Just Be Yoga & Meditation

Love this cute, quaint yoga studio! Exactly what I need to destress from a busy day at work or a stressful day with my kiddos! I love the homey and warm environment everyone gives it. The studio has so much natural light that it really brings me to my zen. I have only been a couple times, but my instructor every time was fabulous! Everyone that works there seems super sweet and passionate about what they do! Definitely a must if you love yoga and live in the East Bay!

Cute, tiny converted two-​car garage studio tucked away behind a small gift boutique, Just Be offers a welcoming environment and provides just the basics. That being said, I would give a better rating if there were a greater variety of classes such as yoga sculpt, barre or trx. I also would be more likely to join after my intro offer if they had showers and locker rooms, as you will definitely work up a sweat in the vinyasa classes. It makes it tough when the studio is a good 30 – 45 minutes from your house, and the freeway is right there for you to go and get on with your day (ie: work, school) but I would need to either drive home or to my other gym soaked in wet sweaty clothes in order to take a shower. Very inconvenient.
But the instructors were great, and I liked how they tried to leave you with an individual message or intention during your practice. The spiritual side of yoga is what keeps me coming back and they certainly embrace that side at Just Be.

I have taken several classes at Just Be Yoga and have really enjoyed the classes so far. I have taken yoga classes all over the country and must say this place is one of my favorite yoga spaces. Why do I prefer this place over luxurious yoga studios with showers and lounges and tea? I guess I like how cozy this place feels. When you walk in, you feel like you are walking into a beautiful little garden at a friend’s house. The outdoor deck is gorgeous and the indoor yoga room has big wall to ceiling windows that you can watch the sun rise while you complete your morning yoga routine.
Sometimes simple is best, Just Be Yoga got it just right.
There was an incident where the instructor no showed a class and the studio’s manager was so apologetic and honest, which I appreciated. I like a business that is down to earth, real, and cares about their clients.
Way to go, JBY, I will be back soon.

I love this studio, the community, teachers and staff. I have been searching for a yoga studio and this place is home.

I absolutely love Just Be! The ambiance is wonderful and I have loved every class I have taken during my 30 day trial. My strength, flexibility and knowledge of yoga practice have improved dramatically.

I haven’t been to too many yoga studios, but this one is just so cute. I love the windows and the outside space. It is not huge so it gets packed. I signed up for the $ 39 first month deal. I love this deal! I’ve been to 2 sunrise flow yoga classes and 2 or 3 vinyasa flow all levels so far. I’ve had Suzanne, Nicole, and Aisleen – all were great. Niccole and Aisleen both had intentions and read quotes from a book which I really appreciated. Yoga is not just a workout, but a spiritual experience for me. I am really trying to strengthen my practice and I am finding this place has been just what I need.

I absolutely love this place! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to find a small studio with teachers that really know their craft!

I’ve been owing Just Be a review for over a year. My friend kept getting me to try it for months but I resisted because I was used to cheap yoga (24 Hour fitness classes, home videos, etc) so I wasn’t motivated to try. She finally convinced me to go and I signed up for the $ 30 – 30 day trial and never looked back.
For the past year I’ve been completely in love with yoga, particularly this studio. What I like is that it’s extremely welcoming to newcomers (I was initially fearful of yoga snobs but none found here). Also, it’s a damn good workout. I sweat and breathe hard but also stretch and strengthen. The instructors are great. They provide excellent workouts but also embrace the beautiful spiritual part of yoga practice. When they guide us into poses and stretches I trust them because they push, guide, motivate… And they do it right without risking injury. Honestly I’ve tried all the different classes and each one is a winner.
I’ve found after consistently attending classes for a few days/​weeks I feel stronger, toner, healthier, relaxed, more energetic and balanced.
I recently moved out of town but I come back every month and have started buying a 5 class pack. The price is about the same as all nice yoga studios. I consider it a splurge because I’m used to my cheapo $ 29.99/month basic gym membership — which I actually cancelled and applied the money toward buying Just Be yoga classes because it’s totally worth it! And I accumulate a free class pass every few months so that’s a nice perk. If I ever move back to the area I’m definitely joining membership because I would come all the time!
Ps. Waiting for Just Be Logo tanks to purchase one day :)

