yogazan

I’m so grateful this studio is in my neighborhood. It’s rare to find a yoga studio that truly feels like home, and this one does. I’ve been coming for about a year, and it strikes the perfect balance of serious yoga that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The classes are thoughtful, grounding, and extremely well taught, and the space feels calm the moment you walk in. Jay creates a genuine sense of community, and the teachers are outstanding: Jay, Steph, Diane, Mikey, Julia, and Chloe. Steph’s yin and sound evening classes are incredible, and Mikey’s Friday 9am class brings great energy and unexpected beats to kick off the weekend. If you’re looking for a welcoming studio to deepen your practice, you really can’t pick a better place.

After years of testing out just about every yoga studio in LA, I can absolutely say yogazan is THE BEST! Being a yoga instructor myself and longtime yogi, it's always a challenge to find a studio that matches my rather picky needs. I LOVE Jay and Diane's classes, as well as the super great other teachers..And I most appreciate the heart, warmth and chill vibe that goes along with the mix of challenge and thoughtful mindfulness. I highly recommend it to anyone who really wants the true nature of YOGA.

I’m fairly new to yoga, but Natalie was incredibly informative and offered great guidance throughout the session. The studio was spotless and had a calm, peaceful energy. I left feeling grounded and rejuvenated. Highly recommend both this studio and the instructor, Natalie.

Since May 2024 this is my go to yoga studio. In person classes are the best but it’s also nice to have the live stream option when you can’t get there. All of the instructors are top notch but I always find time in my week to take a class with Jay and Diane.

Great yoga, super welcoming teachers. Low key vibes all around. A great work-out and practice space for yoga.

Great little studio. As someone just dropping by from out of town, Jay made me feel personally welcomed and I appreciated that he really acknowledged everyone in the space. He offers clear but nuanced instruction which helped me find some new sensations even in familiar poses, but not so much that it felt overly technical -- A perfect blend of presence and guidance.

best studio in LA (and I've tried ALOT!)...Jay's class keeps me sane! thank you Yogazan!

By far my favorite yoga studio I’ve ever been to. I’ve been practicing yoga for 15 years and have been to my fair share of studios. I’m so grateful to have found Yogazan and hope others get to experience the beautiful, nurturing teachers and classes they have to offer!

Love the teachers and studio. So far I've tried classes with Natalie, Ally, and Phyllis. They are all exceptional! I felt a comforting combination of spiritual renewal, great stretching, and strength exercises, along with some challenging balance poses . Studio is beautiful, and provides all the extras! Plenty of space, supportive environment.

I've loved this studio since it was still on Barrington before the pandemic. Jayco, Diane, Ally some of my favorite teachers and I come to this with high standards and 40 years of yoga behind me. Good for my body. Good for my soul.

Love Yogazan! I love the little yoga community that's developed through the pandemic and continues on still. Phyllis is an amazing teacher that always makes me feel good even if the day has been rough. Jay is a constant and always has time to stop and listen. I highly recommend Yogazan.

This studio has renewed my love for yoga. Every class, every teacher I've had at Yogazan has been great. Thank you.

Yogazan is my go to yoga studio! Great instructors, mellow vibes, and I always leave feeling good.

Great teachers, affordable prices, peaceful space, easy parking! I'm a big fan of yogazan and I love the new location. Jay is an OG yoga teacher who has been teaching on the west side since I began practicing over 15 years ago at the old Power Yoga studio. All of the teachers here are wonderful and very experienced. I try to make it to Dianne's 10:30 Saturday class whenever I can. A guaranteed recharge to start off the weekend. They are very welcoming to new students. See you there!

All the instructors at Yogazan are phenomenal. The space is beautiful with plenty of parking, wish I could join in person more often but glad to have the option of online classes. So grateful for Jay and all the amazing instructors. Looking forward to their upcoming soundbath event!

Joy is an inspiring and strong teacher that will push you gracefully to challenge yourself and grow your practice. The teachers at the studio are all equally great, experienced and compassionate. Yogazan is a neighborhood gem, easy to reach from anywhere in West LA, parking is super easy and very convenient.

Jayco is a seasoned, wise and caring teacher. I love the energy of this studio, very chill, supportive, welcoming, and low key...This has not easy for me to find in LA. His classes are just the right amount of challenging.

I found this studio 6 months after my knee replacement surgery. I could not walk very far and walked with a limp so I thought I'd find a convenient place to practice yoga in my neighborhood. Well, what I found is a studio with amazing, diverse, and compassionate teachers. Many times, I'd find an instructor tucking a blanket, boaster, strap, or yoga block without me asking for one. This is what a good teacher looks out for students in need of tweaks, adjustments, and simply in discomfort (in my case, my artificial knee and hip)!! Top notch studio and I enjoy it very very much! Thank you to Jay, Phyllis, Alex, and Chloe to be the best you are in my healing journey! Namaste!

