Yoga Shine and the Yoga Teacher Katie: Katie has the ability…read moreto be fully present when she is teaching Yoga. She really holds the space for everyone to feel included. She really holds the space for everyone and empowers people to succeed no matter what their level of experience. She has such intuition about where people might need a nudge, or some assistance with a pose. I have been to several Yoga teachers and have experienced many teachers. Katie exudes the most love and genuine spirit that I have ever encountered while participating in a Yoga practice. I am so grateful for her teaching, her heart and her guidance. (I haven't even taken classes from the other teachers yet but I had to post this after my first class with Katie.) Thank you Katie and Yoga Shine.

Wonderful place, a bit pricey for me, but most yoga places are similarly priced…read more Overall, a lovely place to go to. I love all the yoga teachers and their different and similar methods of teaching. They provide an excellent and calm environment. Perfect for anyone needing to de-stress or practice self-care. :)

Best most nurturing educated yoga instructor I have had the pleasure of knowing and practicing…read moreunder her guidance. What a gift! Please don't miss out.

My wife and I think this is the best yoga studio in the Santa Maria Valley? Why? It's clean,…read moreinviting, and reliable because it's run by people who know their craft. What I love is that you can try it out for free and then sign up for a long term basis and reap the benefits financially and physically. You will really enjoy this studio. Their offering of classes is really good considering how quaint the studio is and how small Orcutt is. It's not big so show up early and bring some extra cash if you go on a Friday and enjoy the food trucks that park directly on the other side of the street!

Change Your Life While Having Fun…read more.. My wife and I are seniors in our 70s, but remain active. I've gone to the gym 3 days a week for many years while she's taught Jazzercise and gone to Zumba classes for a long, long time. But something was missing. Pilates at Tabula Rasa is a kick in the pants. Pilates is meant to strengthen your core muscles. Between introductory sessions and a package of 10 classes for $275...all with the owner, Vanessa (although there are other trainers)... we've worked on things we didn't know existed. - Overall: 5 - Owner: 5+ - Getting Started: 5 - Range of Classes: 5 - Online Management: 5 - Yurt: 5 - Class Size: 5 - Personal Attention: 5+ - Cost: 4 - Location: 5 - Facilities: 5 - Parking in Dry Weather: 5 - Parking in Wet Weather: ? Pros: - The owner, Vanessa Dominguez, is amazing. Her knowledge, ability to explain and pay attention to each person even in a class of 2-6 people is uncanny. Her energy is breathtaking - literally. If we were back in the 1970s or 80s, Vanessa would be on TV with best selling videos. - Sample the equipment in her studio, ask whatever comes to mind and get a feel for what it's all about at no charge nor obligation. - There's a big range of classes at most hours of the day with several highly skilled and motivating instructors. - Managing your pilates schedule is simple, online and flexible. - All classes are behind Vanessa's house in a "yurt"...a big teepee shaped building with lots of equipment. It's actually quite spacious and comfortable with air conditioning and a big fan dropping down from the center. - Classes are limited to 6 people, although most we've seen had 2-4. Lots of personal care if you need it and each session is tailored to the attendees. - Cost is not "cheap", but reasonable - Location is convenient for residents of Nipomo - it's within a mile of Trilogy and Black Lake - and not bad for those in Arroyo Grande. - If you're hungry, thirsty or need a bathroom, she's got feee snacks, water and facilities. - There's a big parking lot in front of Vanessa's house for cars and trucks. Con: - Yes, there's one con. The parking lot is not paved so when the rainy season arrives there will probably be lots of mud. Our weekly pilates session changed our lives. Now all we've got to do is find a good place to park when things are wet.

Amazing instructors (especially Vanessa and Kay!) and the cutest location! Great app that easy to…read moreuse. Love!!!!!

Such a wonderful yoga experience with Beth as our private instructor at our AirBnB in Los Olivos!…read more We had our annual girls' trip in Los Olivos & so fortunate to have found Olde Oak Meadow to plan this amazing private yoga session at the comfort of our beautiful escape. Thank you Alex!

