This big eucalyptus tree looms over the location of the yoga class at 6th and Laurel street to the left on the grass. Be sure to bring a hat, wear sunblock, no perfume unless you don't mind a bee buzzing around you. And bring water for hydration, use the restroom before going, no public bathrooms and pack a towel for under your yoga mat for the grass. Un plug from phone scrolling and stash phone away to engage in on the outdoor beauty. Shade from trees is optimal but not a guarantee you'll be in ear shot to hear your instructor. Donation based payment. Bring cash unless you use Venmo. read more

The OM Experience - My church and for my temple, my body - Yoga Near Me

The OM experience is just that. An experience to be able to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and move around without the constraints of an indoor yoga studio. This operation was outdoors LONG before it was cool or necessary to be. This isn't a mistake, it's the idea and concept formed by the synergy of Olivia and Matt Hughes. Olivia is a Yogi, healer and mother, and Matt is a Musician, artist and father. The 'OM' experience standing for "Olivia & Matt" and play off a nice long meditative OM, is a family ran business that truly is grass roots from the ground up. The Duo instructs, leads, teaches and nurtures their clients during classes through a meditative, physical and mental yoga class at Balboa park. Between the birds chirping, the Spanish bell tower tolling and the breeze whipping the through the herbaceous smelling eucalyptus trees, it's truly a treat. There is no fuss, no stress, no high end mirrors and you won't find that pretentiousness that you usually find at fancy-studios. Fresh grass, sunshine, breezes and ROOM is just the beginning. Sure those are the great amenities at an OM class, but the real treat is when the class starts. Slowly and ever so calmly Matt begins to play music, it's never forced...his musical and artistic intuition is really special. Either some percussion or the light strumming of a string instrument, ever so light singing or chanting, some growling. Olivia instructs from the center, this alone is such a different feel from either being in the front or back, or being near a Shavasana snorer like me, it's wide and spread out. You can't smell feet, so that cool too. Olivia leads from the center. She makes her rounds, she explains so everyone on all levels can understand, that's her greatest skill set and gift. She does not explain with haste, there is harmony and reason to her approach and she will get you into the position you need to be in. If you're a local or just visiting San Diego for a few days, I would highly recommend dropping in on one of the OM EXPERIENCES classes on Sunday mornings, check for other events, days etc. You will not be sorry you showed up to an OM class, you always feel so much lighter and refreshed. read more

One of the most amazing, fun, and life changing retreats of my life. The Om Experience retreat to Puerto Vallarta lead by Olivia and her husband Matt is something everyone should do at least once in their lives. They plan everything so your trip is so effortless. From meeting you at the airport to planning dinners, excursions, yoga with live music daily, paddle boarding, hiking, and kayaking tours. I went with my mom and it was such a great bonding experience for both of us. The hotel is one of the nicest most luxurious places I've ever stayed in the world. The food is endless and delicious, the staff are so kind, and you feel like royalty staying there. I would highly recommend to my friends and do! Can't wait to go again and feel the love. read more

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What can I say about the OM Experience other than it is my home away from home. It is where I go to get back to myself. I first met Olivia and Matt about 3 years ago for Yoga in the Park. It was my first official yoga class so I was nervous and self conscious but I remember Olivia creating such a safe space that I knew I wanted to come back for more, more yoga, more Olivia, just more of all that goodness they offer together. In 2017, without having taken an aerial class I signed up for Olivia's aerial teacher training really with the desire to get to know her more. There was something about her energy that pulled me. Enter life change beyond my wildest dreams and our love affair. Lol! I went on to take Olivia's forgiveness workshop (twice!). I joined Olivia's Spiritual Mastermind group in the summer of 2018, and later have been trained to practice Reiki in the winter of 2018 with Olivia's guidance. Over the years, Olivia and Matt have become not only a big part of my healing but great friends and mentors. I am beyond grateful for their presence in my life! LOVE LOVE LOVE you guys! read more

This studio and the classes offered are amazing. I love the Wednesday night flow. Olivia teaches and Matt plays the music, it is my most relaxing night of the week I also attend the Sunday yoga class in Balboa Park which is magical. It is challenging and relaxing at the same time. It ends with the bells of the California Tower and savasana in the sun. read more

My story started last year as I have the physical need (disability &injuries) to start yet another process of healing repairing and fixing, all areas mind, body, and soul. A close friend encouraged me to yoga, so I easily found as I looked up the OM Experience on MeetUp. And to my unbelievable unexpected surprise (over the course of taking her classes one year)...I have started gaining experience, gained a lot more confidence, strength & flexibility in all three areas of my life. I have only good experiences with starting and maintaining YOGA, and would like to encourage more people to consider this top quality, open, natural, healing, positive vibes yoga outside with the Olivia & Matt pair. I am thrilled that every time I go (not regularly but try weekly) I learn something different about a movement/position, and a mindset, and learn to apply that to my daily life. These classes are so effective and beneficial, and I really like being a part of something bigger than myself. Thank you very much, I am grateful, to have met them, and started my yoga practice with them. IG@ Stever10cycling read more

