I came for a drop in class from out of town. The studio is a beautiful space, however the teacher, who opened the studio, did not arrive until about 4 minutes before the class started. It is considerate, professional and standard operating procedure to have the studio and space open for 15 minutes before class. Students need time to use the bathroom, settle in, grab props, and take a few quiet minutes to themselves before beginning practice. Instead, there were 7 of us standing outside by the door waiting in the sun and it was a very odd dynamic when the teacher parked and arrived to let us all in because the teacher should ALWAYS arrive before the students if there is no open door/front desk. The teacher did not mention specifically which props to have for practice, so every time we did a movement with a new prop, about half of the students had to get up and grab them from the prop room which is very disruptive to practice. Lastly, the teacher guided students into trying Handstand without making space for alternatives like Dolphin or Headstand, and more importantly without any of the basic energetic cues for hands, elbows, and shoulders that are strictly necessary to provide students for this posture in order to protect your neck and shoulders. read more

The energy of the studio is sweet and lovely. Aviva is an amazing instructor and the focus is on healing. read more

I think I found a great New Yoga Studio!!! So because of my awesome yelpers, I went on Yelp to find a great Yoga studio.... Thanks to you guys I found the perfect studio. Doctor cleared me to start back Yoga, so I dived right in!!! I started off with Sunday Flow with instructor Nadia, let me first start off with saying she is BEAUTIFUL!!! She was very vibrant, I felt her energy in just seconds of being in the room. I love her personality- she says little jokes while instructing us to shift from one position to the other, although some of us like myself still trying to keep that balance, and she says something funny and I'm laughing and my balancing is gone .. ahaha but no she seems so real. You can tell she has been a student as well, she doesn't give off just teacher, teacher vibes.. like I'm better than you guys because your students and I'm the teacher. She literally told us, " it's okay if your body is shaking, mines is too.. let it let go of whatever it needs.".. I looked over and her body was shaking, it made me feel like it's really okay my body is not comfortable with this position.... Everyone is my class was extremely nice, very dedicated to Yoga it seemed and I had a great experience!!! The inside of the studio is VERY CLEAN!!! One thing I look for, and it was so cutesy, I loved it!!!!! Beautiful sunlight, and get this, it was not stuffy at all. For me, I find a lot of yoga studio stuffy, but this studio is not!!! I love it here, I think this may be home!!!! Parking is street parking, it's a residential neighborhood- it's a little sticky, so get there a little early... Thank you Nadi for a GREAT CLASS TODAY!!!! read more

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Breathing Room Yoga is such a beautiful, calming space. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the grounding energy. The plants, the natural light, and the thoughtful studio design create an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and inspiring. My absolute favorite class is Intentional Flow on Thursdays with Aviva. It is the perfect balance of movement, breath, and presence. I always leave feeling stronger, clearer, and completely reset. I honestly wish they offered this class more than once a week because it is that good. The overall experience, from the warm welcome to the flow of the class itself, feels intentional and uplifting. It is a space that truly supports both body and mind. Highly recommend if you are looking for a studio with beautiful energy and meaningful classes read more

I always enjoy Isabella's 6:00 pm Sunday night Yin yoga class. Especially because she teaches it with thoughtfulness and care and always has a theme for each class which helps me stay mindful. And the soundbath during savasana closes out my weekend with an amazing sense of calm. read more

The most beautiful yoga studio in town! BR has the best vibe and the sweetest group of dedicated teachers with endless amount of offerings every day of the week! Thanks for being here xoxo read more

Breathing Room - Restorative class Monday nights ! - Yoga Near Me - Alameda, California

Yin Yoga with a Sound Bath Savasana Journey This practice gently guides us out of chronic stress and into a state of calm, connection, and deep healing. Through soothing Yin poses and mindful somatic exercises, we'll invite softness into the body, regulate overstimulation, and support emotional release. Luxuriate in a long healing Sound Bath Savasana Journey with crystal bowls, gongs, Tibetan bowls, chimes wave drum and more to seal our practice. Be a part of this amazing Community as we set ourselves up for an amazing week ahead. Children 12 & up are welcome to attend. read more