I tried out Just Be after a friend told me about their new student special of 30 days for $ 30. I literally went everyday and sometimes even twice a day (usually the second time was for yin). I just couldn’t get enough, going there was the best part of my day!
The vibe was so awesome, it really felt like a community. The idea of vinyasa and vino (wine and snacks on the patio after the thursday night class once a month) was totally awesome and definitely speaks to that community vibe. The teachers were all so friendly, really wanted you to get the postures right. I experienced both really full classes and would also be the only one in the 6am class sometimes (especially in the winter rain).
I also loved that they were cubbies in the room so you don’t have to leave your stuff somewhere and a water thing in the waiting area. The studio itself is also just really bright and is the perfect place to practice!

I first learned about JBY while I was doing a search on Unilocal for meditation, convinced I needed something (anything!) to calm my anxious mind after a breakup. A friend had recommended his zen meditation group in Oakland but my previous meditation experiences (mostly high school retreats) usually ended up with me falling asleep. So, when JBY popped up, I perked up at the combination of yoga & meditation (something that I learned is very much historically linked but not much emphasized in a lot of modern yoga) and signed up for a class.
Three months of very regular attendance later and here are my observations:
MEDITATION: Meditation has come to mean many different things to me after these classes. There is definitely an emphasis on meditation, and each instructor does it in their own way. It really is interwoven throughout the practice. Every class focuses on breathing. Some instructors do guided sitting before transitioning into yoga (Jenni), others do reading of a passage or mantra throughout (Malia), or sometimes guided at the end in shavasana (Caramia). It does vary and not every instructor does the exact same thing every class. The music, too, creates an interesting relationship to meditation.
YOGA: This is described as vinyasa flow yoga, but I like to think of it more as power yoga with vinyasa flow. You’ve got the heated room and the emphasis on breathing through sequential linked poses that are sometimes repeated in circuits. I had never done this type of yoga before and found myself in the first two weeks regularly going into child’s pose to recover. I did try out a vinyasa flow yoga at another gym, and it was more like the yoga classes I’ve taken in the past (a lot of held poses without repetition, cool studio room). I would say if you’re a true beginner to yoga without a foundation of some basic poses, this will likely be an overwhelming experience that can be challenging to build confidence in at first. BUT! You get the hang of poses and typical sequences within the first week and from then on out, it’s a journey towards better form, more flexibility and increased strength.
COMMUNITY: Something that is very apparent from the Unilocal reviews and in classes is the community. If this is what you’re looking for, it’s definitely there– a lot of them tend to be long-​time students, teacher training trainees, friends of the instructors, and a mix of all. It can seem a little high school at times right before classes start, but, for the most part, I’ve encountered a lot of friendly people. Honestly, this is also something I’ve not encountered at a yoga studio or very many other gyms, so it’s refreshing that there isn’t a constant churn of unfamiliar faces.
INSTRUCTORS. Each instructor is vey knowledgable and each one has a very distinct style. Personal favorites of mine are Malia (she’s got a caring-​yet-​no-​nonsense approach that accommodates for ALL levels in her classes and I like her musical choices), Michaela (I always find myself progressing in very satisfying ways in her classes) and Jenni (I find the spiritual thread throughout her classes uplifting).
THE STUDIO: Gorgeous! There really is something magical about practicing yoga in a light-​filled room. I would probably find it hard to go back to any studio or gym I’ve been to.
Overall, I’ve found myself stronger, more flexible and honestly more confident from classes at JBY. I’ve found the breathing meditation to be helpful in stressful work situations, so awesome plus!
I recommend it if any of the above is appealing to you and you, like me, are interested in avoiding running/​jogging and want to work out without feeling like you’re working out.

This is a true gem. Purely divine. Indoor/​outdoor yoga space, vinyasa & vino thursdays, and the owner Jenni… things couldn’t get much better here. Make sure to take a class or stop in for their awesome retail. I will be back!

