Iyengar Yoga Source — Attraction in San Diego

The first time I went there I accidentally went to a class that was for level 2. The calendar said it was for level 1-2, but apparently no one updated the calendar and no one answers the phone there. So the teacher scolded me for coming to that class. Great first start. My husband swore by this school though so I kept trying.

We found a class for level 1 that was on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we went this this class for about a year. The first several classes I felt like I was stretching, but then after that I barely felt anything. They still wanted me to be on blocks and I felt like I was not advancing at all. Apparently you aren’t supposed to attempt downward facing dog for like 2 years. Finally they told me I could attempt a headstand, but I told them I was worried because I had neck issues. They told me to try it anyways. I did and I couldn’t hold the position because I was in so much pain. I got out of the position and the teacher told me that I always must me stretching while in her class so she put me in another position. I was in tears at the end of the class and could barely move my neck for two days. I only went back once after that after I had paid for the rest of the month.

Maybe I should have stood up to the teacher more because I always felt like she had it out for me. I had always tried hard and she kinda always made fun of me. For example I stopped to drink some water and she stopped the class to tell everyone that I shouldn’t drink while practicing then lectured for awhile about it. This was two years ago and I still feel emotionally hurt enough by it that I had to leave a review. Maybe there are other teachers here that are better, but honestly what yoga studio says that downward facing down is more advanced than a headstand?

Not a place I would recommend for beginners. Or anyone with low self esteem who can’t...

I feel racism and Carolyn (the owner) kept bullying me the whole time of class. I practiced yoga for years but new to Iyengar Yoga. The schedules are limited to a working mom, and I happened to sign up the level II class whose instructor is the owner. I reacted a little bit slowly because I am new to some poses but she asked me if I can speak English in front of everyone (she said “hey I am talking to you, do you understand English?). I got my B.S. and M.S. at UCSD and how could I not understand English? She asked me if I have experienced with any Yoga before. I said I went to YogaSix and CorePower Yoga in the past. She is like “okay those are not real Yoga, so you are not familiar with Yoga poses”. Alright…Very arrogant and disrespectful. She didn’t show the poses herself, instead she lead me to read a book with the picture. She kept talking and talking “if you know this pose and that pose”. But when I asked which pose, she stoped and turned to me say “could you have patience when I am turning the page?” What??? I didn’t say anything the entire whole time and only SHE is non-stop talking. Could you be patient when I don’t understand the poses you are talking about? Yoga should be peaceful and calm, but practicing with her giving me emotional hurt and unconfident. As for the Level I classes, I attended for two weeks and to be honest, we kept practicing warriors poses/standing poses the whole time, and I don't feel improvement in my body. I rarely leave comments but I really don’t recommended this...

I've been an athlete and weightlifter my whole life and was introduced to Iyengar Yoga at the end of May 2023. Since I was introduced, I've switched over completely from weightlifting to only doing Iyengar Yoga.

This practice has been so beneficial for my mind, body, and spirit. My body is opening up in ways it never has and I feel light, pain free, and more relaxed each time I go to class.

The instructors are all amazing. They don't want to just run you through of bunch of poses and call it a day. They aim to actually teach you what you're doing, why you're doing, and HOW to actually progress with each asana so that your mind, body, and spirit receive the benefit of the pose. I'm super grateful for this center and all of the instructors, especially Carolyn, the owner. If you haven't tried Iyengar Yoga, I highly recommend you...