Get your Om on at Black Dog Yoga. I invited friends for their first ever yoga class (yin/restorative style, Monday morning) and we all loved it here at BDY. Wonderful teacher (long, wavy, red hair, sorry can't remember her name). She did a nice job setting us up for the hip stretches that can be spicy. Rooms are clean, parking lot behind studio, sound system really good, staff are friendly, yogis are nice and you can rent mats for $5. Blocks, belts and knee pads are free to borrow. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the studio city area again (: read more

Those of you who know me, I love yoga a lot. I have been to this studio back in 2022 and since then I haven't gone back. I do yoga at home with my own clean mat. Walked in today after few years of not being there and took a morning class with one of their teachers. She was very nice, kind, pleasant and knew her job well. They provide mat for $5.00 but, I didn't pay since I had my own mat with me. They also provide knee pads, blocks and bolsters. Bring yourself a bottle of water to hydrate yourself. Class lasted for 55 minutes. Class was not too difficult, and they go with the right pace to accommodate with beginners, and people who have been doing yoga for some time now. I really enjoyed the class and looking forward to going back. They have different prices for different classes and membership. For those who are interested. They also offer an online classes. Check the schedule. Place is clean, it's not too small, and can fit 14 to 17 people. Parking is in the back and that's all I have to say about today's visit. Namaste :-) read more

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It smells like dirty feet in the studio. The blankets smell bad. Overall it's not clean and the stench is too strong. They need at least two good air purifiers running and a better cleaning crew. Very disappointing. I hope they make changes quickly as I enjoyed the teachers. read more

I used to be a member of BDY for almost 4 years. At first it was great, but as time went on, things went downhill. The studio floors are always dirty, the bathroom is dirty/the door sometimes doesn't lock, it's always stuffy and smelly in the studio, and the class choices are limited. The blankets and bolsters are dirty/musty smelling and they don't have proper yoga mat cleaner (Lysol is not good for yoga mats). They also make you pay for a yoga mat rental. Special workshops are not included in the membership. I'm not sure why the membership price is so high when you're not getting much in return. Some popular teachers have really crowded classes and the students are very loud before the class - it is not restful at all. And some students even talk back to the teacher during class which is disrespectful. There are many teachers who are not friendly or welcoming and make you feel uncomfortable during the class (Pilates and yin teacher currently). There are many other yoga studios that are much cleaner and have more variety of classes. read more

I've had classes with several of their teachers (Emma, Katie, Juls, Bonnie) and they're all pretty amazing. They range from beginner to pretty challenging Hatha/Vinyasa. Always great with questions and guidance and super friendly. A nice community of people tucked away at Tujunga and Moorpark in Studio City/Noho. read more

Have been a member of this studio for over a decade! The owners are so friendly and welcoming (both as owners and teachers!). I'm more of a spicy vinyasa flow kind of yogi, which they offer, but they offer so much variety and styles. Very grounded yoga approach without trying to be trendy. Truly a wonderful studio! read more

After using my credit card on file without my permission, and then ignoring my repeated calls and emails to resolve the situation I feel compelled to let others know about this practice. I'm not sure why. I'm surprised at their appalling business practices because it's not the first time they've been callous and unkind. When I was pregnant, they refused to extend a class package that I bought, but was unable to use because I was pregnant and my doctor told me not to engage in certain types of physical activity until after the baby was born. I never even asked for a refund. I simply asked for an extension of the expiration date to use the package that I purchased. The answer was a hard no. Like the others who have written negative reviews, the customer service is appalling, particularly given that this is a yoga studio And should be a place of community and kindness. You'll notice that no one ever even responds to reviews because they care so little about their customers. Having taken literally hundreds of classes at the studio over the years. I'm pretty heartbroken to see what it has turned into. I agree with the others that the owners are the origin of the problem, particularly Amy and Sigrid. Larry teaches a great class, but he isn't teaching often and the studio seems to really run by two women who have no regard for their customers as people or individuals. So disappointed. Do yourself a favor and go to one of the many other studios locally and if you do go to the studio, be sure you don't keep a credit card on file because you don't want to end up having them charge your credit card without your knowledge or authorization. read more

Would not recommend based on recent experience with Amy, who did not take kindly to me politely excusing myself before class started due to the volume of people in the room, lack of open windows, and lack of space to comfortably do poses. I sent an email to the studio about the experience, and received no response. 4 days later, I get a "no show" charge, on top of the charge for the class, even though I checked in, and only left once she kept adding more and more people to a crowded room without open windows. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

