Sonia Shaeri teaches excellent Iyengar yoga classes. She is able to steadily focus on the fundamentals in a way that keeps the practice of them interesting and rewarding while also branching out into more advanced poses. Her teaching style creates a warm and lighthearted atmosphere while also allowing for silence and depth. She is the real deal. read more

I can't say enough about Sonia Shaeri the Iyengar instructor. I immediately connected with her two years ago after taking a few random beginner yoga classes with others. Sonia was firm, demanding yet so knowledgeable and deft in her command of the room. Although a beginner I switched to her rather demanding classes. I had no idea what Iyengar was but now I am a huge huge fan. Hers is a master class, many experts and teachers attend it along with groundlings like me. I have made a lot of progress under her tutelage, now able to do decent head stands. I attend three of her four classes each week. Luckily the teacher and the style both resonate with me. Iyengar as taught by Sonia is very challenging for me yet satisfying. It leaves me feeling centered and grounded. The community is great. Everyone is dedicated to the practice and is an excellent example of how a yogi should be. read more

I dropped in for a session on Friday morning from 8:30 to 9:30. I've never done yoga but have been interested in participating in a session for probably close to a year. I've looked around at other studios over those several months--within Claremont and surrounding cities-- and felt drawn to go for it at Claremont Yoga. The staff were welcoming and helped me get checked in with ease. There was a "first time student" deal rate for the class. They offered an unlimited two week pass for a great price, however I wasn't able to afford it at the time. Definitely seemed well worth it. (If you're curious about their rates/first timer promos, check out their website or pop in before a class to speak with staff.) I opted to pay for a single session and I was able to rent a mat for a super reasonable additional fee. Class began promptly and was not overcrowded. It was a "gentle yoga" session and I found it easy to follow along with no prior yoga experience. It was certainly challenging and at various points through the session, I found my body to be challenged and I value the fact that something so relaxing could also be physically demanding at the same time. The studio was very clean and open, and well-lit with beautiful light from plenty of windows. All in all, it was a great first time experience. I took a calendar (which is also available on their website) and I definitely plan to return for sessions with CY in the future as I am able to. Whether If you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner with zero experience like myself, I highly recommend you pop in and give Claremont Yoga a try. read more

Great Iyengar classes. Peaceful vibes and nice people. Would recommend it highly. Wish there were more locations

I started taking classes at Claremont Yoga in February of this year. Everyone has been kind and supportive. I usually take Jenna and Gwen's classes, which I love. Monica is also great. It's a welcoming environment and feels safe. read more

Claremont Yoga is located in the heart of downtown Claremont. They offer a variety of classes from Vinyasa Flow to Pilates Mat to Gentle Yoga to Yoga + Meditation and many other classes. These classes have multiple levels of difficulty and the instructors will give you options to deepen your poses if you are up for the challenge. This Yoga studio is a decent alternative for me to go to over the weekends when Studio 3 in Upland does not have a convenient time opening for my schedule. REGULAR PRICES: - $18/class - $75/package of 5 classes - $140/package of 10 classes - $260/package of 20 classes - $360/package of 30 classes - $150/unlimited month STUDENT/SENIORS PRICES: - $15/class - $65/package of 5 - $120/package of 10 - $220/package of 20 If you forget your Yoga mat at home, it is $2 to rent one of their Yoga mats. Most other Yoga studios allow complimentary mats. They also have blocks, straps and blankets to assist with your poses or to help deepen your stretch depending on your needs. My favorite class at this studio is during their Summer Schedule when there is a morning Sun Salutation class. This class always leaves me feeling mentally at peace and physically full of energy. The reason why this is a 4 star and not a 5 star review is mostly because of their smaller classroom. The walls are pretty thin and instructor was unable to completely close the door so it allowed a lot of outside chatter to distract the class. The studio is also right by the street so I was able to hear each car drive by. It was not very relaxing at all. There was also one new student-instructor who kept trying to touch everyone and adjust their pose WITHOUT ASKING US PRIOR if we want her to or if we had any prior injuries... One of the girls taking the class actually snapped at her since she had an old ankle injury. Hope she takes that as a lesson to ask her class about what they are comfortable with before she gets all hands on. This Yoga studio is definitely pricier than other studios in the area, but they offer many convenient time slots to compensate. I definitely like to keep Claremont Yoga in my rotation of studios to go to when I'm not in the mood to go to the tradition gyms. read more

