Yoga Circle Downtown

Absolutely the best place in town. Knowledgable teacher beyond the hype of yoga. Gorgeous place. THE BEST IN DTLA

I was in town from SF for work and really needed a yoga session to unwind. Yoga circle was close to my hotel and had convenient timings so I showed up. And I am *so* glad I did! I did a class with Knekoh and she is just fantastic! Her energy is grounded and she’s very gracious. I had just $ 11 in cash and she was most accommodating of that even though their suggested donation is $ 16. She also had some beautiful Mexican blankets for sale and I was supposed to go the next day with more cash to pick one up but I couldn’t make it bec of work — totally bummed! I highly recommend the yoga classes here, especially with Knekoh!

Visiting town for a confetence and squeezed in a private class with Knekoh. She came to the hotel on pretty short notive. She brought mats, music, and we creatively took over a lesser used lobby area for an hour practice. She led us through a strong flow that had just the right amount of challenge, balance and reflection. A bit pricey compared to other privates, but convenience, her experience, knowledge, and professionalism, made it worth it. Wish I could also find time on this trip for the studio.

I have been doing yoga of many types for many years, sometimes you lose what yoga is really about. which is a feeling that varies from all of us. This studio is magic, it made me say that to myself. what a beautiful sacred space to work your mind body and spirit into one. Beautiful.

Great place to take yoga. Staff was very helpful and friendly, great for beginners or advanced yogis!

I was in town for a conference, and had a fabulous class and experience here. I’m jealous of you local yogis!

I have tried a few Yoga studios in the downtown area and were disappointed. I recently tried Yoga Circle’s Unlimited 2week pass for new students and I fell in love. This is exactly what I imagined yoga to be. During my last day of my new student pass I had an epiphany. Yoga isn’t about learning cute yoga poses where you bend into a pretzel on a beach front for your instagram page. Initially, i thought this was the goal of Yoga and being completely stiff and inflexible, I was looking forward to Yoga-​ing myself into a nimble, flexy, lulu lemon wearing yogi! But what i realized for me was that Yoga is truly a TREAT for your body. Not only does it soothe and center your mind and spirit but with each stretch I felt like it was a MASSAGE! It’s incredible how well they know our bodies and what releases we need from the stress of the modern daily grind.
I left the studio that last day feeling wholly relaxed and lifted. Even more so than when I go to the Asian Foot Massages! I really kid you not. And in a beautiful open space in Historic Downtown LA building with very zen lighting from a great skylight. A sesh is a delicious treat for your soul!
And Knekoh the owner, what an incredible soul. I just read her replies to the negative reviews here and she is just a genuine and kind person. It’s unfortunate people get so negative when it comes to money. These instructors are offering up their skills and good energy. shouldn’t they get something from us? NOt only that but people complaining are so passive, they gripe that the instructors ask too many questions about payment or sign ins, making these reviewers uncomfortable. How can you blame them for asking you to sign in or asking if you’re new so they can point you to the 32 $ 2week unlimited deal? If you wanted to have a free class just be upfront and tell them so from the get go. Approach the teacher and tell them rather than being dodgey about it and then pouting and writing a bad review b/​c this poor unknowing instructor asks you a few questions bc your new. They have to dance around on egg shells to make sure they don’t offend anyone! All they want is to be able to keep this place open without worrying they are offending someone by asking if they could donate something/​anything.
I had to say it, it’s a shame people have to be so negative when this is an incredible place run by genuine teachers who are just trying to make sure they can stay open. Thankfully these people are in the few. Not to be cheesy but people need to Keep calm and yoga on.
Thanks for listening –not a yoga expert, just a fellow human being.

I found Yoga Circle through Unilocal.I am forever grateful:) Namaste!

I’ve been coming to this studio for about 2 years now and completely love this place! I highly suggest you try this place out. I’ve taken classes with almost all of the teachers there and have to say they’re all great. Every class is very welcoming and each teacher is sure to give you adjustments to your pose if you have a recent injury or if it’s just your first class. Definitely recommend this place.

There is so much I want to say, but only so much I can say in words. I guess, this is the only place that’s been able to get me into yoga, as in, actually wanting to do it, enjoying it, and benefitting from it.
Rob, Knekoh, Jaletta, and Maureen are amazing instructors. There are other instructors as well, but I haven’t had a chance to take their classes.

Hands down the best yoga studio I’ve ever been to. A beautiful space, kind, caring and knowledgable instructors. Great prices (especially the new student discount). I purchased the monthly unlimited package with a year commitment, and it is the best investment I have ever made. I’m fortunate enough to be able to go 5 – 6 times per week, and my body feels so much healthier, limber and energetic.
Nothing trendy or hip, just fantastically instructed traditional practice, with a bit of yogic philosophy peppered in. Rob is my personal favorite of the teachers, but they are all wonderful. This is what a yoga studio SHOULD be. I can’t speak highly enough!

