This little studio is a gem. Not only is it packed with classes from morning to night, the variety of the classes are great. Every teacher I've taken classes with at BlkShp conveys a sincere presence to the practice. I'm always greeted with a welcoming smile. read more

I found this place when I attended Mary Baker's Yoga class at 24 Hour Fitness. I'd taken yoga at the gym before, but Mary's class was different--it was waaaayyy better, and she told me she also taught at Black Sheep, so since I was off for the summer, I decided yoga would be my new 'thing' and I'd take classes every day--maybe even twice a day! Unfortunately, after two weeks, I wasn't doing so well. I thought I was in decent shape, but with yoga, you are stretching and moving (muscles? joints?) stuff that probably hasn't been stretched or moved since 3rd grade on the jungle gym. I was about to give up when I took Natalie DiMambro's Sunday evening Hatha/restorative/meditation class. All the teachers at Black Sheep will take the time to make sure you're having a great yoga experience. But Natalie talked with me for at least 30 minutes afterward, explaining that even if the poses seem doable, you really have to tune in to your body and go at your own pace. There is no shame in starting with a slow flow class. Plus, in those classes, they break down how to get into the poses in a way that is easy for me to understand. For instance, what's hard about Downward Dog? You just bend over and touch the floor with your butt in the air. Nope! If you don't do it right, you can actually strain your back. The takeaway? 1) If you want to experience all the amazing benefits that yoga has to offer, you need a yoga studio like Black Sheep. 2) You need to start slow even if it looks easy. You are doing deep muscle work even if it seems like you are just stretching a little here and there. 3) Start slow but don't give up. At week three, my balance has significantly improved, I don't watch the clock (like I do in every other exercise class), and I feel stronger and more flexible. Thank you Mary and Natalie, and all the other teachers at Black Sheep! read more

Very cute.and quaint studio in O-side. If this is your first time going there, just make sure you know the studio is literally completely open minus a thin set of curtains separating you from the floor. I only am stating this as I was yapping away to the gal at the front as class was starting and she didn't mention it. As I passed thru the curtain, I almost stumbled over my fellow yogis The boutique is super cute. And they leave the back door open so there is a nice breeze flowing thru. Definitely will be back to check out the "rock n roll yoga" class. read more

Great classes! Awesome music! Black Sheep is the place to be for a welcoming environment for *every* level of yoga practitioner. All the teachers are amazing, they've got great gear for sale, and you'll leave feeling amazing every time you go, even if you just pop in and say hi! And Patrick is the best! :) read more

So stoked on this yoga studio. The space is beautiful and all of the teachers are really great. I am somewhat new to yoga and I feel like I have really fit in with this studio. I usually do the early morning Sun Salutation with Patrick and he is a really great teacher. He's down to earth and nothing is "for show". He teaches you to be ok at wherever you are with each pose. I really appreciate that because I feel like so many yoga classes I have gone to in the past have been all about how you look or how far you can go into the pose. Each class is challenging, and never to the point where you feel that you just want to give up. He constantly reminds us to pay attention to our breath. So important! As long as I live in Oceanside I plan on going to Black Sheep for a very long time! I recommend everyone I meet who is interested in yoga to try out Black Sheep! read more

Black Sheep Yoga Studio is stellar. It has a very relaxed and meditative yet fun vibe. The space itself is warm and inviting, the staff is friendly, and the teachers are inspirational. They do great workshops/events and they are an uplifting fixture in the South Oceanside community. Before BSYS I bounced around several North County yoga studios. While there are some great studios out there, this is the best I've found. Its in a great location, the in/out flow from class to class doesn't feel rushed, and no one I've met there (teachers, staff, other students) has ever come across as pretentious. They have a great range of classes too-from restorative to challenging 2/3 level stuff... I'd give 10 stars if I could. Check out Black Sheep, this is what yoga studios should be like !!! read more

