Hi Aubrey, Thank you for your response. While the suggestion from Giovanni to try a different class may have been intended to be helpful, it came across as discouraging due to the assumptions made, particularly the emphasis that a gentle yoga class would be better suited for me. This made me feel embarrassed and out of place. It was my first time at your studio, and I chose that specific class because it was the only option available on the schedule and I was looking for a workout rather than relaxation. I was also surprised by the question regarding my yoga experience, as I do have a background in the practice. Following our interaction, I consulted my physician, who confirmed that I am fully cleared for strenuous activity. I am unsure what prompted the assumption that I was not capable, but the experience left me feeling unnecessarily doubtful of myself. I share this feedback constructively, as these elements impacted my overall impression of the studio. I appreciate your openness and wish you and your studio continued success. read more

Great little studio! Prices are standard for a yoga studio. I do like that it's a small business. Instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. Staff is friendly. They have a good amount of classes to take, and they also have 1-2 weekly affordable community classes taught by a new yoga teacher. My only suggestion (and maybe it's different since I've last been there) is to have wipes or cleaning sprays and towels available to wipe down equipment at the end of class. read more

I've been going to Yoga Sanctum consistently for over a year now, and I recently started their 200 hour yoga teacher training. It's been such a great experience, and I honestly can't recommend this studio enough. The classes are great, and their events are really special too. The owners have created such a welcoming and supportive space. It really is such a great community, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. read more

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I highly recommend Yoga Sanctum! I love that it is women owned. The studio atmosphere is welcoming and calming, and the instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and attentive without ever making you feel rushed. Classes are well-paced and thoughtfully guided, with options that work for different levels--whether you're brand new or deep into your practice. I also love the positive energy in the room; it feels like a community, not just a workout. And shout out to Lily Case! Glad to see her back and have her sweet voice guide us through practice. read more

Very beautiful studio with excellent teachers who all excel at different types of yoga. There's something there for everyone. Would highly recommend getting the membership as it's cheaper and gives you more flexibility to attend according to your schedule. Yoga classes in the afternoon are the best way to unwind after a long and stressful day. read more

Anyone looking to join yoga this is the spot to do so. I love it. Floors are cleaned after every class. Location is very clean and neat. The staff especially owners are very welcoming. They offer packages and single classes in the mornings and evenings 7 days a week. I tell you I thought yoga was going to be silly and a bunch of mumbo jumbo but noooooo its a true blessing to slow down stretch out my body and learn how to meditate and become strong. I can feel the difference in my body especially after having cancer nothing worked for my neuropathy until I found yoga. These classes did what doctors and medicine couldn't for me and for that I am extremely grateful. I highly recommend this spot men and women both attend and its good for all adult ages i took my teenage daughter and she liked it as well. its totally a comfortable area especially if your new as I am theres no judgement here love it!! read more

Your friendly Neighborhood Yoga Studio! Locally owned and operated, support two awesome women that have created such a great space for practicing and challenging yourself. I started my own Yoga journey only recently (about a year ago now) after learning about the mental health, physical, and scientific benefits. It's a very down to earth community, and you'll find many friendly folks. Good alignment, and modifications for starting levels are highly encouraged. There are workshops to focus on understanding how to properly flow when you're starting out. I highly recommend Jovon's "Begin at the Beginning." It's so clear and useful to know what to work towards when doing the seemingly simple asanas. I also love the monthly meditations, if that's something you're wanting to practice. Teachers are very friendly and open to feedback and questions. There are also a wide variety of teachers and intensity levels. First time I heard of and tried restorative, and I found it so deeply relaxing. The new studio is also very beautiful and inviting. I definitely plan to continue attending for a long while yet. read more

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Tried 2 classes with their new student offer (very worth it). First - the studio is very clean and has a relaxing ambiance. You bring your own mat / water or you can rent a mat there for $3 - they provide the other props or equipments. As for the classes - Restorative yoga was VERY relaxing - highly recommend trying it out after a stressful day or end of day before you prepare to sleep lol. Flow 1 was a little more challenging (for me as I'm not very flexible) but the instructors will walk you through it & it gives you a good stretch! The instructors are very friendly & just have overall good vibes. I would highly recommend this yoga studio if you're ever curious to try out yoga :) read more

This is the best yoga studio in the area! I've been practicing yoga for 26 years and am so happy that this place is here. The instructors are fantastic! The owners are two wonderful women and the studio itself is lovely! Definitely the place to either start or maintain your yoga practice! read more

Everything about Yoga Sanctum is welcoming. Let's start off with the owners . . . Very cool, down to earth and eager to share everything they know about yoga with you. I am new to their community and everyone I have encountered has been nothing but amazing. The kind of energy you want to be around. So far all the instructors I have had a class with are great and willing to help you anyway they can to make sure you get the best out of your class. Come see for yourself . . . See you there! read more

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I highly recommend Yoga Sanctum. I humbly arrived at Yoga Sanctum with no intention of commitment... And with no idea of what I was doing. As a beginner, and as a newbie, the instructors really make you feel welcome and respect where everyone is in their individual yoga journey. Audrey and Jovon provide a magical and healing space that makes you want to come back for more. I am impressed at how all the instructors here have something special that's just makes you want to come back to each and every one of their classes. Thank you Audrey and Jovon for this community space and for making us feel like "we belong." read more

I'm a beginner and I felt welcomed and comfortable at Yoga Sanctum. All the teachers are caring and know their stuff. I will be going regularly. read more

Ani is a phenomenal yoga instructor, whose practice is such a gift. I was lucky enough to attend a morning session, and not only was the space truly beautiful + welcoming, but she guided such a connected flow - mind, body, soul - catering to people at various levels. I can't wait to return! read more

