In A Nutshell: -Beach Yoga SoCal provides daily yoga classes in the morning & evenings. -I really enjoyed doing yoga on the beach during the sunset. -The cool ocean breeze, the smells of the sea, the sound of the waves & the soft sand give another dimension to your standard yoga class. -The class size during the week was small you can count the number of people on one hand which I find great for a more personal touch. Overall, I would recommend locals & visitors alike to sign up for a beach yoga class with this company. You will leave feeling stretched out, relaxed & in a good mood. read more

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What an incredible experience doing yoga outside underneath the warm rays of a setting sun and to nature's soundtrack of crashing waves. The class was pretty small, around 5 students. This was my first beach yoga experience and I felt that the website's FAQ for first timers was well written and detailed so that I knew what to bring, where to find the class and what to expect. We did some yoga on our beach towels/mats and then did some balance poses (tree pose) down by the wet sand. Be ready to dress in layers, since it gets a little chilly at sunset. And don't be afraid of getting a bit sandy and being a part of some photos from people passing by. read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Fun experience! Decided to do one of the sunset classes day of and it was a lot of fun! The instructor was very clear with instructions and made sure to let everyone know they could modify poses as they saw fit. Since it was my first time doing a yoga class it made me feel very comfortable. Towards the end of the class we also went down to the water and did some standing poses. It was definitely a challenge but very LA and different than a traditional class. Make sure to purchase class online ahead of time. They'll email you the parking address and there is a convenient 2 hr lot right near the class. Also make sure to bring a yoga mat, towel, water, and sunscreen! read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I am a huge fan of especially the SILENT YOGA AND DISCO. First 30 minutes of easy and relaxing Yoga (instructions delivered via the headsets including really nice background music) then dancing on the beach like nobody is watching :) Probably the most fun and safest event even during covid. Highly recommend. You may even catch a beautiful sunset and see dolphins jump. read more

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Have been wanting to do a beach yoga class for years now and I finally broke the seal this weekend. I initially went on Yelp and requested some additional info from a few different businesses. Vee from Beach Yoga SoCal responded right away and even provided me with a discount code when to use for signing up online (WEB10). The class itself was fun and just what I was looking for. Here are some highlights: Instructor: 5/5 Adrienne was our instructor for the day. She was intuitive, attentive, infused just enough education into the poses to keep you engaged, and had a great vibe. Proficiency Level: 5/5 I would say the class was more geared towards beginner-intermediate levels, though of course anyone who practices at a higher level could have easily adapted the practice to make it more consistent with their desired level. Equipment: N/A They don't supply any mats/towels or anything so you have to bring your own. Most people brought their yoga mats. I didn't want to bring mine because I didn't want it to get sandy so my friend and I just brought our towels, which worked just fine. You can bring props if you want though I personally didn't find them necessary. Accessibility: 5/5 The instructions provided in the confirmation email are very clear. You basically just drive west on Ocean Park Blvd. until you can't go any further, make a left and then the first right into the parking area and you're practically there. From the parking lot you see a small wooden walkway headed towards the beach into the sand. To the right you see lifeguard Tower 26. Head towards the pier and you'll see your instructor/class on your left closer to the water just past the tower. Can't miss it. NOTE: you do have to travel on the sand a short distance which is generally fine for most able-bodied folks but might be more challenging for those with physical limitations. Cost: 4/5 $25 for a 1-hour beach yoga session seems to be the going rate. Check out their website to see about package plans. Don't forget to use the WEB10 discount code on checkout. Parking: 3/5 If you plan on parking, you will either need to show up early to try to find a street parking, which is particularly limited on Sundays due to the farmers market. Alternatively, there is a public beach parking lot that costs $12 for the day. If you're only going for the one hour yoga class, the cost does add up and can feel a little burdensome for those on a budget. Customer Service: 5/5 I made an error when I booked the original class so I called the office and was greeted right away by an actual human. I don't recall his name but he was super friendly and was able to rebook me for the class I had originally intended to sign up for right away with absolutely no hassle. Left a great impression on me as a consumer. Overall, had a great experience and have already booked my next session! Hope to see you on the beach. read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Instructor extraordinaire Adrienne following a beautiful 9am beach yoga lesson. - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I love beach yoga! I've taken 3 classes all have been great but my favorite was yoga and sound bath with Vanessa and Walter! I really enjoyed the circle seating which made it easy to follow Vanessa's instructions. Both instructors exuded calm positive energy. At the end of the sound bath we had the opportunity to pick pick a tarot card and interpret the card however we saw fit. I will definitely be taking more classes in the near future. If you love the beach and yoga you have to try beach yoga socal! read more

