Mockingbird Yoga

This yoga studio is beyond beautiful. The classes take place in a old craftsman full of character. The teachers are warm, inviting, and make the classes very comfortable. This place is close to my house and I feel so very lucky. I encourage everyone to sign up for a class here.

I am so glad I decided to drop in for a class a few months ago. After my first class with Steffany I had no words for how amazing I felt.
Every class is a new adventure with her. She will walk in and feel a room and then just know what she wants to teach that day. I’m always surprised with all of the new poses she is able to get me into!
Class is always an incredible experience. I use to not even be able to think about some poses, let alone execute them properly. But after just a few classes and a whole lot of encouragement I was able to do them, no problem.
I am incredibly lucky to be taking classes from Steffany and hope to take some classes with the other teachers as my schedule starts to open up. The price for her classes is a total steal and when I asked her why it is that way she said «I am in this because I want people to learn yoga and have access to it.» What an amazing person. She is, hands down, the BEST teacher I have ever had and I plan on folding her into my pocket and bringing her with me if I ever move.
If you haven’t checked out Mockingbird Yoga then this is your sign. You will not regret it. I promise.

First, let me say that I have been practicing yoga in Los Angeles since 1998 and I have practiced at studios from Hollywood to Santa Monica to the Valley and beyond in just about every yoga discipline. I even have my 500 hour certification. So, I know where of I speak.
While driving home from work, I spotted the blue sign for Mockingbird Yoga and knew I had to check it out. Located in Eagle Rock in a charming old Craftsman home, this studio is cozy and inviting. It has the feeling of coming home, not simply going to a yoga class. But the best part of Mockingbird is the talented team behind it. Steffany Vance is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Often, because I’ve been practicing so long and have had so much training, I’ll go to a yoga class and feel disappointed because the teacher simply isn’t very seasoned. Steffany not only knows her stuff, but she brings a certain level of playfulness to the class that somehow manages to get me into poses that I’ve always had trouble doing. And with such ease! She’s also very intuitive, knowing exactly what adjustments a student needs. And besides the terrific instruction, Mockingbird exudes a welcoming vibe, giving you the sense that you are part of a family — a small, but wonderful yoga family who are there simply for the love of sharing yoga. There is no competitive attitude or egomania here. Just grace and gratitude. If you love yoga, you will love Mockingbird!

I love this place! Steffany and Ariel are amazing! It is such a great comfortable learning environment. I am a person who usually HATES exercising, but the people at Mockingbird Yoga are just so awesome and helpful, that I find myself craving the next class. Steffany is a great teacher and I try to jump at any opportunity to take a class with her! I alway feel great after taking a class! I would highly recommend Mockingbird Yoga!

Vance is such a seasoned amazing instructor. I love the no nonsense way about the studio– reminds me of taking yoga back in the day a.k.a. the 90’s before yoga got to be so fancy. But really it’s all about the instruction and I think Vance is supreme! Looking forward to trying the rest of the instructors.
I’d like less of the cat around — during shavasana I’m not that into kitty hopping over me. Also, it sorta smells like kitty litter in the studio.

I am so happy to have experienced Mockingbird. Sweet craftsmen studio in Eagle Rock that in itself is almost as welcoming as co-​owner and instructor Stefany. She is knowledgable of course but also funny, kind and encouraging. She kept the class moving at the perfect pace. Can’t wait to go back tomorrow!

Love doing yoga in this lovingly maintained craftsman home. This studio has such a warm ambience, a true neighborhood gem, that I feel welcomed just walking in the door. I’ve taken yoga classes for a couple of decades, and I’ve learned something new from each of the instructors I’ve had here so far: Steffany, Mark, Ashleigh. And I adore Mary Frances who will be teaching the «baby birdies and me» classes. The meditation room is sweet, and I look forward to fitting one of those classes in my schedule soon.

I am so glad I found this studio! So far, I have taken classes with Steffany and Tati and they are amazing! They are encouraging, motivating and so patient! I took a handstand workshop and I learned the mechanics of how to do a proper handstand. I have always been a little afraid of this move, but with Steffany’s support… I DID IT!
The interior of the space is very open, clean and the prices are very reasonable. My only note: it is not that visible from the street. More signs would help. I definitely recommend this studio to yoga enthusiasts of all levels…

So happy to find this new yoga studio in my neighborhood! I had my first class with Stephanie and she was so knowledgable doing the moves correctly and helping my Mom and I with the right routine. The space itself is so nice! It’s a renovated craftsman style home complete with a meditation room!

So happy to have experienced my very first Yoga class at Mockingbird Yoga Studio. Everyone was so helpful and willing to guide us in the right direction while taking a class. I was greeted with a smile and led to a beautiful spacious room. You can just feel the Zen and peacefulness of this place. I had Heather as my first guide and she was fantastic at leading the class Friday morning at 7:30am. I also look forward to taking evening classes with Steffany!!! I can’t wait to experience future classes and workshops and this wonderful Studio! Yahoo I’m finally a Yoga student. I totally recommend Mockingbird Yoga to new and advanced students