This is my favorite yoga spot by far. Every class I've taken at Yogazan has a wonderful balance of both the spiritual and the fitness aspects of yoga, whereas in the other places I've tried it always seems like there's only room for one or the other. Every class I've taken is filled with all sorts of people from master yogis to first timers, and every teacher takes great care in guiding each individual student to have the most meaningful/valuable experience possible. I cannot recommend this place strongly enough.

i initially came across this yoga studio from classpass, and tried it out simply because it was in my neighborhood. i quickly realized how much i loved the diverse instructors as well as the type of people who practice here. everything i've learned from yoga i have learned from jay and his fellow yoga instructors. i was a complete beginner, but they never made me feel inadequate. their corrections are always gentle and effective, with plenty of alt suggestions. the studio has always felt like a soft hug, even in its new location. i liked that it didn't feel intimidating, that it's all age friendly, and that the price point is far more accessible than other franchises. eventually i let my classpass membership go and joined yogazan studio full time. highly recommend classes from the owner, jay, as well as shirley and diane.

Love, love, love this studio! I've been to a lot of yoga studios and practicing yoga for many years-and I'm really picky about teachers and the feeling of a studio. Yogazan hits all the right notes. WONDERFUL, well-trained, heart-centered teachers (have tried and enjoyed Jay, Diane, Phyllis, Kinjal, and Ally). Clean, light-filled studio space. Chill, nice community of fellow yogis. Easy booking. Lots of scheduling options. Reasonable pricing. Free parking in a lot. Excellent location (next door to cute cafes and around the corner from Cloverfield Park.) So grateful the Ocean Park/Pico neighborhood finally has a fabulous yoga studio!

Steph's Friday morning class is absolutely incredible! She is a gifted instructor and ends each class with a beautiful mini sound bath. Her class is well paced yet challenging. Steph is truly a gifted teacher and I'm so happy to have found yogazan.

Great Studio! Amazing teachers. Great location and easy parking. They offered a free trial package for their new space so that is how I found them being new to the area. The studio is new, clean, and well designed to give you that zen feeling we are all searching for with our practice.

my favorite yoga spot. great humble and compassionate and welcoming instructors; great vibe in class; always feel great having completed a session whether i'm in great shape or coming back to fitness.

This studio has amazing teachers and a great overall vibe. It's a very welcoming community for any level. Parking is easy and there are a few good places to eat after class.

The space at Yogazan is lovely, but the teachers are the real attraction. I've been practicing for many years and I really appreciate a good teacher. All the teachers I practice with at Yogazan are truly outstanding. They know me, they know my practice, and they help deepen it every time I take class there. I'm never disappointed.

This is the best kept secret in Sunset Park! I am so in love with this studio. All the teachers are amazing, and the space is so comfortable. There is a class for everyone. I have made lots of friends and have brought friends and neighbors who also love it.

Great studio with seasoned teachers and a solid vibe of authenticity and support. A real treasure.

Great studio . The instructors I have taken are skilled and offer gentle guidance without over busy mind. Jay is seriously one of the best I've been to in LA. Calming voice and . I've been yoga-ing in LA for last 23 years ... simply a great resource for relaxing and strengthening body mind spirit at same time!

Dianne is the BEST!!! Jay Co is also the BEST!! Yogazan is an amazing studio and community with top notch instructors.

Wonderful yoga teachers. Great yoga studio with free parking. I enjoy practicing virtual & in studio at Yogazan.

Great energy Great teachers Beautiful space Always feel rejuvenated after a class Highly recommend

What a lovely yoga studio! I personally love a minimalist studio where my mind can feel settled. I used an introductory class pass which was an amazing deal. The instructors are friendly and are professionals of their craft. They spent ample time with each student of various levels of experience. The vinyasa flow was just what I needed for previous injuries and getting back on the mat after some time away. I love Yogazan!

Classes take you deeper with safety + wellbeing at the top of mind. Still have yet to find a studio that takes such care. Mahalo team!

A peaceful space with warm, friendly and helpful instructors. It's a joy to practice here.

Wonderful studio. Great teachers. Lots of classes. Very nice space. Well lit and warm.

After trying numerous yoga studios in L.A., I am now going to Yogazan full-time. I usually go to Jay Co's class, and would call it the best vinyasa class I've found in the westside. I've been practicing yoga since the early 2000's and used to go to Santa Monica Power Yoga, followed by Yogaworks (both stopped doing live, in-studio classes). After the pandemic, I began hunting for a new studio and had a hard time finding one that matched the quality I'd grown accustomed to. I used to go to Jay's classes and am so glad I found his new studio. He is a highly experienced, skilled instructor whose classes feel challenging and mellow at the same time. He also sprinkles in bits of authentic wisdom that never feel preachy. Also, great flow music! In terms of other perks: the studio is clean and comes equipped with quality props, there are a ton of parking options (including a lot), and the neighborhood is filled with great restaurants.

