As a complete beginner, I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to yoga!…read more A huge thank you to my friends for bringing me along to my first-ever Power Flow class. Peyton was our instructor, and she was incredible--so motivating and really helped me stay present in the moment. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately signed up for the 3-class trial for $36. My second class was Sculpt & Flow with Peyton again. She was amazing as always--be prepared to drench in sweat, but you feel fantastic afterward! For my third class, I tried Anyssa's class, and she was equally wonderful. Both instructors bring such a great vibe, making you feel welcomed and completely comfortable, even if you're new. I just wish their room is a little bit bigger because the room gets packed and also wish they had a shower...would be useful after drenched in sweat and if you're planning to go somewhere after. They do hand out cold cleansing towel after class! Plus a refill station which is awesome. Special shoutout to Natalie, the yoga advisor, who was so polite and kind throughout the whole process. I will definitely be back.

YogaSix has become my go-to yoga studio. They offer a great variety of classes, and I've loved…read morebeing able to mix things up depending on what I'm looking for that day. I've taken Slow Flow, Power Flow, Restore, and Sculpt. Power Flow and Sculpt are definitely more challenging and are great when I'm in the mood for something that feels a bit more like a Pilates-style workout, while Slow Flow and Restore offer a more traditional yoga experience. One thing I really appreciate is how welcoming and respectful the studio is. The staff are always kind, and the instructors bring such positive energy to every class. Even when classes are full, the studio never feels overcrowded. There's always enough space between me and my neighbors. I'm usually not a fan of heated workouts, but for the heated classes, the temperature here feels very manageable. Unlike some other studios I've tried, I never felt dizzy or nauseous from the heat. I also love how thoughtful they are about consent and personal preferences. They provide cards that allow you to indicate whether or not you'd like hands-on adjustments from the instructors. At the end of class, instructors ask us to wave if you prefer not to have the scented towel (usually lavender or citrus) waved over you. The instructors also celebrate class milestones and make everyone feel recognized (I got a shout-out after completing my third class!). These small details really show how much they care about creating a comfortable environment for everyone. Overall, I love the variety of classes, the supportive instructors and staff, the emphasis on consent and comfort, and the cleanliness of the studio. Highly recommend!

I am deeply disappointed by the complete lack of empathy and rigid corporate attitude at…read moreYogaSource. I have been a member, but recently had to request a pause on my account due to a serious medical diagnosis: severe clinical anemia. My doctor strictly prohibited all physical activity because of high risks of fainting (syncope), shortness of breath, and neurological symptoms. This is not a choice; it's a medical necessity. When I reached out to freeze my membership during my recovery, I was told by Bailey from the "YogaSource team" that I would be charged a $25/month pause fee for March and April. They wanted to charge me to NOT use their services while I am physically incapacitated. When I explained that charging a fee under these extreme medical circumstances was unreasonable and asked to simply cancel without a penalty, their response was even more cold. They cited a strict "30-day notice" policy, informed me that I must make one last full membership payment on 3/24, and then offered to turn that final $99 charge into an "account credit" for a future in-studio purchase. YogaSource would rather force a final payment out of a sick member than show a shred of understanding. Forcing a credit I can only use if I return shows they care more about future revenue than a person's current health crisis. If you are looking for a community that values its members' well-being, stay far away from this place. Their policy-over-people approach is predatory and heartless. UPDATE: The owner, Christina, reached out to me personally after seeing my review. She was very empathetic, admitted the situation was mishandled, and clarified that they do not charge fees for medical emergencies. While the initial experience was stressful, I am very impressed with the owner's integrity and her commitment to doing the right thing for her members. I feel much better about returning to this studio once I am recovered.

I took many classes here from 2024-25: regular (non-heated) vinyasa, slow flow vinyasa, hot…read morePilates, and restorative yoga. Overall, my experience has been good and I would recommend the studio. However, a few things you should know before you go: - Classes can get very crowded (I don't believe there's a cap on students) so sometimes there will be very little space for you to put down your mat and stretch. - There are a lot of heated classes here, and if a non-heated class follows a heated class, the studio will still be warm. If you don't mind warm rooms it won't be an issue, but as someone who really can't tolerate exercising in rooms that are not cool/borderline cold, this was a big reason that I eventually stopped coming here. - Parking in downtown Palo Alto is difficult during peak hours (after 5 PM on weekdays and especially on weekends between 10 AM to 7 PM), so you should budget parking time accordingly. With all that said, here are more detailed impressions of each type of class: - Vinyasa: Nice flow sequence. Lots of attention to breath work, mindfulness, form. Plenty of modifications offered. Soothing environment. - Slow flow vinyasa: Same as above, but at a slower pace, with somewhat less challenging movements. - Hot Pilates: This class is incredibly popular and gets very crowded on weekends. It is more of a Pilates-inspired aerobics class than classical slow-flow Pilates: the music is loud and upbeat, there is a lot of squeezing and pulsing done to the beat, cardio (jumps, mountain climbers, etc.), and light resistance work with 1-3 pound weights and resistance bands. The class is too fast-paced for teachers to offer individual corrections, but they do provide modifications. I think the room is heated above 100 degrees but I'm not sure; either way, you will sweat buckets. If you like heated workouts, you will love this, but as someone who struggles even with warm rooms I simply couldn't cope with the heat. To each their own though. - Restorative yoga: The poses are relaxing but the teacher talks a lot for a restorative class. Most of the time, she is giving Buddhist-inflected encouragements to self-reflection, which I think I would appreciate if I was more interested in Buddhism but sometimes I just want to rest.

