Yoga West

I absolutely love Kundalini Yoga and Yoga West is amazing.

I started coming to Yoga West when I was 15 weeks pregnant with my son. I absolutely love Khefri’s prenatal class and looked forward to it every Tuesday. Khefri is an absolute goddess. She is an amazing teacher and doula. She has so much knowledge and keeps up with all the latest news and scientific research related to birthing and mothering. She is so warm, kind hearted and fun. We would dance to Michael Jackson, 70s music, Bhangra, sing Oxun hymns, talk, laugh, cry. It’s been amazing and I look forward to the mommy and me classes.

This is my home for Kundalini yoga. Always a warm, welcoming space with a caring staff. I’ve gone to Guru Singh’s classes over the past eight years and I feel so lucky that I’ve been able to! Regardless of what’s happening in life, I know I have a place to go for amazing lectures and yoga and get the opportunity to work on my self on a deeper level from a healthier perspective. (Getting out of the mind that often times drives us crazy) Also, very special that Yogi Bhajan taught classes here when he was in physical form. ;)

Some of the best Kundalini Yoga out there. Super spiritual. Guru Singh, Jennifer, and Azita are my favorite teachers and they are lovely. Every time I visit, I walk out feeling better.

I was invited to a Full Moon Sound Bath last night and loved the patient staff as I thought I had signed up online but it didn’t go through. The ladies behind the counter were so nice as a line began to form.
It was an amazing experience with all the different sound waves.
Afterwards when I inquired about the teacher training offered soon, the gal made sure she answered all my questions and gave me informative information.
Thank you for hosting a great event and for the kind hospitality.
I will be coming back!
Alicia

Namaste! What an incredible yoga studio this place is. So relaxing, refreshing, and positive energy all around. Make sure you take a class with Amrit Singh. I believe he has classes tuesday evenings and on Sundays. He is a special teacher that will guide you into wherever you need to be in your life. Guru Singh is alright but overrated in my opinion and people at this place worship him a bit too much. By all means if he really touched you, then wonderful. I had a female teacher in the afternoon at one time and she was pretty good as well. Jai Gopels class was interesting.
Check out Amrit Singh and hopefully they have a groupon or something some day. I heard they used to.

This is a very nice and spacious yoga studio!
Came here for prenatal yoga with my husband on a Saturday and we were able to find close parking in the neighborhood. Keya was good, and I enjoyed the class, but I especially enjoyed the partner exercises. However, I do prefer it when yoga teachers come around and make adjustments to you rather than stay up in the front or on stage the whole time. Will definitely try the Mommy and Me classes later on!

What a a blessing to have found Yoga West! (Or have it find me!) The staff and teachers are so friendly and knowledgable. The space is very clean and relaxing. I always take something from each class and leave feeling more balanced. Usually what i take is something I learn about myself. I only took 1 yoga class years ago prior to trying Yoga West and never meditated, but after starting here I’ve gone 3+ times a week I enjoy it so much. Kundalini reminds you to find your breath and honor that life source that’s inside of you. It helps you look at life from your heart, apart from your ego. I definitely enjoy «the now» more often and am able to more quickly shift my thoughts to positivity if I start feeling negative. The physical aspect is built in and can be tough, but instead of their primary purpose being about getting in shape, Kundalini uses the body to put you in balance with your soul and in turn is healthy for your mind and body too.
I did the first class for $ 11 and then the offer for $ 25 for 25 days of unlimited. I haven’t tried all the teachers but have liked everyone I went to. Azita and Jennifer are two of my favorites!

In terms of Kundalini yoga this has to be as good as it gets. I was never a Kundalini fan before I started attending the prenatal here at Yoga West. I tried Kundalini at another studio and it felt like being tortured. Here, though, it was a complete different experience. I was able to really focus on my breath and let my mind go.
They have an amazing intro offer that is unlimited classes for 25 days for only $ 25!!! Incredible.
I attended the prenatal classes weekly throughout my pregnancy and they were awesome. Got me flexible and spiritually centered for my labor. Also, it was nice being amongst other pregnant women there for the same goals.
The ambiance here is key. When you walk through the door and slip off your shoes it is very welcoming and even the retail area gives off a relaxed and centered vibe. I would love to go back for the non prenatal classes but I know for sure I will go back if I have another little one. Highly recommended.

