TLDR: Great studio for hot pilates and vinyasa. Affordable, well-run, and the instructors know what they're doing. Steve is a standout for hot pilates -- expect a solid workout. New to vinyasa but have enjoyed both teachers I've had; the flow and rhythm come naturally once you're in it. A few practical notes for newcomers: arrive 15 minutes early to claim your spot. Morning and early afternoon tend to be less crowded. Bring your own mat and two towels -- one for the mat, one to wipe down. Light clothing is a must, and pack a change of clothes if you run warm. Mats are available and towels are sold if needed. Cubbies for shoes and bags, plus a dressing room and bathroom on-site. Plans are affordable and worth it. read more

The best workout I've ever experienced no question. Even after living in major cities and trying it all, nothing comes close. I was already in good shape, but now I feel stronger than I ever have in my life. Steve and the rest of the staff are all incredible and can't be beat! read more

Owners Jamie and Steve are a passionate, energetic community-minded couple who always have their students/clients best interest at heart. My traveling lifestyle keeps me out of the studio and because of their generosity of providing Livestream yoga this has allowed me to continue to be part of the yoga community. I don't know where I would be without my daily dose of Akasha yoga:) read more

Great class, I always feel like I get a good workout in. It's sometimes a bit crowded, but just shows how popular these classes are

It smelled so bad How am I supposed to "take a deep inhale" when the whole room smelled like feet. It was overly packed too... we couldn't comfortable stretch without touching someone else or having their feet in your face. But the yoga instructor was nice. read more

Akasha Yoga is my Happy Place! My best friend gifted me a 10 class card for my B-day a few months ago and I was freaking Floored by the experience here! I started off by doing Yoga classes but within a few weeks pushed up to their Pilates classes. I've become a monthly member and never looked back:) Within 75 days I had went from 217 to 204 lbs. More importantly the back pain that I had been experiencing over past couple years (due to weigh gain and lack of exercise) has disappeared in the past couple months. The environment is extremely positive and personable. I LOVE that there are no mirror so the comparison brain can shut off and You can just Do YOU! Rosa (see pic) and Steve are my personal favorite Pilates Instructors. The hot yoga and pilates classes are hot in temperature but stepping outside for a breather is encouraged if you need it. Recently I fractured my foot while hooping with some 7th graders as a P.E. Sub. Ortho fitted me with a removable Air Cast so I can keep off the couch and attend classes. It's been really cool to see how members and instructors alike are really encouraging and supportive of me showing up and doing the best I can do with modifications. The one thing I would recommend IF YOU ARE NEW to Yoga or Pilates is to set your mat up in the front row near the Instructor and make it known that you're new and would like assistance/feedback on moves and proper form (etc.). The instructors will help you and meet you where you are at (physically) but I think showing up 5+ min early to class (introducing yourself to the instructor) and avoid setting up in the back two rows puts new members in a much better position for success. Lastly, THE Energy in their classes is PHENOMENAL! You'll leave feeling better physically and even better Mentally! read more

Akasha Yoga - First Class back after fracturing my foot. - Yoga Near Me - Davis, California

Akasha Yoga is incredible! Their Hot Pilates classes are so good and challenging. The instructors are awesome and knowledgeable -- love classes with Steve & Rosa in Davis! Grateful for these tough workouts that make me stronger & this great community of people. read more

Warm staff and good classes. Good sign in and scheduling method with Walla. Must try Beautiful studio read more

Joined with their 2 week pass for $29. The instructors and classes were okay. I was mostly turned off by the set up of the studio. Once you walk through the doors, you're in the studio. There is no lobby, so as the doors open and close, it ruins the atmosphere of a heated room. Moreover, there are no mirrors and a clear front/back of the room. During my first class, the instructor wasn't set up to guide us through demonstration, so a few of us were confused about the direction we should be facing. I decided not to continue on to a subscription membership, but I might revisit from time to time just for a vinyasa session. I wasn't a fan of the yin and HIT classes. read more

