Amelia is a miracle worker. I was scheduled to have hip surgery but after a few months taking Amelia's yoga and strength training classes I'm pain free. Than you Amelia!!! read more

I was attending a conference at the Oakland Convention Center and took Amelia's morning yoga class offered on floor 21 of the Marriott. It was a stunning view and Amelia was a great teacher. I really liked the way she spoke about which move was coming next and I felt very comfortable even as a beginner. Highly recommend hiring her if you have an event. read more

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Wow, my last review was 8 years ago and I still LOVE Amelia's class! She it just so good at creating poses that are both restorative and deep. My body feels so much better after class! read more

Amelia Pudoff is a fantastic yoga teacher. She brings not only her knowledge of yoga asana and philosophy, she also has extensive knowledge about body mechanics and physical therapy related exercise. I highly recommend her! read more

Amelia is a great teacher -- it's like yoga and physical therapy blended into a really engaging class with a teacher who is kind and very attentive to position and alignment (even on zoom!) I started Amelia's in-person class when she took over from another Yoga Room great. I thought the online version would fall short of that but am impressed at how well it goes. She is kind, funny and clear and she checks and guides anyone who has their camera on (not required). I have never had a yoga class so effectively address range-of-motion, strengthening muscles while they are lengthened, and taking care of every joint (toes anyone? super important for good walking). My posture is significantly improved and I don't need rolfing and chiro work. read more

Amelia is always well prepared for the yoga class she is offering. Her background has given her the depth and clarity that we always want in a yoga instructor. She has a solid understanding of the body and can offer modifications as needed. I always feel safe in her classes. I highly recommend her. read more

I love Amelia's Mom & Baby class. It is such an awesome way to start the week. I don't know how she manages it, but even with all of our own babies in tow (her's included!) we manage to get in some lovely yoga and check in with our bodies. Her suggestions and adjustments are so spot on and have helped me build a stronger sense of body awareness. The fact that she can do this in a super casual class with babies to feed and tend to is just beyond me. I am so happy I have been able to take this post-natal class. My son enjoys the other babies and I am so happy to be able to receive some amazing guidance as I get to know my body after pregnancy. read more

I've taken class with Amelia for almost 3 years now, and love how her teaching is influenced by her life. Every class is unique and as experiences are almost always universally understood and felt, her sequences and themes always resonate deeply. I'm looking forward to practicing with Amelia for years to come! read more

I started taking yoga classes with Amelia during the pandemic, so its all been online, and I love them! I hate to miss a class when I'm not available during the time slot. The things I like about Amelia are her good nature, her careful and patient explanations of different poses, and her willingness to provide different options for students who are at different levels. Plus, she makes classes lots of fun! read more

I have been taking Amelia's Tuesday night yoga class for over 5 years and am continuing now that she is teaching online during the pandemic (Tuesdays, 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm). Amelia is patient, kind and fun. She works with each person individually and adapts poses/adds props to allow everyone to get the maximum from each pose. She is very knowledgeable about human anatomy and explains what you get from each pose and stretch. She is definitely keeping me limber. I highly recommend Amelia's classes - you won't be disappointed. read more

Ooops! I thought I already wrote a Yelp review for Amelia... I did in my head many times over because she is THAT good. You can't get more personalized, knowledgable, down-to-earth, gentle yoga than with Amelia. I don't like the big prenatal/baby classes (it feels so, scripted) and love the individualized, smaller classes with Amelia. I have done both prenatal and baby-and-mom yoga on and off with Amelia for almost 4 years. While I'm trying to be all mentally namaste in my mind during class, my mind is often wandering about how smart and amazing Amelia is at teaching yoga (is she secretly a trained physician turned yoga instructor? I think so). She is very sensitive to each person's aches and pains and knows specific ways to target them; she explains things specifically and gently. Prenatal/baby classes with her were the only times of my week where I could focus on myself and baby and felt instantly at ease. She's also a mom of two and "gets it" - all of it. Amelia for (Yoga) President. read more

Amelia is fantastic! I started attending her prenatal classes when I was 3 months pregnant with my son and only stopped two weeks before my due date. She is patient, soothing, informative and respectful, creating a very peaceful experience. Finding a good yoga instructor is harder than it seems, and I'm excited to attend a restorative workshop she's hosting in September! Thanks, Amelia! read more

I have been working with Amelia on and off for years now. I feel uncomfortable in a lot of fitness classes but Amelia puts me right at ease. She is so nice and also funny. Amelia is also attentive - feels like a private lesson. She offers a full range of modifications to fit every level which works awesome for me. A few months ago I sprained my ankle and I was still able to do yoga with her modifications. I like that she mixes it up every week. Sometimes she goes into more detail to really understand a pose and sometimes she works on putting several poses together into more of a flow. Great prices and easy location in Oakland! Will continue to go to her classes for years to come. Check her out, she'll take good care of you. read more

I love Amelia. Her baby and me class is the highlight of my week. She is gentle yet strong and she really knows the post natal body and what it needs. Plus her own son is so super cute. Highly recommend!! read more

I highly recommend Amelia's yoga classes. I've attended her classes before I was pregnant and now I am attending her prenatal yoga classes. Her love for what she does is so obvious and sincere. She pays attention to every individual in the class and makes sure your comfortable and not straining yourself. Her demeanor ranges from calm and soothing to funny and carefree. I'm planning on attending her postnatal classes after I have my baby. read more

