ASTRO GONG YOGA — Local services in Los Angeles

THE SHORT AND SWEET REVIEW: I love this place! If you're looking for a great yoga community with instructors who truly care about their students, you should definitely come to Astro Gong. There is a FREE parking lot you can access through the alley.

CLASSES: YIN: I am a regular that attends the evening yin yoga classes. Usually, my instructor is Meghan Lastra. She is the best! I can't rave about her enough. She has significantly improved my practice because she gives the best constructive criticism in the most encouraging way. The atmosphere is very relaxing and is the perfect way to de-stress after a long day. I always leave the classes feeling so much more relaxed. Whether you are a beginner or someone who is more practiced, you will be happy you came to Astro Gong. VINYASA: I've only attended a handful of Vinyasa classes. Be ready to sweat! Shaun-Meghan McNally was my instructor and she is so great! She has such wonderful energy. Each class I attended gave me such a great workout and left me feeling pumped. No matter what skill level you are Astro Gong is great! The instructors are extremely good about accommodating or finding variations to poses as long as you go up to them and let them know about any issues you are having beforehand. Also, if you are a first timer don't be afraid to let the instructor know :)

PARKING: If you're driving on La Brea you can enter the alley by turning onto W 1st St and turning right into the alley right across the street from Sugarfish. You'll know you're entering the right parking garage because you'll see a parking garage entrance with an uphill ramp. If you're driving on Beverly Blvd, you can enter the alley just past the Starbucks. After you park your car, go down the set of stairs and you'll come out onto the sidewalk go left and it's the 2nd store...

I have been going to Astro Gong Yoga for almost 2 years now. It is a home away from home. It has been months since I completed Shaun's Usui Reiki Ryoho Attunement Level 1 and Level 2 courses and the magic continues to unfold from it everyday.

Usui Reiki Ryoho level 1 and 2 Attunement Courses with Shaun have absolutely transformed my life. The teachings continue to unfold and show me new things and open new doors in the mental, physical and spiritual realms on a daily and weekly basis.

The first time I did Reiki I felt like it unlocked new levels in my life. So when I saw Shaun was teaching a Usui Reiki Ryoho Course at my favorite yoga studio, it was a no brainer.

I had been fortunate enough to know her as a teacher from her yoga classes. Shaun is such a kind, wise, humble soul. She has a master's in yoga studies and it shows by the way she deep dives into the history, research and science with all of her heart and maintains the integrity of the teachings. Her level of compassion and understanding as a teacher is incredible. It has been a true honor to be her student. I can't wait to sign up for Reiki Mastery.

If you are interested in touch and energy healing, whether just for yourself and/or family (it saves a lot of money in the long run and is way more convenient when you don't have to constantly book appointments for Reiki sessions when you learn how to do it yourself) or if you want it to be a new life path, this is the class and teacher to take.

Shaun's level of integrity is unparalleled and falls right in alignment with everything Emily and Lou (the yoga studio owners) provider in this magical yoga studio. This is the best Yoga studio I have ever been to and I am so grateful to have found it and to have taken Shaun's Usui Reiki...

This has become my favorite yoga studio in LA. The space itself is so peaceful and welcoming that I swear my shoulders drop an inch the second I walk through the door. The classes are a great mix of invigorating (the Vinyasa classes) and de-stressing (the Yin classes. I wasn't really into the more restorative type classes before, but these have won me over).

I'm a big fan of the lunchtime Vinyasa classes with Shaun. Her energy is warm and welcoming, and her classes have a great flow to them. I always leave feeling energized and ready to take on the rest of the day.

All of the instructors at Astro Gong are also really great about leading a class for all skill levels. I've been practicing for many years and tend to like a challenge in my classes, and while these provide that for me, the instructors are great about giving options for anyone at more of a beginning level (or if you are just wiped that day and want an easier flow).

PARKING: This studio offers free parking, which really takes the stress out of things for me. You enter the garage through the alleyway behind the studio (it can be a tiny bit confusing the first time, so you may want to look it up on the website or give them a call). On weekdays there is usually a parking attendant who gives you a ticket you take in to get validated at the front desk when you check in.

They have a great intro month special for new students that lets you try out all of the classes, including the yin gong meditation classes which...