Akasha is truly a gem! The moment you walk in, you are enveloped by both the welcoming warmth of the heated room and the genuine friendliness of the community. What sets this studio apart is how they have managed to create an atmosphere that feels both nurturing and energizing. I particularly love the heated space. It seems to be maintained at the perfect temperature- warm enough to help you sink deeper into poses and work out any muscle tension. This feature alone enhances my practice, especially during colder months when my body craves warmth. One of the best things about Akasha is their extensive class offerings. My work schedule can be intense and all over the place, so I appreciate both the early morning and late evening classes they offer. I can generally always find a class that works with my schedule- I'm so grateful for this! It sounds cliche, but what truly makes Akasha special is its community. The studio has cultivated a warm, inclusive environment where both beginners and experienced practitioners feel equally welcome. There is no pretense here- just friendly people coming together to practice, grow, and move our bodies. I have been coming to Akasha since 2012, so I speak from experience when I say I genuinely love this place, and I recommend it to anyone looking to practice yoga or pilates. read more

the classes were really good, challenging but doable based on your level of fitness as they offer options, it was really packed every session however which isn't my favorite during covid & they don't have a protocol of cleaning the stuff you use, most places say something like "grab these to use & when done please wipe down with these cloths here before putting back" and provide cleaner, i never saw this happening so it was off putting slightly that way-i believe they did have a cleaner out that you could use if you wanted etc so, ok fine just not great in my opinion. I used to teach group fitness & yoga & it was very easy to have this as a common protocol for using the equipment & that was years before covid! Anyway, The instructors were good & friendly, they don't have a mirrored walk in the studio which i didn't like-it's helpful to watch yourself workout for several obvious reasons-form being the main one & I heard others complain about it also, overall a great hour of yoga & I would go back again but my biggest complaint was not having access to joining the livestream classes without paying per class when i was already paying a membership fee, not being able to go between in class & live-streaming when more convenient was irritating, even @ just $12, if i'm already paying $89 why does it matter if I'm in class or joining in from home? All in all it may be perfect for some, it just wasn't great for me right now (mostly because I understood my membership to mean that I could join live stream classes sometimes too, and I wanted to be able to have the combination of participating with the group sometimes and sometimes from my home without paying extra cost read more

Every single class I take, i leave feeling whole again. This studio is powerful AND, i lost some LBS quickly once practicing regularly. Love. This. Yoga. Studio and it's teachers/owners. read more

I just took a class with Taylor. Her style is very genuine and I didn't feel like it was a competition about who was the most flexible or in shape. Her style is very creative and different. Not not a rushed vinyasa. Music is relaxing and her creativity really spoke to me. I felt like I bonded with myself even though I was learning a lot of new poses. Beautiful class. read more

Akasha Yoga - Outdoor Yoga at the Hilton. - Yoga Near Me - Davis, California

Crowded, not clean, and NOT accessible for beginners, but for the price doable as long as you keep low expectations. I've had the unlimited membership at Akasha for a couple months now. My observations so far: CLEANLINESS -The blocks are rarely, if ever, cleaned. Though the sign on the water machine says "touched surfaces are cleaned after every class", that's patently false when applied to the blocks. I picked up a block that had dried BLOOD on it (ew!), the others seem to be grungy with sweat stain, and I've never seen any teacher do any kind of maintenance on them. Remember it's a hot studio, so your studiomates will be *actively dripping* onto these, and then you'll come into the class right after! Bring your own block if you want to touch something clean. -The studio floor is really dirty (the bathroom is typically clean, though there are no towels or air dryer to dry your hands). They SAY they clean between every class, but I've done two classes back to back (and come right as a previous class got out) and found that wasn't true. The fact that there are 6-inch-long hair/dust trains rolling around (not an exaggeration! wish I had a pic of the one I saw last night) says to me that it's probably less than once a day. I've seen toenails on the floor. I get that it's winter and stuff falls off mats, but this is egregious. I will say that I've seen the teachers occasionally wipe up huge puddles of sweat (I fell in one of these puddles once walking across the floor after class, super fun), but I believe that should be the responsibility of the person sweating. **They need more time between classes if they plan to actually clean, or provide some towels to help people clean up after themselves.** CROWDED -Classes often don't start on time if people are coming in late. -Classes are WAY too crowded for the space especially considering that COVID is peaking again. Today I left a class that had 43 students in the room which is the size of a large living room - mats 3" apart max - and people were still coming in at 8 minutes past the hour when I left (it's a 60 minute class, so nearly 10 minutes in and it hadn't started yet). I wish there were a way to tell how many people had signed up/how many spots left (like how many other studios do it), so that those of us who do our best to remain healthy and not catch anything can choose the less populated classes intentionally or do the online version, especially at this time of year. CLASSES -Not at all supportive for beginners. If you are a beginner this is NOT the studio for you to learn yoga. They don't offer different levels of class for beginners or intermediate/advanced, and the teachers don't do much if any explanation of alignment cues, and half the time say barely anything to communicate what the pose is (just saying "2" for warrior 2). I've seen beginners quit halfway through the class and just lay there when they got frustrated, and I've also seen them doing things that (as a RYT-200 teacher myself) I can spot as dangerous for their joints, with no comment from the teacher. Most of them, during the flow portion, give less than enough time for a full inhale or full exhale during a movement. -The Pilates is not pilates. It's HIIT with a couple pilates moves. Which is fine, but should be labeled/described as such. OVERALL All of that being said... *Most* of the instructors do know what they're doing when it comes to sequencing and keeping things flowing/interesting/challenging. They offer nice advanced pose options. The heat in the room is perfect, especially for those cold winter nights. The "adjustment chips" that indicate whether you'd like hands-on adjustments are a nice touch (though during busy classes the teachers can barely walk through teh room and thus don't offer adjustments, and some teachers don't offer them at all even with fewer people around). The monthly unlimited is a good enough deal that I can ignore the toenails & hair on the floor, blood & sweat covered blocks, and the rest, to have a decent workout in a heated room. BRING YOUR OWN BLOCKS :) read more