I've meant to post this review a while ago... Most classes are 75-90 minutes, there's only one class that's short and it's 55 minutes. Yoga for Beginners with Niki S. was very relaxing and stretching. Even though I booked through ClassPass. They were saying that I owe, then I said this is what I pay ClassPass for. Another girl was having the same exact problem but this was the second time she encountered this problem. They let us take the class and figured it out. Turns out the guy wasn't listening when we said ClassPass because there's a different way to check people in. It was such a good beginners class, I signed up for 2 weeks for the $30. They also have 30 days for $60. Restorative with Melissa is highly recommended. I want to just keep taking her class to ingrain in my brain how to position my body when I am just chilling at home. Usually heated yoga gives me something to sweat about. This is not heated yoga and the basic class with Barbara made me sweat because I have NO balance I tell you! So embarrassing I'm always the wobbliest one in the room. If you look at me, you'll probably lose your balance too. I have no balance, so for me, class is moderately difficult even though it's a beginner or basic class. Parking is ample and free! read more

A really nice neighborhood yoga studio. Parking and entrance are located in the back. They provide mat rentals for $5. The space is clean and well maintained. It was my first time doing yoga and I really enjoyed my experience. I took the Gentle Flow & Stretch which is a very good intro class, in my opinion. Lila, the instructor is super chill and I love the relaxed atmosphere. read more

I love this studio. The space is so bright and airy and it's always a nice, civilized crowd.

Great studio! I live in San Diego but my daughter lives close by here. I really enjoy the instructors I have met here so far. The deep stretch class was so good! I wish I had a studio close by me here in San Diego like Black Dog. read more

Black Dog Yoga is found on the second floor of one of the buildings in a commercial shopping area, a bit larger than your usual Valley strip mall. They occupy several units of the building and have several classes for your various yoga needs. I attended one of their Sound Bath Yoga that lasted 90 minutes. I kid you not when I say we did maybe a total of 8 poses the entire time. The concept is that you will be bathed in healing vibrations produced by various instruments such as Tibetan singing bowls, gongs and didgeridoos. Yeah, I know it sounds ridiculous: 90 minutes of lying down listening to non-composable music? Yeah, I just made that word up and spell-check is giving me red marks right now. But it took me a whole 60 minutes to stop my mind from going over my worries and concerns and problems over and over again. And the rest of the 30 minutes to calm me down. In the end, I was pulled back from the edge of a nervous breakdown --- OK that's an exaggeration --- at least from a raving explosion. Best $20 yoga session ever. I realized that working out drained me of my excess emotions but my anger is still there. Yoga helps me calm my emotions down too, but I'm still thinking about my grievances. But this sound bath yoga forced me to empty my mind completely. read more

I don't know why they say they are open. I went there. wanted to inquire about classes that were on the schedule later that evening. either they were just robbed. left town never locked up. no one bothered to properly let thr clients know. I never received an email. it was weird. we'll need to find a great yoga studio with Bengineer classes or take priates again. hard to trainer reasonable price. like 65-75 range. I buy pachsges so ut makes sense for the trainer. I'm not ome and done. oh well the search continues. read more

Wow. Just wow. Amy the owner is awful. Like other reviews mentioned, they charged my card on file without my permission, refused to fix the situation, and were very rude about it. Had to cancel our card and get a new one to make it stop. Wasted my time and bad energy. Beware. read more

It's a nice space but the class I took with Amy Santiago was not good. She definitely knows plenty of asanas but the tempo of the class was way too fast, I feel there wasn't a flow. I also noticed most of the students had difficulty keeping up (especially with their breath) and really pushing them selves a bit too hard. read more

I just moved from NYC after twelve years and swore by my yoga studios in NYC, and am looking for a new studio here, and Black Dog is in the lead. It has been challenging to find a good 90 minute class in the SFV area, so as soon as I saw the Intermediate Class on Tuesday off my Classpass, I immediately signed up. It was challenging and a good work out, especially for the hips, which I needed because I am a runner and am always getting injured with bursitis, IT band injuries, and tendonitis. I would definitely go back for another class. Granted, the bathrooms aren't that great (per Amy H's review), it looks a little rundown from the outside, and yes, the ceilings need a bit of work (per Marie H's review), the but otherwise, the studio was very clean, it looks like the floors were pretty new or at least well-kept, the class had less than 15 people, the receptionist was nice, and the instructor was friendly. People! - this isn't Richard Simmons' yoga studio! Note to yoga studios across SFV, please offer more 90 minute classes! read more