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The price is absurd. And the instructors I've tried are mid at best. Honestly, I just miss good ol' Brad (IYKYK).

Amazzzinnng time! Yoga on the beach was so wonderful and relaxing. I appreciate Vee for the great instruction, I love that she moved around so everyone can see and hear her. The downward dog into the water was invigorating! I took the class with three of my best friends for one of their 35th Bday. It was fantastic and I will be attending the sunset yoga as soon as I can. The parking is super close to the beach yoga location so it's easily accessible for anyone to join in on the fun. Both Vee and Walter have great positive energy and I highly highly recommend this class to EVERYONE!!!! read more

Its not THAT easy to find but they do give you instructions in the confirmation email that I recommend everyone throughly read. There was some confusion a couple times that I went. Once, on the site it said 530pm beach flow yoga and then 630 soundbath. However, apparently the soundbath was supposed to start at 6pm. I bought both classes thinking i can go from yoga into a soundbath but turns out we ended up being a late to soundbath because it started at 6 and not 630. The coordinator ended up giving me and my friends classes for free for the confusion, which was nice. So two of us ended up going to the next weeks soundbath from 6-730 but it turns out it was 45 of yoga and 45 min of soundbath. Some confusion and kinks to work out but overall i liked it! Especially if you pick a great weather day! The sunset can be amazing!! read more

I took Vee's class Sunday morning and it was phenomenal! I have nothing but good things to say. - class was an all levels flow and Vee gave options to modify or advance which I appreciated - yoga by the ocean...WHAT CAN BE BETTER?! Vee had a portion of her class where it was more fun and play into the water and I thought that was so creative! - parking is easy - their website describes exactly where to park and there was plenty of spaces! - bathrooms nearby - I'm always worried about this but they're really close to the beach bathrooms which were pretty well maintained Thank you so much for the class and I'm so excited to come back!! read more

A wonderful Sunset yoga session at the beach! Got this as a Mom's Day present. I loved the mix of a traditional flow & the playful poses, done right at the water line. Doing downward dog & tree pose in the sand felt great! I loved it so much, did the next morning 930 class. Please start a class in San Diego, mahalo read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Looking north towards the SM pier - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is a must do in Santa Monica. This was my first time doing yoga and the instructors were very helpful and welcoming. I can't wait to take another class. read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I used to do yoga on the beach with a wonderful instructor in Venice beach years ago. Now I have found Née and her staff, I am hooked once again! Née is an awesome instructor and mixes the classes up which is great. My little slice of heaven in Santa Monica!!! read more

All I can say is WOW. I have taken so many different yoga classes and this has to be my favorite. I have taken the morning and evening sunset beach classes and they are both great. I think the sunset class can get a little loud, as the beach is a bit more packed. The last Saturday morning class I went to, we saw a ton of dolphins jumping out of the water! Truly a beautiful experience. Totally worth the money in my opinion. 100% recommend! read more

Beach yoga was a great way to tune out and tune in. I felt connected to the most powerful, element on the earth the sea, along with all the happy people at the beach. It was a beautiful hazy day, the flow of the wind and the sun gently peaking through the clouds gave a calm like no other. Our instructor was beautiful, welcoming and you could feel her love energy. It was a great workout, the soreness in my arms are proof. I can't wait to attend a Wednesday night sound bath, I'll definitely attend more classes with Beach Yoga So Cal. read more

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I recently just started to join beach Yoga SoCal and I absolutely fell in love with this class and the instructor! Everyone is super friendly, lots of space, and the instructor is so sweet! she takes her time to see everyone and what level they're in. It's my favorite thing to do now and I just can't wait to be back! Thank you again!! read more

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Super cool yoga and singing bowls with Vanessa. Vibratory!