Just joined the 30 days for $ 30.been to a couple class so far. Both were great! Wednesday power hour with Theresa, loved the quick personal attention she gave to each of us during savasana. .wonderful! Last night went to Vinyasa & Vino class, with Heidi! Pardon my french but she is an ass kicker! I will be back for more! Very high energy class & room was heated. Probably one of the hardest yoga classes Ive ever been to. It was challenging & different, but awesome & loved the rock music she played! My only regret is not being able to attend the vino gathering after the class ended. Would have liked to thank Heidi for such a great workout & also meet new people but I wasnt aware that the vinyasa was going to be done in the heat! I was a hot mess & felt the need to head straight home to get out of my workout clothes… bummer! Ill be better prepared next time.
Overall, a great little studio & happy to have discovered it!

Cute and clean Studio. Purchased a 30 day new student membership to stay in my practice even while visiting family throughout December. Classes are appropriate for the level described for but prefer when instructors are active in making adjustments to students’ posture especially when classes sizes are small as they are at this Studio. Parking was very easy with plenty of parking available I’m back of the building. Will probably return for drop in classes when I visit the area. One suggestion though, the yoga blankets smelled musty so would suggest more frequent washing.

This is the best yoga studio of all time. I don’t get here as often I like but the staff is out of this world and the owner, Jenni Wendell, is one of the most kind and genuine people I’ve ever met. High heat vinyasa flow, great music during the practice, and amazing instructors! I love Just Be!

Wow! Where do I start? Just be Yoga is hands down my favorite yoga studio in the area. And I’ve tried a lot. Not all, but most. The owner Jenni Wendell has taken so much care in cultivating a sense of community and it shows. You really get the sense that the teachers here genuinely care you you. The space is intimate (but not crowded) and so comfortable. There’s a wide variety of teachers and classes to fit your busy schedule. And the workshops? From beginners to arm balances to live djs? Just stop Just be Yoga, you have my heart. Im devoted to them like they are devoted to me. Try them out, you will not be disappointed. Also, 30 days for $ 30 dollars? You have no excuses! Just go.

Just Be yoga is my personal sanctuary, the instructors are authentic, loving, caring people who teach with such care that it deepens my yogic experience. If your looking to get a workout or deepen your physical and mental practice you can find a fit. The variety of instructors is unreal, all with unique and wonderful personalities. I find such calm grounding in one class then another takes me to the moon and back. Really a buffet of talent! Try them. Their 30 days for $ 30 unlimited classes deal got me hooked.

I used to do a lot of Bikram Yoga and going to Just Be was part of my attempt to get back into it. I tried several studios and I think Just Be has the community vibe, and energy that I was looking for. I enjoy the Vinyasa classes but my fave class is the Yin Yoga. Love it! It is a cute space but I do like that they have music in the classes because it can be a little noise from the freeway.

I’ve been looking for a yoga studio ever since World Yoga closed its doors a few years back. I’ve tried a lot of studios, and I have to say Just Be Yoga & Meditation is wonderful! It has a lot of classes of various types and levels, as well as some excellent instructors. I especially love the Candlelight Yin classes with Jenni and Caramia and the Saturday morning Gentle Flow with Candace. I’ve taken Nicole’s class at another studio, and I like her, too.
I’m so excited to find this studio! I has good energy, the classes aren’t too crowded, and there’s plenty of free street parking.
They’re offering teacher training in September. I’m hoping they offer it again because I’d definitely be interested.
Namaste!

I have really enjoy my time spent at this yoga studio. My favorite class is a Vinyasa Flow on Monday 6:30pm! It is a challenging class and the slight heat really allows for my muscles to relax. (note: It is a warm yoga and is NOT at all as hot as Bikram)
I’m an athlete that typically spends more time exercising and less time stretching. The instructors have really helped with poses and stretches to work on the tight areas which I often deal with from long runs and bike rides. The classes that this studio offers caters to all levels of yoga.
The owner, Jenni, is very sweet and always has a smile on her face whether you are a frequent yogi or a brand newbie.
If you are looking for a great new yoga studio, they offer a 30days for $ 30 deal. It is well worth the investment.
Also, please say hello to my little pal Frankie who sits behind the desk most days! :)

Love the small studio feel, jenny is super awesome and an amazing yoga teacher. Franky, the puppy running around is also so sweet and cute…
I really enjoy her flow sequence. Nice sweat every time I go
And parking is also super easy