YogaWorks Walnut Creek

Clean, upscale and RELAXING yoga studio. Helpful classes with many different options from beginnings to advanced– as well as private lessons and pilates classes. Great teachers, especially Otto because he’s a nice view as well haha. Good for all ages — the main age is probably 30 – 60. Men and women both welcome in the studio
Was a member for a few months before leaving for school, but I wish I could have stayed.

Great yoga studio.
I’ve only been to one class here, but my experience was great. The studio itself is a little hard to spot (it’s on the second floor, up the stairs of a parking garage), but the interior is very clean and chic. The restrooms/​locker rooms are set up very well. It’s nice that you don’t have to take your own lock to store your stuff. Each locker comes with it’s own integrated lock.
I ended up taking the barre class here and boy did it kick my butt. The instructor was really good and had me sweating from head to toe at the end of the workout.
I’d love to try their other offerings sometime soon.

I can’t say what I want because it is too mean.
I’ll go with.
So intensely boring.

My wife and I absolutely loved this studio. Whether you’re looking for a calorie burning yoga session or a restorative one, this school has the classes AND expert instructors. My favorite were the TRX classes that worked out stuff you never even knew you had.
Apart from the classes, the facility is very clean, without having a sterile feel. And the membership staff, Susan especially, were very helpful and accommodating.
There are a lot of choices for yoga in Downtown Walnut Creek, but this place definitely deserves a trial. You won’t be sorry.

I took advantage of the free one week pass and I am glad I did. As other reviewers have mentioned, yes the classes do get really crowded and that is one of the main drawbacks. I received little to no adjustments or corrections in the more crowded classes so you do not get really any one-​on-​one attention. I do feel the price is lower than other studios in the area that have less crowded classes and more one-​on-​one attention so you get what you pay for. YogaWorks is by no means cheap but I do feel it is a decent value, especially if you enjoy taking the pilates, sculpt, barre and trx classes like I do, not a lot of yoga studios offer this variety of classes. Yes, parking kinda sucks but there is a garage in the same building which is really convenient and its free. Yes the people drive like complete A-​holes in that garage but hey its WC. On that note be sure to watch yourself when you are walking across the ramp to the front doors, I have almost been run over by cars speeding up the ramps multiple times. We can’t blame YogaWorks for the inconsiderate WC drivers though. The studios and locker rooms are pretty clean as well, although I do wish they had mirrors in the yoga rooms to check your alignment and what not.

This rating is solely for the customer service and experience I had. Nothing against the instructors, facility or classes.
I am a long time member of the Hollywood Yogaworks. I have attended numerous classes at that location and of the new Los Feliz locations. I love YogaWorks and it’s brand and everyone I have come across. In traveling quite a bit for work, I was looking for a class in the Bay Area I could take classes as well. I was turned on to YogaWorks through Groupon and thought I’d see if I could find anything up north that way.
I found the Walnut Creek location and was overwhelmed by it’s beautiful space and perfect location. However, I was severely disappointed in the lack of customer service and discrimination I received. I am overweight, but not unfit. I have been working on increasing my fitness level and YogaWorks has been a tremendous part of that. Upon my arrival, I was told there was no 11am class and I pointed out that it was in the app and they said there must have been a mistake. I got there 50 minutes before the class started to do all the paperwork and created a login prior to my arrival so it all went smoothly and I could enjoy the class.
I was instructed to enjoy the tea lounge and to wait for a yoga advisor. Since i wasn’t in a rush, I waited 20 minutes. But then I thought maybe they forgot, so I gently reminded them at the front desk. They asked can you wait a bit more. I said I don’t mind waiting but I’ve waited a half an hour at this point. Kathy volunteered to show me around.
She showed me the studio, I explained I was up there and I was based in LA. She immediately got defensive and said I could not use my groupon but would show me the studio anyway. I explained I was splitting my time between LA and the Bay Area. My mom lives in Mountain Ranch /​Lockeford where I have been commuting from and recently lost her home in the Butte Fire.
She treated me as though I had never taken a Yoga class before and was like oh there’s a Vinyasa ²⁄₃ class but I wouldn’t recommend that for you. I told her I had been doing those classes for over a year in Hollywood so I could handle it. She mentioned pilates, and brushed over it. I said Oh that’s the class I wanted to take but the front desk said it wasn’t happening today. She checked availability and emphasized it’d be an extra cost. I did not mind at all and was happy to pay. Groupon or no Groupon I wanted to take a class there.
I have taken Brick Crossfit, had a personal trainer, have done kickboxing bootcamp and the most intense levels of Vinyasa Yoga. I was treated as though I was a fat person just starting off with no idea what I was doing.
Once I signed up for the pilates class I was told there was additional paperwork since it was private. I said no problem and filled it out.
As I entered the class, I was told there was more paperwork. I said I already filled this out. And they insisted I fill it out again and it was a separate form. I do not mind the paperwork, but at this point I had been there an hour and was in the exact situation I got there early to avoid.
I expressed my discontent to Sheila following the class and wanted to express this to the headquarters because quite frankly I was extremely upset with the way I was treated. I hope that future employees and customers do not have the same misfortune I have and turn away from something great because of a few bad apples.