My go to yoga studio. I am so excited for the return of Yogaraj. The 5 class package keeps me motivated to practice. All the teachers are wonderful especially Diane with her high 5s, where ever they might land. Jay's classes are challenging and rewarding and if you ever want to be humbled just pop in to Brent's class, where the yoga God himself will push you to levels you didn't know were possible.

Yogazan is a great studio. I love the bright open space with lots of natural light. The natural cork floor gives the space a warm earthy feel. They have a tryout offer that gives you 10 days of yoga classes for $20. This is really helpful for people like me who haven't been practicing in a while to get going fast and also a great opportunity to meet the yoga teachers. I can only say positive things about Jay and Kinjal who are both very kind people and great teachers.

The teachers are wonderful, each with their own special approach. I like to try them all and see where I connect. I have learned new things in every class over the past 6 or more years. (Yes, I really feel that way!) It's great that they have in-person and on-line classes so I can keep in the loop while on the road.

I've only tried two teachers at this studio and they were both welcoming and warm, good instructors. Neither led us through ōm/chanting or gave any sutra talk, just straightforward asana practice at a slow-manageable pace. It's a very simple studio setup -- no front desk, just walk in, there's an area with some seating to your left where you leave your shoes & things, and studio is to the right. I've never been in a yoga studio before that had windows. It's a storefront, so there are windows all along the north wall (frosted, so people can't see in). That and the very high ceilings with exposed pipes (industrial chic) and clean white walls give it a very airy atmosphere. They don't add to the feeling of intimacy, nor lend to the studio being very warm, so it's a mixed result. I prefer a more heated room that feels more removed from the hustle & bustle -- I find it makes for a deeper practice. The studio is clean and attractively if sparingly decorated with minimal decor (the requisite Ganesha wall hanging). Plenty of new mats, blankets, props. If GPS makes it hard to find, know that while it is in that shopping plaza with The Counter (burger place) etc it is on the north side, a storefront on 30th Street, just next to Crimson cafe which is in the corner.

Lovely yoga studio- all the instructors are so warm and inviting and I always feel a deep sense of community when I'm here. I have a firm alliance to Emily Lowry- my favorite instructor I've found at yogaraj, and her kindness and amazing variety of classes keep me coming back even as zoom- led yoga has become our new norm. Always incredible how much more grounded and happy I feel after her classes!

I've been going to classes at Yogazan since before the pandemic, when it was Yogaraj. And I continued taking a few classes online through the pandemic. When Jay's new studio opened a few months ago, I was so happy to see Diane and Phyllis in person again. And to try new classes with Jordan and Shirley. Everyone is caring, the space is lofty and never too crowded and it feels wonderful to practice. I like that I can take it at my own pace and when I fall out of a position, a laugh gets me to try again. There's no pressure and a lot of support throughout. Thanks, Yogazan!

Yogaraj....now Yogazan! Wonderful that this stellar studio made it through the pandemic. Breath, stretch, live!

I've been going here since 2016 when it was at its old location on Barrington. The new studio on Ocean Park is equally lovely as are all the teachers who each bring a unique style to their practices. I especially love Diane's class on Saturdays. Fair pricing, clean simple studio, lots of classes to choose from that fit around your schedule, and good vibes all around.

One of my favorite studios in west LA. Not pretentious at all, great community, and incredible teachers. I also enjoyed the variety of classes, mellow restoratives to power like vinyasas. I'm so happy to hear they've gotten a new studio after having to close the Barrington one due to COVID. Sad I'm no longer local to the studio but looking forward to popping by again one day!

So happy my favorite studio is back with their new spot! If you want a chill class with good flow, this is it. Each class has a different vibe so you can definitely find one that fits what you're looking for (unless you want an aggressive dance/workout class disguised as "yoga" in which case you are not in the right place lol). Also love the online option which I'll do when I'm too lazy to drive over :)

The new studio is peaceful and is beautiful. The cork floor is exquisite. For me it's the teachers that are awesome. Each is different and will bring a challenge to my practice. I'm always learning and growing at Yogazan. Elated that Jay reopened his studio.

My husband and I love Yogazan. We have taken classes with Phyllis for several years, when Yogazan was Yogaraj. We have taken both her Zoom and in-person classes and cannot ask for a better teacher. Definitely five stars for Phyllis, Jay and the whole studio.

This is a beautiful local studio with wonderful, skilled teachers. They promote "no frills" but honestly it has everything a yogi needs to enjoy great classes and a lovely, dedicated community. Whether you are a newbie or a 40+ year yogi like me, you will be welcomed, supported, and well taught. Enjoy!