After all these years I still love this place. Maureen is my absolute FAVE! but the other teachers are amazing well. Come here if you want a down to earth, awesome, centered and REAL yoga experience. All the other studios are just HACKS! (jk but not really)

Yoga Circle Downtown is the place you go after you injure yourself at one of the countless pop yoga studios that pepper the City of Los Angeles. Go to Yoga Circle for a thoughtful and spiritually-​guided practice, and for experienced, caring instructors who will help you repair, not wreck, your body.
Like many reviewers, I’ve bounced around to lots of yoga studios in LA’s Eastside. I’ve packed myself like a sardine into steam-​room yoga in Atwater (do not wear mascara!) and flowed to Tiesto tracks Highland Park.
Those type of classes can be fun once or twice, but Yoga Circle is the place I’ll always return for quality, safe and body-​nourishing classes.
Knekoh, Yoga Circle’s proprietor and lead instructor, is everything you want from a yoga guide. First off, she’s super smart — insightful and intellectual, but never pedantic. Knekoh (and other solid instructors like Maureen, Rob and Shad) always remind students that there is no finish line in yoga. It’s not about mastering poses. It’s about developing deeper awareness of your body and mind. But don’t misunderstand, Yoga Circle classes are a serious workout. After a few weeks of Knekoh’s classes, my arms look much more toned and defined than they have in years.
Yoga Circle is located in a historic, high-​ceilinged bank building on Main Street. It’s tucked in the back, offering a much-​needed break from the noisy street traffic. The instructors always take special care to make sure the temperature and lighting is just right. Oh! Almost forgot… there’s a convenient and cheap parking deal right across the street. :) Can’t be beat!

I’ve taken many a yoga class… in different studios… in different cities… and never felt that connection to the practice that other’s rave about. I would listen, watch, mimic, try to keep up and not look like a dope… but it never stuck.
Finally comes Jaletta’s «Form and Alignment» class and HOLY COW!!! I feel like I finally got it… that elusive, spiritual and corporeal connection that was lost on me so dozens of yoga classes before.
Jaletta’s instruction is methodical and well-​paced. I didn’t have to look up every 15 seconds to see what she was doing because I was able to follow her verbal cues so well. Her warmth and congeniality made me very comfortable asking her for help. She was attentive and corrected my form whenever necessary. I left the studio feeling enlightened and like I got a great work out… arms were sore for weeks thereafter.
Highly recommend!

NOPE. I called just to ask about the new student rate, and the woman who answered the phone gave me attitude for no reason when I asked if the two week pass was unlimited. Nope and nope.
My job is stressful enough. I need a yoga studio that is welcoming and positive. That brief phone call was a turn off. No thank you.

Enjoyed taking the noon class with Maureen, friendly and helped me keep up with the rest of the class and very gentle as well. I am sure if I go regularly I will be in much better shape and the end of was lovely and relaxing, just wish we spent more time in the quiet time of letting it all sink in. I had an amazing day after the yoga class. I took advantage of the new student special $ 32 for two weeks!
Maureen is amazing and I can’t wait to go back… Now I just need to make time and let my mind and body take me.
My friend, Laura did a great job since she practices yoga almost every day while living in Playa del Carmen, so great that she encouraged me to find a yoga class near me.

So, I’ll just start by saying I have 12 years of dance experience (ballet, modern, lyrical), but until about a year ago I had never tried yoga. I am a bartender living in downtown and had been wanting to get back into a regular workout routine. I randomly tried a class at Yoga Circle Downtown. It was a class instructed by Jaletta Kalman, Tuesday at 9:00pm. I was instantly hooked!!!
Since then I have tried two other instructors at yoga circle, who were awesome, but Jaletta really takes the cake!!! It doesn’t matter what level you are, Jaletta offers different modifications of the asanas from beginner to advanced to accommodate various levels. She’s spot on with pranayama (yogic breathing).
Jaletta’s classes are Tuesday 9:00 — 10:00pm, Thursday 6:00 — 7:30pm and 9:00 — 10:00pm. She finishes her classes with shavasana which includes relaxing sage and a dab of lavender oil (if you’d like).
If you are looking for a new yoga home, you’ve found it.

I’ve been doing yoga over 10years in a few countries in Asia. It was very very disappointing for me to go to yoga studios in LA for years since most of the yoga instructors do yoga to make a living, not for teaching real yoga. BUT I was so impressed by Maureen who really appreciates yoga and life. She has passion and she knows what yoga is. She is not a person who just sitting or walking around the class room, ask you to do some poses. She shows you and helps you how to do it correctly. I truly appreciate her and she is the only one I can say «the real yogi» in LA.
The studio itself has a high ceiling and enough space to fit around 20 – 25 people comfortably.
Namaste.

friendly staff members
huge space to accommodate a large number of people
everyone’s level seemed to vary
from super yogi to complete beginner
i didn’t like how there was no ventilation
and the instructor didn’t give as much direction
as i hoped

As a DTLA dweller, we don’t seem to have many options when it comes to yoga studios and what not. Thanks to Unilocal I was able to locate this specific studio and I immediately signed up for a class!
Located right between Bacot Mercat & Pete’s Café and Bar you’ll find huge bronze doors that lead you right to the mini yoga reception area. Sign in, pay and you’re ready to go. The studio itself is quite big — with vaulted ceilings and all.
They also have «happy hour» sessions — my favorite being their $ 10 Monday night special from 7:30 pm — 9:00 pm. This flow yoga class kicked my butt — I am sore in areas I apparently never stretch out. The instructor Knekoh Frugé is amazing — she will come around, help you with alignment, give you cubes/​ropes/​belts — she just wants you to be the best yogi you can be!
There are parking lots surrounding the area, and I think they may even validate for specific structures. Great ambience with a helpful staff. If you don’t have a mat handy, you can rent one for $ 1 — bring wipes and/​or a towel if you can.