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I started taking classes at CY through the PE courses at the Claremont Colleges, but fell in love with the studio and continued attending far past my requirements! There's a wide variety of teachers, styles, and levels available to tailor to individual preferences, and the studio has a beautiful rooftop area to practice outside when the weather is warm. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to start a yoga journey or deepen their existing practice. read more

Wonderful place to practice. The instructors are very knowledgeable and provide suggestions and modifications for all levels. The studio itself is warm and inviting. I highly recommend Claremont Yoga! read more

I tried Vinyasa 1/2 with Cheryl. I am fairly new to yoga and made sure to read the class description on the website to make sure the class was beginner friendly which it was supposed to be. The instructor kept cueing poses but never placed emphasis on how to flow in and out of them. She cued way too fast for me to try to do vinyasa in between poses like I've done at other yoga studios. I ended up with a headache from going up and down way too fast. This place has such great reviews, I'm hoping this was just a fluke with this particular instructor. *Recap: Do not do vinyasa 1/2 with Cheryl if you are a beginner. read more

Love this yoga studio! The last class I did was on the rooftop at sunset! It was beautiful! The teachers are really loving and warm! They have fun classes that include social aspects. I plan to go a lot more when my shoulder heals! read more

I just started going to this studio. I'm really enjoying it. The space is welcoming and the teachers are great! So far, I have taken classes from Patty, Victoria, Rhonda, Sarah and Genevieve. They are all excellent teachers and all have a different style. But each teacher is there to help you have a great experience. read more

Took the Sat Vinyasa class and Stephen was a stellar instructor with a great playlist! :) It's family-friendly so my munchkin got to join for some meditation and much-needed self-care. Cannot wait to go back. *** YOGA ON TAP *** Michelle from Claremont Yoga is a fab instructor- so patient, knowledgeable and thorough with each step and movement, which is helpful for a novice like me. Every second and fourth Sunday they teach an 11:30am class at Claremont Craft Ale for $15. Stretch it out, meditate and then enjoy a nice cold pint. read more

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Warm and inviting studio in the heart of the Claremont Village -- been coming here for years and finally got around to leaving the Yelp review they deserve! So many classes to choose from and excellent teachers to help you grow your practice. Pizza place right downstairs for celebrating after class haha read more

Cute studio. I love it. Always clean, wonderful attentive teachers. I love taking classes here.

Up the cozy wooden stairs to the second floor, you see various studios snuggled in together. The yoga classes are the only ones I've been to, but peeking in through the other doors at the fun-looking pulleys and contraptions (pilates?) makes me want to venture a bit. . . maybe. I don't know. I like yoga. This place is the real deal. They have a variety of classes (many types of yoga) and they are mindfully respectful and serious about the practice. They are challenging and after every class, I feel completely whole and at peace and . . nicer, I think. lol. The studio is lovely and clean and has beautiful blankets and mats and pillow things. Just everything you'd want for a perfect little studio. Nicole is sooo nice! And they always have some sort of deal or bundle going on in terms of price. Everyone should do yoga. Everyone. read more

Claremont yoga is a fantastic place to share your yoga practice with other yogis. The instructors are incredibly supportive and helpful for new beginners and offer solid advice and support for practiced practitioners. A couple of years ago, I had tore my ACL. When I first started attending classes I was unable to squat or put any pressure on my knee and now through strengthening and stretching I am able to bend to full capacity. I would recommend Claremont Yoga to anyone. read more

Sarah educates and explains the benefits of the poses very well. She took me through a mental clearing process and I'm really grateful for that. Thanks Sarah! read more

This studio is the best. I was hesitating because in the pictures the salon looks small, but not at all. It has plenty of space and there are two salons. The variety of clases is just perfect, all kinds of yoga for all levels. And the best is the teachers and staff, very patient, knowledgeable and kind, English is my second language and all of them are patients, I haven't had any kind of troubles following the class. Their 6monthts unlimited is their best package. Highly recommended. read more

Sarah Little is the best yoga instructor I have ever had. She uses the technical names for poses (no pigeon or monkey poses here) which is one of the way you can tell she has done her research. Each week she changes up her classes to keep them interesting, and she remembers her repeat students and their special needs. Plus she has a great sense of humor which helps the class be fun. Overall she is awesome! read more