So rude ! I came in to check out the retail part of the store for a gift and I had such a bad experience. No hello or how are you «can I help you?» And I said I was looking for a gift and then was asked to take off my shoes. For a yoga studio — I was shocked ! I was looking for a gift — I wasn’t taking a class. I won’t be returning there for gifts or a class. How unfortunate.

Great teachers, great ambiance and splendid space for meditation and yoga. Your first class is only $ 11 and then you can avail of intro offer — $ 25 for 25 days of unlimited classes. One of the nicest places on earth! Kundalini class was superb. Namaste!

I came here a couple months ago with my then 5-​month old to try out the Mommy & Me yoga class on Tuesdays at 12:30pm with Khefri.
Off the bat the receptionist was welcoming and explained how Yoga West practices Kundalini Yoga. If you’re a first timer, the first class is only $ 11.
Mommy and me yoga is a nice space to relax — which can be hard with little ones. Khefri is wonderful and has a way of making you feel at ease, even when there are babies running and crawling around. If your baby fusses, you can obviously stop to change them or nurse them and do whatever stretches and poses you possibly can. Everything’s all good here.
The only reason I haven’t gone back is because my little one takes a huge nap every day at 1pm, which is smack dab in the middle of class, and it’s kind of counterproductive to have her fuss halfway through my downward facing dog. Will have to try it again when baby’s schedule shifts and we can both enjoy our time there.

I come here 3 – 4 times a week.
My first place of Kundalini yoga practice. Def life changing!
I take Guru Singh’s classes. He teaches 3X a week. I love his topics and talks… It helps me work through my poses because I feel like it also relates to our spirit and body.
Sometimes I bring on a note pad and pen and go over the lesson a day after his class. Because it keeps me motivated and balanced after reading what I practiced the previous night.
I have taken most of the teachers class here… Specially after my first class.
They had an offer of 25 days and I went every single day to try out different teachers.
Unfortunately I can only go to a few of them because of my schedules.
Wednesday night with Giancarlo. A little bit more of a work out and intense breathing techniques… In the end I am uplifted and energized. The only downside is that I have to go to sleep… But atleast I get a deep and peaceful sleep.
Whenever I miss out on my work out and go to his class… I’m generally pretty sore the next day. Lol
I have taken his wife Jennifer’s class too… It’s for women’s. I wish I could go early to take it again because it’s definitely powerful!
Anyway yoga west is the best in the west!
The staff are nice and friendly. Love them!
Everyone who comes here have amazing energy… Entering and glowing leaving out.
Try it out!
Sat Nam!

I’ve practiced Hatha for 2 decades & teach a different school of yoga, but nothing prepared me for the emotional & spiritual cleansing of a kundalini class. You don’t have to be especially fit for KY — when I started I was recovering from a long term illness, little did I know that moving prana in my body via these kriyas would speed my healing. Sorry, I digress… :)
Suspend your expectations of what a yoga class should be when you come to Yoga West. Really, just go with it! You occasionally get a Sun Salutation sequence at the beginning of a kundalini kriya but don’t count on it.
Just follow the postures that are a bit goofy and fun like 20s calisthenics with specified breathing. They’re designed to move energy through the body. Chant when the opportunities come up and allow yourself to open to the blissful experience of Bhakti (devotional) aspect of yoga. I know it’s supposed to be Raja but there’s a lot of devotion in a kundalini class, especially at the 4am sadhana (free daily).
I find Yoga West to be the friendliest yoga studio in town, which is awesome because regular KY practice noticeably supports my general health and speeds up my metabolism. From my first visit the receptionist remembered my name, students and teachers alike are friendly and seem genuinely happy.
The only downside as a newcomer is the sense that everyone’s known each other for years. No attitude though.
Love the aesthetics of the studio, the complimentary tea lounge and browsing the gift shop that sells flowy white yoga clothes, crystals and jewelry at refreshingly low prices.

