Hollywood Power Yoga

How have I not written a review?! I love this place. I may not frequent it as much as I would like, but I love this place. Small intimate space with phenomenal instructors. Henry is the amazing. He is the kind of instructor that makes you want to do cool tricks. Vera is so sweet and her classes are very welcoming and interesting. I love how much control she has with her feet. Caitlyn, though, is my girl. Her classes are so gentle and hard at the same time. I always feel a deep gratitude after taking her classes. She has such a kind soul, and I very much appreciate her practice. This place is so rad. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a hot yoga place with beautiful bodies and a GREAT yoga practice.

This place is the best of the best. They offer a $ 45 first month and I used it to the very last day — I’m so sad I won’t be able to go much longer as I’m moving too far but if you live nearby don’t think twice just go.
My favorite teacher was Henry, super friendly and I improved so much with him; but to be honest all the other teachers are fantastic as well (I loved Rebecca and Liz’ classes)
They have around 6 classes/​day so you can go anytime. What I really liked as well is that the room never feels packed even during the evening classes.

Amazing place! The energy and vibe is so loving. The instructors are superb. I’m so proud to call it my yoga home.

I’ve been taking Marissa’s 6am Friday morning class for a couple months now and I have to say of all the yoga classes I’ve taken since joining Classpass, hers is by far my favorite. Not only is she a great, attentive instructor, but, and I can’t underscore this enough, she has wonderful energy, very open and positive. It is a class I look forward to returning to each week, because it’s the perfect way to start my Friday-​almost-​weekend in a balanced, positive way.

I love this studio. It’s clean, simple, airy and bright. The teachers are all great and I love the way I feel after class. I’ve been practicing yoga a long time and I love how each class is challenging and restoring. The owners are great and I feel changed on a deeper level with each visit.

I got into yoga a few years ago when I took a yoga college class and it was amazing. After that I wanted to go to different places such as yogaworks etc etc. Yoga works was a commute and I don’t drive so when I moved literally a few blocks and discovered HPY with my best friends I needed to try this because it was literally a 5 minute walk from my apartment and I was thrilled.
My friend and I purchased a groupon which was buy 2 for $ 80/​$ 90 dollars for an unlimited month? I’ve only practiced with Kate, Henry, Rae and Erin. In those order it was easy-​hard, practicing with Kate really easy for me because I was getting back into and basically her practice was for beginners which was much needed. Rae and Henry are close together with their practices, I don’t sweat at all but with them I am drenched. I am just bummed out that I didn’t get to practice on my handstand with Henry as much, the first couple of classes with him were intense but the last week I started doing the handstand and regret not practicing it after. I only practiced with Eric once and thats all I needed. She was intense, quick and diligent with the way she taught and when it came to cooling down I woke up and felt amazing afterwards.
I can say that the months worth with Hollywood Power Yoga has been amazing and I wish I had the disposable income to take more classes here. Definitely try the groupon deal if they still have it! You will not be upset! Thanks so much, HPY!
Have Fun and Good Luck!

I’m not surprised to see so many 5 star reviews for HPY.
The owners and instructors do a great job at keeping this place a real yoga studio — a genuine bond between students and teachers. They are seasoned yogis that exude power and openness instead of competition and force.
Caitlin’s Rocket Yoga class is my favorite and her dog is adorable!!!
Be sure to read parking signs!

Quickly turning into my favorite yoga studio in LA. I’m on class pass and that allows me to take yoga at a ton of different places and this is definitely my favorite so far. It’s a perfect balance of challenging and meditative. It’s not hog yoga but they keep it warm so you’ll still get a good sweat. They pay attention to form and will adjust you and make sure you are getting the full benefits of your practice. They are wonderful about modifications and allowing the student to expand there practice and tome it down when necessary. Super friendly staff. Great vibes a wonderful place to enjoy yoga :)

Took a power class with Liz and got a ton of helpful alignment tips! Plus we did some myofascial release, which I’ve read about but never done before. Bumping this up to 5 stars and I’ll probably get a Groupon since CP only allows 3 studio visits per month.

I hate cookie-​cutter yoga.
HPY is not cookie-​cutter.
On any given day, you are subject to the instructor’s flow. Allow yourself to be guided and you’ll really get into a zone. I was able to visibly deepen my practice here because the teachers knew how to assist me right.
The studio is small and quaint and the community is tight-​knit. As others have pointed out, this is a real yoga studio, where you can practice real yoga. And that’s hard to find among the plethora that exist in LA.

This is ACTUAL yoga, with great respect paid to integrity, alignment, and breath – those things that distinguish ACTUAL yoga from some Cirque du Soleil wanna be bullshit you tried to hold for 0.7 seconds so someone could Instagram it.
If you’re interested in learning and practicing the real thing, this is where it lives.

Caitlin Talbot is a superstar.
I’ve been practicing yoga for 20 years, yet I continue to learn when I attend Caitlin’s classes. She’s offered suggestions on alignment which have transformed my practice. I can safely get into poses that I’ve struggled with for years, and I’ve learned to back off the poses that may never be safe for me. (For me, NOT doing a pose is more of an acheivement. That’s a huge measure of Caitlin’s ability — in Caitlin’s classes, I finally learned to let go of my ego.)
I love all of the teacher’s I’ve studied with at HPY, and I love the studio itself, but it’s Caitlin that makes this studio so extraordinary for me.

I’m normally not a huge fan of hot yoga but for hot yoga this place definitely separates itself from the rest. The studio space is somewhat small but classes were never overly crowded. No matter what time I went I never had issues finding parking and there’s plenty of free parking on the streets, just be sure to check the street signs before. The brick walls and wooden floor remind me of yoga studios in San Francisco and New York and the instructors I’d taken were all very good. If you’re a fan of hot yoga this place can get HOT and definitely beats Corepower Yoga and Bikram classes as far as I’m concerned.

