This place is Gold! I had the best juices, the best vegan tacos, amazing yoga session and met the greatest people alive. Love everything about this place. read more

There is not a single yoga studio in Los Angeles that compares to this place, because it is not just a yoga studio. PYG is a community center, where low vibrations and frequencies are not present. A community built around honesty and open non violent communication, come see Cheri Rae (the owner) for a fresh young Thai coconut, or her phenomenal wrap that will fill you with nutrients unlike anything you've enjoyed before. Heart warming communication, deep beneficial advice and the opportunity to build friendships with foundations in authenticity. Body healing, Healing through healthy food and community. The best yoga you'll find outside of India, is one of the many incredible things you'll find in this temple. read more

I truly believe anyone who has written a negative comment about this beautiful sacred space has the complete WRONG idea...and have shared nothing but false accusations about one of my favorite people in the world-the owner Cheri. This place has changed my life for the better, she believes in me when I struggle believing in myself. She's a bad a**, boss woman, strong inside and out, beautiful soul inside and out. She genuinely cares about her students. I truly believe Peace Yoga is worth experiencing for yourself to see how magical she is and her attention to detail of her studio. Not only is she an amazing teacher she's an AMAZING chef. read more

Signed up for a 9AM class and arrived at 8:50AM. The gate was down and no one was answering the phone. I waited till 9:10AM still no arrived to open the gate. If early morning weekends are tough don't set up a class that early and waste peoples time/gas. read more

This is a yoga space that is unlike any other in Los Angeles. Not only are there no mirrors but each teacher brings their own healing nature to their flows. If you are looking for a practice and a community then go to Peace Yoga. read more

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My dad is in hospice care for pancreatic cancer and may have only a few days left. He was always an adventurous type and I know how therapeutic sound baths and breathing techniques can be. So I decided to take him to lower his anxiety about what may be ahead. Well, Peace Yoga went out of their way to help my dad and their kindness will never be forgotten. They also have exceptional musicians and singers and made this joint father-and-son healing experience something I will never forget. I will definitely be coming back. This is an inspired business with so much character and personality that deserves every adventurous Angeleno's attention. Thanks for the memories. read more

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I reserved a class with this studio on class pass. I was very excited to go to yoga at this studio because I am a long time vegan and the class description sounded amazing. I arrived an hour early for my class to give myself time to park and find the studio. I paid $8 for parking. I looked for their storefront, and found a place that looked like a yoga studio but the door was locked and there was a metal grill over the door. So I kept walking, and I tried calling the business. No one answered so I kept looking. I spent 45 minutes looking for this studio and called them a total of 7 times and tried texting the number, no one answered. I finally found another building entrance and a security guard showed me how to get into their back door, but when no one was inside the business he told me that it was closed and I have to leave. I am never wasting my time on this place again. Apparently they close at unpredictable times. read more

Amazing studio that is truly what yoga is about. Not only do they have the best prices that I have ever seen, but they don't even charge you $5 dollars to rent a mat when you're vacationing from out of town, can you imagine? Best raw food ever, super friendly group of people. I seriously did not want to leave. read more

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My hOMe. I've done yoga all around the world, and I love it here best. My practice has deepened and grown in the last 18 months, and I've found things like Passion, Compassion, Gentle Love, and of course lots and lots of Peace. Come play with us ! read more

There is nothing peaceful about this place. I signed up for a 5pm beginners class and I was excited to try yoga for the very first time ever. The instructor Cheri Rae, who I believe is also the owner, came rolling in on her bike at 5:06pm. She immediately started lambasting me about whether I signed up on Class Pass (I did) and how she doesn't know why she's on the Class Pass platform (not my problem) and how it's insulting that as a 30+ year teacher she only gets $3 per Class Pass sign up (as if I made this decision). I got up and walked out. That was my very first impression of yoga. Thanks Cheri Rae. Side note: The other employee who welcomed me when I arrived early was very kind and helpful. But for his kindness, I would probably never try yoga again. read more