This is not my first time attending yoga class with Vee, and I absolutely love it !!!! We have also tried soundbath class with Christine and it was so relaxing!!! I will definitely comeback ! read more

The classes are good but they film/take pictures of you often without your consent. Just feels very sketchy when you are in awkward yoga poses with your derrière up in the air and some guy with the camera is recording you. It happened a few times and because of this, a 3-star rating. read more

Awesome class and amazing instructor! So friendly and helpful!

This is one of the best things that's happened to me since my move to the west side. I find great joy in practicing yoga outdoors. There's something about connecting with nature and hearing the world around me when I practice yoga. So when I found out about Brad's, 1.5 hour yoga sessions on the beach, I was overjoyed. I've been to about 4 Sunday morning sessions and loved every one of them. My favorite position is downward dog at the edge of the ocean and seeing the water wash up against my feet and hands, and then giggling at myself as I was wrist deep in the sand. The only thing I wish he would do differently is repeating his flows. Perhaps it's too early to judge as I've only been to 4, but I was hoping that he'd change a bit about the session and the poses every so often - it was a bit predictable. But I've only been going to one per week (Sundays) so I'm still enjoying every moment of his sessions. Brad is a wonderful instructor. He's kind with his words, has extremely positive energy and always has a smile on his face. Just talking to him brightens up my day! Brad's yoga classes makes me appreciate where I live (my high rent is worth it!) I look forward to every Sunday. Thanks Brad! read more

I can't stand packed yoga studios and in the past could only do beach yoga on vacation. Brad Keimach (a popular trainer from Exhale) offers Beach Yoga right at our door steps. It's one of LA's best kept secrets (but probably not for much longer). It doesn't get any better than this. WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday, 10:30-12 WHERE: Santa Monica (borderline Venice). Walk up Marine Street (which becomes Barnard Way), all the way to the water's edge, by lifeguard station #29. COST: Donation. BRING: Large towel, or mat. Sunscreen! Your great spirit! A sense of adventure and beauty! PARKING: free street parking on Hampton, Second St., Third St. Allow a few minutes to circle. read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - beach yoga with brad - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I been going the beach yoga all this year. It's amazing class and being at the beach was such beautiful healing, class is 50 feet from the ocean LOVE IT! all the class especially sound bath yoga class with Vanessa and the owner Vee and Eric so kind and friendly. I prefer it at the beach yoga instead of indoor yoga class. I recommend it to everyone:) read more

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I arrived to the meeting spot listed and because I was early, was very nervous about being in the wrong spot, but sure enough, I saw others walking up to the water with yoga mats in tow and knew I was in the right place. I'm used to Hot Yoga and this was a new experience for me... first time working out on the beach and first time doing yoga outdoors. It is evident that Brad loves the beach and he encourages you not to forget where you are! Breathe in the sights and don't take things too seriously. The level of difficulty of the class is beginner level. While this was not a class that I found challenging, it was a class that made me remember what yoga is all about: your breath. In the first 15 minutes, you are rooted back into the sand with deep breathing and calming, flowing movements. The vinyasa portion is more restorative and less about building heat. Brad is very kind and encouraging. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to take their practice outdoors and to anyone who is afraid to try it for the first time. Don't be intimidated to workout in front of others, this is a safe space! read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Finishing our practice as the sun disappears into the water. Perfect timing, Brad!! - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Simply awesome! Such a relaxing atmosphere and friendly/knowledgeable instructor. I don't do much yoga but after this... I'm hooked!