Black Sheep Yoga is a great yoga studio, with a beautiful and spacious main yoga room, and a roster of talented and experienced teachers. The owner, Patrick, is a really fascinating, talented, creative and giving guy, and was very flexible with the package of classes I purchased there. He also teaches at the studio, including some very cool and innovative classes to rock music. He does a great job of assembling and managing a staff of yoga teachers - quite often not the easiest people to work with or manage, to say the least. Of those teachers, I'd say Kelly Clifton is the best. She's a really warm, playful person who is also a very dedicated student of yoga, and brings a special creative vibe to her classes. If you like open-hearted and open-minded flow classes, she's a great teacher to check out. Black Sheep does a great job of updating their website, complete with teacher changes (again, they can be a fickle, flighty lot), and they host a lot of cool and creative classes, workshops, seminars and such. The location is right off the 101 in South Oceanside, and you can park on the street nearby. I'd recommend hitting Panca Peruvian Chicken after a class, or grabbing a coffee or tea from the Buccaneer Coffee cart just a few doors over. Oceanside is not so hot on the whole, but this little section of "South O" has some nice character and options to it. read more

I absolutely LOVE THIS STUDIO! You walk in and they beat you down and lift you up in the best way possible.... you walk away feeling FANTASTIC! I have been motivated and inspired on a much deeper level which has stemmed from my practice of yoga. Finding a good studio is key. I've studied a lot and this will forever, hands down be my studio when I'm home here in the Carlsbad area read more

Black Sheep is an amazing yoga studio, a bit of a hidden gem if you will. First of all, they offer a beginners deal for $25 you get 2 weeks of unlimited classes, do it, do it now, best investment. You can try out the different classes and get a sense for the instructors styles and energies. Yoga studios can at times bring the kind of sub-zero warmth and friendliness of a Stepford Wives Club, Black Sheep is not one of them. From the moment that I walked in, everyone was friendly, helpful and kind. This makes a huge difference in your practice if you can feel comfortable in your space as well as your own body. There are no mirrors and there is not a competitive vibe, you will be encouraged to push yourself deeper in your practice but ultimately it is all about YOUR PRACTICE. I feel confident in saying that Black Sheep has some of the BEST instructors around, taking one of Belinda's classes is one of the best places to start, her amazing energy and experience will ensure that your experience is positive, inspiring and motivating. The instructors balance traditional with modern and the classes are both physically and mentally centring. It is very apparent that everyone there is deeply connected to what they do and very experienced in their practice. At the same time, they are all about mixing it up, make sure to take one of Patrick's classes done to Fleetwood Mac or 90's hip hop, they are really fun. They also offer more advanced workshops that focus on inversions and group work, I haven't done one yet but I am super keen to check it out. I am fairly new to the area but so far everywhere in North County that I've gone to either buy yoga supplies or clothing has asked which studio I'm practicing at. When I respond with "Black Sheep" everyone has the same glowing reviews and things to say about it. It clearly has respect across the board. It is definitely a place you'll be glad you found. read more

Looove my Black Sheep. I feel so at home here at this studio. Every teacher I've had is amazing, the class schedule has variety and the studio puts on really neat and fun workshops. Candice runs a sweet studio, is a pleasure to work with, answers all questions and has amazing classes herself. She loves what she does and it shows. read more

I found this place online and was very surprised at​ how much fun yoga could be. I had never taken yoga before but I was told it was very beneficial​. After taking my first class the yogi were right :-) this was fun and relaxing read more

I may be a little biased as I help out here on Thursday nights running the desk, but Black Sheep is an amazing place to practice. Taking Patricks class has really opened up my practice to a new level. I have never sweat so much in a yoga practice, as the moves and poses are challenging yet fun as well as spiritual. I hope to see all of you come through Black Sheep and experience what I have, which is a true family of experienced yogis sharing there love and practice with all. read more