Peace Yoga is the BEST yoga studio in Los Angeles, hands down. When I lived in LA, I would travel across the entire county through rush hour traffic after a long day at the office to come to this studio and find refuge. I kept telling myself I would try other studios and other teachers, but I had no desire. This was where I wanted to be. Cheri helped me come into myself, open up my mind, and help me find true freedom. I left my stressful corporate job, completed a Yoga Teacher Training in India.....I traveled all around the world, practicing and teaching yoga at festivals, ashrams, studios, 5-star hotels, travel hostels, rural villages, and Peace was the most special to me of all of the places. I will ALWAYS hold Peace Yoga as a sacred place in my heart. A place I will always cherish and call hOMe. What a gift, what a blessing. read more

I often think about moving back to LA just to be closer to this yoga studio from the east coast. It's like my home, this studio is amazing and lifts your spirits. Cherry's food is a whole 'nother high. I could eat her food daily, she completely changed my diet and outlook on food. If you're looking for some regular yoga spot, this ain't it. If you're looking for a home, come through. read more

This place is super magical, I don't know how to explain it. The energy, the people, the community, it's so authentic and raw - I love it. Had the privilege of having Cheris vegan taco with a coconut drink and it was such a wonderful experience to watch her passion behind the process. Not to mention how good it was!!!! The girl that I met in the yoga class said "everyone who finds this place is meant to find it..." - so mystical. read more

peace yoga gallery is a eclectic, unique, healing space. this is my favorite place in los angeles, it is absolutely incredible, such a safe space and community home. the owner cheri rae is truly a healer and role model to all. her food is the best on the planet and her yoga style is truly magical. you must try peace yoga gallery !! read more

I've been going to Peace Yoga for over a year now , & it's the only yoga studio I don't get bored at . Cheri Rae is one of a kind. She's entertaining, knows her yoga, & really cares and pushes her students to do well and improve. I try to come here 1-3 times a week and have since become stronger, leaner, & more flexible through this practice. Things you should know: YOGA - Try Cheri's class. I suggest Thurs/ Fri at 7:30pm - First class is donation only - Yoga mats are provided at no additional charge - Bring a towel because you will probably sweat buckets! (especially in the summer) - Take off your shoes before going downstairs - Class usually last longer than the allotted time: don't have plans after - People are allowed to come in late, but I discourage first-timers to do so - The bathroom is co-ed and don't have locks on the doors (you get use to it, I swear!) - Cheri does not teach in those soothing (aka boring) voices that usually put me to sleep. She is full of energy! - The people who go to peace are kind of like a community, everyone is friendly, and talk to each other -people of all walks of life come in to practice yoga (definitely the opposite of those snobby, stuck-up studios). It's great! - KEEP AN OPEN MIND :) FOOD - Cheri makes the best raw vegan food, if you have the opportunity: TRY IT. - Fresh Coconut water or Kombucha (blueberry flavor is my fav - taste like grape soda) is great after a sweaty yoga session - I am obsessed with her chocolate pies read more

Cherry Rae is wonderful. She challenges you. I bought a year membership because she is so good. She cares about her students . Not to mention the Raw fest after, her food come with love and no Tortured animal I love you Cherry read more

I bought a $35 1 month deal on Yelp with my bff and we are absolutely LOVING it! The instructor Cheri knows Yoga and she is teaching me not just doing Yoga but the ways of Yoga! She is passionate about what she does and I MEAN PASSIONATE. If you get easily offended by profanity words, I wouldn't recommend this place to you. Cheri is VERY expressive and she will tell you what you are doing WRONG as in like WTF are you doing? lol I love it~ I go to the 7:15 class after work and it is such a stress reliever :) I will definitely keep coming back even after my 30 days is over! read more

Its really amazing that this space exists Downtown LA. I only eat vegan and prefer raw food and walked out of a 3 HOURS job interview and just wandered into this cafe/studio/yoga space by accident and asked the chef "are you guys open? do you serve food?" and the chef Cheri said "yes we are a raw food restaurant, like real food." me: ok, do you have a menu? Cheri: "no" me" ok, I'll have what you have. Thanks! It was the funniest most serendipitous moment in all my random travel meals. She sources her food from local farms, everything is real food and organic/seasonal. Her yoga studio is beautiful too. I can tell she is super passionate about her movement and is doing what she can to spread the good word. I agree with her message 100% THOUSAND percent% The grocery stores, restaurants do not serve real food! Its all crap your body really doesn't need to fuel itself. She is doing what she can to spread this message. Thanks for the hospitality, kombucha and tacos! read more

