Their yoga studio at the Sanctuary Beach Resort is seriously the best kept secret in Marina. Just…read moreupstairs from the hotel registration desk is the most adorable little studio fully stocked with everything you need for class. Classes are small, usually 3-8 of us, and the instructors are all fantastic. I love being able to sign up easily on the mindbody app to attend evening classes when my schedule allows. AND on weekend mornings there is yoga on the beach.

I was ecstatic when I learned about the Yoga classes in Marina. Then, I attended the classes and I…read morewas even happier. The yoga studio at the Sanctuary Hotel is gorgeous and the women who teach the classes are so knowledgeable and caring. My favorite is the Yin Yoga on Monday evenings. They offer a wide variety of classes though to meet the needs of our community.

I began with Salty Soul Yoga when they first started and it has been a wonderful journey ever…read moresince. Amanda and Kyle Hoff have created such a beautiful welcoming space with a warm, supportive vibe, and the teachers are all tremendous, especially Bree who to me really embodies the heart and soul of Yoga. Mario is awesome too with a lovely sense of humor, and his Sunday classes are like special events. Come experience this high vibe sanctuary. You will love it.

For starters this yoga studio has really great energy. I felt very welcomed by my instructor and…read moreshe showed me around the studio for my first visit. It is good place to go if you want to connect spiritually and also push yourself in your yoga practice. I went to a more "advanced" class so definitely check the class description before you sign up. I was mostly able to keep up but did not feel judged for not being able to do a headstand.. yet! Will definitely try again.

Om Oasis Studio in downtown monterey is a lovely community. The instructors each bring a different…read moreenergy to their classes- but the passion for running a great class is shared. I love the flexibility of signing up on the app. There is no dedicated parking, but there is always a spot on the street within a couple blocks.

What a lovely studio! There's not a lot of parking up front but depending on timing there's lots…read moreof parking in neighborhood surrounding. The vibe is calming here and you feel peaceful both before and after class. Tastefully decorated and the layout makes this studio feel spacious. Plentiful with props (they have ALL the things) I do wish the cubbies were inside the actual room you practice in. I do end up taking phone and keys/wallet inside studio but would feel comfortable if cubbies were in studio to leave there. Instructor lead a great class and I felt so relaxed after. Can't wait to visit again.

In search of a a yoga studio I could drop in and do some gentle yoga or vinyasa flow, I found Yoga…read moreSalinas. My experience with this yoga studio was straight forward from beginning to end. I signed up, followed the instructions in the email, and showed up. There's plenty of parking on the street or in the parking lot behind the yoga studio. Upon arrival I met Sherrie, who informed about where to setup and the props we'd be using for the class. They have all the props you need. Instruction during the class was clear and easy to follow. It was a very clean studio. Overall, the class was perfect for the level I was looking for, which was gentle yoga. It seems the class is made up of regulars, whom were very friendly and welcoming. I will be coming back when I'm in town. Thank you!

I love the welcoming and relaxing ambience of Yoga Salinas!!!! I attended Astra Apsitis' Somatic…read morePain Solutions - Shoulders/ Neck workshop and it was so informative and eye-opening on how movements from one part of our bodies affects the pain we will in other parts. I am a convert and highly recommend Somatic Class with Astra. I have also had the pleasure of attending Yoga Salinas' Community Art Workshops: such as Succulent Pumpkin Workshop and the Sock Gnome Making Workshop. They are so much fun to attend, and you will walk away with a great experience, a smile and an amazing craft.

positive 1. excellent personal trainers and most of the…read morestaff. 2. Great excercise equipments 3. variety of classes Negative 1. if a equipment brakes down it takes a long time for them to fix it. 2.The hot swimming pool if breaks down it can take weeks to fix 3. same with the Hot tub if it becomes broken it can take weeks to fix So the Hot Tub or Swimming Pool breaks down 2 to3x a year. This what I observe. 4. One of the women's shower only has cold shower not fixed yet. 5. The women's locker carpet is gross. Carpet cleaner needs to come in at night to deep clean the carpet.

The only reason I go to this gym is because it's conveniently located gym for me, however, I would…read morelike to make a few comments/recommendations since it's not a cheap place as far as membership goes. The ladies bathrooms smell badly, not sure if it's the sewage that smells. The rug in the locker room is very dirty. It could use being replaced or shampooed. Today the whole place smelled of bathrooms. They could install fans on the walls to help the airflow in the lockers. Compared to Monterey fitness center, I never see an attendant in the locker rooms or around the gym cleaning around the equipment. Maybe the management should checkout the Monterey fitness center, just to get an idea on how to run a good gym. MGC charges $45/month. Montage charges $86/ month. Monterey fitness center a much larger and nicer with far more equipment. It's always spotless.

If anyone has experienced a yoga nazi, Terry's style is the antithesis. This is an excellent,…read morewarm and welcoming place. I love that no two classes seem to be the same and she has an exceptional playlist of real music. Whatever your skill level, fitness or experience you will feel welcome and not intimidated in any manner.

Terry is amazing. She can customize the poses to your needs. Great experience. Would definitely…read morerecommend.