Beach Yoga with Brad is awesome! I definitely recommend it if you've never been. I've been to Brad's class 3 times driving all the way from San Gabriel Valley and the yoga had been great and peaceful. He does a section where you can dip your toes in the water in downward dog while facing the ocean. The water washes by your feet and it is very calming. He even gives tips on how to use the sand to help with modifications like during half pigeon pose. Brad is very kind and encouraging. He also provides sunblock for those who forgot it. -1 star just for how the payment process has changed. When I first went it was donation based and suggested $10. Brad had a box for people to put the money in. Of course some people put less and some more. The second time was the same but the third time the "donation" went up to $15 and Brad made sure to collect it from everyone without using a box. People who didn't have cash were offered PayPal etc. I ended up running back to my car to grab extra cash...just be forewarned to prepare $15 cash. read more

I took my sister and niece here (I had to opt out due to an injury but I played photographer :)) and we lucked out with a private sunset session. The yoga instructor was absolutely delightful, patient, kind, and talented. Just by being an observer I felt the impact. The instructor gave my family the highlight of their trip! I can't wait to try it out once I'm fully healed! Thank you SO much! read more

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Beach yoga is an amazing experience. Yogi Vee is an awesome teacher and the entire experience is not to be missed. I go every weekend and cannot think of a better way to practice yoga during this time of Covid quarantine. Highly recommend read more

I can't say enough good things about this experience. Yoga on the beach is something that never crossed my mind but after taking Vee's class I wish I had done it sooner. The connection I felt with the sand, the ocean, and the sun enhanced my experience even more. So different from any class I have taken in a studio before. Vee was knowledgeable, sweet, and even provided individual attention. I highly recommend this class to anyone in the Santa Monica area! It will be exactly what you need to start your day/week/month off right! PS. We were even lucky enough to see dolphins during our class. What a sweet surprise! read more

AMAZING! As a VERY recent implant to LA my boyfriend recommended trying yoga Allie, Dani, Vee (I know I'm missing others I just can't remember their names) are incredible. I'm very new to Yoga and wasn't really sure if it was for me so I was buying single classes and after 3 weeks of going 2-3 times a week I realized how much I love it. I mean how can you not love the sound of the waves crashing, watching beautiful sunsets & the most relaxing yoga! Highly recommend!! read more

I have only attended one class so far but it was absolutely WONDERFUL. Vanessa started the class by creating a sense of community (we shared our names and a quick background on what brought us there) and finished with a beautiful sound bath. In between we did yoga poses on our blankets/mats on the sand (and many of those poses felt much better than on the hard floor of a studio) and a few poses by/in the water. Magic! I highly recommend this and Vanessa's glorious class. I felt amazing afterwards and carried the great vibes with me into the next day. read more

I love Beach Yoga SoCal. Vee and Eric were kind and inviting and made me feel safe during COVID. The class was soothing and open to all levels. I loved practicing on the beach and getting my toes sandy. I can't wait to go again! read more

Great way to start or end your day with a yoga flow on the beach. I have enjoyed both Kiki And Vee's classes and look forward to taking classes from the other instructors as well. Keep and eye out for their special event classes and workshops as well as time changes to coordinate the evening class with the Sunset on their social media pages. Namaste ‍ read more

Beach Yoga SoCal - Yoga Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My friend and I started going to Beach Yoga Socal's Saturday sessions one month ago. On the very first day, we made a sweet friend that we usually sit next too, or at least say hi to, every time we see him. The second week, we made friends with some girls who sat near us. We follow each other on Instagram now. Next week, we are going to coffee after yoga with two new friends we made last Saturday. Not only is this the perfect place to relax, unwind, and get in a great workout... but after a year of isolation, uncertainty and loneliness, I look forward to the friendships, the smiles, the "air high fives", "air hugs", and warmth that comes with Vee and her sessions. She makes being 6 feet away not feel so far. If you're thinking about joining one of Beach Yoga Socal's classes... this is your sign! read more