Great experience! I never tried hot yoga before and I really liked the flow! Very friendly class filled with UC Davis alumni and current students. I'll give it another try! read more

this is such a beautiful studio and a special place to practice in Davis...the teachers have been across the board professional and the classes always have the perfect mix of heat, power vinyasa + core work. I also appreciate how no-frills and meditative the physical practice space is. would like to put in a special shout-out to one of the newer teachers, tomas (perhaps spelled thomas), who I had a chance to take class with for the first time today...a wonderful flow + I was very touched by what he shared about his journey on the mat. other stand-out instructors in my experience coming here have been betsy, jordan, taylor, blake, and karen. read more

I can't remember the teachers name (a really nice guy with cool pants), but he was great. I got a good workout while bettering my yogi skills. Lots of options to make it easier or harder depending on skill level. They also have blocks and mats if you need to borrow one or the other. I will be back next time I am in town! read more

I'm not sure why there is so many bad reviews. I started coming here 6 months ago, as a beginner. I had never done yoga ever before, and I jumped in a vinyasa class. It's a very homey, cozy, earthy, studio that I believe, if you do your research embodies what yoga is about. If your going just for amenities and a fancy set up, or to be a stick in the mud, this is not for you. This is for those who truly want to deepen their practice and relationship with self, and push themselves. I think it might be challenging if your a super shy person and your not willing to go outside of your comfort zone. If you have never done yoga like me, and you didn't catch the instructor demonstration, then you simply just follow those around you, or simply ask the instructor or even ask those around you also. I did all these things as a shyer person, and now months later, I flow with the class and even catch other beginners watching me now!:) They also have these chips you can place by your mat, located above the shoe storage. This lets the instructor know you would like extra help with positions. Everyone is super nice, instructors and your fellow yogis. I highly recommend this place. Even the Pilates is really fun, with great music, I recommend bringing friends to this one. read more

I signed up for the $20 new client special and I have to say I am extremely satisfied so far. I've been to a few vinyasa classes and one yin yoga class. The classes are filled with people of all levels (beginner-expert) which made me feel at ease because this was my first time doing yoga. The instructors are charismatic and great at leading you through each pose. I feel rejuvenated after each class. Tip: Arrive 10min prior the afternoon classes can fill up really fast. The morning classes are usually fine. Bring a towel!! I never sweat so much in my life lol. The only downside is that there are no mirrors to check yourself and make sure you're doing the poses correctly. But other than that, I would definitely recommend! read more

Came back for Power Vinyasa and man, what a great class! Definitely come prepare for the heat - bring water and towels! I think the assistants are terrific with form/pose as well. The class was uplifting, inspiring - you won't regret you went to yoga here. It'll definitely take your practice to the next level. Challenge yourself. read more