Used to be the best studio in town =((( - NOt anymore ... came this morning to a class to find a good teacher, attentive students, and DIRTY DUSTY FLOOR! This is so very upsetting and absolutely unacceptable! NOT the first time either! Studio charges $150 per month per student - enough to buy wipes and clean the studio before class! Strange that it has to be asked for and not a given read more

Very nice studio and people. The space is small than what is shown in photos. Teachers are lovely and classes I took were all level and very easy to follow. Receptionist was very welcoming and informative. I look forward to going back. Studio does provide bolsters, blocks, and knee pads. read more

Writing this makes me really sad. Had I gotten a positive customer service response from them, I wouldn't be writing this at all I attended a class by Sigrid. She made several sexual jokes referring to yoga as sexy (yoga poses are already very vulnerable), made a joke about everyone being on top of each other naked and another about dating. This was a yin class, which I attend for the relaxation and mind body connection. It's generally supposed to be more gentle in postures and language. Mischa and Vanessa were great. Exactly what I need for that type of class, love them But sexual jokes, that would be considered sexual harassment in a workplace setting (oh wait, it is a work place) are not appropriate imo. Or at the very least not fit for yin. I'm sure there would've been outrage if a male teacher made these jokes. But, all I really wanted them was a validating and positive customer service response. Maybe something like: we are sorry you had this experience. We strive to make a safe space and value customer feedback, which we will pass along. Please give us a call and we can help you find the right teach/class. We appreciate your business Instead, after over 72 hours and another follow up email from me, I got: Sorry you didn't enjoy your class. Sigrid is one of our most seasoned and beloved teachers. She does bring her unique sense of humor into class. We do know one size doesn't fit all, so if you feel you'd be better served practicing elsewhere we wish you nothing but the best on your yoga journey. Like wtf, bad customer service 101. I have brought several friends here (we all have trauma which is why we seek out yin and gentle classes), and this would've made all of us feel unsafe. Even my husband was like, wow that was inappropriate. But the customer service response was unbelievable!!! Myself and my friends will not be returning unfortunately :( which sucks because I have had nothing but good experiences otherwise I am so disappointed read more

Love this place!! So friendly and nice and the yoga teachers are all great! It's clean and easy to get in and out. A variety of levels. It's wonderful!! read more

I LOVE Black Dog Yoga. The space is quaint, clean and has an overall lovely/intimate feel to it. The class prices are affordable, and the teachers are incredibly kind and helpful. I'm not the biggest fan of hot yoga. and (sadly) most LA studios are only hot yoga these days. Blessed to have found this spot and can't wait to get back in following a long hiatus throughout quarantine! read more

I signed up for their two week new student special after taking one drop in class and really enjoying my experience. It's actually relatively difficult to find none hot yoga studios in LA. However, I gave BDY a try and so far the staff at check in have been really friendly and the teachers as well (especially given that I have been off the mat for a long time and can't remember my left from my right). They are now located in Studio City and I've taken the mixed level class which honestly has a great variety of difficulty but also basics for new and returning yogis. I'm excited to see how the rest of my 2 week trial goes and what the other classes and teachers have to offer! read more

Loved the studio until I met the owner. Extremely rude and condescending when I arrived 4 min late to a class bc I had to find street parking. They would not let me in nor refund me bc it's "listed on the website". I asked what is the cut off time? There is none, if you're late you cannot enter. Uncaring, hostile energy - the opposite of what a yoga studio should be. Never coming back. read more

I am so disappointed to have to right this review. My friend recommended the studio, and so we went to Sigrid's class. She told two completely sexually explicit and inappropriate jokes. She described yoga, 'sexy', made another joke about dating, and another about nudity. It wasn't funny. My friend an i have both suffered childhood trauma, and found her comments triggering. I would like Black Dog to issue an apology and hopefully remove Sigrid immediately. read more

