Chakra 5 Mobile Yoga

I loved this place. I went regularly for about 2 months. The pricing was really reasonable compared to other local places. The classes were excellent and so to were the instructors. Everyone was friendly and I felt welcomed every time I went. Also the classes I went to (level 1) were normally really quiet — no more than 6 people.
The only negative was the parking situation for the evening classes.
I am sorry to see the studio closing. I am going to miss going there. I found yoga great for my body and mind. I guess I will have to find somewhere else to go.

I’ve only tried one class so far, but I liked it so much I decided I needed to write a review. Jenna teaches this thing called IntenSati on Saturday afternoons, and it’s described as a mindful-​mantra-​movement class. I had no idea what to expect but I was so incredibly enthused by the class! It includes chanting affirmations out loud while doing really intense, athletic, inspiring exercises. I pushed my body past the limit of what I thought I could do, and I was so high on life by the time I left. I am certain that a practice like this every week in my life would make me a happier, healthier, stronger human.

My heart is instantly warmed every time I return to C5. The energy is as genuine as the teachers and practitioners. I have never left without a deep conversation, a shift in perspective and a smile on my face. This is a beautiful place to practice harmonizing with the self and others in a supportive community!

Discovered Chakra5 searching for an intenSati class in L.A. What’s not to love? The studio is a blissful & charming jewelbox and the community & staff are absolute kindness-​in-​action. There’s a peaceful lounge to chill out with prasad (beverage/​snack) to connect with others & ground yourself before you head back out into the world.
As for intenSati, I took my 1^st class ever with Jenna Robino. I don’t know how else to describe it, so I’ll just say it’s cardio dance yoga, some martial arts moves & yelling out empowering affirmations. Before you let that last part scare you, roll with me here — it is amazing to set intentions, move that through your body, sweat AND spread good karma sending positive Word out through the 2^nd floor windows out to DTLA & Hollywood below. Exhilirating, powerful & positively addictive. When you take class with her, you’ll know what I mean when I say that Jenna is radiant & a true source of encouragement & bringing on the happy! Seriously. I was grinning ear-​to-​ear the entire class despite needing the wall to stand in balancing poses & being awesomely lost in some dance moves — it was ridiculous fun & the hour+ flies by.
Tips:
— $ 50 UNLIMITED ONE-​MONTH for New Students – signup online. HELLO.
— Look for a yellow-​ish/​beige-​ish 2 story building with a café adjacent below.
— Free street parking on N New Hampshire (just East of the studio), also Chakra5’s website recommends Kenmore, which is 2 blocks West of the studio.
— Haven’t been to the Thursday night Yoga + Live DJ/​Music Mashup, but I’ve heard it’s quite fantastic. Jonesin’ to free up my schedule to try that & candlelight yoga soon.

Chakra 5 is the yoga place I’ve been looking for. I’ve done yoga in various places, 24 Hour Fitness, which is too fast to really get anything out of it, I’ve done yoga where you sweat a lot, and slow yoga. Anyways, this kind of yoga has music, intensity, but also the time to stop and breathe into the poses. McKenna was super nice, asking for my name. The studio is beautiful too. The big windows and white walls, on the second floor is very nice. The whole place is great and I’ll be coming back for sure. :)

Chakra 5 has become my new yoga haven! I started coming here about a month ago and became hooked instantly. The atmosphere is very relaxing and tranquil, and the staff members that I have met are all amazing and super nice! So far the instructors that I have had are Lewis, Keirin, and Kali. Both Lewis and Keirin won me over instantly, their styles are completely different but they are both amazing instructors and I consider both my favorites. However, Kali subbed a class I recently took and well what can I say she is also amazing and has also won me over :) I am now convinced that every instructor has to be great since I have yet to have anything even close to a bad experience here. If you are looking for a yoga studio that works both your inner self (chakras) and your body physically then Chakra 5 is the studio for you!

I can’t really say enough about Chakra 5. I’ve been meaning to start taking yoga classes for years… at least 10 years. I’ve taken a class or two over the years but never sustained a practice. That has now changed. Thanks to the instructors, the space, the vibe, the peace, and the support I’m a now a yogi — I hope to keep it up for the rest of my life. I bought the $ 50 deal, bought another deal, bought a mat, bought some tranquility in my mind and body.

I had tried out the studio with the last Unilocal special — $ 25 for unlimited one month! pretty good deal if you ask me. I moved to the opposite side of town shortly before my month was over so I have not gone back.
So as of a month ago, I came here 3 – 4 times a week. I enjoyed the evening classes with keirin. She is super sweet and her classes had good flow.
The classes are usually full but not too crowded. There is ample parking on the surrounding streets.