Yoga West is an inspiring yoga studio. It feels like home, the students and teachers are warm and being Yogi Bhajan’s studio there is a special energy. The studio is intimate and authentic, I can’t say enough good things about Yoga West and those who work there.

I love yoga and I love meditation, so I thought I would like this place based on the reviews. It’s really not my cup of tea, and I’ve been to multiple classes.
First of all, I didn’t know what kundalini yoga was exactly (despite googling it) so expected it to be some type of slow vinyasa flow with meditation. It is basically breathing exercises and arm /​breath movements to clear the chakras. Do not go if you have a stuffed or runny nose!
Secondly, in every class the guru sits up there and lectures at you about being a better person. When I want to learn how to improve myself and be a better person, I read books. After a day of work I don’t want to sit and listen to someone tell me to be a better person, I want to just BE.
Third, every time I go, my allergies act up.
Finally, ever time I go I get a weird fanatical vibe from some of the regulars. As if the studio is their place of worship.
That being said, after I got over the weirdness of chanting mantras, I discovered I liked it. Best for me in a crowded evening class.

My favorite place to do Yoga in all of LA. I’ve been practicing Yoga for about 4 years now and have tried dozens of places all around LA but Yoga West has won me over for good. I love the facility, the class schedules and most of all the staff. The staff is so important in Yoga and each instructor I’ve had here has been wonderful.

I had one very lovely experience here at Yoga West with Guru Singh for an orphan Thanksgiving event.
I then purchased 10 classes each for my partner and myself through Groupon even though it is a bit out of my way to get here. When I arrived to take another class with Guru Singh since my partner had never heard him speak, a very curt and jaded woman informed me that the ONE class was not taken six months prior (it was almost three months though), so she would not honor my purchase.
I realize this is my mistake and would have used the voucher towards other classes, expect she then flatly said the following statements:
1. I could use my $ 37 voucher towards one class (individual classes are $ 17)
when I pointed this out…
2. She said even more frustratedly told me «I guess,» I use it towards 2 classes, and either «eat the difference» or buy a «snack» to use the rest of the money.
As someone who is a certified yoga teacher and who has taken a workshop with Guru Singh at LMU, I am taken aback by this woman’s rude response.
This experience neither reflected any yogic compassion or human decency. I’m not talking a previous membership or even a handful of classes. ONE. Just ONE previous class on a Thanksgiving special event.
Too bad. Refunding my money and won’t be spending my time here.

I’m not sure why Yoga West doesn’t have
I do two types of Yoga right now. One is Power Yoga (much love to the fat busting workouts at Earth’s Power Yoga) and now the other is Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini Yoga is like Power Yoga for your soul.
For me, the two compliment each other in fantastic and unexpected ways.
I’ve been going here for nearly a year now and I can honestly say getting to class is one of the highlights of my day. I’ve made amazing friends here and learned a lot about myself.
I can’t speak to Kundalini’s ability to help you lose weight – although I can say that I feel like it’s definitely increased (dramatically) my metabolism – but I can say that it will help you find that inner peace that is, in almost every way, the most precious gift one can give to oneself.
I hope you make it out and experience it for yourself.

In my opinion, this is the best place for Kundalini Yoga in Los Angeles, and at the top tier of Kundalini Yoga in the world.
This is my neighborhood yoga studio, and I find that all of the classes are consistently good. There are also some classes — Guru Singh, Gurudhan, GuruMeher — that really blow me away every time. The environment is friendly and cozy, and it is nice to hang out and drink the free yogi tea and talk with all the fellow yogis before and after class.
I was first a student at Yoga West, then began doing seva (selfless volunteer work), and teaching (I’ve been a certified teacher for 10 years). Now I also manage the retail store and help with Teacher Training. In my experience in all of these realms, I have found Yoga West to be a peaceful, friendly and grounded place that nourishes me. I am so grateful for this place.