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I just began yoga classes here and I have to say that I absolutely love it. The place is very serene and smells so good! As you enter you are greeted and checked in. All guests must remove their shoes before entering the studio and bring their own yoga may. Guests can dyow away their personal belongings towards the back of the studio and can also borrow yoga props. I've attended Yoga Level 1/2 and Restorative Yoga and I'm hooked! read more

This place is so calming, clean, and accessible! They have all the yoga gear you could need like mats, blocks, straps, etc. Ani is the best instructor! Her gentle yoga class is so calming and healing. I can't wait to go back! read more

Namaste Day. I am constantly expanding my path in the healing arts through various modalities that service me well. Rather it be new methods of finding self-peace or energizing the mind, body, and spirit by exploring new avenues of mindfulness while listening to my intuition to manifest self-liberation, I am for it. And one day driving home a couple weeks ago, I had a "gut feeling" to visit an open air market event when I was drawn to a specific vendor booth, Yoga Sanctum. This was unplanned but synchronistically amazing. After talking to one of the yoga instructors, Jovon, her energy felt align to this liberation after our introduction. Today, on my weekly cycling routine down the riverbed bike path, I was once again drawn to veer off the bike path exiting Firestone Blvd heading to the corner of Studebaker Road when I noticed the Yoga Sanctum sign. Another "gut feeling!" Its doors were closed upon my arrival but was approached by the same yoga instructor I met weeks ago. She opened her doors and offered a site tour. I felt at peace instantly. Although, I was in my cycling attire, she invited me to take her next yoga class. The space was very clean with new wooden floors feeling grounded to Mother Earth in bare feet. Simplicity of beautiful decor and high ceiling sparkled calming strings of warm lights above us felt like stepping into another world of quietness and adventure. The room filled quickly with existing and new yoga clients to experience their liberation and mindfulness. Jovon's yoga class rejuvenated my inner Gi (energy) orchestrating harmonious crescendos of choreographic flair transitioning from one position to the next. My soul was alive to say the least as each breath was natural and liberating....finishing with a live chanting mantra during the cool down period....her voice was absolutely beautiful accompanied with an acoustical Eastern tone of cultural music string instrument. OM your way to Yoga Sanctum and find awaken your Gi (energy)! read more

Great community yoga spot. So happy I joined! Been coming here for months and all the instructors are amazing!

I started attending since summer. Great yoga classes. I have only taken classes with Jovon and Audrey, they are great instructors :)

Fabulous yoga instructors. Wonderful studio and community. So very thankful we found this spot so close to home. read more

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Love, come here all the time. The teachers are so nice. You can really do any level Yoga here.

Tucked away in a strip mall in Norwalk is this amazing gem of a place. The type of place that feels like home and your best friends house all together. I love the classes with Audrey, Jovon, and Annie. The heated classes are a perfect 80 degrees and the nonheated are a cool 75ish degrees. They have great prices and plenty of parking. I'm so glad this opened and is worth the 10 to 15 min drive from Cerritos! read more

I followed Jovon from Downey Yoga & I love the new & intimate space she has created! It's what you look for in a yoga studio- great flows, spiritually centering and community! read more

If you're looking for a great yoga studio look no further--Yoga Sanctum is it. Amazing yoga instructors & wonderful yogi community. You will feel at home. :) read more

I went to Ani's yoga class recently and had the best experience. She was very knowledgeable and the way she guided us through the routine made it so helpful and accessible to a beginner like me. I was able to follow along easily and I felt very comfortable, there was no level of pretension in this welcoming atmosphere. Afterwards I felt revived, refreshed, and calm. The best part was that the next day I felt much more attuned with my body and aware of my physicality, which is great because you feel more present and move with more intentionality. I look forward to more of her classes! read more

I love the atmosphere that is created in the studio. It's very clean, organized and has everything you need to do yoga. The space is phenomenal and the direction given during the class is just what is needed, whether you are a beginner or more advanced. I highly recommend this place if you are looking to do yoga! read more

Yoga Sanctum is an amazing place! They have great instructors and classes for all levels. They are committed to not only providing great classes, events, but also building a community. So happy they are in this area. read more

If you are looking for a space to stretch , relax or practice yoga techniques then you need to come here! All of the staff is amazing and so helpful to cater to your all your needs. I enjoy coming to stretch my muscles before and after my regular workouts and not to mention the benefits from doing so. read more

I've been looking for a space where I can grow my spiritual practice and improve my posture/flexibility and Yoga Sanctum is the real. deal. From the moment you walk in, to when you walk out, there is a genuine welcoming environment. Jovon, the owner, created an atmosphere where everyone of all shapes, sizes and skill levels are invited to grow their practice and strengthen their bodies. There is literally a class for every mood, and every instructor has a powerful flow that leaves you feeling invigorated. The classes challenge your body, yet are not overexerting. This studio feels like a second home and I feel like I can release stagnant energy and emotions without fear of judgement. Coming to Yoga Sanctum is always a big highlight of my day and I look forward to seeing the staff and practicing every single time. read more

Yoga Sanctum is a hidden GEM! You may find it a littler hard to locate at first but it is right in between Don Roberto's Jeweler's and Waba Grill. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is set with cool tones and a tantalizing aroma of Palo Santo. The helpful staff is always welcoming and the teachers are just as inviting. Everyone is exceptionally friendly. I love the benefit of having a 9am class daily and several evenings classes, all very accommodating to my schedule There is a class type for every mood that I'm in. Whether I'm searching for some deep relaxation or uplifting movement, I can always find something on the schedule to fit in with my needs. There are also workshops offered monthly for mediation, wellness, and sound healing. Thankful for this incredible space that has become now like a second home for me. It's wonderful having this yoga studio so close by!! I will continue on my yoga journey here, eager to continue to grow with Yoga Sanctum read more