If you're looking for a Santa Barbara yoga community, then you need to come to Yoga Soup…read more I've been practicing with Yoga Soup for several years now, starting with their intro month membership (which has great student and senior rates available too) before transitioning to be part of their work-trade team. What originally brought me to the studio was the undeniable sense of community that exudes from the space. Here, yoga is more than a physical practice on the matt. And honestly for me, it's been a place to explore what it means to be human and how I want to show up for myself, those around me, and more generally, the world. But maybe more importantly, there's truly a class for everyone. Yoga Soup can be your place to find a woman's circle or to get in a sweaty vinyasa flow or shake it out dancing. Whatever it is, what I love is that each class feels like it's part of larger mosaic that reflects a wide diversity of offerings, modalities, perspectives, and styles, all intended to help you find what you need, when you need it. Last year, I completed Yoga Soup's 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training taught by Dora Chan, Jazmin Ment, Cynthia Abulafia, and Luca Cupery. This training went beyond my wildest expectations. The depth of knowledge from the teachers, the support from the studio, and the inclusive, welcoming culture set by the whole community is second to none. If you're interested in deepening your yoga practice (regardless of whether or not you want to teach), I highly highly recommend this program. Or if you're just getting started on your studies, they also offer a 200 hour yoga teacher training - which I am honored to be supporting this year! With so many yoga studio's in California - and Santa Barbara - you truly can't go wrong. But, for me, I am so grateful to have found a home for my practice at Yoga Soup.

I've been going to Yoga Soup since I was a kid, there's a reason I keep coming back!…read more The teachers and staff are dedicated, knowledgeable, kind and hardworking. Luca and Eddie (the owners) are loving people and great leaders who are dedicated to their craft. The yoga soup community is special and unlike anything else!

I've been a member for two years and am still very happy here. The studio is very clean and I've…read moreenjoyed the mental and physical benefits the classes provide. My favorite classes are Yin & Flow with Amelia, Flow with Annie, and Sound & Restore with Mitsuko. They have some great yin classes at well. I love the hot towels they hand out during shavasana... a nice touch. I have a membership which gives me four classes per month, which is perfect for my schedule. Highly recommend this yoga studio!!

LOVE this studio!!! My fav instructor is Annie and I can feel my improvement every month the…read morestudio is so pretty & they do renovations too! I love how therapeutic this place is they even give out lavender scented towels after your yoga practice

I've practiced yoga in several studios in Santa Barbara, but my favorite is Santa Barbara Yoga…read morecenter. The studio is an historic Santa Barbara building with tall ceilings with beautiful windows and lighting. Instructors are professionally trained and each have a unique style. SBYC offers a variety of friendly and welcoming class, workshops, training, with varied pricing and payment options. It is close to downtown making it easy to walk or ride a bike, parking is convenient as well. I would definitely recommend Santa Barbara Yoga Center when looking for a studio and practice that meets your needs.

Review of SBYC SBYC is a gem in a beautiful historic…read morebuilding in downtown Santa Barbara. There are a wide variety of classes, including accessible yoga, Iyengar, restorative, gentle, yin, flow. They are all taught by experienced and highly trained professionals, who provide individual instruction and insights. Additionally, the community of students who attend regularly are welcoming and warm! SBYC has become my home away home from since moving here over 10 years ago. Highly recommend!

Power of your Om! Thank you for making me and my stiff one dimensional workout body fall in love…read morewith Yoga , your lovely team and the powerful Power of Your OM yoga studio in Santa Barbara. Dear Adrienne, you are one of the nicest, coolest, most accommodating,solid ( and very flexible- yoga humor ok my attempt at) business owners I have met. You have this beautiful natural way of connecting with all and making this bum who resisted yoga his whole life a raving fan. You welcomed us both so warmly. It is not a surprise that 37 diehard fans showed up for your 6 am class on Wednesday October 8th. You found a way to make us all fit( photo) and ensured every one got a great workout. You remembered both our names a few minutes after meeting us and addressed us in the class. I loved your heart,your honesty and your spunk about how you and your husband moved to Santa Barbara 14 years ago. I loved the real, human and personal communication from the stellar Lindsey, the excellent Emily and the very nice David who really took the time to come by and relate to me as he suggested slight and actually very helpful shifts in my Warrior and Bhujangasan poses( yup my vocabulary increased beautifully). No one treated me like a newbie- they all wanted me to learn the fundamentals the right way. Loved it! LOVED IT!!!! The vibe in the studio be it at 8:15 pm or 6:00 am the next day was LOVE. Power to the Om and yes huge props and 5 stars for " Power of Your Om." Any one and everyone in Santa Barbara, you have got to go to this absolutely tremendous Yoga studio. Can't wait to be back.

I have been going to Corepower for several years now because I am in Goleta and there are not many…read moreoptions near my home. I took a surge class at Power of Your Om and overall it was a very good class. Flow was about low to mid level, a little bit slower and more fluid than most C2 classes at Corepower. The main difference between Power of Your Om and Corepower is the heat. Corepower is hotter because of the increase in humidity and temperature while Power of Your Om uses dry heat. The space is on the small side and there is no dressing room or shower, but it makes up by being less pricey than Corepower.

My best experience at a Corepower studio was this one in SB. My first classes were taken here and I…read moreloved it! I love the instructors. They're motivating and the community classes are great. I highly recommend to start off here!