I used to love this place when Peter Barnett (and the people before him!) owned it, and had a regular practice there for nearly 2 decades. Ever since Sigrid and team took it over several years ago, though, I no longer like the vibe. I kept going occasionally even after my favorite instructors left, just because the Sherman Oaks location was so convenient. But I don't see any reason to continue now that they've moved to Studio City. I need a studio that feels warm and welcoming. If I wanted to practice in a place that feels like a business first and a studio second, I'd go to Core Power or Hot 8. read more

I really enjoyed Larry's Tues/Thurs classes. Larry has a way of building a consistent and intentional theme through his class sequence. He allows you to explore poses with helpful hands-on adjustments. I like that the yogis that go to this studio are of different shapes, sizes and ages. There are plenty of blocks, straps and blankets for use. Parking is abundant! Things to note - - The studio is on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator - The restrooms are shared with the building and are by key access only, and unfortunately not in great shape - Many of the teachers do hands-on adjustments, sometimes without asking. So if you're uncomfortable and don't want to be touched, please tell the teacher before class - The teachers are human and have their own personalities and styles, I felt that about half of the class teachers really fit my personal practice of yoga - little bit of mindfulness, with room to challenge and move I practiced at this studio for around 6+ months fairly consistently, but had to stop due to schedule conflicts and cost. Overall, I do recommend this studio and specifically Larry's classes! read more

Have I not written a review, my apologies. Ok, I absolutely love the owner, Peter Barnett, he is a wonderful spirit, so nice and goofy and down to earth. His classes are great, and I think really resonate with people who have tight hamstrings:) I enjoy Peter's class a lot! Tiffany Fraser gives a class I love, unfortunately not as often as I like, but she has a nice balance of communication, challenge and creativity in her Anusara classes. Jenny Brill is also an excellent teacher. Acroyoga is super cool on Thursdays if you can get away from work at that hour! As far as the valley goes, this is one of the best studios available, if not the best. They really lost a fabulous instructor when Dice decided to travel the world. I have been going here for maybe around 10 years when visiting family locally. Yes, I am an advanced practitioner, but I have brought brand newbies here too. In terms of the front desk staff complaints - okay - yes - sometimes you get a volunteer at the front who is rude and distracted and doesn't know how to deal with customers and computers. The manager is sometimes really sweet and sometimes has an off-putting way but she's ultimately just got a lot on her plate and is very kind. The studio "classrooms" are beautiful and expanded. I hovered and went back and forth between 4 and 5 stars. It is over 4 but not 5. I really need more instructors like Dice and more variety and strong flow evening and weekend classes. Ella is nice but the style doesn't work for my body, just goes straight to hard without the body being warmed up - at least for me. I would appreciate more concentration on arm balancing and flow and movement. read more

I am far from the typical person who practices yoga. If there is a level before beginner, that would be me. I'm part of the MTV gen; hence, I struggle to stay focus without a bright screen in front of me. Nevertheless, the instructors at Black Dog Yoga were nothing but helpful and kind. They provided clear instruction, modifications, and encouragement. Moreover, the place is clean and the atmosphere is inviting. I reckon to say it's a great place for people of all levels. Despite the fact that I have a preference for more fast-paced exercises, I always feel better after taking a class here. Although this is not a reflection of Black Dog Yoga, I would like to say that some people "um" too loudly. There is no need to out "um" each other. Some people also breathe too loudly, and it reminds me of that old song "every breath you take..." I like Shari's class the most. If you have a hard time focusing, I recommend Chappel because there is different kinds of equipment to use. Hanna is good too. Keric is great if you want an instructor that is extremely detailed about form (i.e., move over a millimeter). I bought my pug a black dog yoga shirt...and now I am trying to take photos of her doing a downward dog in her shirt...not easy because she's a stubborn pug. read more

I went to my first ever yoga class here on Sunday and I was impressed. I suffer with chronic pain and have always found most exercises make my symptoms worse. I was definitely skeptical when someone recommended this place because it had "gentle yoga," for people dealing with chronic pain. I signed up anyways because I am desperately looking for something that will help ease the pain and I need to exercise more. The online process was easy and saved me a few bucks too. I went with a friend and we showed up a little early. I had no idea where to go but another client showed me where the class was and even helped us to get all the necessary equipment. I rolled my mat out and waited nervously. Mischa was amazing. She really helped settle my nerves by being so nice. Before class she asked about our health issues and said she would help us find alternative poses if anything was too painful. Throughout the class she made her way over to lend a helping hand and showed me how to do some of the moves. After the class she took some extra time to talk to us and discuss which other classes would benefit us. We both left feeling extremely relaxed and looking forward to our next yoga class. read more

Fantastic Center to meet like-minded individuals to focus on yoga, stretching, mindfulness, healing and restoration.