Fantastic yoga studio. The instructors are quirky, funny, authentic and will absolutely torture you (in the best possible way). The classes are very full so be prepared to have your neighbor less than 6 inches away. Everytime I've finished class covered in sweat, fatigued and invigorated. It is an intense workout and you will feel it the next day. Bring a yoga towel for your mat and an extra one to wipe off sweat. read more

I like this studio a lot. It reminds me of Core Power in Berkeley, but with less "core" work. I like that it is a yoga based aerobic type exercise. I am trained in traditional Hatha yoga, so I never consider studios like this to be "real" yoga, more like a yoga based exercise. I suspect there are more studios like this to appeal to the younger crowd. With that being said, I didn't experience any mean girls or competition. I suspect some of the teachers come from a more traditional yoga background. For example, Aaron gave me a helpful suggestion for one particular pose. Because this is more of a modern studio, they also offer acro yoga, which I hope to try. The one negative about this place is that the music is too loud to hear the teachers during some of the transitions for the vinyasa classes. In one of the pilates classes, I could barely hear at all, and this is important because during pilates, you are on your back during the beginning and can't see the teacher or other students for sight clues about what you are doing. I would suggest that the teachers consider turning the music down about 30%. I also prefer music without words, because I prefer to be in meditation or in my own thoughts. read more

This review is about my time taking multiple yoga and pilates classes at this studio from 2018 to 2020, and concerns the yoga instructor, Blake Mason, who now happens to be the owner. I was 20-21 years old during this time, and was not new to yoga, rather I wanted to go to a well-known studio to maintain my practice while I was a college student. I got recommend to go to Akasha by several people that I knew at the time, and decided to try it out, and really loved the classes and instructors. I tried out yoga with all of the different instructors, and took many classes with Blake since his class times aligned with my schedule well. Even though the classes were great and always jammed packed with students because of how good they were, I was treated in a very inappropriate way. Whenever we would be stretching on the floor, usually towards the end of class, he would always come over to me and give me massages: on and around my neck, shoulders, my legs, and my feet. I remember one time we were doing the crow pose, and he came over to my mat and gave me a massage on my shoulders and back underneath my sports bra; my friend was taking the class and was sitting next to me and saw this go on. After class, she told me that it wasn't okay for this to be happening. Several factors make this unacceptable: the age difference (he was in his 40s and I was 20 years old), our relationship (he was the instructor and I was the student taking the class and this creates a clear power asymmetry between us and prevented me from informing other instructors in fear of retaliation, among other impacts), and his relationship (he had a girlfriend during this time, and that made me even more uncomfortable to know he was in a romantic relationship yet was giving unconsensual massages to me and other young women at the studio from what I directly experienced and saw happen to others). One day, we all were lying down on our backs with our legs in butterfly pose and taking a moment to decompress after a hard yoga class. Blake comes over to where I was laying down, and directly stands over me, then squats down near my head and moves my hands and begins giving me a shoulder and arm massage. He then goes down my torso and touches my hip bones for no reason other than to touch them, while my legs were spread open in butterfly pose. This was inappropriate and made me very uncomfortable to have him touch me on my hips while I was in a vulnerable, open position like that. On another day, I was doing the wheel pose and was upside down. Blake comes over to where I was doing this pose, and touches my sides near my armpits and directly over my sports bra, and without stopping, moves his hands down to my waist and stops there for a moment and then releases his touch. This was uncomfortable and there was no reason to touch me in that area of my body while I was in a vulnerable position and while I couldn't see all what was going on. Now that I'm older, I've realized how he touched me and gave me massages was absolutely not okay and was a direct abuse of his power and authority over the people/customers taking his classes. However, this concerns me and other young, college-aged women because I never saw him give men or older women massages, and whenever I took his classes, he would always touch me and give me massages without my consent. I paid hundreds of dollars on memberships to take classes with the hopes to be comfortable and strengthen my yoga practice, but experienced inappropriate touching and massages by a much older man who now owns the studio. read more

I started in Aug. 2018 not knowing what to expect as I am not a hot little college student. Let's say the color in my hair is not just for fun anymore!! Going to Yoga in Davis was very intimidating for me. My weight, shape plus my age made it very difficult to jump out of my comfort zone. So happy I shut down all of the negative thoughts and went. Everyone is so kind!! And All ages, shapes and abilities are there!! No pressure. You go at your own pace. It has been 5 months now and I have had a few things hold me back from going as often as I would like but I am thrilled that I did! Today was a special 2 hr. Yoga Sound Bath... it was so fun, opening and all around Amazing!! I have not been that relaxed in a very long time!! I encourage anyone no matter age, sex, shape or fitness goals to try this amazing studio!! read more