I cannot say enough about how much I love this owner, the teachers, the variety of classes, the…read morecommunity events, the members, and studio space. I've been coming here for 6 months and am much more fit - not because I muscled through it, but because I leave happier than I came every single time and that's what keeps me coming back. Special shout outs to Helena, Nikki, and Blu, although all the teachers here are amazing!!

My experience of taking classes, workshops and community musical gatherings at Crave spans several…read moremonths. The offerings are diverse and well curated. My profession spans 35 years of teaching Yoga and mentoring instructors in Silicon Valley. We joyously welcomed Crave into our community when Helena began her new management role and opened the studio four years ago. This Yoga establishment is fairly young AND considered as a treasure to yoga enthusiasts living in Mountain View. The moment you step into the space, you will feel a warm welcome in the environment and from the exceptional teaching staff. Be sure to meet the owner, Helena O'Brien McLoughlin. ~ Marti Foster, Executive Director at Marti Foster Yoga

25 years ago, I injured my foot while playing beach volleyball. To this day, it is incredibly…read morepainful to get my foot into or out of a ski boot. Xrays showed no break, but doctors couldn't find a fix. Although I sought Jenn's help today to improve my flexibility and posture, she amazingly improved my range of motion in my toes in 10 minutes. She gave me exercises to perform daily and I expect to have full range of motion very soon. Thank you, Jenn! You are awesome!

The Balance Center changed my life. Once upon a time, I would wake up with back pain 5 days out of…read more7. Now, I wake up with back pain once a month, if that. And they'll help you with standing, walking, and sitting, as well as sleeping, all from slight changes in the way you do things everyday---no exercises needed (though they are helpful if you want to do them). I'm a skeptic and a bit of a cheapskate, but I was so impressed with what I learned in the free first class that I immediately signed up for the whole introductory course. I wasn't disappointed. PS: The director, Jean Couch, is a bit of a character, but she knows what she's talking about.

I have been coming to Ananda Tenple for more than a year, and I found all what I need for my…read morespiritual growth. Classes , satsang support in my journey , meditations and friends. The Sunday service is very inspirational with music , readings, short meditation and very meaningful sermon . I highly recommend for everyone , starters in the yoga path as well for more advanced practitioners. Love , peace and friendship is the fragrance in this holy temple .

The Ananda Teaching Centers in Santa Cruz County were my spiritual home for decades. That all…read morechanged in September 2020 for obvious reasons. As sad as it was to lose my local Ananda community, I had the chance to move to the Ananda Community in Mountain View and become part of the most dynamic, centered, compassionate, self-aware group of people I have ever known. I love the opportunities to be of service to others as they find their spiritual path. The Ananda Temple is not really the physical structure on the corner of El Camino and College. The congregation of Truth seekers who come together to serve, meditate, practice yoga, and have fun...those people are the true Ananda Temple. I love the diversity. I love Sunday Services. I love the yoga classes. I love the classes on how to be happy in a chaotic world. I love being in a space with others where I can close my eyes, be still, and feel the presences of the Divine in me and all around.

Oh man. I wish I had read the reviews before signing up for the free week of classes…read more Echoing some of the other Yelp reviewers, it really does smell bad in here. As soon as you walk in you're greeted with a combination of smoke (maybe incense or sage that has gone bad?), BO, and other grossness. I also happened to be in a space near another classmate who seemingly wasn't wearing deodorant, and it was making my nose and eyes burn throughout the entire class. I know places like SoulCycle post a reminder on the wall to practice good hygiene, so it might be a good idea to have a similar reminder posted here. Even with the overpowering, awful smell aside- the studio just seems really, really dirty. There are scuff marks all over the studio wall, it doesn't seem like they sweep/mop/swiffer (and since everyone is barefoot and the studio is heated, it seems like a breeding ground for bacteria). I usually go to pilates classes, SoulCycle, and Barry's where they're pretty diligent about keeping the studios clean, and after taking this class here I realized that a clean studio is something I'm willing to pay extra for. I kept my belongings with me instead of putting them into a locker, so I cannot speak to the cleanliness of the lockers. After just one class, I cancelled the rest of my free week. I've been to one other Corepower studio previously, I believe in either Emeryville or Oakland, and had a wonderful experience at that location, so it seems like Corepower locations are just hit or miss (and this one is a gigantic miss).