Owner complains about class pass. But I wouldn't have been there otherwise. There's no structure to the class. It's kinda whatever the owner felt like, when she wants to start, what she wants to talk about, and it can end up being taxing, when you came to relax. This yoga place is for a certain type of person, certain type of community. The space is underground and very awkward. I like my usual Modo and Boheme, where you just get yoga and not the extra life dragging commentary. read more

Just called and asked the angry woman who answered the phone how much a membership was instead of answering the question she told me to look on the website. I then asked her about the week trials they offer and she began to talk about her personal problems that she can't do those anymore because her rent is 5k a month. As if we all don't have rent to pay. I would NEVER recommend this place. NOR is she giving the energy you want to feel or be around during yoga. Very naggy and rude can't imagine her running a 'peaceful' yoga center. Lol read more

Dude the wraps are so insanely good... When you eat a wrap it feels like you've reset your diet/stomach etc for the day. I hate to brag on foods (read my other reviews i never oversell foods because #1 taste varies and #2 false expectations lead to let down) But this is no-holds-barred rejuvenating sustenance on a plate. Don't let the hippie vibe fool you this place is ALL business when it comes to feeding you. The wraps are addicting. They even show me love with my suit and tie on LOL... read more

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My boyfriend and I tried yoga for the first time at this studio. Cheri was so welcoming and explained everything to us very clearly. She was very good about correcting us to make sure we were using the correct form. The class was both relaxing and challenging. We both bought the 3 for $30 classes deal and are excited to return! We also had a fresh coconut/coconut water at the end and it was the perfect way to end the class. read more

Cheri Cheri Cheri she is quite a stunning and fabulous woman. Cheri is the owner creator of Peace Yoga and also a instructor. she has been a yogi for 23 something years however she does not look a day over 21 she really makes you want to get in gear and get in shape get back to your roots and grow mentally physically and most importantly spiritually. What i have come to love about Cheri and also the other instructor's at Peace is that no matter what level you are they pay close attention to every student in the house so if you are a beginner trying to familiarize yourself with every bend every breath and etching your way on down to the ground or if you are that amazing yogi with every posture as pose and precise as Cheri ( which by the way she is absolutely amazing i tell u ) they will guide and give you little key elements that will help you along your way. the studio is gorgeous and has so much beautiful positive energy and is super spotless and clean you almost feel you can eat off the floors if you wanted to. The decor and vibe is very Los Angeles and artsy with high ceilings and concrete floors brick and art all over the place you don't want to leave this place you feel right at home. The restroom is even amazing this place is huge and i just cant find the words to even express how much i have fallen in love with this place inside and out. They offer classes all through out the day the earliest class starts at 7 AM and the latest class starts i believe at 7PM. Every second Saturday of the month starting at 7 they have yoga meditation followed by a raw dinner and dj's live music featuring Indian songstress live musicians and so much more this place is all in one and the vibe is flowing with energy and love. When you think i have nothing more just wait there is so much more there is a kitchen in which Cheri makes RAW foods yummy dishes such as Kale chips Coconut desert balls Coconut water raw chips and more and yup Cheri has RAW classes available at your fingertips so you to can learn to eat healthy and stay healthy and look just as good as she does we all need to start somewhere and why not here peace yoga also has and holds cleanse classes and nutrition seminars this place is jammed packed With special eclectic finds for mind body and soul. Note the unlimited monthly classes are the way to go Please do it for your self do it for me do it for your mom do it for the universe come one come all and live this experience trust me you to will be in awe and love this little jem in DTLA read more

Love my Gentle Hatha yoga sessions with McCready, she is an amazing teacher and I always feel more relaxed after class. The location is very convenient to my downtown loft and it gives me more energy to create and enjoy my day! I am excited when I return to my studio to work and create abstract works. The classes are small and intimate and so you get a lot of personal healing attention. Cheri Rae is full of energy and a breath of fresh air, love her fresh juices as well. read more

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I LOVE this wonderful Amazing Yoga Studio as a community hub with great energy & fantastic food & fun and music and BEST EVER YOGA * ENERGY & PEOPLE! read more