I've been doing yoga at this studio for many years. Aviva is an intuitive, inspiring teacher. I am stronger than I've ever been thanks to her classes. Since Aviva took over the studio in 2020, she's transformed the space into a plant-filled oasis. I drive from San Francisco at least once a week to go to classes at this studio - what more can I say? read more

I took advantage of their new student special, 3 classes for $25, I've only attended one class and really loved it. I plan on going again for my remaining 2 class pass read more

I have attended both prenatal yoga and Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga + Baby/Babies(pre-crawlers) and love them both! The teacher, Kristi Adam's is awesome and places special attention on any areas of focus from which class participants request. Her teaching style is great and easy to follow. Wish I could attend other classes but happy to be able to attend any at all. read more

Breathing Room - Best yoga teacher Kristi Adam's during Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga + Baby/Babies(pre-crawlers) - Yoga Near Me - Alameda, California

This a beautiful and soothing space to practice Yoga. a great way to take care of yourself on a deep level. read more

Good little yoga spot on the island. The classes are $20 a piece if you drop in. From what I've seen they have 2-3 classes per day. For example, today they Vinyasa at 5pm and Katonah Yoga at 6:30pm. Each class is 75 minutes long, which is delightful. Sometimes a 60 minute class is just too short. The teachers here do a great job adjusting the difficulty for the different skill levels in the class. And I also appreciate how patient they are with newbies like me. Great clean little studio! read more

Came here for my first sound bath by Erica Nguyen and Joseph Ilustrisimo and it was such a great experience!

Breathing Room is a real oasis-- Aviva the owner and her collaborators have created a beautiful space, clean, filled with light, and beauty that provide a wonderful environment for unwinding, going inward, stretching oneself. And all classes I have gone to over the past couple of years have thoughtful, highly trained teachers, attuned to different techniques, and different people's abilities and needs. Many bring important spiritual perspective or introspection as well as work on the physical (as opposed to some studios that have turned yoga into an exercise or gym-type class). Aviva herself is a gifted teacher and her Vinyasa/flow classes have been a wonderful way to ease back into yoga after surgery. Isabella's sound bath restorative yoga is also a favorite along with Josa's for restorative classes. read more

Check out Isabella's Yin and Sound healing classes. I have loved her energy and talents so much. Consistently good experience in any class or experience I've had with Isabella - thank you read more

I've been coming to this studio for over 5 years, and it's truly become my home away from home. The studio has always been great, but it blossomed when Aviva and Liza took it over in 2020. The space is clean, bright, and filled with beautiful plants. There are lots of props available to modify your practice in whatever way you need (which is encouraged by all teachers). There are classes for everyone - from restorative to vinyasa flow. This is a great studio for beginners and experienced yogis alike. All those years ago, I took my very first yoga class here with no experience and no idea what to expect, and I never left! I've been practicing here at least 5 days per week since then. The instructors are all warm and welcoming, and so are the students - there's none of that clique-y competitive vibe that you sometimes come across at urban yoga studios. Most classes are also available both in-person and online which provides flexibility for students. Regarding the recent review criticizing the studio for stating that the prenatal class is for pregnant "people" rather than pregnant "women" - not everyone who can get pregnant identifies as a woman, and the studio doesn't limit its prenatal classes to those who do. It's pretty obvious that this woman-owned studio has the utmost respect for the bodies and experiences of not only women but ALL genders. The fact that their prenatal class is open to pregnant people of any gender just goes to show how inclusive Breathing Room is. I'm confused as to why this would be a downside for anyone! read more

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Breathing Room is exactly what it says a "Breathing Room" for your body, mind and wholesomeness. The space is very inviting, teachers are amazing and the practice sessions are a great collage of various yoga techniques. There is something for everyone at Breathing Room. I can't imagine going to a corporate studio after experiencing Breathing Room. Aviva is amazing. If you live in SF, Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley area, Breathing Room is honestly hard to beat. read more

Amazing environment, the staff is very friendly. Would 100 percent recommend. All levels are welcome.

