We LOVE prana yoga! I have been to almost every yoga studio…read morein the East Bay. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Prana is incredibly clean and so beautiful inside. I imagine this place is what heaven smells like. The instructors are diverse , kind and all bring a unique style to their practice. We always leave feeling zen. I am so incredibly grateful to have this place in CV!

Prana Yoga + Wellbeing has been my practicing studio for about 6 years. This place has amazing…read moreinstructors, good class times and a good yoga community.

I've been going here pretty consistently for the past few months after being in a mental and…read morephysical rut and I'm so thankful for the instructors and the space. Everyone is so inviting and kind! The variety of classes all provide different vibes, so if you're looking for more of a work out or a wind down just check the website. Also if you purchase the classes bundled, it's super affordable so it's a lot easier to branch out to see which classes you enjoy most!

So I had a hip replacement and am now trying to get my mobility back. I found this place to have…read moregentle yoga flow classes and a yin yoga class. I signed up for the promotional membership for $49 for unlimited classes for 15 days. I have been to 3 classes and loved each class. The studio is pretty and clean. The people I have met there are very sweet and kind. I've and Travis were the instructors I met and they are both lovely people. There is parking on the street in front and a parking lot in the back. I am excited to continue on and rebuild my strength and trust in my body. I feel safe here.

Yay! A new yoga studio in Castro Valley!! The classes offered are really catered to different…read morelevels which I appreciate! I am always seeking challenges in my practice and the Power Flow and Nidra class that I took recently was perfect for me. In this class, we played with arm balances and inversions, and then after the fun power flow, a yummy yoga nidra was offered. It really set the tone to my day!! I've taken the slow flow and energy medicine yoga livestream, and loved the energy medicine yoga class with Christine. I bet this class is even more amazing in person and hope to attend in person one day. This class absorbs energy with movement and meditation and I really felt so good and positive after. I love Isabella's classes and used to take her classes at Hot Box. Her energy is so inviting and her flows are thoughtful and sequenced perfectly! The owner of the studio, Casey, is caring, knowledgeable and breaks down poses clearly in her classes. She really believes that yoga should be offered to everyone and the prices for classes are the most affordable that I have ever seen. I scored an extremely affordable founding member monthly membership. She's adding more and more classes as well. I love to see others really relishing in what they love to do and you can see that this yoga studio is Casey's dream. It's so great she's built this community of yogi's! The studio is situated downstairs right in what seems to be a wellness building complex right on Castro Valley Boulevard so it's very convenient and easy to find. Although the ventilation and natural lighting doesn't seem as good as other studios because it's downstairs, the studio is meticulously clean, sweetly decorated, and the best part is the wall to wall mirrors. I haven't practiced in a studio with mirrors in a long time so this was a treat to get to see my form. I have never had a problem with parking as well and there is a dedicated lot for the building. With COVID-19 still lurking about, the livestream classes will still be beneficial and glad that these are still in the schedule! Hoping some outdoor classes might be offered as well! Glad that another studio has come to town and offering affordable yoga, meditation and a sense of community during these trying times!

A welcoming (& hella clean) studio with a variety of classes to choose from. From Vinyasa, to…read moreEnergy Medicine Yoga, Belly Dancing, SRY (Spinal Release Yoga) and more. They even have workshops from time to time like Full Moon Circles to Sound Baths, and other inclusive guided Yoga practices which I love because the teacher gets to work with you closely. Oh! And children are welcome! They even have a playroom for your kids! Yes, Mommies and Daddies you have no excuse for missing class anymore! I even met some friends and now we're best buds. I love this studio!

The receptionist was very kind and helpful and Wendy is an amazing masseuse. It's Ali extremely…read moreclean and the waiting room and individual room are lovely.

The facility is always well kept, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the massage therapists…read morehave always been great. Started going here in 2022, stopped around 2024. I moved so was looking for something local, but after so many places that didn't meet expectations, I figured it's worth the half hour drive.

Alicia is such a gift of a human, if you are considering booking her as your doula - it's truly the…read morebest thing you can do for your birth journey and postpartum recovery and also for your relationship! We found her through the Kaiser doula network and she offers Kaiser members an incredible package of services, does all the billing direct to Kaiser, and she truly goes above and beyond with every visit. We did several prenatal education visits with her which were so valuable for me and my partner to prepare for birth, and also used her for postpartum help. She has a warm and loving heart, is extremely knowledgeable, and we always feel reassured and cared for when we book her for a visit.

Having Alicia help us (my husband and I) thru my first pregnancy was the best decision. Having…read moresomeone who knows how to navigate the whole process was so reassuring and gave me confidence to walk into the hospital in labor and know what I wanted. I wasn't scared to go into labor. I wasn't scared of anything. She also took some amazing photos that we will have forever, and wouldn't have had if she wasn't there. Thank you Alicia!!!

LOVE this event space! My family used The Ember Collective for my Aunts 70th bday. We used the…read morelarge area (previously fire truck garage). It was perfect for us and the kitchen was beautiful, functional and remodeled. I would definitely use The Ember Collective again!

This place was perfect for having my wife's 70th birthday party. Everyone loved the venue. Michelle…read morewas very helpful with referring us to who we could rent from and was available with every call. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Very different from your average venue.

Michelle is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and an all around excellent yoga instructor! She has…read morean obvious deep love and respect for the practice of iyengar yoga and she is incredibly welcoming and understanding. The studio is spacious and well decorated. There are plenty of yoga props/supplies to utilize and help accommodate different mobility levels. In-person and online classes are available which really helps as a busy mom!

Michelle is a game changer!! She is one of the bestest yoga teachers in the Bay Area. Very…read moreknowledgeable and a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who goes way out to help get into the poses that help us get into that "tranquil". She is the best period!!

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5/5 stars First and…read moreforemost, Meera has completely revolutionized the way I see and practice yoga in many more ways than one! I first started working with Meera almost 2 years ago (I have been practicing for about 10 years now) when she started offering weekly virtual classes during the beginning of the pandemic. This immediately helped me with my mental health using her unique flows, sometimes it almost felt like dancing, to calm my mind as the stress of my tech job began seeping into my personal life. Fast forward 6 months and I was so happy to join her studio sessions and workshops in person at Yoga Garden where she went deeper into both the physical (offering outstanding adjustments) and mental (through breath work, meditation, and even chanting!) aspects which continued to help improve my overall wellbeing and even got me through some of the most stressful points of my career to date. Fast forward again to today and I'm so excited to have joined her new private 1-1 in-person offering. She has built numerous highly personalized routines and she not only teaches me when we are together but has helped me to build a sustainable self-practice that I use daily. The practice includes a combination of asanas (typical movement poses and flows), pranayama (breath work which has improved both my lung capacity as well as calming the constant chatter in my mind), and chanting (something I had never previously considered and which has allowed me to build more focus into my daily life). Meera offers a style of yoga that I have yet to find anywhere else where she conducts a truly holistic practice rather than the traditional, fitness-forward, style which is exactly what I have needed to enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle. I would encourage anyone looking to experience yoga that goes all the way back to its holistic roots to give Meera's sessions a try. Her sessions and style have flipped standard studio yoga on its ear to the point where it has become a major part of my life and has given me a completely new outlook on how I approach my health and wellness and is something I will absolutely carry on for the rest of my life! 10/10 I would recommend Meera to all ages, demographics, and lifestyles!

Meera was an excellent teacher. Learned so much and felt so much more relaxed and grounded after…read morethe practice. Looking forward to more sessions with Meera!