Peace Yoga Gallery is a gem downtown. Residents, downtown workers and visitors alike will have a real treat stopping by this studio for a class or an evening event. Owner, visionary, teacher and yogi Cheri Rae infuses the space with her passion for peace. Whether you are a beginner or well practiced, she has many years of experience that will make the practice accessible to anyone and challenging if desired. I am not an experienced yogi to know all the different styles, but the classes involve traditional sun salutations and vinyasa flows. Additionally, the class will be tailored to the students. My favorite classes so far had wall work and partner work. Please note I'm still working on touching my toes so first timers no fear! I attend the 6:30 pm evening classes during the week and the 10:30 am weekend classes. Peace Yoga Gallery is a wonderful space. Downstairs: huge studio, dressing rooms, showers and gallery & Upstairs: gallery, food items and lounge. The silence possible in the studio for shavasana is amazing considering you are downtown! Besides practicing yoga, Cheri Rae is building a community of peace. The evening healing events held on the second Saturday of the month are incredible. 2 hours of yoga into massage into raw food into dancing with DJs and art throughout. This event is great for people who have had no experience with any of this. I had never had raw food and I was blown away by the delicious soups and wraps. read more

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The yoga is amazing. And the food.... best EVER. I love this place. Good vibes. Good people.

This place is truly magnificent. You walk in and there is this amazing raw kitchen full of amazing snacks and salads, etc-- raw organic food made with love! Cheri puts 110% into everything she does and wants nothing but the best for all of the people around her. Her classes are approachable and she is a firecracker, you have got to meet her! There is nobody like her in the world! First time students are only $10 a class, but when you walk downstairs into her peaceful space you will see that $10 is nothing for the experience you get. Meditation rooms, a massage room, mats and blankets available for use, for free! You will leave her classes and her space feeling full, strong and beautiful! read more

Just dropped in for a acro yoga class. My very first one. I was nervous because I'm not that advanced. But I have always been very curious about acro yoga. I'm so glad I selected this studio to try. They are so inviting and cool about all levels and very knowledgeable. Able to help me go from zero to flying in no time at all. I had such an amazing time. And I will now be a acro addict. Thank you for bringing me into the world of acro! Ellie and AJ were the instructors. The studio is beautiful! Very soulful and very spacious. They have many types of yoga classes and all the instructors are AMAZING! They also brew their own kombucha. And there is a raw food kitchen. And a very cool hangout stop upstairs. Love the vibe here and I look forward to visiting again. read more

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I love this studio every time I have been I have had a great experience doing wonderful yoga in a focused environment. Downtown LA can be challenging at the best of times and Peace Yoga Gallery provides a sanctuary, a place of calmness & clarity. I recommend calling before you turn up for a class to check the website is current. Peace read more

One of a kind. It's an organic juice/snack bar + yoga studio + art gallery. Yup, can you image all three in one? The juice/snack bar is on the street level. A little tight and sloppy...,Dog on the couch, DTLA hipsters running the place. You shouldn't be surprised if you work in the area. Leave your shoes on the first floor if you are here for yoga. Walk the dark stairs all the way down, to the left... Walah, you are looking at an artsy sanctuary-- Heavy colored Indian painting of Gods and Goddesses on the walls, vintage wood furnitures, beautiful rugs, curtained changing rooms, dark and warm lighting, yoga mats already spread out on the floor for practice. There are also shower rooms available! Suddenly, you are ready to exhale. You no longer remember the nasty and noisy downtown streets upstairs. You are in a hidden and exotic cave for the next hour or two. Let go, chill, flow, stretch, sweat, invert, Savasana... I took a basic vinyasa flow class on a weekday evening. Nothing hard core, all fundamental movements. It was all I needed at the time. But I'd totally come back to try something a little more advanced. I heard that the last Friday class also turns into an Acro practice in the end-- very tempting, I love acro. Special promotion at the moment- $12 each for 12 classes. That's an awesome deal. If you work around the block and need to release some work stress during the after hours, this will do. Location: across street from the Cal Mart. Parking: meters on the street, or a couple of expensive parking lots on Spring and Main. read more