Took the 9am class with Liz on a Saturday. If I were local to Santa Monica I would attend this class weekly. Liz utilized every minute of the hour and the class didn't feel rushed. She explained every pose and it was very easy for me to follow as a beginner. She genuinely loved teaching the class and it was really fun and relaxing. read more

I love Beach Yoga SoCal, It is one of my favorite things to do when I have friends in town! I'm personally a big fan of the sunset class. Vee is such an amazing instructor and everyone there is always extremely friendly. If you are a yoga pro or novice, Beach Yoga SoCal is for you... I mean why wouldn't you do yoga on the beach?? read more

Dropped in for a class while visiting LA. Was so much fun. I've done yoga during vacation in many other places but this was much better. Walter, the instructor, is really engaging working with each person, ensuring everyone is comfortable, really incorporating the beautiful environment into the practice, and bringing joy to all. First time I've held my tree while the waves lapped at me feet! Awesome. read more

I think it is super cool and nice to do yoga at the beach right next to the ocean. If I am free on Saturday and I can wake up and drive to Santa Monica, I will always go to join the Beach Yoga with Brad. It just makes my day so much better. After the full stretch of the body and balance pose, I feel so alive. Moreover, Brad is such a chill teacher. He will come to you to correct your pose like other instructor; but he also modify it for you at your best. He would not be like some yoga instructor to push you all the way, he would just recommend you to do at your best ability and just simply enjoy the yoga, the breeze and the view. I like doing the balancing part the most, you get to be in the water while doing the pose. It is so nice especially in the summer time. I had beach yoga at Manhattan Beach, it is a beach studio with a view of the water. It is totally different experience like when you can feel the ocean breeze while doing yoga. With $10 for one and half hour yoga at the beach, it will be the best experience. read more

Reason #192874 to love Santa Monica: getting up on a Saturday (or Sunday) morning, not too early where it's painful, and going down to the beach (by tower 29) to do an hour and a half of purely relaxing, calming, rejuvenating yoga by the crashing waves. This is something I've wanted to try forever and I finally got a chance to this past weekend with my roommates. It seriously put me in a good mood for the whole weekend! I think beach yoga with any instructor would probably be pretty great, but Brad makes it awesome. He's seriously one of the happiest, sweetest, most positive instructors I've ever had the pleasure of practicing with, and I really admire him for making it out to that same spot at the beach every weekend all year round. You can tell he does this for the pleasure of providing people with this wonderful service, too - though he does accept donations at the end of the session, he never puts the pressure on and it really seems like it's more for the experience. The best part of the class is when he takes you onto the wet sand to do some balancing poses, then he has you do a downward dog while facing the waves. It's one of the most amazing things I've done in a long, long time! One visit, and I can say I'm officially hooked. Brad, you can plan to see me a lot more often! read more

"If you go to sleep on this... boy you're wrong..." -Groove Theory I think I'm in love. I look forward to Beach Yoga from the moment I leave class. I'd never done yoga before, but this experience has definitely set the bar high. I was always intimidated to try yoga, but Brad eases those fears in 2.4 seconds by clearly explaing each pose. The class starts around 10:30 am at lifeguard station 29 in Santa Monica on Saturdays and Sundays. Brad is very attentive to his students, reminding us to take powerful breaths and connect with the movements. How can you not love the experience? All your worries and troubles melt away when you breathe fresh air and stare into the expansive ocean. During my first class, we saw a school of dolphins that were jumping out of the water! Here's a quick tip--On Sunday's, park at the beach lot, pay the $8 up front and then once class is done, walk to the Main Street Farmer's market for brunch or ice cream. Get your parking ticket validated and then return to your car before 1:30 pm for reimbursement. See you at the next class! read more