The class I went to was advertised as all levels but was clearly meant for more advanced yogis. As a beginner I felt lost and uncomfortable.

My first yoga class was January. I am hooked. I love love love Niki and Mischa. I go 4-5 times a week, including the special classes on Friday. I do gentle, I have a bad knee, and when I thought I could not go at all, Niki made the suggestion of Gentle. I am so glad I did! Yoga has made a huge difference in my life, spiritual and physical. It has helped me balance with my time at the gym, and although I felt a bit inadequate the first few times, I am so comfortable there. Have to admit, it is the instructors, the yoga "Guides" who make all the difference! read more

It was amazing! The yin yoga classes changed my life. It opened my joints and changed the fascia of my muscles. Heidi and Danny are the best! I also enjoy Yvonne's class as well. Top notch studio. read more

This was one of my first in person yoga studios I went to post-Covid. I felt so safe and welcomed here. Bonnie and Sigrid are incredibly knowledgeable and funny. They make yoga fun and easy (but never too easy! Lol) the studio is small but very cozy. They offer tons of classes, which I find uncommon. Love this place! read more

I have been going to Sound Bath Restorative Yoga for years. Prior to the pandemic, it was a large class with wonderful instructors and musicians. Now, the instructor Amy Santiago is the worst. She mumbles instruction and seems to hide herself so that the students have no idea what pose she is asking for. The students are still in the last pose when she has completed "instructions" for the next pose. The music is hit or miss. Dianna Seva was very good, but other musicians seem to play the same tone over and over again or bang bells loudly over you that are supposed to be soothing. Class is now in the middle of the day on a Sunday--very inconvenient and not conducive to just taking the relaxation to bed. When asked about the strange time, Amy defensively responded to go elsewhere if I didn't like the time--a very nurturing and Zen-like response! The class is better than no class and having not been able to find a replacement, I still go. Overall, sound bath yoga is amazing and restorative. It is unfortunate that Amy is the instructor. read more

One of, if not the best yoga studio in the valley. Small business...not the typical, yoga chain studios. Not pretentious at all. High quality teachers including Amy, Larry, Paige, Nicolas, Natalie and Stephanie. Will take time to correct your pose, but also make sure you work your a** off. Every now and then you get some schmuck who takes a class for Instagram purposes, but the usuals are normal, down to earth people. read more

I can't say enough good things about this yoga studio! Now, admittedly, I haven't been to their physical location (yet), but after over a decade off the mat, I was searching for a place to reignite my practice. I immediately thought of BDY, because my favorite yoga instructor Peter Barnett used to own it. When I looked at their site I saw that they offer online ZOOM yoga classes! So I can take a class from the comfort of my own home? And it's an actual class--not some pre-recorded thing? YES, PLEASE!!!! Admittedly, I was a little nervous since I hadn't taken a class in so long, but I was immediately hooked. There are so many options for classes, making it easy enough to fit it into my schedule, which is great. So far I have taken Larry and Amy's Mixed level classes and they really are perfect for doing at home. Their instructions help me adjust my poses and they acknowledge us at-home yogis, so you do feel like you're a part of the class. And, they are so good at going over all of the options available in each pose, so you really can customize it to whatever level you're at. Thank you, BDY, and please never stop offering the zoom classes! read more

Absolutely love this place and the staff is friendly and very accommodating and the instructors are knowledgeable. The studio provides everything you need. Great space and décor. The studio is easy to find and the parking is easy. read more

Class: Mixed Level Flow Getting there: My GPS didn't exactly take me to the address posted, but I figured it out. Lots of parking. The studio: The first time we did cobra, I looked up at the ceilings and thought: Well, that's pretty uninspiring... But the vibe here is more traditional and peaceful, less trendy and corporate. The class: I liked this studio and this class. It's not an intense flow like Power Yoga, and there isn't a whole lot of repetition, so I would say it's a beginning/moderate flow. I've taken classes mainly with Katie. What I like about her, is that she really lets you explore your own practice, so you don't necessarily have to follow every single detail she says. I think her class is a good balance of helping with technique, spiritual story time and leave me alone I just want to focus on me. Overall, this place works for me. read more