I was on my way back from San Bernardino to Long Beach, and wanted to get off the highway during rush hour, so I thought "why don't I find a yoga studio to pop into?" I googled "Claremont Yoga" and was quickly on my way to the 5:45p "beginning yoga" class with Kurt. The studio itself is nice, pretty standard yoga studio accoutrement. It's a cosy upstairs space with cool-looking ceiling fans. I don't know how else to describe the class's contents other than that it was the worst yoga class I've ever been to. In a 75 minute class, we did about 5 or 6 poses. For the first 25 minutes(!) of class, we experimented in downward dog using ropes and pillows. It's possible that this might be of use to people who have never done a downward dog in their life, or who have extreme immobility or inflexibility, but for someone who is looking forward to a basic yoga class, this exercise was pointless and downright bizarre. Later, the class concluded with TWO shavasanas, which means that we laid on the ground motionless for the entire last 20 minutes of the class. During AND after each pose (like I said, we did only a handful of poses in the entire 75 minute class), the instructor would stop to ask us for feedback---did we like the pose? What parts of the body did *we* feel it worked? etc...Is this a Discussion of Yoga class? I don't go to yoga to have a question and answer session. More posing, less talking, please. The entire session was boring, disjointed, and felt extremely amateurish. I don't know how else to say it but that this man should not be teaching yoga. I felt that I had wasted 75 minutes of my day and $18 of my money, and left feeling frustrated and irritated rather than refreshed. I practice yoga to reap its benefits: meditation, flexibility, strength, breathwork, and of course to find clarity and centeredness. Unfortunately, I found none of those in Kurt's class. read more

Tried Vinyasa 1/2. Class started late and the teacher only cue the poses but not enough instructions to help us get into the pose. She repeated the same pose names over and over with no additional cues and I had no idea where I should be feeling. There was no flow sequence...not sure if she knew what she was doing. She told us to get into table top and do whatever we wanted? She was in inversion and doing her own stuff. During class she had a full blown conversation with one of the students. For crow....she just said practice your crow...and that was it. Music was too loud, I couldn't hear anything. At the end of class...I think I tore a muscle around my calves, I'm having a hard time walking at the moment. :( read more

I attented prenatal yoga classes every monday here. The instructor was very good. Its a calm place. Positive words by the instructor at the beginning of the class and during yoga practice made me more in touch with my current state. I started enjoying my pregnancy :) Sometimes she used to start the class little late as she had to wait for everyone to be there in the class...However, she used to make up for the delay by extending the duration of the class. read more

Visited from out of town. Nice, clean, warm, loving atmosphere. Attended Nicole's 12:15 class. Great instruction, cues right on point. Guides your body to where it needs to be. read more

Myself experience one of the worst academic class I have never had in America. I see people get better health by yoga and also see people get injured from it. I want to find out why ?? I see it daily at my work. I was forced to finish class certain time when I paid tuition in full. Now it turns into trash. I got injured during class. NO ONE ever ask. How I am doing. None. I did put everything on the side and go to class to finish all wherever I can. But certain requirements it didn't mention from the beginning. I couldn't work much. Got paycheck cut. I talk to the owner to give me some more time and we have medical issue with other family member including me. They said no it a up to the owner. I suck it in during training but today at this point I'm so done. All they want is more $&$ from you. I have never have to pay class twice to study anything in class at all. See in college you make up the next class. Would not recommend it to anyone. read more

Bright and beautiful studio. Lots of natural light. High quality props. Kind and knowledgeable instructors. Friendly and peaceful atmosphere. Wide variety of yoga and time slots to choose from. Usually not crowded. read more

Attended my first yoga session today, as a drop in. The atmosphere was great! So relaxing with the smell of essential oils and the natural lighted rooms! The teacher was great at stopping to demonstrate different poses and she was very knowledgeable about modifying different poses for everyone's needs! I highly recommend the restore and flow course! I felt that it was challenging but not too challenging for my first time! Oh and also if u forget a mat, they do rent them for $2! read more

