Nice place, very good vibe, and doing yoga great for my chronic back pain, have gone twice and will continue going back

I have taken yoga classes from Lisa Ann almost every time I come to Big Bear, and they are always wonderful and restorative to the mind and body. This morning we did some "energy work" which was a little funky, but I felt great afterward. She does yoga classes twice a week in the mornings at Lagonita Lodge which are free to guests, and that's where I've always done the classes, but I'd love to check out the studio or outdoor classes, too. read more

Big Bear Yoga - Lisa Ann's yoga class at Lagonita Lodge for guests; great way to start the day! - Yoga Near Me - Big Bear City, California

Outdoor yoga in Big Bear is definitely a treat that I think that everyone that practices should experience at least once. We didn't actually practice at the studio, but hired them for some private sessions for our group during our last outing to the mountains. Our teacher Annalisa was great. During the short hikes to each location, she offered some local tips about the trees, rocks and other tidbits as we strolled in the forest. The hikes are not strenuous and some of the peeps in our clan even did it in flip flops without any problems. On the first day, we chose to practice on a cliff overlooking the mountains and forest. It was absolutely spectacular. Because it was a warm day, there was definitely a lot of sun even though we started at 9AM. If you're going to do this one, I recommend some sunscreen, sunglasses and even maybe a hat. I don't mind the sun, but some people got a little warm. Water and a towel are a must. Day two had us by the lake. Again it was warm, so we split the practice between a shaded area of trees and a next to the water itself. It was like two different experiences wrapped into one class. Annalisa was not only prompt, she was excited about teaching. She tailored the practice to our wants and the ability of the people in attendance since we had all levels. She made sure to talk us through the poses and also took a lot of photos during our session so that we could have them for a keepsake. A note about doing yoga outdoors: You will probably get hands on with the rocks and trees throughout your practice. Also, because you're not in a studio, the ground can be uneven and sometimes a little rocky - you just need to adjust yourself and be mindful of where your kneeling and or landing. Also, bugs and other critters might want to say hello to you and your mat might get a little dirty. It's totally worth it! It was an amazing experience and I cannot wait to go back and yoga it up at their studio. They do a lot of cool activities such as a yoga fest in the summer and some cool workshops. Being only about an hour and a half or so away from us, I can see myself going back more often. They even do snow yoga in the winter, and I know I'll definitely have to try that out! read more

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Lisa was wonderful. Best experience! My girlfriends and I love it! Beautiful view. Easy walk to the location. I highly recommend it if you are visiting Big Bear. read more

Big Bear Yoga - Best experience! I highly recommend it! - Yoga Near Me - Big Bear City, California

I can't say enough nice things about my friends at Big Bear yoga. Always had wonderful experiences wether in the studio, doing the outdoor yoga, or the baby goat yoga. It's always a wonderful time at Big Bear yoga. read more

I loved her class. She has great energy and amazing flow. I've been doing Ayengar Yoga since 10yrs. what I really like about her yoga class was that she lets you flow with your body and at the end there is a silent time given for the meditation practice. And I got so energized by Lisa's yoga flow. At the end we did Shavasana and she placed a beating gong on the belly which vibrated my body and i loved the feeling of it. Thanks Lisa read more

Annalisa lead us through a beautiful mountainside yoga class. There were 12 of us women and some ladies had never taken a yoga class before. Annalisa made all of us feel comfortable and at ease and lead a fantastic all levels class in a beautiful mountainside location. she even provided the mats! So easy and so wonderful. Would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

