Anahata Yoga Studio

I went to Addriane for a massage and thought she was great. Can’t wait to try yoga!!!

I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years but after this training I feel that I can truly call myself a yogi. The training was comprehensive, holistic, and full of heart. The reading list contained books that distilled yoga philosophy down to the essential jewels of knowledge that are key to being a yogi on the inside, rather than just knowing how to do a series of exercise poses. Another great aspect of this training is the hands on yoga adjustments we learned that allow us to help our students have correct alignment and move deeper into each pose. We also learned about the ancient, fascinating science of Ayurveda, which is a whole world unto itself. We learned how to teach yoga for children and how to modify poses for pregnant women. A highly gifted and intelligent chiropractor taught us the basics of yoga anatomy. Taking this training has truly been one of the great blessings of my life. The founder of this series, Ana Costa, is an inspiring, openhearted, and down to earth person. Just practicing yoga in her presence will change you for the better! I simply cannot recommend this training highly enough. It is angelic and magical!

Anahata Yoga is a brilliant fusion of mind, heart, body, and spirit. Ana Costa has created a yoga pathway for transmitting loving, living awareness to students of all types and abilities. Her classes are safe places to encounter yourself in a loving way. If you return regularly you’ll move more easily, develop balance and flexibility, and have better posture — but you’ll grow in ways you never expected. Life changing.

I came here for 2 weeks straight, about 3 – 4 classes a week while I was visiting. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and the teachers & students welcomed me warmly. It has the most calming, peaceful energy and a cooler room. I wore a light long sleeved shirt over my tank. All the teachers gave healing touch, adjustments, and a massage at shavasana. It is one of the most restorative, healing studios I have ever been to. Ana is so sweet and she sent me a DVD of her flow so I could continue at home. For anyone who is new to yoga and/​or looking for a restorative, gentle, healing practice — Anahata is the studio for that.

Amazing yoga practice. Been 3 times and all 3 instructors (Mary, Rachel and Crystal) were brilliant. Great heart opening and the perfect way to start a day in Encinitas …
A must do for any yogi visiting or living in SD.

Anahata Yoga Studio is located on the upper level of a 2 story building right off the 101 in downtown Encinitas. The owner is SUPER DUPER nice and kind.
The studio itself is a very simple 1 room, carpeted area with high ceilings and skylights. It almost looks like it is part of a house.
This was my first Anahata yoga experience, as I usually attend a more face-​paced practice. A google search tells me Anahata yoga focuses on opening the heart — we certainly did that.
The owner and her husband, who played guitar the whole class, are originally from Brazil. Her instructions were clear and the adjustments were great — very relaxing, almost massage-​like.
The studio was kept quite cool, and almost to a discomforting level. Although I typically attend yoga studios kept around 80 degrees, this studio had the windows cracked open and I would guess it was around 68 – 70 in here… a little chilly for me. My hands and feet were very cold throughout the whole practice.
If you’re looking for a relaxing flow, this could be the place for you. For me, it was a bit too slow.

I’m a 70-​year-​old beginning yoga student and have taken just a few of the Anahata yoga classes at second street in Encinitas, but I’m sold on this remarkable woman, Ana, and her small, no-​pressure studio. Her enthusiasm and warm and gentle approach are so inspiring. I can’t do lots of the poses, yet, so Ana gives me lots of instructions for safe alternatives. The atmosphere in the classes is warm, loving and supportive. My back, with which I’ve had problems for decades feels so much better. The other yoga students are so friendly because of the tone Ana sets.

Anahatta Heart Yoga is not just a yoga studio or a yoga class, it’s a place you can settle into with body & spirit and feel like it is «home». I have been taking yoga with Ana for almost 10 yrs. The roughest time of my life when my mother was seriously ill & then past. I was in such pain. I went to yoga every day. Sometimes I’d lay on my mat & cry. Every day Ana put her hands on me & at the end of the class thanked me for coming & invited me back for tomorrow. It saved me! It has been 8.5 yrs since my mom’s passing but I’ll never forget that. NOW, Anahatta yoga is part of my daily routine like eating and driving. It is how I stay centered & light, even when external events tug. Ana & her trained teachers are special. The place is safe, whether you are just starting, an olé pro, ailing, tired, strong, doesn’t matter. It is YOUR place to do YOUR practice – no one else’s agenda. And the teachers care enough to adjust your postures so you don’t hurt yourself. Jeannie & Bindi are Ana’s right-​hand ladies… you’ll love them all (there are others, too)! Namaste, Elana

Ana teaches us to approach our students confidently and to use our hands to make adjustments to improve the postures in a loving manner. Ana’s instructions on the spirals and making each adjustment a pose for the teacher adds to my comfort in guiding the students in their poses. The script makes sense and I look forward to when it just clicks. During my first visit to the Anahata Studio, Jeanie greets me with open arms. Ana gives me a warm hug when I meet her. The meditative qualities of the classes leave me with a feeling of peace and joy. It’s clearly the right place to get yoga teacher training. Heather Lou

Life changing teacher training program at Anahata Yoga Studio! I spent a year searching for a teacher training program that encompasses all aspects of yoga. I was blown away by what I received from Ana and her team. Such amazing love, compassion, understanding, and encouragement flows from her and her studio. Not only did I learn the deep meaning of yoga and how to incorporate it into my life on all levels and to share that with my students, but the program is so practical. When the training was finished I knew three class flows, how to modify postures, how to give wonderful nurturing and empowering adjustments and how to teach from my heart!

I have done a lot of yoga in my adult life, however this yoga studio I have to say is by far the best kept secret in town! This is a loving and nurturing place with seriously trained instructors. I always used to have pain after doing yoga and always wondered what was up with that, yoga is supposed to be so gentle and good for you right? Not if it isn’t taught correctly!!! I especially am fond of Jeanie Berglund who teaches the daily 8:30am class. I have really learned a lot about technique from her, as well as coming away every morning feeling very blessed and ready to take on lifes challenges! This is truly a loving and nuturing environment!!!

Love this place. Such wonderful positive loving energy from teachers, students alike. I walk out of here feeling fantastic inside and out. It’s tiny inside, but who cares!

Relaxing, heart-​affirming yoga. More of a place to go for gentle stretching than serious exercise. Has a soothing, gentle vibe. Not pretentious.

Anahata is an amazing studio. The teachers are the most warm-​hearted women I have ever met. It is so much more than just ‘going to yoga’ at Anahata. And thank you Jeanie – I finally got my heels on the ground in Downward dog! woo hoo!

Ana has created a uniquely beautiful, heart-​centered yoga studio with her own flow based on Hatha Yoga. She offers classes which usually last an hour to an hour and a quarter with flows ranging from meditative, to gentle, to dynamic, so there is something for every yogi and yogini. Ana teaches regularly and has inspired and trained others to lead classes as well with care and intention. I really love the balance of spiritual and physical with Anahata– it’s a workout for body, mind and soul. Class sizes are small enough to get personal attention & adjustments and ages range from 20 somethings to 80 somethings. It is not a hot type yoga, although you will definitely feel Anahata’s warm hearted approach. Highly recommended.

This yoga studio is one of a kind. I am so happy I tried Anahata yoga because now I am hooked. Ana is an amazing teacher and you can tell she has a lot of experience because she was able to help me get the most out of each pose. I will for sure being going back and my personal goal is to make it a daily practice.

Best yoga in town!