I attended a charity event at the "Peace" Yoga Gallery this past weekend and left within minutes feeling anything/everything but peaceful after the owner (whom I had never met before) screamed at me for walking down the stairs from the cafe to the yoga studio with my shoes still on. I am a single mom with a start-up company...this combination makes it challenging to get a night out and these nights are few and far between so I was very excited for my evening out in downtown. I thought what a perfect venue for the night, a charity at a yoga studio where I can socialize with like minded individuals in a "peaceful" environment. Instead, shortly after arriving, I turned on my heals and left the building in tears after her verbal assault. She not only scolded me for having my shoes on, but mocked me because I missed the sign "clearly stating to take off your shoes" implying in her own way that I wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed for missing it. As I left the building clearly upset....several patrons chased after me to see if I was ok? I briefly explained that I just got yelled at by the owner for having my shoes on and it was just the proverbial straw after a tough couple of months and the last thing that I needed. To my shock they all replied "Oh Cheri's know for that....you're not her first victim!" and "She has a very short temper and abrasive way of getting her point across...she's clearly not happy otherwise she wouldn't speak to people that way!" We all have off days, but it is baffling to me, how a woman who's life is devoted to yoga, can have so much anger inside her that she has a reputation for treating people poorly!! (outside of her classroom) However, it helps to know, that at least she is in the right environment to hopefully find her own internal "peace" so she can see the errors of her way and the contradictions of her actions to the very principals she teaches to others. read more

I use Yelp all the time but have never felt inspired to sign up for Yelp or to write a review until now. I was still wondering if I should even bother because I don't necessarily like to write negative things about people, but I just came online and saw Elena K.'s review about this studio and it echoed my own, so I decided that people should indeed know about this, because while my experience was HORRIBLY AMUSING, it was also absolutely terrible, and unless you're morbidly curious and like bizarre life experiences, you shouldn't have to put up with this kind of event doing YOGA... I'm not even describing the half of this while writing it... I go to yoga @ least twice a week but I'm certainly not an expert, and the holidays have most definitely put me kind of out of it. When I first entered Peace Yoga, it seemed nice, and people were friendly, but I was surprised because the class didn't start for a HALF HOUR and Cheri Rae did not seem the least bit worried that class was starting so late. I was worried, though, since I had a lunch date right afterwards and wondered if I would get out on time if the class started late. I can only describe Cheri Rae as some sort of drill sergeant disguised as a yogi, and the whole session with her was extremely bipolar. It was three Asian people in class -- two of us were Chinese, with one a regular from Mainland China. Cheri Rae did one of those ignorantly praising racist moves talking about how people in China are so healthy because they eat foods that don't cause "fire breath" ("火氣大" aka stuff that's too salty or spicy, thus causing inflammation) because they always eat the same thing all the time and choose such simple meals (which is not even always true) and people in L.A. have too many choices and hence their bodies don't know what to do. Having been to China, I'll just quickly say that's NOT TRUE even if Chinese classical medicine recommends that. But whatever, that's just ignorant rather than truly negative... When we started a half hour late, the routine began with extremely vigorous warm-up exercises which included a lot of core work, and though Cheri Rae said she was focusing on breathing, she sped up each exercise to the point where one could hardly get a full inhale or exhale. I didn't like this, but it was just fine, because I figured this was her style -- a bit more rigorous than the average relaxed yoga practice. So it was all good, though I didn't at all prefer it. And I didn't quite like her barking commands at us the whole time either. But she did amuse me at times... such as when she corrected my posture and literally SCREAMED aloud with her back to us (so not relaxing or peaceful), "A goddess queen has arrived at Peace Yoga today!!! Thank god!!!" -- like some sort of mad scientist birthing a new laboratory beast... I also laughed when she said, "Bring it all in like you're a seashell (inhale) -- then blow it out like a horn on your birthday (exhale)." So let's say that I found her amusing even though I recognized her style is not my style, and I wanted to give her the chance. I, like Elena K., have never walked out of a yoga class before, but I actually wanted to many times during this practice, including when she massage-groped us way too intensely and for too long mid-practice. And then what followed was way UNBELIEVABLE... When we finally got to flowing, she decided to speed it up, again to the point where I couldn't quite get a complete inhale or exhale... and at one point, I hopped back into an upper plank rather than halfway lifting because I was momentarily confused. I corrected it just as she was literally yelling at me, "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT???" I'm not even joking: she ACTUALLY used those words. She then demanded that we start from the top, and due to my intense state of fucking shock, I reached up and bent down without spreading my arms out and she said, "No! Start over! We don't speed up moves! We don't skip steps!", only to follow militantly with a self-righteous ramble about how yoga is not about the people around us or where we are and it's all about you... In real yoga practices where the teacher believes it is about YOU and YOUR PRACTICE, YOU are allowed to go at your own pace and make modifications without the teacher berating you as if you were a misbehaving dog. After she yelled at me, I stood, bewildered at how hypocritical and egotistical she was, and said, "I'm gonna go. This is not my vibe." And she said, "Good," and resumed teaching instantly. I wouldn't be surprised if in her mind she thinks it's cause I think I know everything when it's actually more because she is NUTS... It seems to me (especially from other reviews) that she is an intense person with ridiculous highs and ridiculous lows. I can understand that -- but you shouldn't be taking out your bad moods on other people and talking shit to them while in the same breath quoting words of wisdom and love. It's disgusting. read more

