Breathe emphasizes 8-limbs of yoga. Practice guidance here is qualitatively different than that I've experienced ar many other studios in the Ojai Valley. Francesca Gold and her teachers are a gift to students of the yoga teachings. read more

I have been part of this studio for over a year now and recently completed the 200-hr yoga teacher training. As a physical therapist, I am very picky about the quality of instruction at any studio or class I attend, and it is very hard to find good instructors. The ones at Breathe are a good bunch! Being part of this studio inspired me to do yoga teacher training after 17 years as a yoga student. I would highly recommend this studio and this yoga teacher training for anyone who is looking for high quality instruction. read more

It took some searching through various Ojai studios to find Breathe but I am so glad I did!! Breathe is the place I was looking for...the studio that feels like home. I love practicing here. The teachers are knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient. The vibe is calm and relaxing. The community friendly and genuine and the studio itself, full of light. I always leave class more grounded then when I came. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Breathe is amazing. As a student here from the very beginning, I've appreciated how it has continued to only get better, providing incredible classes for all skill levels. I especially appreciated the classes with an emphasis on therapeutic yoga, and how thoughtful Francesca always was to make sure that if someone was having trouble with a certain position, she could give them variations. I've seen older people or people with injuries or with little experience in the same class with other yoga teachers and everybody felt like they were acknowledged and received what they needed. I especially loved it while working out, because at the end of the week I could feel every part of my body and realize where I was tight or maybe more likely to be injured if I pushed harder, while simultaneously relaxing those parts and strengthening others. Again, I appreciated the therapeutic side of the classes. Also, the owner Francesca is amazing and the nicest person on the planet, so please go out and support! read more

This yoga studio is amazing! All the instructors are welcoming, knowledgeable, and create a peaceful atmosphere that leaves me feeling refreshed and centered after every class. read more

It is a home away from home, an incredible place to embark on your yoga journey, strengthen your existing practice, learn to meditate, make friends, real connections, and relax. Since I started learning the ins and outs of this wonderful practice from Francesca and her great group of instructors, my body, mind, heart, and spirit have repaired and grown to be the most vibrant and maintainable cultivations of themselves! read more

Breathe Ojai and Francesca Gold are the best of the best! It is a warm and welcoming yoga studio with the most caring environment. Cathy & Michael read more

I have always wanted to try yoga, but was intimidated by the complicated poses and strength required. Then I read an article about Breathe Ojai. They have a class for larger bodies (like mine) and I'd never been so excited. Lisa was a dream and absolutely cognizant of any limitations the group might have. As it happens, there are few... she is able to guide us through any poses that I thought were too complicated or too strenuous for me. I have since tried other classes with Sarah and Francesca and just last night I tried the Candlelight Restorative class with Nina. It was absolutely luxurious! I always feel more than welcome here... more like embraced and even on the days I feel like I'm dragging myself in, I end up skipping with energy and cheer on the way out. It's always an exhilarating practice of self-care. Thank you to Francesca and the Breathe Ojai team for this provision. read more

I have been a practitioner of yoga for nearly forty years. I've been through all the phases and fads. Breathe Ojai offered me something new--a soothing space and whole person care--my body, soul, heart and mind all found comfort, joy, relaxation and a wholesome workout. Loved it! read more

I am thrilled that Breathe Ojai has opened in this little town. The instructors are knowledgeable, experienced, and sensitive to the needs of every practitioner who walks through the door. I especially appreciate the therapeutic classes offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Francesca is a yoga therapist and accommodates each student and his/her/their individual needs. That's crucial to my old bag of bones with some of the injuries I've had and glitches in my system. Practicing yoga at Breathe Ojai has allowed me to go through my days with confidence and flexibility knowing that, when I turn around in the driver's seat to grab something from the back seat, I can reach it and pull it up front without pulling a muscle! Lots of times during my day I'm aware of my ability to move in ways I couldn't before. And many of my customary aches and pains have gone away. Brava, Breathe Ojai! read more

I had my bachelorette in Ojai and wanted to host a sound bath for my guests. I emailed a bunch of places on a Sunday night, not expecting a response any time soon, and heard back from Francesca almost immediately, saying she would be able to make it work. And she did! It was great to have that quick and easy communication with someone. Robyn came to the house we rented to do a sound bath and we all really enjoyed it/got a lot out of it. I am truly excited to take a class or a workshop at the studio in the near future. Thank you Francesca and Robyn! read more

I just want everyone to know that there is a hidden gem up in Ojai, called Breathe Ojai. What an incredible Yoga studio. They have all classes, from beginners to power flow, to therapeutic yoga, there's breathwork classes, restorative yoga classes and many more. They have it all. It is a woman owned business who is devoted to bringing yoga to the community at it highest level. I have experienced nothing short of transformation in my spirit and body from this studio. I'm also in the Teachers Training program which is a life changing event. If you want to do yoga in a space of harmony and support, please go to Breathe. You won't be disappointed. read more

We contacted Breathe Ojai to set up a private class at our Airbnb for a bachelorette party and could not have been happier with our class with Hope. She arrived early with mats so we didn't have to do any prep. We are experienced yogis and we all agreed she was one of the best instructors we've had - she brought so much warmth, perfectly tailored the class to our abilities, and offered the best adjustments. I'm not local and would absolutely head back to Ojai again just to take another class with her!! read more

Several years of minimal exercise and too much time sitting at a computer had resulted in joint pain I could no longer ignore. I found Breathe Ojai, renewed my yoga practice, and within weeks felt improvement. The studio is a welcoming, serene, joyful place. Teachers are deeply knowledgeable about the human body, are responsive to the needs of those in the room, promote healthful physical and emotional practices, and do it all with humor, warmth, and patience. Breathe Ojai has a community-based mission, striving to make yoga available for all with diverse classes and sliding scale payment options. Try the two week New Student Special, a great way to meet different teachers and sample their offerings. read more

This is a beautiful, comfortable, intimate space with kind and experienced instructors. I highly recommend any class!

I have been a yoga practitioner as both a student and teacher for a number of years. Since the pandemic, I have not taken a class in a yoga studio. Breathe Ojai was the perfect studio to reinstate my personal practice. Francesca, her precious loving dog, and fellow students were all so welcoming. The studio was well ventilated, had fresh colorful flowers, and beautifully arched windows. Francesca customized the class to ensure each student was safe, comfortable and enriched. I enjoyed the class and did not want it to end! read more

A beautiful yoga studio with many options for all experience levels. I always feel safe and cared for.