I finally made it to yoga works and I’m glad I did! In the past I haven’t been a fan of yoga, but maybe I didn’t have the right instructor, class type, etc. I’ve gone two different classes so far, sculpt and yin yoga, which I have really enjoyed and I looking forward to trying out some more classes, like TRX and YogaWorks. I would like to give a shoutout to Allan, he was an awesome instructor, very patient and I liked his music, which were actual songs instead of just hymns. Only complaint is that reformer is not included, it’s an extra you have to pay for, plus if you forget your towel you have to pay. Looking forward to getting to regular status!

I’m going to this studio right now. I absolutely love it!!!
Ok, teachers: So far I’ve been to classes of Otto, Kate and Dave. All of them are great! Most of the times I attend evening classes with Otto, the time is very convenient (7:15 pm) and he is very knowledgeable instructor, every class he changes some poses, so classes are never the same. I really like that this studio has a huge variety of classes at different times, including weekends. Yes, sometimes classes get crowded but it doesn’t bother me.
The studio itself is very pretty and spacious. It’s always clean, has lockers and showers. In showers they have everything you need: shampoo, conditioner, shower wash, hair dryer, towels, etc.
They also have a boutique that has lots of cool yoga gear.
It’s a membership studio, so you have to have a membership to attend, if you want to drop in, they allow it only once a month and it’s $ 22. Membership prices are little high, but you can always try to find a discount for you (they have student discount, corporate discount and few others). Also, if it’s your very first week there, it is free for you! You can attend unlimited number of classes during the 7-​day period. Another cool thing is that if you sign up for membership, they give you lots of coupons and one of which is 30-​day unlimited pass for friends! So you can bring unlimited number of friends unlimited numbers of times during 30 days. Unfortunately, they have a $ 100 fee to pay when you are signing up for membership, but mine was waived for some reason. So if you decide to sign up, ask for Jenna, maybe she will waive this fee for you as well.
People were writing about problems with parking, well those people are probably extremely lazy! Yes, sometimes it is hard to park on the second floor where the studio is, but go one floor up and there is always parking there! If for some reason even the 3^rd floor is packed, then there is another garage right across the street from YogaWorks, it’s like 1 minute walk literally!
So give it a try! 1^st week is free after all and there are no obligations.

I really have been enjoying my membership here. My sister got me a 3 month pass for Christmas as she knew I was missing my yoga. I am a fan of bikram and was going daily (ahh the life of being unemployed) but now I don’t have time for a 90 minute meditation at the time schedule offered at that particular studio… I digress… Anyway YW does not have bikram but there is a heated vinyasa flow class that really does get the sweat pouring. For me, YW is great BC it’s convenient to get to on my way home from work and the class schedule mostly works. Sometimes I can’t make the right level so I just go to the class at whatever time I can make. The staff is all friendly and the instructors are great. Beware though, «Sculpt» is code for boot camp/​cross fit and you will get you butt kicked!
Over all I’m really enjoying the classes and membership. It’s definitely worth a try and they give free trial passes!

I love this studio. And I love YogaWorks. For me, it’s more than a place to practice yoga, it’s a community. Sangha.
When I enter the glass double doors, my tension immediately begins to melt away. The friendly staff work hard to remember your name, check you in and make you feel welcome. The class offerings are plentiful and the instructors are world class. Seriously. I feel so lucky to have so many brilliant teachers to choose from and take class. My regular teachers are Mynx and Colleen. They have been my primary teachers for nearly 5 years now and I’m always challenged and surprised at how their classes change and evolve. I’m so delighted when I can get to class with Dave, Lakshmi and Melanie. Julie is fab as is Tina. And Erin! And Kate!
Yes the classes can be really full. But be a true yogi and make room for incoming people. You’ll find your own open and welcoming attitude reciprocated.
I’ve never gotten a snobbish anything here. And I look different than most members, tattoos and rainbow tie-​dye. It’s actually kind of a love fest here. These are my people. I’m at home here.
I’ve been a member here since the very beginning, since before the space was even open. I admit, I was hesitant about a «corporate» studio. I had been at the cozy World Yoga studio only ever and wasn’t too sure I’d like the big studio vibe. But what they offer is unparalleled. The beautiful space, tea lounge, practice rooms with huge windows looking at Mt. Diablo… it is so peaceful.
YogaWorks Walnut Creek has it all. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

