I'm in the area for an extended holiday visit with family and was looking for some fitness classes I could take. I found Almaden Yoga through the Mind Body app - it's within 5 miles of the house - so decided to give it a try. The class that worked with my schedule was Wall Yoga, which was described as a class where you'd use the wall to help work on alignment in your poses. I worried that it would be a pretty mellow class but signed up anyway. My concern was completely unwarranted, at least based upon the way Anuja taught it. Using the wall meant not having to worry about balance - an issue for me given an arthritic left big toe and a chronically sprained right ankle - meaning that we could focus upon fuller expression of the poses thereby requiring greater strength. I was literally dripping sweat by halfway through the class. It's a beautiful studio, conveniently located near my childhood home. I'll be sure to come back the next time I am out for a visit. read more

Condescending treatment from the owner - I had my phone face down next to my mat; I was maybe 2 months postpartum so I had anxiety about not having my phone with me. I didn't know there was a no phone policy in the studio. Owner came over and unnecessarily lectured me in a condescending tone, and I felt quite embarrassed. All they had to say was please put your phone in your cubby in a polite way. I was a repeat customer but immediately stopped attending afterward. It's too bad this seems to be the only yoga option in the area. read more

Im the first timer attended the prenatal yoga. 1st, i found the studio is really nice and comfy, i even got discounts/special price for just being first time customers. Now the down side: i was late for 15 mins due to limited space for parking, the plaza was really crowded and the weather wasnt really nice either. They says the studio has 10mins late policy, which i cant enter because i was just 5 mins over the policy time. Ok i get it, but they never mentioned ANY late policy when i signed up for the class, and no sign posted either. It was a surprised for me. If i would have known there is a late policy, i would have a better time management to get there. For the class, honestly, I attended the class for practice yoga, not to be there listening and talk about pregnancy stuffs for like 15-25 mins per class, which left like 35 mins to do yoga. Waste of my time and money. read more

I've never really done yoga before--other than some Ring Fit and a few youtube videos--but I wanted to give it a try through ClassPass. I saw a Vinyasa Flow class with Ron Victor for 4 credits and decided to try it. Before class, I was told to store my belongings (including shoes and excluding water) in a cubby at the front and sign a waiver. Ron was really welcoming, and everyone in the class seemed like they had been there before. They were all friendly and it helped to watch them (and Ron) for guidance. They provided all equipment needed such as a yoga mat, foam blocks, a rope, and a blanket. You don't have to bring anything. Since it was my first time, my form definitely wasn't great, but Ron walked around and helped everyone, giving me some extra attention to make sure I didn't injure myself and got a good stretch. He was gentle and encouraging, which made the whole experience a lot more comfortable. The class was not strenuous but had the right amount of stretching and breathing exercises. Afterward, I felt relaxed and stretched out. I'd definitely come back. Maybe for another Vinyasa Flow, but I really want to try the Sound Bath/Chakra Yoga or any of their gentle classes next time with my wife. read more

In A Nutshell: -Almaden Yoga is a convenient shala for those living in South San Jose, Los Gatos, Campbell, etc... -Plenty of parking as long as you book a class when Costco isn't open. -The staff is very kind & welcoming. -I really like the pricing too. -If you don't have a mat, they have some to use for free. -I enjoyed a really solid vinyasa flow practice w/ Ron, he was really great. Overall, I like this yoga studio & plan to come back again when I am in town. read more

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As a long time Yoga Teacher and Almaden Valley resident, I want to express my gratitude to the co-owner, Ron Victor, for the warm welcome to his studio. I specifically came to attend the new Qi Gong class facilitated by renowned Michael Holland. Exceptional class. Suggestions: 1. Please add air ventilation in the practice room. Everyone will benefit. 2. Brief Michael on how to use your sound system. He defaulted to using his phone for background music. 3. Dust mop the floor before each class. Your patrons will thank you for the clean space. ________________ I'll definitely promote this class and this business to my SF Bay Area communities! Thank You! read more

I enjoyed the classes here. It's a very quiet and gentle space. The classroom that I was in each time didn't have a mirror and that made it difficult for me to figure out if I was correctly in a position. read more

I enjoy flow yoga on Sunday mornings, but the class on that particular day was quite uncomfortable. The room was extremely hot and stuffy because all the doors and windows were closed, and there was no air conditioning. I asked the instructor if they could turn on the AC, but she informed me that her boss had the code and they didn't turn on the AC on mornings. I couldn't believe that they had put 15 people in a room for yoga session without air conditioning! read more