A great studio, with fun classes. It's a perfect place if you've ever felt like a misfit at a yoga class. I just got out of Rock 'n Roll Yoga with Patrick and it was a great practice. The contrast of loud music with long shivasana at the end really makes for a rewarding class. I've taken yoga classes for 10 years or so now, with all sorts of different instructors, but this was the most enjoyable in a long time. When I practice at home I generally play rock, so this class really fit. It was pretty high intensity... not a dry mat in the room. I highly recommend the studio and Patrick. I also took one of Belinda's classes and it really kicked my butt too. read more

This place rocks.. This was the first place I tried yoga 2 1/2 years ago and am hooked.. The studio has a great vibe and Patrick has done a great job getting instructors who are caring and knowledgable.. There is a variety of classes so whether you are a newbie or seasoned yogi, there is something for everyone!, read more

Went this morning for the wake & bake class with Raschel. I found out about this studio through class pass and this was my first time there. I'm also a newbie yogi. Raschel was extremely welcoming and provided the class with many options depending on our experience level. We also did fun inversions at the end. Thank you Raschel, you're awesome. read more

I'm a huge fan of this studio. I've practiced at studios throughout N Cty & this is definitely one of the best. I love the ambiance-the yoga room itself is super cozy w/vaulted ceilings w/beams. The instructors are great - I happen to be drawn most towards Mary (love her pose transitions, music choice, mantras, overall personality-super pleasant & knowledgeable). One of the aspects of this studio that warms my heart is that they offer Cancer Recovery classes. I believe we all have been touched by cancer directly or indirectly in some way, shape or form (unfortunately). So, knowing they offer such classes not only warms my heart...but warms my soul. read more

Black Sheep Yoga is hands down my favorite space for yoga in the area. The studio space is clean, peaceful, breezy and harmonious. The owner, Candice Core, truly cares about your experience and the evidence is in all the wonderful attentive details in this studio. Every instructor is warm, friendly, knowledgeable and prepared to teach. Classes are welcoming to people with different practices and bodies. As a runner, I enjoy a slower, healing practice and I have never felt pressured in this studio to listen to an instructor before listening to my own body. I especially enjoy Mary Baker's Slow Flow and Sara Rogo's Hatha Acoustic Flow for slower paced classes that have a challenging edge. Since there are so many wonderful classes at Black Sheep, I highly recommend getting an unlimited monthly pass. Practicing on a regular basis here has drastically reduced my anxiety, my running injuries and has made me realize that I need consistent yoga and a great yoga studio in my life. read more

Grateful to live by Black Sheep Yoga. The Yin class on Tuesday PM is pure bliss. Check it out!

Loved finding a great yoga studio during my visit. Anyone in Oceanside with the chance to take one of Raechal Levin's classes should definitely take the opportunity. Her meditative flow and teaching style give a consistent yoga high to her students. Oceanside is blessed to have such a wonderful teacher. read more

I've been here a couple of times now and so far I like it. The room gets nice and warm, but not so much that you are dripping sweat. The yoga instructors are friendly and there are Mexican blankets that are free to use if you need something to put your weight on in addition to your mat. Small clothing selection at the front of the store. I really like that they have different people checking students in and instructing. That is one thing I wasn't fond of with Core Power; I just didn't understand why there weren't two people for the two different jobs with the amount of money they were charging. But anyway, as for Black Sheep... Prices are not insane, but rather average. $15 for a drop-in class. Classes are somewhat long. Personally, I like the 1hr or even an hour-and-fifteen-minute classes, but theirs appear to mostly be 1.5 hours, which to me seems a bit long. The main reason I've taken off a star is that I even with the instructor having a loud voice I can hardly hear in the back with the music going. If the speakers were more spread out they could lower the volume so that the folks in the back could hear. You know, though... She did do a good job of walking around. Alright, 5 stars. Last thing, if anyone from Black Sheep reads this, please offer later classes. I work in Irvine and it would be super awesome if there were an 8 or 9pm class offered a couple of times per week so that folks like me wouldn't have to rush to make it in on time. read more