Absolutely the best place for Yoga. The instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. First time doing Yoga and I loved every minute of it. Definitely going back. read more

If you're in Davis and want to try hot yoga, I highly recommend trying Akasha's $20 for two weeks deal. During the first two weeks, I tried different teachers and settled on the early morning classes because they fit my schedule and were more relaxed, which worked well because I was out of shape when I started. After building strength over months, I started to try out the afternoon classes and hot pilates, which are often more rigorous. Going to Akasha is now one of my favorite things about living in Davis. All the instructors are great, but my favorites instructors are Diana (great flow and stretch), Lolo (rigorous flow, strength building), and Blake (great stretch and strength building). A few tips: - It's worth coming ~15m before class to make sure you can get a spot, especially in for the PM classes - If you're not too good with heat, I recommend going to the corners of the room which are farther away from the heater that is in the center of the room. - While there is a parking lot, finding a spot can be competitive during the busy hours! read more

Falling in love with Akasha. I recently moved to Davis so been on the search for a yoga spot and I think I may have found the one! It's located in a sort of hidden alleyway across from movie theater and by Cream/Tmobile/At&t Trying out the new student special $20 for 2 weeks unlimited. I really enjoyed Vinyasa with Dianna, hot pilates with Lolo and acro with Aaron! It's a great mix of classes and teachers of various styles. Heated yoga, one big classroom, no mirrors, mats/towels for rent, refillable water Recently getting into pilates again thanks to the teachers here. Motivational, pumped up music, high intensity. I love it! Parking gets kind of full on the streets and in the lot by the studio. There's a structure across the street by movie theater that's free. Love that the prices for students are affordable :) read more

It took 6 weeks to get over the trauma discussed previously. The owner of the studio was very understanding and offered to refund all prepaid classes. I went back to the class tonight and the assistant was gone. The class also started on time so I'm raising the rating from one star to two stars. Take note that I did go back because I really like that one class and the instructor. read more

A week ago, I was feeling so frazzled, overwhelmed, and tense that I knew I NEEDED to get to yoga. I've been meaning to try Akasha Yoga since they opened, and their awesome $20 for 2 weeks deal was too tempting to pass up. My first class was with Heather - she is so sweet and such a great teacher. It was challenging, but fun. During Shavasana, she gave me the best neck/scalp/shoulder massage with some minty-smelling oils. I was so surprised and touched by such a kind gesture [especially considering how sweaty and gross I was!]. I also saw her walking around, filling empty water bottles, and I'm pretty sure she gave others a short massage too. It was the perfect way to end a yoga session! I took a couple classes with Troye. She does a great job at guiding the class with her words. I have a love-hate relationship with the fact that we hold poses for a really... really... long time before we flow through them. On one hand, it promotes patience. On the other hand, it hurts! My last class was with Christina and I'm so glad I got to try it! It was super challenging. I've never had to take so many breaks during yoga, lol. I also liked that she gave certain poses a fun twist & she is extremely supportive, nice, and personable. I recommend checking out one of her classes (note: she only teaches on Mondays)! TO KNOW: 1) The teachers instruct with their words. They seem to rarely physically adjust you, which is fine if you've done enough yoga, but probably not a great place to start for true beginners. Even then, this place is good for those who have taken a couple classes here and there because the environment is really friendly, supportive, and non-judgmental. There are a bunch of other students to watch as guides too. 2) They have a clean bathroom, cubbies for storage of your goods, free water (but bring your own bottle!), complimentary use of blocks/bands, and two changing rooms (but no showers). 3) BRING TOWELS, yes, with an "S"! One for your face and another for your mat because you WILL sweat insanely -- especially if you sit close to the heater. Which, I personally enjoy doing -- its a REALLY good way to reach a higher meditative state. 4) Shoes off when you enter! 5) You can pay and practice on the exact same days. Credit cards accepted. I really can't think of any cons. So far, I have really enjoyed this place and I wish I could come more often! I one hundred percent recommend this place. It seems that each teacher has their own style so the likelihood of boredom from over-repetition is lessened here. I also dig the interplay between meditation, some Dharma-like teachings, and the physical aspects of yoga. read more