Attended gentle yoga on Sunday evening with Anna G., several weeks ago. Enjoyed her class! It was in a smaller room to the right of studio. Professional instructor, and easy to follow along with poses. Great to take if you want to unwind at end/start of the week. read more

I'm not sure why this place has such high reviews. When I went here it was so crowded that there wasn't enough space to properly move or do poses. Everything else was fine for the price but the fact there was hardly space created stress as people had to move fast to find a good spot for proper poses, like if a wall was needed or laying down. And that was a restorative yoga class which should be relaxing. We had to be really close to eachother and the whole room was full even the middle of the floor, even though this class required wall poses. I don't think everyone got to do that. They should book less people for a class so that there is enough room. read more

Great variety of classes. Give yourself an hour a couple of times a month. Inviting atmosphere for everyone.

This review is long overdue..... I have been a member of Almaden yoga for almost 10 years, starting as a novice going to class once a week. However, I have been going a lot more frequently after retirement and experience more classes and teachers. they offer a very wide variety of classes, tone, flow, gentle, Pilates etc. and yoga retreats! My favorites are Wend and Friday yoga tone/sculpt, mat Pilate and Saturday morning flow classes, they are challenging and always different so that u use different muscles each time. There are all levels of yogis in the class and the teachers encourage and support each one at their individual level without judgement. Almaden yoga is a local owned business, and the owners have created a community for a lot of people. Anuja, Ron, all the staff and clients are kind, friendly, and helpful. I am truly grateful that they survived the pandemic period by offering online classes and now is thriving. I highly recommend everyone take a class there! read more

Almaden Yoga is my "home" yoga studio. If I'm in The Bay, this is the only studio I go to. I've been practicing for about 6 years at this point so I'm intermediate/advanced in terms of strength, but more beginner/intermediate in terms of flexibility. I'm a weekend warrior, and generally only go to Power Yoga classes, doing a mix of yoga/Pilates/calisthenics throughout the week at home, which I find helps support my practice. With that context out of the way, I'm very happy with classes at Almaden Yoga. Ashley's 8am Saturday morning class and Tanvi's 4:30pm Sunday class are some of the best classes I've been to. They're both excellent instructors although very different in their "power" styles. I am tempted to give a 5 star review, and probably would have several months ago, but management made a recent change to label almost all classes "Flow" classes. Along with the name change, management decreed that the classes should be toned down to accommodate new students. This does make the classes a bit more accessible, but a good instructor is capable of giving options for newer students to tone down the difficulty if needed, without sacrificing the difficulty needed by more advanced practitioners. It also has a side-effect for new students: if all classes are "Flow" classes, how do you tell them apart? Some are definitely more flexibility-oriented, and some are more strength-oriented, but telling which is which from the schedule is impossible at this point. Bottom line: as long as I'm in the area and practicing, I'll be sticking with Almaden Yoga, and I recommend it without hesitation to practitioners of all skill levels, but if you're new to yoga, make sure to talk with an employee to determine which classes you should take. read more

This review is based upon the owners lack of customer service. This evening, I attended a sound healing class, and while the healing experience itself was amazing, I found the studio owner's behavior to be quite rude. As guests were signing in, I overheard her telling an employee to "calm down" in a tone that felt condescending. Additionally, before the class began, the owner was blunt and impolite when instructing guests to remove their shoes and turn off their phones. I am not the only one that commented as we were so shocked. A simple "please" would have been nice. read more

This review is for Talita Sozkesen's excellent prenatal yoga class. It's a must-do if you live in the area. Talita is so skilled, kind, and helpful. She offers great movement advice, tons of modifications for all pregnancy-related needs, and creates such a warm and calm atmosphere. Her classes are often packed and it's obvious why. I only wish there were two after-work times a week. (Once I was on leave I was able to attend the Thursday morning, which provided the same excellent class I was used to from Tuesday evening.) I am convinced that practicing with Talita from 14-40 weeks created optimum conditions for a healthy, active pregnancy and successful delivery. She is a true gem. read more

