What style of yoga do you practice? Where in LA?

My favorite studios on the west side are Yogaraj, yogis anonymous, light on lotus, yoga salt, and power yoga.

Any good spots in ktown? I just moved there from Pasadena, used to attend Yoga House.

Where in LA? I can advise on Culver City, but that’s pretty far from, say, Glendale.

Love Yoga :)

Kefi in Torrance is great

423 Yoga

harmony yoga

Kefi

Soho Yoga in Hermosa is great.

The main HQ was in my building on Olympic in West LA. He fled the country after multiple sexual assault claims. He also owned the Bikram name so most studios now are simply called “hot yoga”.

Hot8 yoga , they call it “26 and 2” because it’s 26 poses done twice . Can’t use bikrams name no more because he’s a creep

Fire hot yoga Atwater Village

Sweat Yoga (a trendy chain) is not great if you’re used to Bikram. It’s trying hard to be cool and they play EDM or other workout music at a very high volume. You are guided half the class then you do your own thing for the other half with no guidance. It is a good workout though. Definitely check it out If you want good music, already know sequences (or don’t have a sh*t memory like me), and want to be surrounded by beautiful people. I swear everyone is a model.

They all disassociated with bikram. The sequence and the temperature is a registered trademark so they don't do it exactly but many offer very similar sequences in lower heat. 

Lol, I always feel lost and I’m just looking around and trying to copy those around me who are all going at different paces. It feels pretty chaotic for a yoga class. I recently tried Modo Yoga. It still has that “hip” hot yoga vibe but they guide you through the entire session. I’d recommend them over Sweat Yoga.

Santa Monica Yoga in Santa Monica. It's a great studio with fantastic classes.

The Westside of Los Angeles is known for its vibrant yoga scene, and there are several serious and reputable yoga studios in the area that offer a range of classes, styles, and experiences. As of my last update in September 2021, here are a few well-regarded yoga studios on the Westside:

1. Exhale Venice: Exhale offers a variety of yoga classes, including vinyasa, power, and restorative. They also provide workshops and events focused on wellness and mindfulness.
2. YogaWorks Santa Monica: YogaWorks is a well-known chain with a strong presence in Los Angeles. The Santa Monica location offers a range of classes, from gentle and alignment-based to more dynamic styles.
3. Bhakti Yoga Shala: This studio in Santa Monica offers a spiritual and heart-centered approach to yoga. They emphasize the practice of Bhakti Yoga, which is the yoga of devotion.
4. Black Dog Yoga: Located in Sherman Oaks, Black Dog Yoga is known for its diverse class offerings and experienced instructors. They provide a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
5. Mandala Center LA: Situated in Santa Monica, Mandala Center offers yoga classes, workshops, and teacher training programs. Their focus is on providing a holistic approach to well-being.
6. Rising Lotus Yoga: This Studio City yoga studio offers a range of classes, including vinyasa, restorative, and prenatal yoga. It's known for its warm and inclusive community.
7. CorePower Yoga: With multiple locations, CorePower Yoga offers a modern and dynamic approach to yoga, including heated classes and power yoga variations.
8. Yogis Anonymous: This studio in Santa Monica offers a variety of classes led by experienced instructors. They also provide online classes for those who prefer to practice at home.
9. Yoga Nest Venice: Known for its intimate and nurturing environment, Yoga Nest offers classes that cater to various levels and styles.
10. Modo Yoga LA: Modo Yoga, also known as Moksha Yoga, offers a heated yoga practice with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and community engagement.

Keep in mind that the yoga scene is dynamic and can change over time. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information about class schedules, offerings, and instructor credentials, I recommend visiting the websites of these studios or contacting them directly. Additionally, reading reviews and checking out social media pages can provide insights into the experiences of practitioners who have attended these studios.

Laughing Frog Yoga in Santa Monica is a small traditional studio. It’s never been too crowded when I’ve gone and the music they play is relaxing yogi type songs.

Red Diamond Yoga in Culver is also another great option but the classes there tend to get packed to it’s better to arrive at least 5 mins early to secure a spot.

OP - did you find one? I’ve been searching for the same and still struggling. I want my yoga practice to be spiritual since I already have my workout regime with Barry’s and running. I’ve tried shefa yoga and recently Brightside. Don’t care for either. Let me know if you found one!

Just wanted to share if you haven't done it, Classpass does a month free for new users and you can try out studios in your area to see what you like (if they are on Classpass of course)

Don’t judge a book by its cover. It’s a regular studio. Not one of the sceney studios that plays top 40 and asks you to flow to the beat like OP described in their original post.

I love Hot 8 (not the cheapest); they have the hottest studios I’ve been to and really nice amenities (towel service, toiletries, clean showers/locker rooms). they also offer classes pretty much every hour of the day, 6am-8pm!

What constitutes affordable? That's different for different situations.

What part of LA are you moving to? I've been going to ViveLA in San Pedro and love it. I think they just opened in June. It's Vinyasa based, $20 drop in classes, or cheaper if you pre pay. And some of the instructors do yoga in the park/beach as well.

I like Mighty Pilates in San Francisco, and they’ve got a very well-reviewed Santa Monica studio too. I plan to check it out the next time I’m in LA.

The Perfect Practices! They just started in LA, private in-home Pilates

Dr Pilates is near me and gets rave reviews. I haven’t been but I’ve looked through the window and it looks nice.

I just go to club Pilates on La Brea

Pilates Punx in Echo Park 💖

Winsor Choza Pilates

Yeah, don’t worry about the car thing: Santa Monica is a walk city, with also good public transportation—as well as a hive of Lyft and Ubers

One lazy Google search came up with well over a dozen nearby yoga studios

I stopped counting

And that doesn’t include yoga classes taught at the fitness centers, the YMCA, the local colleges—or taught privately

It’s in Venice but I love Danielle’s class at Love Yoga! An amazing blend of chanting, meditative movement, and breath work. The studio loosely combines Katonah style with vinyasa and hatha. She does amazing hands on adjustments too, it really sets the standard for me in terms of what a yoga class should be

Santa monica has more yoga studios than coffee shops. You have a lot of options…

There is a fun free class on the pier Saturday morning at 9:00.

I can highly recommend Power Yoga East on Santa Monica near 5th. From the outside, it doesn’t look like much. Go up the stairs, and it’s a beautiful sunny studio with gorgeous well-worn wood floors. It’s donation based, they take cash app or have a cash box you can drop money in. Jerome is superb and Blake is wonderful. I’m sure others are too but those are the two teachers I’ve taken classes with there

It’s all levels yoga, lots of options and alternatives given, the students are diverse and kind.

I love renegade (circuit/hitt wirkouts) & BEfit Pilates

Align Pilates in university or normal heights!

Do you like running? Stride in downtown is pretty fun.

Other than that, I would download the NewForm app (formerly known as the Phoenix). They offer all sorts of free fitness classes and activities all around San Diego. The only entrance “fee” is 48 hours of sobriety (they don’t test you or anything like that). I used to go climbing twice a week for free at Mesa Rim and Vertical Hold. They also do stand up paddle boarding and tai chi, and a bunch of other stuff! Check it out!

Edit to add my boyfriend and I aren’t sober livin’ and we go

i love saltvault! barry’s is a classic as well