The yoga classes here are top notch! The instructors are knowledgeable, personable and each have…read moresuch unique styles. Each class I come away from an excellent workout-feeling strong and more grounded. It is a wonderful yoga community. We are very lucky to have our teachers and amazing space.

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita…read more The quote above for me perfectly describes why I love yoga so much. It is so much more than just being beneficial for your physical health. Emily is the absolute perfect teacher to help guide you through an amazing journey that is yoga. She not only has the necessary credentials to be a certified teacher, but more importantly she has a great knowledge of spirituality and her teaching style is unique and perfectly comforting for a newcomer or a well experienced yogi. The only regret you will have is that you didn't sign up for Emily's classes sooner!!

I had been interested in trying out Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, etc. for a while but hadn't ever…read moregotten around to joining a studio. Since returning from uni, I decided to look for some studios in my local area (SY Valley) and found Awaken! When I was checking out their Instagram, I really dug the vibes and message shared by the owner. I happened to notice that an Intro to Kickboxing class was being hosted in the coming week and decided to attend! Located next to an old theater, there's lots of parking for the studio. I had seen that the studio was a no shoes policy so I entered, then took off my shoes before walking onto the mat. I got to meet the owner Bridget and she gave a spiel about Awaken and its mission! During the class we were taught some basic kicks and punches that would come up during a regular class at Awaken. She also took time to explain the various types of classes that were offered at the studio. It was a very cool and fun environment that definitely encouraged me to come back. Ever since this class, I purchased a class pack and have been coming back every week! I would become a member but am currently in the midst of transitioning out of university and don't quite have the funds to support a membership at the moment. Nonetheless, I've enjoyed all of my classes I've taken and miss it when I don't go back for a bit. Anyone thinking about checking Awaken out -- go for it! You won't regret it. I highly recommend them!

Looking for a gym that is welcoming, fun & works with whatever experience level you are at? Well…read morelook no further because this is it! All of the instructors are kind, knowledgeable & straight Beasts! I've been a member for about 4 months & go 3-4x/wk. I take kickboxing, circuit (wake n weights) & strength yoga. I feel stronger, more confident & truly enjoy all the classes! The small class size is also a perk! I am truly grateful for this gem aka "gym".

I've been going three times a week for the past few months, and I'm honestly amazed at how much…read morestronger my core has become. At 74, I was starting to struggle with getting up off the ground while doing yard work--but not anymore! Yesterday and today, I was outside working all day, and getting up felt just like it used to--easy! The studio is great, with plenty of easy parking, and I absolutely love my instructors, Shelly and Amber.

Have attended 5 sessions and today was the best....with Andrew. Highly recommend visiting with him…read more He covered stretching and made sure all the participants were involved. I specifically liked the Matt and ab work. He paid attention to everyone.

Lisa is the most amazing therapist I have ever been to. She is trained in so many modalities, most…read moreof the time I just have her decide what I need most that visit. She also does sound therapies like crystal bowls and tuning forks. I didn't think I would like the forks, mainly because I'm a musician and didn't want to have to listen to them. It turned out that the minute she used the first tuning fork on me, I fell asleep and didn't wake up until an hour later.... And the sleep was so sound and deep, I was totally rejuvenated by the time I left. Lisa does everything from cranio-facial massage, and all kinds of typical massage, as well as aroma therapy, sound healing with Crystal and Tibetan bowls, and she's even trained in past life regression therapy... She also plays tuned sound bowls in sound healing events with her sound healing group "HeartSong". Lisa is the best at figuring out exactly what we need, and how much of each thing. The huge amazing photos on the walls are done by her husband, Chad, and bring an epic vibe to her beautiful therapy space. There are people who do massage cheap after taking a weekend class somewhere. Lisa has thousands of hours of training and real world experience for the last 30 years to draw on. She is worth every penny and more... and she isn't even expensive! See Lisa and let her choose for you... you won't be disappointed!!

I ended up coming here twice while living in Santa Maria. Great massage. Easy to schedule…read more Recommended to my friends in the area.