This part is for yoga instructor A. Curran. Thanks for the great time and visiting Santana Row in 2018 to teach a free session via Lululemon. I must declare it was the best experience I ever had. Now for this yoga studio, I don't live in the Branham-Santa Teresa-95120 area but this place really feel cool. Now that we are in a pandemic I really do like their outdoor yoga because it's a small getaway from all the drama that the Silicon Valley brings. It's a little bit of a drive from my neighborhood even though I frequent the Costco nearby but well worth the trip. I love how everyone is in a quiet setting with the outdoor yoga that is distanced away from the traffic on 85 and the ruckus caused by departments stores and eateries nearby. Yoga instructors here are outgoing and teach with great passion. read more

After years of online yoga, with my fav instructor, I realized... There's nothing like the real thing! Soo glad I signed up for the one month trial. The environment and community here is exactly what I need. Excited to be a regular member! Yoga balances my life by relaxing my mind and is the perfect compliment to weight training and other extreme sports I love. Come see how great you feel after a class! read more

So HAPPY that I have found ALMADEN YOGA! A little background on my Yogic Journey ....recently found my way back to yoga in the middle of 2018. Prior to Almaden Yoga, I had taken a few classes here and there, but my commitment to my practice was minimal - my goal at the time was to flexibility. After doing yoga at work - I thought it would be good to practice off-duty. With the number of studios in SJ, my plan was to go on Groupon and hop from studio to studio without having to commit. The first few classes were intimidating - but that had nothing to do with the place, the instructors or the other yogis - more so, just me letting go of some personal hang ups. Almaden Yoga is AMAZING. Each instructor has something very different and unique to offer the students. Yoga is one of those things that can be difficult to explain in a review. What I can say is that my experience at Almaden Yoga has been nothing but positive! read more

I am very happy I found Almaden Yoga. I am a beginner and I love the place. The teachers are knowledgeable and the classes are fun. Absolutely recommended. read more

PROS: -Humble, laid back studio -Some great instructors: Katherine Teo-Gillette, Morgan, Paige, and Shannon are my favorites. -Affordable -Good location with plenty of parking -Small "store" with some nice little items to purchase -The yoga room is pleasant to practice -Very friendly staff CONS: -Very hard to reach anyone. I have tried via email and phone. No answer to emails and no one answers the phone. The owner did return my call promptly once I left a message, though. -Need to add some power yoga classes (this is not the same as yoga tone esp. the Sunday yoga tone class which doesn't resemble yoga and the instructor doesn't respect people's personal limitations.) -Small studio with only one room to practice so not a ton of classes (like other studios in the area that have multiple going on at once) -They have no flow classes on Fridays-only gentle yoga so no real workout option on a Friday here. They really need to add a Friday flow-even better a Friday power class. -I wish the changing rooms had doors as opposed to a curtain. I suppose one could change in the bathroom. read more

Amazing instruction in a very chill place. I went to try out three other studios in the area before deciding on Almaden yoga. The other three were nice but not this good! read more

I'm disappointed that I'm leaving such a low rating. I attended this yoga studio regularly and loved the instructors. The review is based solely on the customer service/support here. I sent a request to cancel my membership about 3 weeks ago and never received a response. I followed up on the email twice(sending it their membership as well as Info@ address) and also left a voicemail at the studio requesting they they confirm the request was received. No replies to any of my attempts to contact them. Sent a 4th email this morning. read more

Two words! DISGUSTINGLY FILTHY!!!!!! I have purchased 15 sessions but going in the place I walked right out! The odor was unbearable and just simply dirty! Please clean your business its simply not sanitary and hire staff that knows how to talk without being so clueless!! I took my purchase as a loss better than ending up catching something! Save your money!!! read more

I've had my fair share of cycling around yoga teachers at the start of my practice when I was back in SD, but I really do miss my favorite power yoga teacher. I have yet to find my yoga teacher here at Almaden who whips my butt the same way she does with her chair poses, handstands, repeated chaturangas, and power yoga mantras. However, I bought the ever-popular Groupon deal and am loving my journey at this studio so far. I have been to a few classes in the Blossom Hill location and my favorites are Anuja's and Ron's way of teaching. (I've also taken Allison's Hatha class, but it's a bit too meditative and calm for my preference. BUT she is a sweet and calming guidance as well) The way Anuja guides the class and speaks is VERY calming and composed. She really directs your train of thoughts to making the class about YOU (and she was my first yoga class here) so that really helped calm my first-day-of-class-nerves and jitters for my first time taking yoga up in the Bay Area. I really recommend her Flow class if you are an intermediate or beginner looking to challenge yourself. I have been practicing for almost four years now, but I would totally take her class in a heartbeat because she gives many options to all yogis of different levels. I also just took Ron's flow class early Saturday morning, and he is probably my favorite teacher yet. Although Anuja has the perfect words and guidance a strong teacher should have, Ron really pushes me to challenge my practice with my favorite learned word, "ocean breathing," and his different options for all sorts of levels. I think I have found my favorite teacher at Almaden Yoga because of the level of yoga I want to practice at the point in my yoga journey. Shoutout to all my power yogis! Come early, don't be late. For classes later in the morning, don't expect people to make room for you if you come bumbling into the class. I suggest bringing your own mat (but if you don't have one, they have plenty) because of sanitary reasons. ALSO they provide you with all of the trinkets you might need during your session (mats, blocks, straps, etc.), so that's really awesome. Sometimes your teacher will play background music...it helps when passerbys walk by the studio and you temporarily get distracted by the outside noise. read more

