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Green Yogi MLK

4.8 (92 reviews)
Closed 7:45 am - 11:30 AM
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Loella D.

Green Yogi is a beautiful and accepting space for those looking to grow their practice! I love waking up with Maria Christina. She brings a wonderful and encouraging energy, and makes the effort to get to know us on a first name basis. The classes are restorative and the flows have the right amount of challenge and variation. The environment is clean and airy, and the front desk is always kind and welcoming. I've taken plenty of classes through Class Pass, and I see myself signing up for a long-term membership.

Wendy N.

We Berkeley yogis are TRULY blessed. Just when you think there are enough amazing studios in our city, another one pops up! A friend I have practiced with emailed me a couple of days ago to let me know about this new studio in North Berkeley. A brilliant marketing ploy that Green Yogi has employed is to offer free yoga for their first two weeks in January. I'm a dedicated attendee at Groove Yoga but I'm always up for trying out new yoga studios - especially pro bono! I went on Day Four (yesterday) after their official opening on January 18, 2014. Christy Evans (formerly an instructor at the Green Yogi in Manhattan Beach) came from San Jose to teach. She was so warm and friendly and taught an intermediate flow class suited for all levels. I decided to go back the following day to take a class from the founder, Mary Strong. She's a former sportscaster and pro beach volleyball player (awesome!) - turned yogi - and I wanted to check out her teaching style. Boy was I impressed. Her Power Vinyasa class was challenging and left me dripping with sweat (and the room is not heated). Her instruction style is clear and smooth and she has a very soothing, calm voice. What blew my socks off (metaphorically speaking) was her candlelight yin yoga class, which I took directly after the Power Vinyasa class.. I've never taken a Yin Yoga class before. I learned that Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga. The poses are held longer to help restore and relax the body. Yin yoga is known to calm the nervous system and reduce cortisol levels, also known as stress hormones. I'd had a rough day and it was the best medicine I could have asked for. Ahhhh... or should I say "Ommmm" :) The studio is clean and tastefully decorated (Mary is heavily into eco-consciousness - Green Yogi only uses sustainable products and some of the frameworks are from reclaimed furnishings). There is water and ginger tea available but BYOT (Bring Your Own Towel). They have blocks and bolsters (long narrow cushions) available. LOVED the bolsters! The studio has a very calming environment and the music they used in their 75-minute classes was incredible. They have some products (yoga mats, t-shirts, towels, etc.) on sale - including some neat OM candles ($14) whose proceeds are donated to the numerous charities they support. Did I mention how COOL they are?? Nice website too. You really need to take advantage of this trial period! They are also giving a 10% discount off your first 5,10, or 20 class package. Their prices are comparable with other studios in the area. Parking has been easy on MLK Street. I give a warm welcome to Berkeley's newest yoga studio! Namaste :)

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I love Tuesday morning yoga with Matt Toy! Great class, sweet energy, reliable and big hearted teacher. Highly recommend.

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This studio is an absolute gem. Such a peaceful place to practice and improve one's practice.

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Love all the instructors, love the space. Bright and airy and beautiful. Always the perfect amount of heat.

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Classes are very spiritually focused and restorative. The instructors clearly care about their students and don't rush to finish class.

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I love The green Yogi! Such a beautiful space, great teachers, sweet community. So glad I found you!

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The staff is wonderful and friendly but what impresses me the most is Mary Strong, the proprietor.

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