Jin Sung is an amazing teacher, truly dedicated to his craft. He has a keen eye and zones in…read morecarefully to where adjustments are needed for every student in the class. His dog, Teddy is so cute, and a nice addition to the class. I always leave feeling lighter and looser. On Sundays, he offers the beginners class suitable for anyone whether they have experience or not. I've been to many yoga studios, and they don't always pay attention to you or your form. Jin Sun will make sure you are doing the asanas correctly.

I honestly think this is the best place for yoga in the east bay. JinSung is an amazing teacher…read moreand will truly help your practice no matter what stage you are at in your journey. As others have said, this is not jazzercise yoga. This is a true yoga practice - spending time in each pose. On top of JinSung being an amazing teacher, the studio is spacious and beautiful with ropes on the walls. Honestly, having a studio and a teacher this good is an absolute gift. If you haven't been to one of these classes yet - you may truly be missing the best opportunity.

I have been taking yoga classes from Dari Love-Sylvia for over a decade. When her own studio closed…read moreI followed her to Mountain Yoga and have been enjoying her Sunday 11:00 am class for over a year. Her humor, kindness and breadth of knowledge about yoga and the body keep me coming back. She accommodates all skill levels and keeps it challenging with options for longtime students. She asks each person at the start of class what they would like to work on, then incorporates all requests into that practice each and every class. It's astonishing! I can't recommend her teaching highly enough. Her Sunday class keeps me sane.

I love all of the teachers at Mountain Yoga, especially Dari. She is incredibly kind and welcoming…read moreand is a great overall teacher. I highly recommend her classes!

I LOVE this studio. I've practiced yoga for a long time (maybe 20+ years) and have been a student…read moreat YA for about 3 years. Its my favorite! I love the variety of classes and teachers. Each teacher makes you feel welcome and accommodates for all levels. Some days I feel like a higher intensity workout while other days, I may crave something a little less. There is something for everyone. I feel so refreshed physically and mentally when I leave the studio. It always ends with an amazing lavender washcloth to put over your face to cool/calm down. For my birthday this year, I had wished that I could do yoga all day. My wish was granted when I attended their annual Yoga Festival that was held in town. It was truly bliss and I am so grateful! Dream come true!

Went here for a community restorative yoga session last month that combined yin yoga and some reiki…read moreenergy healing from the yoga instructor. The yoga studio is easy to miss since there's no big sign on the outside with their name. It's on Park Street at the southern end of one of the downtown areas of Alameda city. Space inside is small and cozy, about half the size of other typical yoga studios that I've been to. It was clean and they have water and a bathroom for yogis. You can borrow one of their yoga mats or bring your own - you just have to spray and wipe it down after use before putting it away again. Their other yoga equipment (bricks, Mexican blankets, etc) and accessories are stored neatly in the back for everyone's use during class, as needed. The restorative yoga session I attended was relaxing and supportive. The instructor was easy to follow/hear and she was attentive and helpful with any modifications people needed to get into for their asana/posture. Reiki was a nice bonus too. I always enjoy Reiki sessions whenever I can. Glad I found out about their community restorative sessions (info and RSVP on their website), as I will definitely look out for future ones to attend. Note: You have to RSVP online in advance for their yoga sessions due to their limited space. Their website will require you to create a profile in order to log in and do so.

Just finished my first class at Banana Yoga 10/10! Super cute space, lockers, nice bathroom w/a…read morebidet! I'm super out of practice but lots of options for modified poses. I will definitely be back!

I have been going regularly to banana for prenatal yoga with both Sybil and Hye and have gotten so…read moremuch benefit for my body, relaxation and emotions during pregnancy as a second time parent. I wanted to take the time to write a review because of the welcoming environment at banana - I've appreciated that they also hold community events in the space, offer sliding scale payment, and gathering opportunities for folks with different backgrounds and interests. I'm hoping to find time to check out more classes postpartum and would recommend banana yoga to anyone, especially for folks who appreciate the more approachable experience. For prenatal yoga specifically, I also want to mention that I tried a few different spots during my pregnancy this time, and banana was by far my favorite!