I am loving this place! I got an amazing deal through Living Social for $ 25 for an unlimited month of yoga. It is a great way to try out different teachers and different offerings-​I have been delighted with every class I’ve taken so far! The vibe is refreshingly un-​pretentious; people are friendly and normal! There’s a wide variety of differnt classes at good times for me-​like 9am classes (not too early, not too late!), which you don’t see a lot and 4pm classes, which is a great time for me-​after my work day but before it’s actually evening. The space, while small, is upstairs and painted bright white with lots of windows on one side, which makes it feel bigger and airy-it’s definitely got a great clean vibe. It is also conveniently located right off of the Melrose exit of the 101 and there seems to be plenty of parking on Barendo. They are opeing a healing room too, offering massage, sound healing and other body work. So grateful to have found this place thru the Living Social deal and so glad to have yoga back in my life!

I discovered Chakra5 through their livingsocial intro month, and finally feel like I’ve found a yoga home. After trying out numerous studios over the past few years, I never really found a connection with any one studio, style and staff the way I do here.
McKenna, the owner, is very warm, nurturing and mindful… I just love the noon «express» class she teaches. I’ve also taken with Kieran, Cortnie, and Jamie thus far and have really loved them all. Great energy, great adjustments, and very thoughtful class structures, great for all levels. The fact that they warm you up and cool you down well is a nice touch, I haven’t really experienced that anywhere else.
I really appreciate the creative class variety they offer — you can tell they put a lot of effort into keeping it interesting and educational. Plus, the studio is cute, cozy and filled with light, and there’s super yummy free tea after :)
I’m sure I’ll be practicing at Chakra5 for a long time to come, and I’m so glad to have found them! Yay Yoga!

I recently discovered Chakra 5 through one of their intro specials and I have to say my mind and body are so stinking happy I did.
Each teacher is incredibly friendly and really gives you the feeling that they genuinely care that you receive the most benefit possible from your time with them.
I get bored with repetition, but the diversity of classes makes it a lot easier to get in the car and head on over. I really want to check out their live D.J. class. Yeah, I said «I really want to check out…». That may be the first time I’ve said that about any kind of exercise class… ever!

The studio is one long room, it’s a medium size. The parking is street parking. I was here for a Unilocal event, and the teacher was good, teaching the basics for newbies. Also, there was a live DJ, so that was fun. It’s a good starting class.

This review is specifically about Jessica Lesley’s class at c5.
Yoga with Jessica — Thursdays 10am
For a more general review of the studio, check out
Like all c5 instructors, Jessica begins by checking in with her class, insuring any injuries or special needs are addressed and in the open. And then right into some warm up flow. Jess keeps a no nonsense approach to calling out poses, corrections, and modifications, PERFECT for the student confident in their practice, ready to work, but not too overwhelming for a beginner.
If you think you need a bit of extra time with the description of each pose, you may want to try Jessica’s Yoga Fundamentals class, Wednesday 4pm, where she works on both tuning up your practice and helping teach the basics of poses and flows.
At several points throughout the class, Jess made sure to check in with individuals, offering adjustments and assisted stretches to the class. Her helpful audible reminders to tune in to your breathing, activate core engagement throughout the poses, and listen to your body’s needs throughout the session kept my focus squarely where it should be; on becoming a better, stronger yogi– without any pressure to injure myself along the way.
Whether you are beginning your practice, or in need of a tuneup/​thoughtful check in with your technique, spending 75 minutes with Jessica at Chakra5 is highly recommended.

Went to my first class here last week. It was a Tuesday night with Lewis Victor. The drop in is usually $ 15, but they have a 2 for 1 special, bring a friend and you both pay $ 7.50. It’s a really great deal as classes that cheap don’t come round often unless you take a community class.
The class was a vinyasa flow with some ambient ethnic electronic mix that suited the practice. Lewis was nice and has a very articulated voice that made me think of a radio broadcaster for a yoga channel. He flowed through the poses with good clear direction. The next day my body was somewhat sore all over which is a good indicator of a well-​rounded full body practice.
There was no personal attention, no adjustments, so I think this class is good for getting the flow and practice going, not for getting any particular instruction.
The studio itself was really nice, they had a few large candles going, which increased the ambiance. The lady behind the desk was also very friendly and welcoming. Overall a good vibe here and is perfect if you live close by.

I attended a wonderful vinyasa class led by Kali. The studio is large, airy and has great light. The calming atmosphere definitely enhances the practice. The class was invigorating yet calming, and I loved the personal attention. Would definitely recommend this to everyone, from beginners to advanced yogis! The neighborhood is also very cute, complimenting a community space.