Love this studio!! Came with my sister who had never taken yoga and the ladies there were so warm and welcoming! No stuck up attitude here! Just really good vibes and people who are there to take yoga and not show off! I will defiantly be back and recommend this studio! Don't think twice about going here, You will not be disappointed read more

So thankful that Oside has such a great yoga studio! They offer classes as early as 6 am and as late as 8pm, which is great because I have no excuse to miss yoga class! I have found all the instructors to be wonderful, and I love that this is a non-heated studio. Everyone is very friendly, and not to mention they have a great deal for newcomers, $25 for two weeks unlimited. Definitely check it out! :) read more

Since I moved up to North County a few months ago, I have tried a few different yoga studios and was not really happy with any of them-- then I went to Black Sheep Yoga. They have an awesome 2-weeks-for-25-bucks deal for new students, which I took advantage of, and this will definitely be my new yoga studio. I have taken classes with Jessica, Kelly, Belinda, and Shazia and loved every single class. I am particular about the kind of class and teaching style that I like, so it is rare and awesome that I loved every class so far, especially since these teachers all have their own unique style. In my opinion, a good yoga teacher is able to blend seriousness and focus with playfulness-- and every teacher I have met at Black Sheep does this with great skill. Flow classes are challenging and fun, with modifications given for all levels of practitioners. The studio and the classes have a very chill atmosphere; there's no competitiveness or snobbiness (sadly I have seen both of these at other yoga places). Also, there's no mirrors in the studio which I LOVE because I have always found their presence in yoga studios distracting and creepily panoptic. Other great things about this studio: they have a variety of class levels (yin/restorative classes, all level classes, 'flow plus' which is a more challenging class, yoga for surfers) and they have classes both early in the morning and later in the evening (at 8pm!). The studio space is peaceful and welcoming, and very person I have met working at the desk was genuine, friendly, and helpful. Also, bonus, the studio always smells deliciously like sage. I am SO thrilled to have found this place! read more

Great new neighborhood studio with a range of classes and times available. I've loved all the instructors so far and everyone is very friendly. The lack of mirrors in the studio was a challenge for my balance at first, but I actually like it now. I think I'm much more in tune with the correct feeling of the pose rather than if it looks correct. I like that the merch for sale is reasonably priced too. I also like that they schedule the occasional fun class like a Jimi Hendrix night. I've been to a lot of different studios over the past 15 years- this is definitely one of my favorites and my new yoga spot! read more

Words can't even begin to describe how much I LOVE this place. I've been to tons of studios in North County; some have been fairly pleasant but forgettable, and others have been downright awful, but no studio has come even close to having the energy and atmosphere that Black Sheep does. It's really like a second OM to me ;-) So many yoga studios unfortunately seem to have either an air of pretentiousness or a judge-y churchgoer feel. Neither of these vibes are present at Black Sheep. The staff and clientele are amazing people and they're all an absolute pleasure to practice with. After teaching beginner's yoga as an RYT200 for about a year I've developed a great sense of appreciation for the notion that yoga is not (and never will be) one size fits all. Yoga is a holistic practice, and as such, students should be encouraged to practice in ways that work for their own bodies and suits their own needs. All the teachers at Black Sheep do this consistently and compassionately. I've been going to this studio for just under a year and I still get super excited about going to class, especially Patrick's Salute the Sun classes on M/W/F mornings. Patrick's classes are so dynamic and fun. Just when we think we've gotten used to his crazy yogi antics, he switches it up on us! He encourages his students to push to that razor's edge between comfort and discomfort and have fun doing it! Nobody ever leaves his class (or anyone else's at BSY) feeling like they should've stayed home. Do yourself a huge favor, and try the two week new student special. Your mind and body will thank you! =) read more

I've been to a few yoga studios before - this one takes the cake! I absolutely love all the teachers since they have their own energy and flow to bring to a class. There are a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced with lots of focus on losing your ego. It's nice to come into a class and focus on your own mind and body, rather than others. I highly recommend taking a class and trying it for yourself. I'm positive you won't regret it. shout out to Patrick! read more

Went for a beginners class earlier today and it was a very enjoyable experience. The instructor was very good, and helped out wherever and whenever needed. There were no predrawn conclusions that you must know certain things to do the class. The overall size was small but for me I liked that it wasn't a huge studio were there's one teacher for 30 students. Overall great first impression and plan to go back. read more

Great place to do yoga, love the owners Lee and Patrick. Enjoyed every class I have been to.