I discovered yogaraj at the end of January 2020 and through ClassPass. I LOVE THIS PLACE. I am writing this review for a few reasons. 1) people need to know how awesome this place is and how caring and welcoming their staff are 2) I miss it so much during these quarantine times 3) I am hoping someone will read my review and let me know if any virtual classes are being held. I have taken 6 am classes with Crystal on Tuesday and Thursday and 7 am and 9 am with her and Jay (the owner) on Saturday's. I also took a restorative class with Jay on a Tuesday night. The studio feels clean, there is shockingly always an easy place to park (Unheard of in west la studios), and I have nothing but good things to say about Crystal. She's the reason I kept coming back to yogaraj! So nice, friendly and you can tell she really cares about her students and teaching yoga. Yogaraj, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help during what is probably a difficult time for your studio. I can't wait to be back when all this craziness is over!

I really like this yoga studio. It is pretty close in terms of convenience and it is a very nice and clean studio. Classes here have been really good. I like that they have very experienced instructors and all the tools you'll need to practice. I did however find that the flooring can be a bit too hard which can put a strain on your knees. Also parking is only free after 5pm on the weekdays.

I cannot say enough good things about Yogaraj. All the instructors here are very warm, humble, and welcoming. I don't visit the studio consistently, every instructor greets me as if I'm a regular. There are so many things I love about Yogaraj - they offer about 9 classes a day to fit anybody's busy schedule, they have quality instructors, the space is always clean and well lit, the classes are affordable, and there's plenty of street parking out front and on the nearby residential streets. My favorite instructors are: Jay Co Christine West Diane Magnette Rachel McGarry Russell Stoll Katie Bay The studio also hosts retreats. I haven't gone on one yet, but I would love to someday. If I have to name one "con," it's that Yogaraj only offers yoga classes so if you're looking for sound bath, meditation, or breathwork classes, they don't offer them here. There are so many yoga studios in the area, so competition is fierce. Yet, all the classes at Yogaraj are always pretty full. That says a lot!

I love how this place is just super easy, chill, and not trying to be all fancy to impress you. Of course, aesthetics is important, but they had a large studio with 2 solid bathrooms. It runs one class at a time and you just jump right in for a great price! I took a Sunday morning class at 8am and it was super easy to find parking on the street. I was nervous about the class being 1.5 hours and couldn't help but sneak a couple peeks at the clock because I'm used to a class being so long, but I made it out okay. Minkay was the instructor (she was filling in) and she was fantastic! First of all, she had such a yoga voice. Second, she did a really good job of showing and explaining the poses. If you were more advanced, she will tell you what you can do to deepen your practice. For me, she came by to correct my pose or posture or would verbally tell the class what to watch out, which I found to be super helpful. Perfect way to end my session was to get brunch after. So LA :)

I love this place so much it's worth updating my review It was already 5 stars before when I first posted as an absolute beginner, but now I feel that I have new thoughts to share since I'd been practicing here for a long while now and have a teacher training under my belt. This was the place that truly allowed me to fall in love with yoga. Discovering this passion has changed my life and I will forever attribute that to this place. Lots a great classes and instructors. Very affordable! I've enjoyed some classes with Phyllis, she's very kind to the body in the morning which is just what I've needed at times. I've also taken a few classes with Mary and it seems she always has a fun challenging pose to work up to at the peak of her class. She also included some pranayama practice in her class which I always enjoy. I most often take classes with Jay or Diane. I love how creative there sequences are.They have amazing alignment cues. I love Jay's words of wisdom at the end of each class leaving me feeling physically balanced from my asana practice and mentally more blissed.

Heard through a friend, (more like a first date) but still very nice study yoga spot! street parking wasnt AS bad as other places because the area is residential. The studio was set up very nice. 2 small studio rooms for simultaneous sessions going on or overlapping with two separate instructors. the room we occupied was close to 30 people (it was packed) I participated in the Intermediate class which I felt was a good level to return to yoga after not doing it for a few months. They provide balance blocks, towels, and most important yoga mats for no extra charge. The have multiple instructors and different forms of yoga as well and the price was a steal as well.. overall I would go back! Namaste!

I joined a friend of mine for a night yin yoga class here and I'm so glad I did. The first class is free when you go with a member. They have two rooms, both very minimalist. The larger room has giant glass windows looking into the space that you see right when you walk into the studio. The second, smaller studio is off to the side and completely closed off. This is the studio I practiced in. It has the most beautiful candlelit altar! Our instructor was very genuine and gentle, which was perfect for yin. He was kind and helpful with adjustments. I left the class feeling rejuvenated and like I was floating. I really enjoyed all of the juicy stretches that Blake led us through and I loved all of the teachings and poems he incorporated into the class. I would definitely come back here to try another class.