Love, love, love this place! I just started doing yoga one year ago and the Breathing Room has been an amazing gift. The teaching staff is very diverse and the community is generous and fun. There are many different kinds of classes for all different kinds of folks. I am so happy I found this place. read more

I am so incredibly thankful that I found Leela Yoga and Beth! I started prenatal yoga while I was about 6 months pregnant and wished I would have started earlier as the community building was invaluable, and I'm confident that the classes helped set me up for a successful pregnancy and birth experience. They make it easy by providing mats and all of the props needed to be able to do the classes at a level suited to your ability. I always felt stretched out and relaxed after class and took home tips to help ensure I stayed that way throughout the rest of the week. I also gained so much knowledge along the way as Beth is a pelvic floor specialist and has "been there done that" with pregnancy and kiddos three times over. This was so helpful to me as I navigated through my first pregnancy with no clue what I was in for. The studios are clean and spacious and the teachers are all kind and capable and provide guidance so that everyone can get the most out of their class. There is also a good variety of class times. The birthing partners class that Beth puts on for moms-to-be and their partners was super helpful as well. My husband even enjoyed it and said he got a lot of useful information from it and felt more ready for the whole experience. After baby was born we switched to the "Mommy and Me" yoga class and it was such a sweet time for me and my baby. Beth is so good with the moms and the babes and even has a "baby wrangler" to help ensure that mama still gets a workout in if babies are fussy. We do some poses and stretching and then some fun interactive songs to get baby engaged. I will forever cherish that time at Leela, those classes, the incredible mamas I met along the way (who are now some of my closest friends and my "village" through motherhood), and Beth Zygielbaum, who is the Mastermind behind it all and just an all-around wonderful human being. I'll be back for some me-time yoga in the future. read more

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Wonderful space and variety of practices Kundalini, Yin, Hatha & be sure to catch a Sound Bath!

LOVE Breathing Room. They have the most incredible teachers and the space is light and airy. I always feel rejuvenated after a class there. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Really love this space, the instructors are wonderful, and the participants have always been lovely.

Breathing Room is literally a breath of fresh air. The space is warm, inviting, full of plants - it's just beautiful. The teachers are authentic and unique and I can truly feel that they enjoy what they do. I have been practicing for many years, but I struggle with injuries and chronic pain. I feel safe showing up no matter how I feel, because there are plenty of props provided and modifications offered. I also feel comfortable inviting friends of all levels, and everyone I've brought has loved it. Lastly, it is women owned, inclusive, and truly supports the community and other local businesses- what's not to love?!? read more

An amazing yoga studio with a variety of teachers for every level! Great space and a cool little gift shop with interesting items.

II am so grateful that Leela Yoga has been able to provide online Zoom classes during the Covid Pandemic. Being an at risk person, i need to stay sheltered but its classes like Cindy Berks "Early Like Sunday Morning" class that keeps me feeling relaxed and fit. Cindy provides excellent explanation, variation and themes for her classes. She takes the time to observe the students with video enabled and offers corrections, which i find very helpful. She teaches every Sunday at 8:45am. The class is taught at a level that is perfect for a Sunday morning. After class is finished you will feel refreshed and invigorated to start your stay I highly recommend this class for all. read more

I have been taking class at Breathing Room for the past several years. I find their prenatal classes especially lovely. It's so comforting to have my personhood honored when going to class. I am a person who identifies as a woman, but I know people who can get and are trying to get pregnant who do not identify as a woman. To be in a class where all of my uterus having friends can share in the healing experience of prenatal yoga, makes me feel more comfortable in that space. Also, have you been to Aviva's Sunday Kind of Love? Or to the Soundbath!? I've studied yoga at many studios over the years and am hooked on Breathing Room. Their dynamic programming, and inclusiveness are to be treasured. Thank you BR! XoKz read more

