Foundation Yoga

Traditionally this place has been known for gentle healing therapeutic Yoga, Owner Diane is the best in the biz for this type of class, and she has created a large comfortable shala supplied with plush mats and pillows. The exciting thing for me is the addition of level ²⁄₃ (first series oriented) Ashtanga classes led by Tim Miller protégé Holly G. Being able to attend evening classes so close to my home with such a fun and qualified teacher has done wonders for my practice.

I think this place has lost it’s ‘foundation.’ I attended one class and I admit it was level 1 – 2. But! Beginning yoga classes should have the BEST instructors to help guide new folks into yoga. I am not a beginner, but never mind a beginner class. The woman teaching the class had no idea what she was doing and didn’t have any knowledge of proper alignment, breath or moving from one posture to the next. It was a waste of time and money.

I have practiced yoga for years. After many days of traveling, my lower back was stiff and sore. Luckily, I found Yoga Foundation. I took a level ²⁄₃ class with Diane and left feeling so much better. It was clear that she is very knowledgeable in yoga as well as anatomy. Before class began she took an inventory of different areas of the body that members of the class wanted to focus on. Diane then tailored the class to focus on those areas. The class was nicely paced and Diane offered encouragement and instructive guidance as we posed.
After class I approached Diane for additional guidance and advice on my back pain. We scheduled a private session where she taught me specific poses and exercises to focus on my sore lower back. It is a miracle! My back pain is gone and I feel like I now have some «tools» to help prevent another occurrence.
I highly recommend Yoga Foundation to other yogis who are interested in a learning the proper form and body placement for each pose which is so important to prevent injuries.
The studio itself is located in a small shopping mall that has ample parking. There is a small yoga boutique in the studio. Diane, the founder and instructor, is the reason I will continue to practice yoga at Foundation Yoga.

I recently moved to the area of Solana beach, and tried out a few different yoga classes around the Solana beach/​Encinitas area. I was SO happy to find Foundation Yoga, I have never done a yoga class like this before. Not only have I never learned so much about my body from a yoga class, but NEVER have I noticed such a drastic change in my body’s physical appearance and strength in so little time. So far the instructors have alllll been great and each bring something different to thier practices. I really love Diane’s classes as she really does a lot of therapeutic/​healing work all while experiencing a workout.
I would recommend Foundation Yoga to any and Everyone… I hate going a week without it as I always leave class feeling strong and fufilled… the teachers genuinely care and are passionate about what they do.
More than just worth a try… its a must!

I practiced yoga for years to stay flexible and relaxed… chanting is nice, but I am not looking for enlightenment here in Solana Beach. However, it has been years since I practiced and I have a crazy back.
Thankfully, I called Foundation to inquire about where to start, and Diane called me right back and welcomed me down. I am so happy I went — lovely simple and clean studio, smart instructor with a focus on position and therapeutic poses, nice people at the class (a fellow attendee actually introduced herself to me and welcomed me to the class). Even a gal in jeans.
But most important, ahhhhh, my back is feeling fine, very fine indeed.
I highly recommend Foundation yoga and am heading back to Diane’s next class…

Foundation Yoga has one of, if not, the best Yoga classes I have ever had. The founder, Diane, teaches class on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings that is truly amazing. You feel like you are getting exercise but in a very relaxed and comfortable way. You come out of the class feeling as though you had a full body massage. If you go regularly, you will notice differences in your body. It is truly amazing! The studio moved, so make sure to check out their new address.
The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because their class schedule is limited.