I’m relatively new to the world of yoga, having started less than a year ago so I appreciate a teacher who pays attention to a student’s form and corrects alignment and position which is key to avoiding injury while working toward a nice healthy stretch.
That WAS my idea of a good yoga class.
Then a few weeks ago I walked through the doors of Chakra 5, a wonderful little yoga studio that opened last month on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles, and I took a noon time class (which was only 5 bucks!!) from the founder, McKenna, and my definition changed. She started out by asking if I had any injuries and how long I had been practicing yoga. When she learned I was a runner, she devoted a significant part of the class to stretching hip flexors, the lower back, quads, and hamstrings. I felt as if she designed the class just for me! How cool is that?
She later told me that when she teaches a class she does a quick assessment of her students to gauge their level of ability so that she can customize the class specifically for these students. I’ve been to other studios where the room was packed shoulder-​to-​shoulder and everyone tried to keep up with the instructor and often took their cues from the person next to them or in front of them — kind of like confused wildebeests following one another around like you see on Animal Planet. None of that «bewildered herd mentality» here. She demonstrates the poses and offers adjustments to her students.
I also like that they aren’t hung up on different styles or ability levels. Classes are open to everyone from first timers to experienced yogis and there’s no pressure to perform a certain pose if it doesn’t feel quite right — you’re free to opt out if you wish! The yoga studio has great natural lighting during the day (which was the only time I was there) and an intimate feel. It probably holds a maximum of 20 to 25 students.
Depending on the time of day, parking can be a challenge, but if you arrive a few minutes early, you’ll usually find a space. Do be mindful of posted parking restrictions.
I highly recommend the experience at Chakra 5. It’s a little piece of nirvana in the heart of L.A.

I loved the experience of the Thursday Night Music Mash-​Up with DJ Didn’tcatchhernamebutshewasawesome. It was definitely unique in a really cool way!
The class style is hatha yoga, accompanied by new-​age-​electronica-​type music. Lauren, our instructor, was really good at creating a yoga-​appropriate ambiance and connecting the physical movements to the mind.
But don’t think you’re going to be just chillin’ to some music on your yoga mat… Lauren had us working and creating an «inner fire»! It’s a good analogy, because I’m pretty sure everyone in there was wiping their sweat from all that heat! I also like that the class is an hour and fifteen minutes — it didn’t feel rushed at all, and the workout felt complete.
I had never been to this neighborhood until just two weeks prior for the CicLAvia event… Seems this area is developing into quite the developing scene! Parking was great for the 7:30 PM class because the 1 hr. parking regulation expires after 7:00… Good timing, C5! It’s also very conveniently located off the freeway, which is good for a person like me coming from The Valley!
They seem to have some good deals for poor college students who love yoga (like me), like their Karma Yoga Program, and for talented people (not me), Yoga for Music Trade. For yoga lovers, this is definitely a cool, new place to check out.

Wonderfully cute, simple little new yoga studio. The instructors are so nice and friendly, and they really care about your experience. They ask if you would like to be instructed during class or not, and respect everyone’s levels, intentions, goals, and skills.

The fifth chakra is all about the voice, self expression and being heard
Well, hear this people:
GO! Just go. This place will blow you away. Staff, owners, teachers, students, everyone is amazing and super friendly. Oh, and not in that phony, «I’ll be cool with you, until someone cooler comes along» LA way. But the true, down home way that people who love what they do and are GOOD at doing it, can be. Cause they care. And cause they don’t need you to like them.
Killer space, wonderful classes, and SUPER SUPER SUPER affordable, without losing an ounce of quality.
Chakra 5 Yoga is excellence in action.

I have been waiting for this yoga studio to open for a while now — it’s my hood and I love the location: this little strip of Hel-​Mel has great coffee at cafecito organico, vegan food at pure luck, meditation at against the stream, and now yoga!
Chakra 5 is low key — friendly & welcoming, less super-​chichi than some west h’wood places but suited to the neighborhood in that way. I just took a class from Lewis — it was energetic, dynamic and really challenging (for me at least! It’s been a while since I’ve practiced…) I was really sweating. I’d say that it was a solid level two flow class, with a lot of strength required (one legged chaturangas e.g., but of course you can always modify, as I did) and a beautiful progression linking the poses together.
So yeah, you should check it out. They have an AMAZING deal going for first time students: $ 50 for an unlimited month. Can’t beat that. Also their regular prices are super reasonable.
I’ll edit after a week to talk about some other teachers…