — what a great support system! Cannot wait to start the mommy and me/​baby yoga classes once my little boy arrives!!!

My tuesday night class with Jessica has been the best thing in my life. I am now 29 weeks pregnant, and I know this class has made all the difference in the quality of my pregnancy experience. I feel healthy, strong and impowered; both mentally and physically. I have Ma Yoga to thank!
THANK YOU Tuesday night crew!
Vicky.

What a beautiful, nurturing environment for expectant and new moms. It’s a place to practice yoga and feel supported in a cozy, comfortable space. Teacher Jessica Jennings is absolutely amazing! There is a true sense of community, where women can share their feelings on pregnancy and motherhood.

I’ve been going to Ma Yoga for about three months and I can’t say enough about the prenatal class. Jessica is such a great teacher and I’ve always felt welcomed and comfortable there. I was a yoga newbie and felt right at home from the very beginning. Each class starts off with a little Q&A with all the mamas-​to-​be and Jessica. She’s a wealth of information and has been so helpful throughout my pregnancy. It’s so great to hear how other women are feeling so we can compare notes and help each other out. That’s my favorite part.
The rest of the class is a mix of stretching, strength and meditation. I love how each move is about connecting with the baby. I can’t help but smile when I hear «Lean in and say hi to baby» in the middle of the workout. Most classes also include an assistant, Grace, who has been incredibly helpful and is so kind.
The class prices are fantastic too. I definitely feel like I get more than my money’s worth when I go. It feels like such a great investment for me and my baby. It’s been so relaxing and I’m so thankful to have found Ma Yoga. I’d recommend it to any pregnant woman at any point of her pregnancy. I’m really glad I started at 12 weeks though. I plan to continue with the mommy & me yoga post postpartum as well.

These yoga classes are great. The space is cozy and homey and Jessica is a very warm and knowledgeable teacher. I often walk in feeling like my back and hips are all out of whack and then walk out feeling *amazing*. I love the community here too – it’s so helpful to hear how other pregnant woman are feeling and it’s a very supportive place.
Also – I wasn’t sure if this would be a place that would have a «you must have a natural home birth» vibe, but it totally isn’t. All choices are embraced and that feels really nice – it’s very nonjudgmental.
I highly recommend this to moms-to-be…I always feel looser and taller and calmer after these classes, and if you buy a 10-​class pack it’s a very good deal.

I’ve gone to Ma Yoga now for four prenatal classes and it’s been amazing each time. The ambiance is a perfect setting for yoga, pillows, bolsters and easy natural lighting. It’s comfortable, non-​threatening and the yoga instructors are so caring and encouraging. I’ve seen both Rachel on Monday’s and Sarah on Fridays and both experiences were just great. I already feel a change in my body! It’s affordable and like doing yoga with friends.

I have attended four classes now at Ma Yoga, but all I needed was one to see why this place is special! I was always too afraid to do pre-​natal yoga (or any yoga, for that matter) at a studio because I was intimidated and nervous. Ma Yoga is a warm, nurturing environment that not only helps me to learn about anusara yoga, strengthen for success in positions, but celebrates the joy of being pregnant. I was looking not to be a person in the back of a crowd but part of a community of women, and that is what I have found! I highly recommend classes by Jessica or Sara (although I’m positive all the instructors are wonderful), whether you have participated in yoga for years or started for the first time when pregnant like me.