I found a Groupon for this studio that allows me unlimited classes for a month for $61. Often enough, Groupon will have code that allows an additional 20% off, which comes out to be only $49! But this Groupon is for first timers (or customers who haven't been to the studio for 6 months) and must be redeemed within 180 days. I called the studio and was able to be in touch with Lisa who was able to set up my account with my Groupon, that way I can start signing up for classes online, which is quite convenient! I've attended 5 classes now and so far each class has around 5 students. Here are the pros about this studio so far PROS: + Free un-metered parking in front + Free supplies to borrow (mats, blocks, blankets, bands, sandbags, eye pillows, etc.) + They accept credit cards! + You can leave your mats there too if you like + Changing Room in the back + Water and Tea provided + Free cubbies to keep your belongings in + Clear info. on classes available online + Classes specific to pregnant and/or women with small children available + All levels available throughout the day + Open everyday and latest class ends at 9:45pm + Super friendly and welcoming staff/instructors + Classes run for 1 hour and 15 minutes! CONS: - Although there is a restroom, I find it difficult to use because you're not allowed to wear shoes throughout studio (which makes sense). So to me it feels icky walking into a semi-public restroom with my bare feet, heh. - So far it seems not even expired groupons are honored, but perhaps that depends on who you speak to. My aunt kept calling the studio and no one seemed to be able to help with her Groupon, yet I had zero trouble. :( I really hope more people attend this studio. It's a place I'd love to continue to support and see it thrive. Drop-in rate is $16 (or $25 for 3 classes) $10 is for students/military/seniors I really can't say much about the classes since everyone is different, but I will say there are lots of variety here and so far all the staff have been pretty good. :) read more

Recently decided to (re) check out breathing room. I had attended when it was Leela yoga ages ago. TBH haven't been really going to in person classes all that much since 2020 for multiple reasons. Happy to have given this studio a shot as the space is beautiful, with nice high ceilings and plenty of room to practice. I have been attending Ashlees classes on Thursday evenings and I love them. Ashlee is such a welcoming instructor, who provides good instruction, and well sequenced classes. While I feel encouraged, I never feel pushed in my practices. I feel welcomed wherever I am I at in my practice that day. In addition, I love how Ashlee asks for consent for adjustments in every class. One of my favorite things about Ashlee is that she is an astrologer and weaves in a bit of astro themes into class in a way that is appropriate and not over done. Will keep taking with Ashlee and try out some other instructors as well. read more

Breathing Room is a wonderful yoga studio. I love it! Women owned and great workshops.

A note of appreciation to Breathing Room for using gender inclusive language at your studio. Your intentionality toward creating an inclusive and safe environment is noticed and deserves to be celebrated! read more

I came back not expecting to go to yoga, but my body felt really stiff...so, I started searching for some classes in the bay area and Leela's class list looked promising. I went to a Vinyasa flow class with Beth and my body is back on track to being yogi-limber. Beth was so attentive, it really threw me off (in a good way). My instructor back in Los Angeles would do gentle adjustments while he does verbal instructions, but Beth's verbal instructions were so detailed, i felt the immediate difference in my body for each move. Since I didn't bring my yoga mat back with me, I couldn't buy a new one in time for my first class with the studio. Glad that the studio provides free yoga mats, blocks, blankets, eye sandbags, straps and bolsters for students to use. While I was in LA, with a much crazier schedule, I treated yoga as a back of the mind method to stay toned and went through the motions, doing the poses and looking the part; but it wasn't until classes here that I finally feel the stretches I was meant to feel with every pose. I always walk out of every class feeling mind and body different. Aviva is patient, knowledgeable and will help you adjust your body to the appropriate moves during forrest yoga. Danielle Szuch's vinyasa flow class was my favorite; the positions all literally flow into one another effortlessly, my friend and I left feeling incredibly stretched out and serene. Craig is attentive and passionate about yoga; he has a lot of insight on the history and practice of yoga along with the intended therapeutic and physical effects of each pose. Sandy is patient, gentle and incredibly experienced. Jenae is strong, understanding and can get you to work up a crazy sweat for vinyasa flow. This place has definitely convinced me to take a deeper commitment to my practice of yoga, which I intend to continue when I'm back in LA. Having the privilege to finally feel the intended effects of practicing more accurately pushes me to make sure I make yoga a daily routine to balance out the tumultuous lifestyle that's developed since law school. read more