This studio is in a great location and fills up quickly. People squeeze in, the room is heated to the low 90s (which is on the hotter end for vinyasa in Davis) and it's not unusual to see puddles of sweat on the floor after class. Most of the instructors are great. Some ask before touching and correcting students. Some don't. I haven't tried yin yoga here. That might have improved my rating. read more

I signed up this week for the first-time special of $20 unlimited yoga for 2 weeks. I have been blown away by the quality of the practice and teaching at Akasha. I've practiced yoga regularly for 20 years and I have to say this is the best studio I have ever been to- I don't know why it took me so long to find Akasha! William's class was such a huge opening for me, his gentle wisdom shining through a challenging but replenishing practice. Kim, Lolo and Blake are also incredible teachers- I feel so lucky to have found this studio, and in my hometown of Davis! I can't wait to take more classes here. It feels like I have waiting to come home to Akasha for a long time. read more

Still love Akasha. After a year we most enjoy classes with Kim on Sundays. If you are not in your 20s, some of the other classes can be a bit taxing (in the days after). I find Kim's classes just perfect, she can read the body of her students in a way not everyone can and will adjust heat, activity, and modifications as needed. She is great at bringing in mind/body stuff (including Ayurveda and TCM- Chinese medicine perspectives on the body). This is something I really appreciate after 15 years of yoga practice. As I witness changes in my body and my practice Kim supports this by noting during class what certain challenges may be denoting emotionally! One thing that would be great for Akasha to do is do "warm" class or two, or have some way there are varying levels of heat within the class. I know this is an issue for studios with industrial heaters or infrared type sauna heaters but I think it would bring more variety of clientele for those who need it to be not so hot. read more

Just joined and i love the instructors! Great place to do yoga! The instructors are very nice and i enjoy doing yoga there in the mornings and afternoons read more

Lovely place! I have only short stay, but I will say the instructors are very professional. Love Dian and Blake's class' read more

Akasha Yoga - Friend place. Good teachers! But don't understand why the heat keeps running even in 31 degree summer! - Yoga Near Me - Davis, California

This is probably my favorite place to do yoga in Davis. Great workout and wonderful teachers. Totally worthwhile going to the downtown location and hunting for parking. They have mats and towels Incase you do forget to bring those. read more

I had a great time and really enjoyed the outdoor yoga class with Taylor. Taylor's energy and passion for teaching Yoga and her students is exceptional. I am definitely looking forward to more yoga at Akasha and with Taylor. read more

I love the studio (not a vinyasa person) I actually attend the vin classes. I love them such amazing instructors. I have attended all the classes weekends are just harder to make. Yin might be slow but don't expect it to be easy, the instructors are all very knowledgable and help if you need less in a pose or more. My only complaint is I wish they had more yin during the week. Just FYI the class is often very warm the first half since it happens right after a hot class so I always bring water. read more

I would say this is a really decent yoga spot located in the heart of Downtown Davis. I took an early morning hot class and the flow was challenging but well thought out and efficient. It's a small studio where it seems like everyone in class knows each other. That being said if I'm ever in Davis again I'll practice here..... read more

Having been to numerous yoga studios in California and Colorado, I constantly compare my experiences to those I've had at Akasha's Davis studio. Akasha Yoga is a sanctuary to many in Davis, including myself. Not only is it incredibly prices relative to other studios (around $85 a month for an unlimited student pass) but it is also a rewarding community to many. The heated classes with a focus on core strength provide a tough workout. The mindfulness and care of the instructors provide a spiritual experience each class. I highly recommend Akasha Yoga to residents and visitors of Davis alike. Even going to this studio once is well worth it! Namaste, Akasha! read more

I have been to two classes (taught by Aaron and Heidi) at this studio and LOVED the energy, assists, and the atmosphere. The owners are dedicated, the teachers are inspiring, and the community friendly and welcoming. Be prepared to be challenged, to laugh, to learn, to gain strength/flexibility, and leave with a BIG smile on your face! Even though Davis is a little farther from my neighborhood studios, this one is so nice I will be coming out again to enjoy this studio and it's skilled teachers. read more