Yoga Waikiki Studio — Local services in Honolulu

I throughly enjoyed myself during this morning's beach session with Dennis Miller as our instructor! Though I honestly wouldn't have mind paying the cost, this session is currently free. So, all the more reason to sign up while it lasts!

To be completely transparent, sure, Dennis did arrive a little bit (emphasis on 'a little bit') late, but that's honestly not that big of a deal in my opinion. I mean it's 7am in a busy touristy city and the guy is biking to the meeting location with the equipment we'd be using - I say cut him some slack. Plus, he was able to provide an answer when I called to ask about his ETA and class, which was amazing, still went on for the entirety of the promised hour. The only reason I'm even mentioning this at the very beginning is so going forward, people can be aware and decide for themselves whether that would be an issue. In other words, if you're a stickler about punctuality (even if it's just a tiny bit of tardiness), I would suggest saving everyone, Dennis and yourself included, the trouble, time, and negative energy.

But if you're up for something different and you're open-minded, you should totally sign up for one of his classes! As you can see in the photo (which Dennis took and airdropped to all of us at the end), this type of yoga is not your typical run-of-the-mill yoga. But, that doesn't make it any less yoga. It's still a workout and it's still good for your body. I thought it was a great blend of a full-body workout and stretching without over doing it. After all, yoga is not just about balance and flexibility, it is also about stretching. Dennis did incorporate some of the traditional yoga poses into his style. He also attempted to add a couple of challenging poses, but noted if anyone was having trouble and quickly reworked his routine. Also, something to note - he did mention that he sometimes switches up the style depending on the class, so if you need more specifics, I'd recommended calling beforehand.

Like the other reviews have mentioned, he does switch between Japanese (to cater to the primary Japanese speakers) and English during the class, which I thought was really cool. I didn't have trouble following along with him at all, even during his Japanese instructions which he also said in English before / after. He also gave individual adjustment tips throughout the session to make sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and could follow along correctly.

Lastly, here are some technical tips to help you navigate:

The meeting spot for beach yoga is at the 'Surfer on a Wave' Statue. It is across from Honolulu Zoo. Both of these bits of information, as well as a photo of the statue, are included in the confirmation email sent after booking. If you're walking or taking the bus there, then you probably won't have any trouble finding it.

However, if you're driving, I would recommend putting Queen's Surf Beach into your maps. It'll lead you to parking and you'll be within walking distance of the statue - just walk towards Honolulu Zoo after you park and it'll be on the left-side of the sidewalk. There is free parking along Kalakaua Ave, which is where Queen's Surf Beach is. It does fill up quickly, but around this time, you have a higher chance of snagging a spot. Just note that this area is a great place for swimming, surfing, picnicking, running, walking the dog, etc. so there'll already be a good amount of...

It’s my first time doing puddle yoga and I can say for sure this experience is worth to try! I will never forget it! However, the day I did it - there were a lot of waves (didn’t effect us much as a group because - we were separated from them by special stone partition). But constantly watching to the horizon (while doing exercises) that is full of waves made me super dizzy ( never had seasick before) by the end of class. Therefore, it would be great if instructor could postpone the class for the next day when the weather conditions would be better. As well as it would be better if this class would start earlier than 9:30 as there are already a lot of people on the beach and it is hard to meditate. Also, it would be nice if instructor had a microphone where he could speak as due to noise coming from sea and people, it was hard for me to hear him. Overall, I enjoyed this experience. It was very...

I actually didn’t get to do SUP yoga with them today. My child was sick, our morning was rough and we had to bring our child to the doctor right away. It was so hectic that I didn’t get the chance to let them know.

Their staff called me and told me that they brought my board with them to the beach. I should’ve let them know and I feel bad about it. I can hear that the staff was not very happy that I didn’t showed up and brought my board all the way there but he was very professional to put his feeling away. He still able to say things like, “I’m sorry that your child is sick. I hope you have a good day today!” I’m sure they are amazing people who offers wonderful experience. One day when I come back to Honolulu, I have to take their class again and actually make it. Recommending this place to everyone because of their staff’s...