This place makes me so (^_^)…read more Covid killed my outlet for in-person ashtanga, and also my love affair with flying trapeze, as my coach ended up moving to Vegas. I then went through a challenging twin pregnancy and my practice was completely interrupted, not to mention a failed move out to the East Coast that prompted me to move back home to the Best Coast ;) At any rate, I was dying to be in an atmosphere again where people are really serious about their yoga practice, and where I would feel welcome. I have an athletic practice and was so excited to be getting back into my practice in a real way now that my uterus is closed for business. I really found that here. You'll find all levels at CorePower and teachers who really know their stuff and have been teaching for a long time because they love it. The yogis who come all want to be there. I never feel like I can't pull back or step up what I'm doing in class, and that atmosphere can be hard to find sometimes at yoga studios. I do miss ashtanga and will add that back in when my season of life with Littles changes, but I'm so glad to be back in my practice surrounded by people who feel dedicated to yoga. There's something here for everyone who likes a hot practice, from sculpting with weights to a slower, gentle flow to a more rigorous vinyasa. Come get upside down with me! Sorry, I don't have a bada$$ pic to upload, you'll just have to come and see for yourself.

~ A YOGA STUDIO THAT FEELS LIKE A SANCTUARY ~…read more Flow Yoga & Wellness is one of those places that instantly makes you exhale the moment you walk in. The energy, the people, the intention, everything feels aligned. This isn't just a workout space, it felt like a community built around mindfulness and genuine connection. The instructors and staff lead with warmth and presence, and that translates into my first class and interaction. Whether you're new to yoga or have practiced for years, you're welcomed exactly as you are. Beyond classes, Flow creates truly special experiences. From private wellness days to thoughtfully curated events, everything feels deeply intentional. The space itself is beautiful and calming, with extra touches like a cozy shop filled with books, crystals, and apparel, and yes, even a cup of tea after class that feels like a hug in a mug. I'd definitely recommend taking a class here and getting your OM on!

Great Flow for beginners and seasoned yogis wanting to take it easy. The slow flow class I took…read moreisn't hot but a good 80° yet breezy -- check them out.

8 guys in town for some male bonding and fun in the sun. Reached out for a private class. Emma was…read moreprofessional, responsive, flexible, and anticipated our every need. We had a phenomenal hour of yoga on a beautiful day at West Beach. Emma was the PERFECT instructor and we had a fantastic hour of yoga. Between the music, the yoga practice, and Emma, we could not have had a better experience.

My wife and I are intermediate yogis. We often travel and find places to practice yoga during our…read morevacations We came across Santa Barbara Beach Yoga while booking our stay at the Hilton Beach Front Resort. We did the rooftop yoga and the beach yoga. Both excellent and added to a overall wonderful visit to Santa Barbara. The instructors for each session were excellent. We've done yoga on the beach only a few times, but there are memorable experience. The headsets are a great idea for yoga on the beach. Our instructor pipes in peaceful yoga music and we can lister to her instruciton without difficulty. Just practicing yoga with the sound of crashing waves, the sun above us, and the fresh sea air add to something special. Hats off to these local instructors and small business.

What a great workout! I was visiting for a work conference and it was pouring rain, but I went into…read morethe flooded streets to go stretch and shake and sweat here. I am so glad I did! The entire workout was worth it! My uber was $40 and I am not even mad because the workout was fabulous.

I was visiting Santa Barbara and decided to drop in for a class. The instructor and students were…read moreincredibly welcoming and the pace of instruction was challenging in all of the right ways for Lagree.

Richard's the best! My girl friend and I would drive to his classes 3-4 times per week from…read moreVentura until Covid and the traffic situation became unbearable. If you're a "serious" yoga practioner or just getting started this is the studio for you. Tony Deleo

I cannot begin to describe how jarring the communication and behavior is at this place. I went here…read morefor years and it increasingly became more and more toxic. One instructor had a creepy smile and she had no sense of a healthy identity or boundaries. For unknown reasons began informing people that I was ethnically Indian even though I am not and started to continuously put herself in my line of sight. (Sexually frustrated). I would not recommend this place.

Body by Emilee: I'd never done Pilates (or really any…read moreorganized exercise) until I started with Emilee 5 years ago. Since then I have had classes with other instructors, but I haven't liked any of them quite as much as I like working with Emilee. She is a great trainer, watching every move, changing exercises to suit your needs and moods. Some days she pushes you hard enough to be sore the next day, others are more focused on working the really deep core. You never get too much into a routine--always pushing different muscles in different ways. I discovered just how effective Emilee was at crafting bodies when I found myself in a contest at a pub--who could hold the stein of beer at arms length the longest. I assumed I would be hopeless. I was as surprised as any when I outlasted all these big muscular dudes! I'd built core and back muscles to balance and support my arms. Huh! I also gained half an inch after doing Pilates for a few years--I stand straight, which I had never done previously. Thank you Emilee. Emilee is wonderful fun, with an infectious personality. She makes workouts fun and I love Pilates, but I would not have become a devotee without Emilee as a trainer.

While visiting Santa Barbara I was looking for a yoga class for myself and my daughter who has…read morescoliosis. We were lucky to find Emilee, who has been trained by the top scoliosis teacher in the country. We immediately felt welcomed and encouraged. The class was challenging yet Emilee was helpful in guiding each participant through the poses, checking for correct posture and positioning. I am not a yogi but by the end of the hour I felt amazingly stretched and open. What's more, she inspired my daughter to continue yoga and pilates at home. Emilee made quite an impression on us both with her knowledge and enthusiasm. I am only sorry we don't live in Santa Barbara to take advantage of her classes.