All the instructors here are super friendly and helpful and really take the time with you to help…read moreyou with your poses to ensure you're getting the most out of your experience. Although it's a small location, the room wasn't crowded and the instructor was really accommodating as it was my first time doing Bikram yoga.

had the most ridiculous and rude experience from Ashley. Legit haven't done Bikram Yoga in a year…read moreor so but was excited to sweat out some recent fristations. It's 5 mins into the class and she says keeps my eyes forward and do the stretches her way. I'm a black man and ashley is a white lady for context. I'm like damn I'm sorry I'm just going at my own pace. then i'm trying to relax and focus but she's talking at a million miles per hour. then she barks at me because she's accussing me of not trying to do her streches???? what the hell type of practice do you have? like if i was a white woman would she have given me a bit more grace or have other people experienced this??? that was so weird man. like Ashley needs anger management training!!!! im so in shock to have experienced that. like bro that's insaneeeeee. never coming back until i get a proper apology man

I have had very mixed experiences at Piedmont Yoga. I have attended the restorative class with…read moreJoAnn Lyons on Saturdays and absolutely loved It. On Wednesday mornings there is a Gentle flow class at 8a, which i was excited about as it would fit nicely with my work schedule that day. The first time I attended the class Melina Mesa was subbing and she was amazing. She assisted me in making adjustments to the poses to support my medical issues and actually changed her plan for the class to focus on my needs since I was the only one in attendance. However, I attended the same class a couple weeks later and was very disappointed. The teacher arrived 20+ minutes late, which I was told by other yogis there is typical. Also, it was a gentle flow class, which, in my experience, means that teachers pay attention to the students' physical limitations and offer ways to adapt the poses. Not only did she not do this, but when long time students mentioned their long term limitations, she seemed shocked. Also, gentle yoga is typically a slow flow, the speed in which she guided our breathing a movements, made me anxious, to the point i just began ignoring her direction and going at my own slower pace. I would recommend Piedmont yoga as a whole, but will never attend this class again unless there is a sub.

I attended Piedmont Studio for an Intro to Yoga 4-week workshop with Raven. I thought it was the…read moregreatest thing in the world, as she was the best teacher -- nice, supportive, knowledgeable, instructive. I also liked the format - 4 weeks of the basics, geared toward someone brand-new to yoga. The studio itself has nice large spaces. Beyond the specific workshop I took, which I think was mostly so wonderful due to the instructor, I was impressed that this studio has so many different types of classes, for every different type of person imaginable (people with back problems, disabled people, pregnant people, fat people, old people, etc., etc.). I also once attended a Yoga Basics class here on the weekend, with Raleigh. It was easy-ish yoga and had a bunch of people recovering from injuries. The instructor freaked me out though -- it was the end of class relaxation time, and he kept saying something to me that I couldn't hear, so I lifted and turned my head toward him to try to understand, and he came over and pushed my face down. I didn't like that he touched my face, that felt very intrusive and violating, as there was zero reason for it. I would never go to his class again. The other downside to this studio is that it is not "staffed." The only way to tell if you're in the right place is to wander around to the three different studio spaces and look on the schedule on the door to see if you're at the right one.

Robert is a truly inspiring Yoga instructor, and not just because of his perfect renderings of each…read moreposture! He is also a warm, wonderful, and compassionate person who understands each student is different - with unique capabilities, limitations and interests. He is able to explain each pose with clear and precise instructions, individualized feedback, and an occasional physical assist. I am amazed at the progress I have been able to make with his patient and encouraging support. Robert creates a welcoming class atmosphere that attracts students who value community, respect and kindness over competition. His sense of humor is icing on the cake of his deep skills and extensive knowledge. Robert's classes are a gift; I leave feeling restored, refreshed, relaxed, energized and uplifted.

I'm new to yoga. Robert's beginning classes are excellent. Great instruction, personal attention,…read moreno woowoo blather. Just the right amount of challenging.

My coworker recommended this spot and checked it out over the weekend. Super clean, easy parking,…read moregood temperature, and the class was a good workout with good music. My only improvement recommendation would be the that the class was advertised that beginners could attend. My husband never took a class before and the instructor didn't demonstrate the poses, she simply yelled out poses quickly. I would've liked her to provide a bit more instruction. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience and definitely coming back!

My girls invited me to a hot yoga class through ClassPass & was so happy to have gone! I used to…read moretake yoga classes before the pandemy all the time so it felt nice to be in that space again. I was an avid YTTP attendee before I learned about what went down, tried Core Power & that felt too stuffy. This class was taught by Isabella & wow, she was incredible. From the playlist, to her soothing voice & challenging/confusing poses, at the end of our session I was ready for more. I will absolutely be returning again because the way my body felt after & even the day after was impressive. They have mats to rent also which I loved $2 in cash, otherwise they charge you a small fee to use card. Parking can be a bit tricky but if you're down for a little stroll, you can usually find parking around. Remember to keep your valuables either on you or out of sight, I noticed a lot of broken glass on the street near where I parked.