I went here when this place was used as an event venue. She said no alcohol but drugs were okay and NO SHOES. The owner is crazy and called us all c-nts and was screaming out of control. Overall the venue was spacious and really nice, but the owner scared me. read more

Met Cheri at One Love Fest. Her raw food is definitely a party on your tongue experience. The space has food, art and Yoga. The calendar is loaded with great events. I came here for a seminar by Gil Hedley, 'What's the Fuzz?'. It was a great day! I live in OC and it is worth the drive. read more

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This yoga studio was clearly designed by someone who LOVES yoga. The owner put her heart into it and if heart were all it took to make a great yoga studio this one would get 5 stars from me. What is GOOD: The location is great. Right on a major corner of the downtown area, with a bike rack right in front (Yay!). If the owner is there when you go, she wasn't when I went, you can redeem a coupon from the web for a free Thai coconut, which is a just a cool thing to do. The yoga room is big. The bathrooms are pretty clean and there are plenty of them. The teacher I had was sweet and obviously cared about yoga and trying to teach a good class. What is BAD: The restaurant thing always throws me off in a yoga studio. It was closed when I went, but restaurants and yoga just don't go together for me. I feel the same way about strip clubs that serve food. Neither of these activities have anything to do with food. Yoga is yoga. Food is food. Naked girls are naked girls. My own advice; take each of these activities separately and the quality will increase. Focus on one thing. Yoga and you'll be on the right track. The bathrooms open onto the yoga room, which is just weird. I don't want to have to get up and go to the bathroom during yoga and know everyone out there can hear me. Not that I had to worry about that, as I was the only one there. The teacher practiced with me, and I don't like that in a studio/teacher. I'm not in yoga class so the teacher can practice. In my opinion the teacher should teach and you're not teaching if you're practicing, nor are you practicing if you're teaching. The yoga room was big and dark and cool. I don't like to practice in a cold room. It doesn't have to be hot, but it shouldn't be cold. The yoga room was very dark. I don't know if that's because she didn't turn on the lights because it was "only" me, or if there aren't enough lights. The room is at the bottom of a flight of stairs and it's like a cave. Which I know could be lovely for some people, but I found it unpleasant, cold, dark, enclosed. The studio is a little disorganized. I wrote to the owner with a question about holiday classes and it took her 4 days to get back to me. She obviously didn't have a holiday class, but it wasn't posted on her site, and I didn't get an auto-reply, which is really basic. This was the New Year's weekend/week, and I wonder how many new people decided to do yoga that weekend and couldn't find any place to go. To be fair, other than the Bikram studio, no downtown yoga studios were open on New Year's day, which is a shame. All in all a nice experience, though I won't be back, I prefer a more efficient organized place to practice. If you love the Bohemian feel of a yoga studio and you can go with the flow this will perfect for you. read more

Off the charts food! If you don't know what Raw is, don't worry and you won't care. I fell in love with the food. I tried quite a few things and every single one was so delicious. The Key Lime Pie is unbelievable. I can't remember everything I ate, so I won't try to list it. But, I will tell you regardless of what you think of Vegan food or what you've heard about Raw food tasting these food you will love this food. The event she catered was full of carnivores and they couldn't get enough. She caters which is fantastic and if I need food for an event I am definitely calling Cheri. read more