Super straight forward this is about their customer service/reception desk. I came in inquiring about the classes they teach and if they had a card. First off no card and the girl at the front was uninformative and brushed me off saying I can find their information online. I do yoga at least once if not twice a week at a studio and have practiced at other studios, usually when I go I feel a good energy and people excited to talk about yoga. Just saying -Josh read more

Keep calm and Om. Maria is a rock star and a bad ass! She is, by far, one of my favorite yogis that I've learned from. I always come out of the Hatha and Flow classes relaxed, invigorated and refreshed. A clear, focused mind helps me seize the day and Maria does just that with a touch of good humor. Smile thru those asanas! Be sure to check out free community classes given by Almaden yoga instructors and instructors-in-training at either of their two locations. Though they aren't offered on a regular cadence, it's a great way to connect with the yoga community and sample a few of the classes. read more

Friendly helpful instructors and staff. This is not a super power core type of yoga. Much more gentle, Hathaway style with a little dash of Vinyassa flow sprinkled in...lots of different styles to choose from...a good entry back into yoga for me after a long hiatus. read more

This review is based solely on their customer service. I came into the studio to inquire about prenatal yoga class specifically (and making very clear I was interested in ONLY that class) the weekend before long weekend. They explained the class happens EVERY weekend - even if just 1 person may show. They described the class and offered me a 30 day trial for $30. So far so good. I come in the long weekend and first thing they tell me class got canceled because of the long weekend. Okay I can understand that. I come back the second weekend after and they tell me they cancelled the prenatal class for good!!! Apparently that was decided a month earlier - so even before I came in the very first time! Who gives (a pregnant girl) the runaround like that??? Ridiculous!!! read more

This is the new Almaden Yoga (second location) located in the plaza with Barnes and Noble, TJ Max, Trader Joes, etc. It's slightly hidden and in the inner pathways of the plaza. If you see either a Ross, Yopop or See's Candy, then you're in the right area. This location seems slightly bigger than the other location on Via Valiente and has two restrooms and two changing areas. I've attended a couple classes here and thoroughly enjoyed them both. The instructors are patient and help adjust your poses if needed. One thing I noticed is they don't have a mirror in the classroom. This is the first time I notice there is no mirror in a yoga studio (but then again I'm not a hard core yogi so I'm not sure what the norm is). They also don't offer as many classes as their other location - could be due to this place still being new. The studio itself is spacious and very clean. Overall nice, clean studio in a convenient plaza. You can be real behaved and drop by Trader Joes after yoga and buy something healthy to eat, or be a bit devious and grab some froyo with some sugary toppings, or just straight undo what you just did at yoga and indulge in a box of See's candies around the corner. You can always go walk it off at TJ Max or Ross.... read more

The only class I've taken at this Blossom Hill location is Yoga Tone with Katherine and I return twice a week. HOLY HELL it is intense. Throughout the entire class, beginning in the first five minutes, here is my thought process: "Ok... This isn't so bad. I could do this for a while. Starting to feel it now. Wow that's beginning to burn. Jesus did they raise the temperature in here? My sweat is about to drip onto my mat. Oh sweet Buddha make it stop!! This hurts I should just leave class now. No I must save my dignity. I can't feel my limbs? (Finishes move) Oh thank god thank Buddha thank Katherine let's just take a nap now." SO WORTH IT! I am so energetic and happy after class, not to mention more confident with my body. I can see the muscles building in my core, arms, and thighs. I wish they offered this class everyday! By the way, the class is incredibly popular, no arguments why. That means, get to class early. 15 minutes early. 10 minutes before class started it was already more than half filled. If you come right on time you will have to squeeze. read more