I'll name my biases from the get-go. I look for Vinyasa flow classes with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and good music. That is not Claremont Yoga (CY)'s practice emphasis, which is Iyengar, Anusara, and Restorative. Pluses of CY: Nice practice studios (2; 1 smaller and larger) both with rope walls if you're into Iyengar or other supported practices. I appreciate the cork, not foam, blocks for class usage. Classes in my experience are usually very, very small (6 people or less). Instructors typically have a very good foundation in form & alignment, so less of a chance of getting hurt while practicing. For vinyasa flow, I've appreciated classes with Nicole (co-owner), Maureen, & Aimee. Minuses of CY: The studios aren't always super clean (It's regular that end up with a ton of brown and/or black hair on the bottom of my mat--that's gross and not even close to my hair color). One instructor I've had teaches her yoga basics classes more as her own personal workout instead of focusing on students' alignment and adjusting for safety. There are only three vinyasa flow classes for beginners (e.g. Mellow Flow) the entire week. I find the levels at CY frustrating--often, it's either an absolute snooze or way too hard and very little that's for people that want a workout via a beginning *flow* class. Music is rarely used and if it is, only soft background noise. The prices are higher than other yoga studios in the area, but they likely have higher overhead costs being in the Village and the small classes so I'm kinda baffled why other reviews complain about that. CY's monthly pass ($99/month) is the most affordable option if you want to practice several times a week. read more

I've been practicing yoga for about 25 years and started coming to Claremont Yoga when I moved here 2 years ago. The instructors are knowledgeable and welcoming and they all teach very differently, which I really like. I highly recommend them. read more

Claremont yoga has wonderful and experienced instructors. I love the Saturday morning class, it starts my weekend off in a positive mood

This studio is a beautiful space in the Claremont village to practice yoga. The wood floors are clean and the atmosphere is inviting. I also appreciate the nice fans while looking up to the ceiling in certain poses. There are many classes to choose from. The instructors are very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I love the warm and nurturing energy of this studio. The owners, Tracy and Nicole, are straightforward, heart centered teachers with a fantastic wealth of knowledge and technique to offer. The studio has a diverse schedule, from intense flow to somatic Movement and Yin. Great for beginners and those looking to seriously deepen their practice and understanding of yoga! read more

Claremont Yoga is a truly GREAT studio. I've have never had a yoga instructor there whom I didn't like. The instructors are great at MODIFYING poses to make them appropriate for my INDIVIDUAL rigidities, aches and pains. I'm not conventionally religious, but I do consider myself a spiritual person -- and I find that the instructors at Claremont Yoga benefit me both physically AND spiritually. Due to Coronavirus, they now do online courses through Zoom. These classes are easy to pay for, log-in to, and are still truly EXCELLENT. read more

I'm trying to get in touch with them. I went yesterday and today to the studio; but there was nobody there, called, tried to live a message; but the system says that they are not taking messages in that moment, also left a business message on YELP and a note on the door. What's up with that? they have to fix that. Seems like a nice place and I'll like to change this review for a positive one. read more

I'd like to bump my review up for this studio. I still believe that there should be more emphasis on breathing here and adjustments. However they extended their class passes to 6 months and have really good prenatal classes! read more

I've been attending classes here for about 1 year. I've had the luxury of traveling around the globe and visiting yoga studios. This space is a genuine gem. It captures zen in a variety of ways from location to decor. The best part is the loving & thoughtful owners & teachers. They care about the quality of life & have deep respect that shows to others. I feel valued & cared for every time I attend a class. There are a huge variety of classes to attend as well. I wish I had better word choices to capture the beauty & feel of this place. I hope you give them a try too. read more

Claremont Yoga is a warm and cozy yoga studio in the heart of the Claremont Village. All of the instructors are wonderful humans and knowledgable yogis. I enjoy all of the classes, and they offer a good variety to suit anyone's needs. My favorite part is that they have ropes on the walls, which the instructors often incorporate into the practice, making deep stretching possible. Overall, the instructors have always encouraged a lot of play, and I find this important because we should never take ourselves too seriously, especially when practicing yoga. read more

Best yoga class I have ever participated in. Thank you Nicole! She really helped me to feel comfortable and have a desire to start practicing yoga. Thans so much!!! read more

One of my favorite places to get my yoga on, I love Tracey! She's always very attentive to each individual, while not taking away from the class as a whole, I love that it's small and comfortable! read more

I stopped by for a drop in class because I am spending two weeks in Claremont. Small studio, but a great core yoga class with Nichole. I will try and make another class before I have to leave. read more

Beautiful space, caring teachers, extensive class offerings -- all in downtown Claremont. (I selected "good for kids" because the studio offers kids yoga classes.) read more