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Cheri Rae. I love her to death, but she definitely takes some getting used to! Whenever I bring my yogi friends to her class, they're usually scared and mortified at first. One of my girlfriends asked "who wants to have a drill sergeant as a yoga teacher??" She does scream, and yell, and curse, and it varies between being extremely enjoyable (as it is most of the time for me), but sometimes overwhelming, and I can certainly understand my girls' opinions! Even though I live downtown, I drive elsewhere for yoga now because the experience is so variable at peace yoga. I love the thursday night harp class so much. The harpist is nothing short of amazing. But I mostly left peace yoga because of the time issue...as laidback as anyone is, everyone has sh** to do. Cheri says "what is time? it's invented, created" and I have to say, it really upset me. Let's step into reality here...the yoga studios I go to (City Yoga, Yoga at the Raven, Still Yoga) are practical yoga studios and care about integrating yoga into modern life. My boyfriend was so pissed when I sent him there, because it was 100 degrees out, and she was 25 minutes late for class, leaving him and other girl just drenched in sweat outside the studio. I mean, once I went and nobody showed up. I mean come on, that's just unprofessional. I got an apology from her boyfriend later. Cheri IS wonderful. She really cares about her students, and her friends, and she is an extremely knowledgeable teacher. She's just not the best businesswoman...The studio is crazy beautiful.Upstairs, they've got a round table in the corner perfect for meeting the other students, with books all over the place. The raw food restaurant is divine...Cheri really turned me on to raw. After class, I always grab a fresh coconut and sit for a snack. (Which can range from a cinnamon "cheesecake" made from cashews to a kale, avocado, mango, dried coconut "taco "). BUT, once you sit down for a snack, it takes a lifetime for them to make it, and the hour and a half you set aside for yoga certainly turns into four hours. Which is AMAZING when you have four hours to chill, but unfortunately thats not always the case for me. Downstairs is the studio, in this cavernous dark space - she really transformed it. Even the bathroom is gorgeous. It's huge down there, and must have space for at least 60 people. Definitely check it out for yourself. It's a downtown gem, thats for sure. Her boyfriend, Gabe, really has the pulse on what's going on at the studio, and he is definitely the reason the studio works. I'm only giving it three stars now (but keep in mind, I do REALLY like Cheri and her classes) because I still think they have some kinks to work out. I love yoga, I teach yoga, and make a point of integrating it into my very busy life...unfortunately I can't go to peace yoga anymore because it's just not conducive to that. read more

Peace is a very particular yoga studio. I think it's either you are totally into it, or you are not. Cheri customizes the class based on your level. If you are a beginner, tell her so she doesn't make you do all the hard poses meant for advanced yogis. Don't be embarrassed. If you like a workout that'll make you sweat and challenge you, then tell her. She'll make you work, and it's awesome. She's more like a personal trainer. You can go to Khundilini classes for a more peaceful, quiet session, but if you are there to work out and feel good, expect Cheri to raise her voice. She's not mad at you. She wants to help you. Just know that she's pretty intense. Although, if you are super conservative and don't like hearing someone swear, then don't go here. In fact, you should probably leave Los Angeles, you goddamn square. She talks a lot during the session, and that may be too much for people, but it's all about yoga and teaching you the lessons of yoga. Also, if you ask, they'll serve raw food and whole young coconuts with a straw for the water (for a donation, of course. Shit ain't free). After their meals, you don't feel stuffed and tired, you feel full and energized. I've been to a lot of yoga studios, and this one is the most unique and personalized practice I've ever had. I would give this five stars, but I feel like giving four makes you want to read this more. read more

This review was really hard for me to write. I personally don't know where to start. I left the class thinking WTF did I just experience. Lets start with the positives the studio is amazing, and beautiful. The mats are free, and have alot of cushion. The instructor has good intentions, she is very passionate about yoga.. We practiced a variety of Yoga moves that were very interesting. Trust me you will get your one on one attention. She is not scared to call you out, and show you how to do the movements. The things that kind of took me out of my comfort zone, and made me think WTF was her screaming and cursing. My main reason for Practicing Yoga is for a zen peaceful experience. Personally this yoga class was not peaceful for me.The instructor is nuts. She is extremely high energy, and has the mouth of a sailor. I was shocked to hear F Bombs being dropped multiply times. Cursing doesn't bother me, but it was odd to hear it during yoga. Another shocker the class went on for over three hours. I don't have the time for three hours of yoga every night. I am a very punctual person so I was alittle bothered that the class lasted longer then stated on the website. Three hours of yoga is insane. read more