Every experience with this peeps are the best , full of good vibes, music, meditation and movement. What else do we want? We love the Om experience . read more

I had a reiki session at the OM Experience and it was truly incredible! Olivia worked her magic on me and I was completely amazed. She is an amazing soul and healer, and highly intuitive. Her studio is beautiful and has a very tranquil feel. She gave me very valuable recommendations and practices to continue on to strengthen my healing. I highly recommend Olivia as your Reiki practitioner! read more

Where do I even begin with the love I have for The OM Experience?! Olivia is my favorite yoga teacher and one of the best healers in San Diego. I met Olivia during my YTT and her workshop on opening your heart, vulnerability, holding space for others, and forgiveness opened my heart wide open. Her teachings and her spirit resonated with me so much. I continued to take her classes at Balboa and on Friday mornings at Elka Yoga and Wellness, and every class leaves you feeling inspired and grounded and just fills your soul. Her workshops and classes have inspired me along my own path as a healer over the past 2 years, and the best advice she ever gave me was when I was first starting out, and she said "Just start with where you are right now. You don't need to know 'more.' You can share your gifts right now and keep growing along the way." I've never looked back, and I can't thank Olivia enough. More recently, I've done private reiki/intuitive healing sessions with Olivia in their new space, Sacred Expansion, in Little Italy (which is so beautiful and healing!). Her energy and her guidance is incredible. She always knows just what you need and creates a safe space for you to been seen and heard. I walk out of these sessions literally feeling like a new person and so connected to my soul. I cannot wait to do her Reiki trainings. Liv and Matt, you two are such a light in this world, and I'm beyond grateful to know you both. read more

I have been working with Olivia for years now. I completed her mentoring program and I also attended her Summer of Soul women's group program and yoga retreats in Mexico. I personally feel she is one of the BEST yoga teachers around but she is so much more than that! Her loving touch and compassion is deeply apparent in everything she does. Both Olivia and her husband Matt create an epic "Om Experience ". I can honestly say their love and commitment to connecting community have changed my life and I am forever grateful! read more

The Om Experience is incredible! Every session feels like taking a mini vacation from the stress and running around of my everyday life. Olivia is the best instructor, and the live music by Matt creates the most relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere. Can't say enough great things about this place or these people to do them justice. You just have to (om) experience it for yourself. read more

We went to yoga in the park with The OM Experience and were so impressed by the quality of the class and the peacefulness of the atmosphere. Olivia is a very attuned and knowledgeable yoga instructor and her husband, Matt, is a very talented and inspiring musician. They play off each other very well and make you instantly feel like you are at your home studio - but in the middle of the park. Definitely the best deal in the San Diego yoga scene! - Dan and Katie read more

Whoa what can i even say about the Om Experience (olivia & mat). I discovered Olivia in one of her amazing heart opening workshops when i did my yoga teacher training. After my first experience with her, i knew i wanted to continue in my spiritual and physical yoga practice from her. I learned that she and her partner Mat had a live music yoga class on 6th & Laurel in balboa park Sundays at 11am. I went and i was blown away at how big the class and community was. I could hear Olivia clearly while Mat played his guitar for a amazing background music, elevating the whole experience. No cheezy typical yoga music but a live guitar that was in tune with Olivia's teachings. i quickly started going to more classes they offered and fell in love with their live music and yoga and told all my friends. The best thing was that in April the Om experience hosted their first retreat in Puerto Vallarta at the amazing Garza Blanca Resort. The retreat was affordable, and was all inclusive! We had 1-2 classes a day sometimes with live acoustic or my favorite live Dj set. From the jungle class-to infinity pool rooftop yoga. it was incredible. The Om experience connects with their students and you can tell they are all in for caring for each student and where they are at. Olivia is so in tune with the environment around her how to help deepen your practice, she takes great care in helping to heal and elevate the spirtual as well as physical practice. Im so grateful for this amazing couple and the love they spread. I highly recommend sundays at 11am and wednesdays at 6pm at 6th & laurel for a live music vinyassa flow! and more than that i recommend the retreat, unlike anything you will ever experience. Om Experience for the Win. and if you are lucky you will get to see little "z". -Namaste read more

Hands down the best yoga classes in San Diego! Olivia and Matt create the best experiences! I always feel so calm and relaxed after their classes. I can't wait to go on their retreat some day! read more

I simply can not express the gratitude and appreciation for the experience that I attained from the Yoga and Wellness Retreat at the Garza Blanca Preserve Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with the OM Experience! Olivia and Matt went above and beyond to make this trip exciting & unforgettable. Their attention to detail is delightful and so very thoughtful. From morning to night, yoga with live music, meditations, hikes and adventures brought daily excitement. The resort is an absolute gem, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and impeccable guest relations. This is more than just an amazing experience, this is a memory of a lifetime! You will leave with a happy face and a happy heart. Thank you, times infinity for this opportunity, Olivia and Matt! :) read more