I was blown away by teacher Krista Morey! I have been taking workout classes almost daily for the…read morepast 20 years and I have to say that Krista is one of the best teachers I have ever had. World-class professional. She deserves all the credit! I can't say enough how amazing of a teacher she is!

Yoga Is Youthfulness was THE primary Yoga community of Mtn. View. I was a student and the Prenatal…read moreYoga teacher dating back to 1999. When the studio closed after the Pandemic, Crave Yoga became the new community located for all things Yoga in Mtn. View. If you are pregnant, Crave Yoga is an exceptional option for you.

Many years ago when YiY was near Wells Fargo on Castro, I regularly went for Restorative and for…read moreYoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra was taught by Mojdeh. I forgot the name of the Restorative teacher who later relocated to SoCal and the studio stopped offering the class. I really liked those classes, but they are not offered anymore. The current class schedule is filled with classes only very sparsely.

I wrote a review on Google Maps already, but wanted to write another one here!…read more The studio is awesome. Both the workers and the teachers are so kind. They make it really easy to get started! I was initially on a 4 pack, but enjoyed my workout so much I decided to get an unlimited membership. I've taken Slow Flow, Mobility, Restore, and Sculpt & Flow and all of them are amazing for the body. Since I've written about my experience on Google Maps already, I'll write about my new one today when I took a Sculpt & Flow class with Mary recently and she was so nice! She saw me and recognized that I haven't taken a class with her yet, and she spent a lot of time before class to talk to me about what to expect and also encouraged me a lot, since I was really nervous. She even checked in on me after class too! Her attention to her students and knowing them by name makes it feel so much like a community. Also shoutout to the front desk who I approached and asked about Sculpt & Flow before the class too. Before class while waiting for the studio to be cleaned she also spoke with me about what weight to choose, and even went to the back with me and helped me find what I need. I haven't done yoga in years much less in a class format, but the community and everyone makes it so much easier to get into it :)

I took a class here yesterday through class pass and I genuinely really enjoyed it!…read more Zeny was my instructor and she was absolutely amazing! She made the class such a welcoming place to be. There were clear instructions and she even gave accommodations when needed because I was new to the class. The room was hot enough to feel loose and warm without being overwhelming and actually added to the class in a very positive way. I will absolutely be back and would highly recommend the studio to anyone who is looking to get into hot yoga!

I am giving them a 5 star review based on past experience, but they have lost me as a customer by…read morenot returning the Restorative class to in-studio following the relaxation of Covid restrictions. During Covid, I tried it on ZOOM once and it was not my thing, even though I have props at home; I need the real group experience and the presence of a teacher. When it had been in-studio before Covid, I liked both the regular teacher and the teacher who frequently substituted. It was a perfect class. I still hope they will return the Restorative class to the studio but I have kept checking and it has not happened.

This is a fantastic studio for busy parents or people with injuries. The demographic of people who…read morecome to this studio are mostly middle aged (my mom went this studio a lot) so it reminds me of a mom and dad studio. It's very comfortably designed, very relaxing private place to practice. The instructors are extremely attentive to personal injuries and making you feel comfortable in class, which is the main strength of the people who teach here. They focus on Iyengar yoga which involves a ton of props and wall work. The beginner classes are perfect for people who have never stepped upon a yoga mat and a lot of personal instruction is given. The advanced classes go as for as headstands and more complex bends. Ultimately, I was looking for a younger more modern vibe so I'm still looking for a place to call my home yoga studio. I did enjoy my classes here though and would come back every now and then. Just one thing: I wish they put a stronger emphasis on flexibility but that's just my personal needs.

Resistive stretching is truly the new paradigm when it comes to sensible stretching and balancing…read moreyour body. I have chronic low back and left rib pain that I have spent thousands of dollars trying to find the answer to. Tom not only knows what he is doing, he's such a positive guy! I've been going to him since December and my chronic back pain has decreased by at least 70%. I almost hate doing this review because even though I've been seeing him for months now I'm STILL on his waiting list . But the world needs to know so what's a girl to do.....

After over 20 years of playing different sports I thought I knew how to stretch. Oh man was I…read morewrong. Tom took us through a series of stretches that were just great. I thought I was pretty flexible but after this class I've got lots of areas to work on now. FYI, they only take cash or check. There's an ATM next door to the studio if you need some cash.