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Not real yoga. Vinyasa class had no flow and was not challenging in the least. There was no sequence or apparent logic to it. I am open to interpretation and not purist yoga but it was obvious the teacher was not well trained. Bummer as it's a convenient location. read more

Taken classes here and there and I just don't feel any real training here. The poses and transitions seem out of sync and rushed or even the polar opposite sometimes and it makes no sense. There tends to be no mind, body and spirit connection and it makes for a listless and yearning for more class. A little yearning for the breath and peacefulness and journey that these "yogis" fail to bring one on. Not certain where they get their teachers, or training, from or if they even know what they are truly doing, but it's obvious that they're soulless and just want your money. Sad for them, even more sad for whoever goes to them read more

I came here because of a Groupon, and after hemming and hawing over the expensive monthly membership, I think I'm going to bite the bullet and go. I like the abundance of classes I like at least 3 of the instructors here (Paola, Troy, and Liza). I like that I feel as though I'm getting stronger and improving. I like the abundance of supplies you can use. I'm not a fan of all the "omming" and "thanking your inner self / third eye" stuff and some of the instructors are a miss... but if this place makes me want to come more than 3x a week, it's worth more than a cheap gym membership... because I actually work out. read more

First time ever doing yoga. The instructor, Victoria was wonderful, helpful, relaxing, calming with a soft voice. Appreciate they have a class for, bigger bodies. It helps once self-esteem. Victoria makes you feel very comfortable. read more

Aviva Levine is a down-to-earth teacher who shares a lot of wisdom to help both in class and daily life! Her Wisdom of the Psoas workshop was really helpful. The space is has a great vibe as well. Note that they provide props but you need to bring your own yoga mat. read more

This space is a calm oasis in Alameda. The atmosphere is comfortable and all of the instructors are wonderful and very knowledgeable. For a beginner like me who has no previous experience in yoga, this is a great place. read more

Leela in Sanskrit translates roughly to "God's play" and if you have some sort of stigma to the word "God", then consider it "the divine nature of the universe's play". That is precisely the vibe that I got while attending a yoga class here. The room feels like a big giant space to be playful and roll around the floor and walls doing yoga. When I walked in I noticed a little desk off to the far right in one huge room, along with changing rooms, a restroom towards the back. The room was very clean and somehow welcomng, although it seemed fairly plain. The floors were dark laminated wood, the walls pastel colored, and the windows had little shoe cubbies alongside the bottom half along with a ledge to sit as well as hold several flyers for upcoming events. As I was removing my California winter shoes (flipflops with legwarmers), I read a little sign that said "In an effort to keep the space in order and to find your belongings later, please keep your shoes in the purple cubbies along the floor and your other personal belongings in the baskets provided." Beside this sign were several very small baskets that were barely big enough to hold more than three tea light candles each. Ha! I thought this was a joke. I left my belongings on the ledge, against their request. During class, while in the middle of doing my Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog), I catch a glimpse of the big wooden shelf in the back of the room, that have baskets in each cube. Ah ha! So for those of you whom are newcomers, the baskets to put your belongings in are in the back of the room to the left of the desk. The one teacher I have experienced thus far, seemed knowledgeable about the poses and form. She didn't do hands-on-adjustments, in which I'm not a big fan of anyway, but rather verbal cues (and corrections). There was a good blend of knowledge, mysticism (for the mystics), structure and fun ("Leela"). I felt like the 5:30pm Friday class was a nice easy series of movement and semi-basic poses with a couple options for intermediate to advanced towards the end. I was happy to have found a place, on the island, ready and available to teach near the event I attended after. I've got plenty of gratitude lingering from Thanksgiving for having yoga classes where ever I happen to find myself, no matter where that is! Woo hoo for Leela Yoga, and woo hoo for their awesome Introductory special: $25/Three Class Pack. Namaste y'all. read more

I have been to a few classes and workshops at Leela and love this studio! It's a warm, welcoming space with all the props you would need readily accessible. There's a changing spot for those right before/during/after work classes. And bonus: free tea. My favorite class is Aviva Levine's Forrest yoga because she's such an amazing teacher. I highly recommend giving this studio a try! read more