I should have written a review a long time ago. I started yoga with her about a year ago in her prenatal classes, and have been going ever since (now in regular classes post baby, but she also has mom and baby yoga, too). I'm picky about my yoga, and I've tried many studios and teachers over the years. Here are the reasons why I keep going back: 1) She knows her stuff. Specifically, body anatomy and what poses to do depending on where you hurt/ache/have injuries/etc. In her prenatal classes, she helped me troubleshoot various pregnancy related aches and pains and gave me specific stretches and accommodations. Which leads to... 2) Her classes are small and individualized. This is a one room operation, and her classes are usually around 8-10 people. She checks in with everyone before class, and not just in a cursory way. She remembers people, gets to know you, and asks you the following week how your sore wrist/knee/back etc. is doing. And she gently corrects you throughout class so you can learn to do the poses correctly. 3) Her focus is on alignment. The classes are slower paced (but still challenging) so that you can learn the right way to practice and avoid injury. I've learned a lot about my posture and body that helps me day to day. 4) She's a wonderful person. Seriously. For me, yoga is good for my physical *and* mental health, and liking my yoga teacher is important. I'm specifically not into the prestige and egos of some studios/teachers. Amelia is kind, down-to-earth, and so personable. 5) Okay, I admit it. I love that I can get everything I want in a yoga class and not pay stuffy, exorbitant prices. She rocks and she's affordable. What more do you want!? read more

I have been going to Amelia's Tuesday night prenatal yoga class over the last couple of months - and I am SO thankful for her. It's tough to get there with a 5 year old at home, but her personality and warmth makes it a lot easier. She knows EXACTLY what she's doing, what can help you, how to offer ways to compensate for challenging poses, etc. She's funny, caring and gentle, but will still push you to try your best. Story: I came in on Tuesday night with terrible round ligament pain. She helped me work through the challenges that night. The next day, I had barely any pain, and today...nothing. I told her I would (almost) promise to go to class every week for the rest of my pregnancy! Thanks, Amelia! read more

I love yoga with Amelia! Not only do I feel so revitalized after a prenatal yoga session, but I also love talking with her. She's got this amazing personality and positive energy about her. You'll want to be her bff and take more and more yoga. And other than the fact that I sound like a complete fan girl, she also has made yoga very accessible and fun for me. I had never done any yoga before (okay, the p90x yoga I did in my basement once doesn't count) and she has definitely helped with general pregnancy aches and still encouraging me to learn a lot more while being safe and always with complete consideration of my baby and skill/comfort level. Super excited about post natal yoga! read more

I love Amelia's Mom and Baby Yoga class. The culture is laid back enough to tend to baby's demands, and to enjoy the babies as they interact. Meanwhile, the instruction is specific, and precise, yet colorful and humorous, while honoring different levels, bodies, injuries and abilities. This class is the best kept secret in Oakland! read more

I love, love, love doing yoga with Amelia. I did prenatal yoga and it was the highlight of my week. I always came out feeling so much better - physically, emotionally, mentally. She creates wonderful class flows and a wonderful community experience. I look forward to starting mom and baby yoga with her soon! read more

Amelia, she's so great. She knows how to respect your limits when needed, push your limits when it's time. Modifications, warm, good sense of humor. My favorite yoga teacher ever. Started with prenatal and now do hatha. Always feel amazing after. Sometimes she is sweet enough to give me Some homework poses. And she doesn't judge me if I don't do them. read more

I have had several yoga teachers over the years and Amelia is by far the best. The pacing of her classes is just right, at least for me--challenging but not stressful (as some other teachers have been). I love that she brings her knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics to explain the benefits of poses. She remembers and cares about every person's special challenges and has helped me overcome knee problems as well as improving my overall strength, balance and flexibility. The small classes and personal attention are a big plus. And bonus--she and her parents who usually attend our class are the nicest people you will ever meet. She pivoted quickly and gracefully to offering Zoom classes after the pandemic shutdown (and luckily, before the yoga studio burned!). I miss the in person contact with her and the other classmates, yet she has adapted and made the classes something I still look forward to every week. And finally, the classes are very affordable with different payment options and discount for advance payment. There should be more than 5 stars to adequately rate Amelia! read more

Amelia is fantastic! She has such a great understanding of the human body; it's clear she really takes her craft seriously. At the same time, she keeps it light enough that her classes are fun as well as rewarding. I have learned a lot from her feedback and adjustments, and she's great at giving encouragement to bring out the best in her students. She's also very good at giving options to people at different levels and/or dealing with injuries. In general she's an excellent communicator, both in terms of giving clear instructions and speaking clearly with good enunciation, which might seem like a strange thing to mention but can make a difference when it's noisy outside the yoga room. I highly recommend her classes. read more

Amelia's baby and me class is the best. I came to my first class worried about having a crying baby and a a very achy back. Turns out my muscles were just sore! And Amelia creates such a relaxed and warm atmosphere that a fussing baby is no stress at all. Now this class is my favorite activity of the week- a great way to meet nearby moms as well. read more

Amelia is a fantastic yoga instructor! Even on the days where the classroom is bursting at the seams, she is able to provide personalized feedback and adjustments to all her students. My previous yoga experience was sporadic and mostly consisted of following along to DVDs, so her feedback has been invaluable. Also, my geeky side loves that she doesn't shy away from using technical terms - it's like a mini anatomy lesson. I highly recommend her classes, especially if you are interested in building a solid foundation! read more