Silverlake Yoga — Local services in Los Angeles

I started taking online yoga from Jonathan at Silverlake Yoga at the beginning of Covid. I have been taking Pilates for years and thought I would try yoga. Wow! His beginner 1 classes are perfect for me! They're an hour (and a quarter on Fridays) and I feel limber and relaxed at the end of the sessions. Jonathan explains positions perfectly and checks in with people's positions periodically. He gives alternatives for various injuries ("if you have a knee problem, do it this way, etc."). He also gives alternatives for the more advanced so this isn't just for beginners. I have a friend in the class who has taken yoga for many years and she takes this class. Jonathan is also a very kind and generous guy who offers to stay after class is over to answer any questions. I'm hooked and will continue doing the online classes even after they open up the studio. And the price is...

This is my favorite yoga studio. It has a relaxed, unpretentious vibe and a variety of classes, including different types of yoga (regular Hatha, flow, Iyengar, prenatal, kids, etc.), meditation, and Pilates mat. I've liked most classes and teachers there. I especially like Jonathan Emerson's Beginners I and Beginners II classes (informative, encouraging, consistent) and Laurie Parlapiano's $10 Saturday afternoon Community classes (supportive, affordable, always varied).

Prices are reasonable; they sometimes offer Groupons and other deals for new students. Props are available and you can use their mats for free.

There's street parking as well as a small lot. If you allow a little extra time the first time you go, you should be able to find a parking arrangement that...

Warm, welcoming, and well-lit yoga studio with teachers that bring a wealth of knowledge on stretching and strengthening the body. Beverly is a teacher that is classically trained and her practice is centered in breathwork and alignment. Her practice is comprehensive but she does not push students beyond their capacity - I especially don't want to feel so tight after yoga that I need a neck and shoulder massage. Yoga was designed to be both strengthening and relaxing, and Silverlake Yoga teachers bring this balance...