I am still a member and I still love Yogaworks… I have read a lot of reviews and I want to say the classes can be crowded but that’s be cause they’re GOOD! The parking can be tricky at peak times, but where in WC can you easily park @ 6pm on Friday? The quality of teaching is why I go, all the teachers are different, take the time to find yours, breathe… do yoga.

If you like crowded classes, searching for parking and stepping in others’ sweat, then join yoga works. Too bad instructors get paid for each client who participates in classes, which motivates them to cram in mats within inches of eachother. Two stars is for the fabulous instructors and beautiful studio.

Overall, this studio was pretty disappointing.
STAFF: I didn’t find the front desk or office staff to be friendly at all. They weren’t mean or outright rude, but it’s just the kind of place where people don’t really make a habit of saying hi and smiling. It’s amazing how far that can go. A yoga studio should feel warm and inviting, but they have a big deficit in this category. They have salespeople, rotating front desk staff, and instructors who are constantly in and out. There’s no vibe of a family here and that’s a letdown. Studios I’ve been to in the past have felt much more homey. I canceled my membership because I moved and they handled it really poorly with just a lack of customer service which was disappointing but in the end it was not surprising.
INSTRUCTORS/​CLASSES: Overall I would say that the instructors were educated and competent, but I just didn’t find that the yoga instructors taught in a style that I enjoyed. I think I got used to CorePower Yoga previously and this just isn’t that. Yogaworks has a lot of classes that are slower paced and also classes that were over an hour which is just not my preference. Also, I went to a few classes with some super weird instructors. Not liking certain instructors really cut down on the number of options of classes that I wanted to attend. I did really like the TRX classes by Matt and Bar classes by Rosalyn — both of whom came very prepared and gave a challenging workout.
LOCATION/​FACILITY: Parking is easy and free in the ramp so that’s nice. There’s a nice view of the mountains out the windows of the studios. The locker rooms are nice. It is an upscale facility.
PRICE: I paid $ 105/​month which I think is too much for how often they had classes that I actually wanted to attend. They do not have an option to buy packs of classes, you can only get a monthly membership. I would consider continuing with them if I were able to buy a pack of 10 or 20 classes.

I just finished up my 1-​week trial (via Unilocal) at Yoga Works in Walnut Creek and LOVED it. I only went a few days, but tried the Yoga Works Cardio Flow and the Bar Works classes since I was seeking out classes that were just a little bit more advanced/​challenging.
Bar Works was really awesome. The teacher was energetic and super fun. She really pushed each of us to do whatever our own bodies allowed. We worked the entire body and my muscles were aching by the end of class which is a feeling that is hard to beat. There was upbeat music and a full class, so it was a vibrant and challenging class.
The Cardio Flow completely exceeded my expectations. It was packed on the floor, so it must be one of the more high-​demand classes at this studio, and I see why. When we went into the studio, it was already hot from another class, so if you’re into a warm yoga session– this will be right up your alley. The instructor for Cardio Flow was another talented teacher and really knew a lot about proper posture and positioning, so she assisted anybody who was holding bad postures. This was a more advanced class, so I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody who is totally new to yoga as it does require a basic understanding of the emotional investment as well as knowledge of the spiritual flow of yoga. All I can say is I was dripping sweat, and my muscles are sore today! It was a wonderful work out and I know my body is thanking me for it.
Not to mention the studio is absolutely beautiful. Clean, wonderful staff, amenities out the wazoo, and they have their own boutique with plenty of yoga staples– clothing, gear, mats, books, candles, SALES!
Definitely swing by and try this gym out, you will be pleasantly surprised!

This is a very nice facility, very clean and well kept. The teachers are good and they offer a large number and variety of classes each day. However, they let their classes get WAY TOO crowded. Don’t bother getting to class early, they will end up asking you to move over to accommodate everyone who comes in at the last minute. You won’t have adequate room to do all of the poses or be able to see the teacher while he/​she demonstrates. Not very conducive to being able to focus on your practice.