I really like this spot. It has a mom and pop feel to it, though be ready for that when you come here.
I happened to come both times when there were graduations at the schools across the street, and while I gave myself ample time to park and make it to class because that’s just how I am, and other did not, so they accommodated to the late students and started 10 minutes late. I mention this only because, again, it has that mom and pop vibe, not because it bothered me.
I’ve taken classes with both Ozeyla and Liz, both of whom I really liked and enjoyed. They’re both amazing yogis/​athletes! However, I would say that I had a better time of my class with Ozeyla, because she took her time to offer me modifications that no instructor had ever taken the time to show me. Also, she worked her way around the room, so at all times you could catch different visuals of her. There are no mirrors, so you can’t rely on that. The classes were definitely above my level, but I wanted to go there due to proximity to home. Again, I really appreciate and value Ozeyla’s customer-​focused teaching. It’s always a bummer to go to a class and just have to sit out on some poses are kind of guess on your own how much of it to do.
No lockers, they charge for water, no showers, and the toilet is pretty much in the room, so it’s not a very private experience. This is not the type of place you go to for the amenities.
Both classes I went to were small, so that was good! Some studios in the area are always so jammed packed that you can’t even move around without fearing you’ll hit someone.

I am truly impressed with the instructors at this place. The instructors are not only precise in their instructions, they can actually do the stuff they are telling you to do. A rare find. It’s a bit of a drive to get there but if you are a serious practitioner of yoga… it is worth the drive. The mild heat aids in the practice and facilitates warming up quickly. I’ve had Vered, Henry, and Sara as instructors so far and they have made my practice enjoyable. I’ve done the gambit of Bikram, Ashtanga, Anusara, other forms of vinyasa, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a place that taught Rocket Yoga. It’s really challenging and worth trying out.
A shower room would make this place truly rock.

I love love this place. My favorite yoga studio in LA. Each instructor has their own style and you get a different experience each time, which I love. The classes are challenging and refreshing. I’m only about one month into attending this studio, but I’m sure I will be there for the long haul.

I just love this place. HPY is my absolute favorite yoga studio in LA, and it took me 3 years and countless monthly memberships to find it! This studio is perfect if you love fast-​pased vinyasa flows, sequences that strength your arms and core and lots of time to play with guided inversions and arm balances. These are some of the most challenging yoga classes I have ever taken, while at the same time being the funnest and most inspiring. All the teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly — every time I go I learn something new. My favorite class is Caitlin’s 9am Rocket Yoga class. She is a really great instructor and her class is so much fun!
The studio is beautiful — a small room with wood floors and exposed brick walls. Classes tend to be small, which is great.
One drawback (which I don’t really care about) is there are no dressing rooms (theres a bathroom and small changing stall in the front of the store) so I recommend showing up in your yoga digs

I visited HPY for the first time yesterday, and I instantly fell in love with this studio. It’s small, unassuming, unpretentious, and has a really great vibe. (Definitely a departure from the mainstream, commercial studios) There were a couple of teachers and regulars hanging out, and everyone was very warm and welcoming. Liz, one of the owners, introduced herself and was super friendly.
Alexis’ Power Yoga class was just what I needed after a long work day! She gave clear instructions, had a great, strong flow, and incorporated a few challenging poses. She also gave the best savasana adjustments I’ve EVER had, and left me feeling tingly and totally zoned out :) I can’t wait to go back!

This place really surprised me. It still isn’t my top choice for yoga, but I had a great class this morning and would possibly go back for another if the wind blows me in that direction.
PROS
— Henry’s class was intimate, non-​judgmental, unique, and challenging. He as a teacher is very down-​to-​earth and personable.
— Studio was a decent size with a beautiful brick wall — not super high ceilings or stretched walls (think Yogaworks or Golden Bridge), but decent enough. I didn’t feel claustrophobic, but there were also only 5 people in the class. Not sure how this would feel in a fuller class.
— Parking was relatively easy and abundant
— $ 15 for the class, which is a steal in Hollywood!
— Independently owned, which I love to support.
CONS
— No locker/​changing room, or much of anything else besides the actual Studio. It’s smaller than Liberation Yoga, which I used to think was tiny. One bathroom, narrow entryway, tiny reception desk. It reminds me of a studio you’d see in NYC, which isn’t the worst thing in the world, but I’d always prefer more space.
— I left feeling like I had an awesome workout, but not so much of the spiritual zen I look for in yoga. It’s very rare to find a class that is BOTH. A lot of yoga in LA sort of abandons the spiritual roots of yoga (using sanskrit in poses, encouraging mindfulness and meditation during practice, etc.), and focuses mostly on the physical aspect of it. No problem, HPY, I’ll be back for sure — I’ll just need to remember to meditate and find my own zen first.

Minus one star because they don’t ever answer their phones or call people back… Good service is important. Especially for someone who wants to confirm their reservation!
There is free parking across the street but there are only maybe 6 spots in front of the church. Make sure to read the signs on the streets as some may require a permit. This is very common in Hollywood.
There is only one bathroom which is located in the back of the room so if you need to use it for any reason you’ll have to wait until the class is over.
There are no changing rooms so make sure you’re ready otherwise you’ll also have to wait till the end of class to use the bathroom.
There are no lockers but they have shelves in the front which concerns me because anyone can walk in the front door and grab your stuff. So the only option is to bring it into the room with you.
I think compared to the other studios I’ve been to in Hollywood I can only give them 3 stars for their facilities and service. However the instructor I had was so great! She asked us at the beginning of class what we needed to work on which I really appreciated but I’m most likely not coming back. My least fav yoga studio on class pass so far.
Namaste!