So, I participated in my first ever yoga class last night thanks to a Livingsocial purchase I made in September (yes, I've put it off for so long.) I took Yoga Basics with Carrie and OMG it was the most incredible experience. For 25 years of my life (I'm 32) I have struggled with body image issues. The last 7 years have been incredibly better for me when it comes to loving and accepting my body, but I've still been in search for activities to do that challenge me but also make me feel good. YOGA was so much more than I thought ANYTHING could be. I so sincerely recommend it to any and all people who feel they need to get more in tune with their body. I've heard that yoga is a spiritual experience, but I did not realize that I could find such spiritual connection to my body. Carrie, AY, and the YB class helped me celebrate my body like I never have before! I left feeling proud, capable, and light. I cannot even find the words to do the experience justice. Carrie was patient and so clear with her instructions. I could not be more jazzed about the next 9 weeks (I got 10 classes from Livingsocial)! And, for my BBW/Ms... this is definitely a body positive studio! read more

I signed up for the Thursday night 7pm class a week in advance. I show up, early, and the place is locked! 'Class has been canceled.' Uhhhhh, I live 20 miles away! Shouldn't they contact their customers in advance if they are canceling a class? read more

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Sweet yoga oasis! Really welcoming studio with kind, knowledgable instructors. No mirrors at this studio, which I really like. Easy in and out with plenty of parking on the South side. I love this studio! read more

I've been trying to get into a regular yoga practice for a while and was super excited when I saw Almaden Yoga was opening a second location closer to my home. South San Jose is really lacking in the yoga studio department, so this is a great addition. I'd tried the Via Valiente location previously and enjoyed it, but it was a bit of a trek from my house. The studio itself is spacious and serene. The lobby area is quite a bit larger than at their other, which is nice when classes are beginning and ending. As for the classes, I've taken a handful so far and am looking forward to trying more. I'm still somewhat of a beginner and have really enjoyed Anuja's Basics class on Thursday, Maria's Yin on Wednesday and Kayla's Hatha class on Fridays. One of my biggest complaints about other yoga studios is that their Basics classes aren't often very "basic," but I feel like Anuja really breaks down poses to make sure you're getting them right no matter what level you're at. Almaden Yoga also offers a lot more membership options than some of the other studios and their class packs never expire. Memberships are also good for BOTH locations, so there are a ton of class options. I'm looking forward to trying more! read more

I've been to a couple of Yoga studios and by far this is one of my favorite spots. My sister bought me a Groupon to try this place out and I haven't been disappointed. My favorite class so far is Flow on Wednesday from 12:15-1:15pm and is taught by Lily Lu. With in that 1 hour period, she really works your body out. She's a great instructor and the staff are all so friendly. This studio is very clean with 2 bathrooms and 2 dressing rooms and plenty of cubby space for your personals. There's plenty of parking space in this area since it's located in a shopping plaza. The only thing I would see a problem is maybe on the weekends. read more

Nice studio with good teachers. I took the hatha classes and all teachers were good. Some were great. Sometimes noise pollution from outside is an issue, as they are in the center of a popular outdoor mall across from a gym that does outdoor exercising, but otherwise good classes. read more

I'm a huge fan of their gentle yoga classes. All of the instructors are great!

I purchased their groupon deal and have been sampling their variety of classes/instructors. I have enjoyed all of them so far! The quality of the instructors makes it stand out for sure. read more

Think yoga is all about relaxation and finding your inner zen? Think again when you come to Kathryn's yoga tone class. I had a Groupon to try this studio out and after my trial was over, I didn't even hesitate to get a monthly subscription. It's awesome how many different class package options they have so anyone on any budget can find something reasonable for their budgets. As I was saying earlier, I absolutely love Kathryn's classes. She definitely encourages her students to push themselves to reach their goals and to keep improving. Her class is definitely a hybrid of power yoga with ballet influences. As for the studio itself, it is really nice and open. Though they don't have showers, they do provide changing rooms and designated places to hold your stuff. If you're looking to get toned up and increase your flexibility then check out Almaden Yoga. read more

Almaden is run by some genuine, friendly, down to earth people who do business with a soul. They pay their employees fairly and treat everyone like an equal. The class offerings are unique and reach a wide range of audiences. My favorite new addition is a class for all body types taught by the radiant Kaye! Can't say enough good things about these guys. read more