The best yoga studio. They have something different for everyone. Fun events always going on, great instructors.

I love Black Sheep!!! & I love the owner Candice and her staff. I have a few favorite classes there like power flow with Maria and anything that Rachel teaches, but I've honestly never left a class unhappy. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Every instructor is fantastic! Belinda Pearl will work you like you've never been worked; Kathryn McCann has a really beautiful & quiet technique; and Patrick Garrison has so much energy & makes it a lot of fun. So there's something for everyone. And each instructor makes sure to provide variations for different levels! read more

A very welcoming, clean, loving environment to practice yoga for Oceanside and close by Vista yogis. They have cute yoga outfits and yoga gear in stock ;-) my first time here but not a first with one of the best teachers I've met. Ahlia teaches here every Friday mornings sometimes Saturdays too! I'm trying out another class tonight. Rock and roll yoga with Patrick Garrison. read more

Finally a yoga studio in North County that is not pretentious! I signed up with a new member package and they asked what level of Yoga I was at (I'm a beginner) and made me feel very comfortable, matching me with instructors and classes that fit my needs. I don't mind driving from Carlsbad - these folks are worth it. Great job BSYS! read more

I love this place! It is so nice to have a such a great yoga studio in South O. I live within walking distance but it's definitely worth the drive. They offer a wide variety of classes/times and I have been impressed with the quality of the teachers there. Everyone is very friendly and each teacher brings a unique style to the studio. Also, the space is beautiful, airy and clean. Best of all, it is not pretentious. They welcome everyone from the experienced practitioner to the beginner. read more

Such a warm, friendly and welcoming studio. From the time you walk through the door, to waking up blissful from savasana, you feel right at home. No judgement or pretense can be found here, just authentic people doing what they love. Great variety in classes offered, all of the teachers are wonderful and the workshops and special events are always so much fun and very inspiring. My mind, body and soul have evolved so beautifully since joining the Black Sheep family. Eternally grateful to have found this amazing studio and open arm community. read more

I've been going here for years. I wish I could go every day. I use the 10 punch card, it works best for my schedule.

What a wonderful space, great class, friendly staff, and awesome music. I took my young nieces and my sister (all first time yogis) and we had a blast. I am coming back for sure, and telling friends! read more

Warm and welcoming. Tried the two weeks unlimited trial and I will be returning for more. Great selection of classes for almost all schedules (as early as 6am as late as 8pm). Instructors are helpful and I didn't get any competitive or pretentious vibes from clients or staff. The studio gets a tad stuffy so bring water and a towel. Overall, one of my favorite studios I have been to. read more

Great yogis and fun atmosphere. No matter how I feel like when I go in, when I leave I am always energized and ready to go. The staff is welcoming and kind. They have a variety of class and teachers. I LOVE everything about this place. read more

Just got out of a class with Patrick. First time here at this studio. Let me just say first of all: Thank you!! Such an amazing workout. The music is so radical, the vibe is excellent, it was an overall very groovy experience. If you are looking to get your serious sweat on, and aren't interested in worrying about being perfect in your poses, this is definitely the place for you. From the minute I walked in, I immediately felt comfortable, and ZERO intimidation unlike some other workouts/places I do/have been to. The place was hoppin with people, so that just speaks to what a great studio this is. I am so glad Oceanside has this gem of a studio. Can't wait to go back for more!! read more