I’ve been a member for years. Now that I have a puppy, I realized how much free time I used to have and should have came more often (since she wakes me up at 6am anyways).
From when they were just a temp studio across from the Hickory Pit a few years ago to their current beautiful, lovely space, I have always been a fan. Membership isn’t cheap but there are always free week or groupon deals to check them out. When you step in there, it is like a zen oasis. Always so clean, relaxing and refreshing.
The instructors are great and the front desk girls and guys are always friendly. I haven’t been back for a few months due to a knee injury and recently just went back and they moved the pilates room to the front part of the studio so now I won’t get to sit in my corner window seat space to sip tea and relax after yoga class anymore! Kind of a bummer on that part. In terms of holding my membership due to injury, they were very nice about it and I appreciated that so much.
After a gentle yoga class to get myself a little more limber and back towards practicing more often again, I am looking forward to some weekly yoga sessions to help me find more zen in life again:)

This is a great place. I’m no yoga expert. I do work out and stay in shape, and I also stretch after working out. I got a pass for a couple classes… so. why not use it, right? Right!!! That’s what I did, again, this being my first time doing yoga, not sure what was going to happen, but I can say all in all it was a pretty good experience. The gal leading the class was very patient and helpful, and had a very soothing, relaxing voice, which is good. The pose that stands out to me the most is: The Downward Facing Dog.

YogaWorks is not close to my home, but I keep making the drive to Walnut Creek for one main reason. The quality of teaching here is SO excellent. I am an experienced yogini and yoga teacher, and chose to continue my studies here — completing my 300 hour training with YW in 2013. Not to exclude any of the other wonderful teachers, but I must give a shout out to a few who hold a special place in my heart:
Julie Conrad. This woman rocks my world. Her vast knowledge of complex poses and her impeccable sequencing help me go safely and deeply into my practice every single time I practice with her. An Astanga yogini at heart, she brings in accessible elements from that method of yoga into every class. She is very attuned to the students and never fails to find new and challenging ways for me to progress. If I am out of alignment or getting sloppy with my transitions, she will notice! Plus, she is dynamic and energetic which feels very authentic and refreshing.
Mynx Inatsugu has a gift for teaching. She is incredibly articulate and clear in her language choices, so that I know exactly where and when to engage or release within my body to find a balance of stability and ease. Don’t let the simplicity of her classes fool you — her sequencing is incredibly nuanced and she has a magical way of cueing the engagement of the body one little step at a time, in just the right order, so that I am incredibly stable and challenged in my practice and always learning something new. She can see what is happening in her students’ bodies and make educated and skillful adjustments like nothing I’ve ever seen. She is full of knowledge, and I learned so much in the Professional Program studying pranayama with her. I study with Mynx to become a better teacher.
Lakshmi Norwood has incredible knowledge of the body and approaches her classes with tremendous sincerity and fierce devotion. Working with her as my mentor in the 300 hour program, she was kind and fair and tremendously helpful. She was able to unthread many of my unconscious teaching habits and guide me (an old dog with old tricks) into a better teaching space. Practice teaching is a vulnerable experience, and I always felt safe and supported with Lakshmi. Her classes are challenging and incredibly mindful. Her hands on adjustments are amazing. I am very grateful that she was my mentor.
Melanie Salvatore August is everything you think of in a quintessential yoga teacher. Bright, light, and full of heart-​felt positivity, Melanie brings passion to every class she teaches. Her sequencing and knowledge of asana are strong and intelligent, and her classes are warm, sweaty and intense — a winning combination. Melanie clearly prioritizes and values the work of the subtle body and spirituality which makes class a rich experience. I always leave her classes with a balanced (albeit drippy) body, and a big fat smile on my face.

Not a great place for beginners. Watch out for the catty house wives trying to get their 5:30pm Namaste on. On several occasions I almost witnessed 3 shouting matches over limited space during rush hour workout time. Aside from that the place is super clean, pretty parking can be a hassle during peak hours.
Give this place a try if you can get in and out without being heavily annoyed by the catty patrons.

My fiancé and I have experienced many different yoga teachers. I have been practicing for 7 years, and he’s been practicing for 10 years. The main thing We love about yogaworks are the great teachers. Their level of standards, and attention to preventing injuries is wonderful. My favorite teachers, since we joined in October, are Mynx, Kate, Julie, Wes, and Melanie. My fiancé also enjoys Dave’s ²⁄₃ class.
We love the variety and abundance of classes offered. In addition the facility is beautiful with free lockers and showers, and a great retail space. The front desk staff is also very friendly.
This is an awesome studio, and although pricey (like most studios) they offer deals throughout the year.