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I recently visited Big Bear for my boyfriend's birthday and was in search for a good yoga studio. I discovered Big Bear Yoga, located inside a chiropractor's office in the heart of the village in Big Bear. I went to a Monday evening class, Movement Yoga led by Lisa Ann (5:00-6:15pm). I was lucky to be the only student in the class, as most tourists had left Big Bear; she told me there is a consistent group of 30-50 people who practice at their studio, but during the winter months, it can be difficult for consistency, as people work and have duties afterwards, like picking up their kids from school. I got a lot of personal attention and adjustments, discovering that my left arm tends to "hyperextend," in my downward facing dog. She spent time giving me adjustments, working on my alignment and assisting me in arda chandrasana. I did not tell her that my left side is stronger than my right in this pose, but she immediately noticed this in my practice. We began the class seated, and did a few warm-ups to prepare the body. While I did not ask her how many years of teaching experience she had, I could tell that she had ample years of experience through the way that she taught me to adjust some of my poses. She took a few moments before class started to ask a little about me so that she could tailor the class specific to my yoga history. I think that if the class had 10 or 20 students or even just 5 students, she is the kind of teacher that invests in her students and gets to know them on a personal level. Instead of going through numerous poses, we concentrated on a few to help me work on my alignment, even in trikonasana. In regular hot yoga classes, they teach you to jut out the back part of your hip, while extending your front arm. Lisa Ann taught me a different variation, where in lieu of jutting out the back part of your hip, simply keep your hip in place and work on the form of the upper body, which creates a different sensation of where your body opens. I did not give it 5 stars only because I think the room is quite small (if the class were crowded) & also they have a limited yoga schedule (about one class per day in the evenings, which may be due to the population's needs). Their regular yoga teacher for their Sunday classes recently moved away, and as a result, you have to register in advance (or by 8am on their website) in order for a teacher to show up. I wanted to go to their Sunday yoga class, but since I was hiking with my boyfriend, I wanted the freedom just to show up to a yoga class versus signing up on-line beforehand. I think that once they have a regular yoga teacher for their Sunday class as well as a more consistent yoga group going to the classes, that this issue will be resolved in the future. Lisa Ann is a great teacher with a kind spirit and is extremely humble. After class, she even came out to meet my goldendoodle puppy named Snickers and my boyfriend. If I lived in Big Bear, I would definitely become a member there and try to go to their workshops. I am grateful that as a visitor, I was able to share part of my yoga journey with an amazing teacher. I am writing this review because I hope that more people in the Big Bear area will learn more about the yoga available in their community and hopefully become more involved. FYI, this yoga studio used to be Equada Yoga that was in a different location but I think the teachers/owners merged and now they do yoga in this space. read more

I was happy surprised to find such a wonderful yoga class. The teacher Lisa Ann was wonderful and the other students were so welcoming. I look forward to coming back to Big Bear so that I may take another restorative class. I come from Encinitas where we have so many yoga options, this is one of the best I have ever taken. read more

Nice little yoga studio. Very caring instructors. Reasonable class price of $12. A great place to do yoga in Big Bear.

Excellent yoga studio here in the mountains, but as the others have said - minimal schedule and small space. Instructors are top notch and you won't be missing your home studio if you go here only when visiting. read more

This is the place to practice Yoga in Big Bear! With a variety of class and teachers. Lisa Ann's yoga bliss flow on Wednesday morning is awesome. Sunday morning outdoor yoga is something everyone should experience. read more

Enjoyed my one class. I planned on coming back but then I messed up my knee. I'll be back!

Tried to get a private lesson through groupon. Spoke with someone in the phone, they asked me to email details. I did this and never heard from them again. Not even answering the phone now read more

My cousin and I took an AIReal yoga class on Monday afternoon with Lisa Ann. It was incredible! Both of us are yoga amateurs but we knew enough that we felt comfortable. Lisa Ann created a welcoming environment, even with the intimidation of the swinging harnesses. She took us out of our comfort zone and into one of the most memorable classes I've ever taken! My parents own a cabin up here, and I will gladly come back whenever I visit! Thanks BBY and Lisa Ann! read more

Yay! Wish I lived there so I could go more often. Did Sunday morning outdoor yoga. A short walk into the woods and we were in heaven, doing yoga with a breathtaking view. The instructor (yep, forgot her name) was wonderful. Modified the practice to our different levels. And she had mats for us travelers. read more

This was a very unique, calming, envigorating and epic experience. The Sunday morning class was atop a mountain with incredible views. I highly recommend it for the instructor which led class expertly and the amazing views. Plan on doing it again next time in BB. Thanks Big Bear Yoga. read more