I found them on Yelp, checked out their website, and loved that they were conveniently located…read moreright next to my hotel with plenty of parking. Their class selection felt intentional, and for a $37 drop-in, the value was definitely there. I took a 90-minute Bikram class where we move through the full sequence twice. It felt less about perfection and more about understanding the poses and transitions. Coming from my usual studio, the teaching style felt more formal. We were encouraged not to take water breaks out of respect for others' practice, which was challenging in the 108° heat but also pushed me to stay present and disciplined. The instructor was knowledgeable, calm, and easy to follow, guiding transitions clearly throughout. The space was clean and spacious, with dressing rooms, bathrooms, and secure cubbies. I also appreciated that they lock the doors during class. Nice touch that they provided a yoga towel for my mat plus two additional towels after check-in. Overall, a grounding experience that deepened my appreciation for the practice.

I go to yoga because it's an amazing Third Place community. So beautiful for both mind and body…read more After 10 years of daily practice and many-a-studio in many different towns, cities, and countries, I'm actually so appalled by the lack of community at this space. The studio is clean but to me that's not enough. There should be energy and spirit and togetherness and in my opinion, the energy here detracts from the physical benefit of the practice.

I could see the potential the two teachers from whom I took class have, but was dissapointed with…read morethe classes overall. This unique studio is located in the top, back corner of the mall. It is not easy to find if you are using Google maps. Upon entering the space, I wasn't sure where the front of the studio was. The entryway extends along one side where you place your belongings. I had to be guided to the mats and tools. The large space has uneven floors that might be radiant heated. There is a loose check in process wherein you sign a piece of paper. Although we had registered online, no one ever asked us if we had done so, nor did they confirm our attendance by checking. The first class we attended was taught by a substitute. We set up against the wall for this Therapeutic Hatha practice. The sequence was fine, the teacher was nice and she used the props in creative ways. I modified as I needed to and felt the overall experience was good. The second class was with a male teacher. It was titled as "Hatha Yoga," but it felt much more like an ashtanga style class in regard to the posturing and cues. The teacher got our attention at the beginning by saying something like, "We're three minutes past start time, get settled so we can begin at a reasonable time." There were no introductions or any establishment of connection. He did not greet us as we arrived, check in, nor provide guidance for setting up. He directed us into the first posture, poorly explaining how to use the tools to set it up. As experienced practitioners, at first we felt like the practice had a good vinyasa krama. Then, we all agreed, it's like someone grabbed the wheel and turned it completely off course. The cueing was unclear (he would say "inhale your right leg," and provide no other guidance). The asana sequence did not feel good. The teacher didn't appear to have an awareness of the bodes or needs of those attending the class. Following the closing of the class, the group all said, "Thank you David," at which point we learned his name. While I may return to this studio, I will defintely be doing so with discernment after my experience. I visit Carmel often and have a friend there who is searching for a studio. She has decided this is not the one for her. However, as I said, the teachers and studio have potential to create a truly special place to practice in Carmel (plus you can get donuts and/or cheese afterward).

Called and spoke to Laura about attending the yoga class at Folktale Winery scheduled for May 1…read more After talking to Laura I canceled my plans to hike in Pt Lobos to go to the class and have brunch there. It was 10am and there I was with 3 other people and no instructor. The class was canceled. I wasted my last morning in Carmel and was not going to wait 90 minutes for my brunch reservation which cost me $32. This is very unprofessional, disappointing and a waste of my time.

Beautiful beautiful little spot to stop by and grab a matcha and pastry ;) My matcha was…read moreexceptional. One of the best matchas I've had by far and even with trying macadamia milk as a whole milk substitute (which I have never done). I also tried their "mushroom" muffin cake and it was EXCELLENT. Sweetened to perfection by the mushrooms. My only complaint was the service - I was asking questions about the pastries in quest for the right one but the girls seemed rather irritated... the products were so good that I'll still be back!

Like many others, we miss Big Sur Bakery dearly and were saddened to learn both of the fire that…read moreburned their facilities but also the expected timeline for their potential return (2-3 years). The Village has stepped up to fill the void and is a gorgeous space that serves as an event and wedding venue, dining destination, but most recently, has opened to offer upscale coffee and pastries in the morning hours. The selection is more limited than Big Sur Bakery but includes a solid choice of coffee drinks and pastries before offering some hot kitchen items like a breakfast sandwich starting at 9:30. The vibes of the building and the indoor and outdoor seating space are top notch with manicured lawns, rustic wood tables and open spaces. The Village only Parking is plentiful and its adjacent to the convenient General Store for supplies and the River Inn for lodging. We ordered a sampling of their $9 lattes (Chai and Matcha) and coffee (espresso tonic) as well as several pastries. The highlight were the candy cap (mushroom) muffins and chocolate chip cookie although I also enjoyed the baguette sandwich. Credit cards are accepted and there's plentiful seating inside and outdoor. Judging by the crowds, The Village is a welcome fancier (albeit pricier) option for those who miss Big Sur Bakery.

This place is now called Indigo Yoga and last thing they had was 30 days for $30 for new students…read more It's mostly the same teachers but under different management. You can no longer sign up through the community college. check out their website: www.indigoyogasalinas.com/

I love Yoga High. I started as a complete beginner and the instructors were all very encouraging…read moreand patient. The study is cozy without being dingy, and the prices were very reasonable. They have mats, shoe cubbies, and props available. Also, very clean restrooms. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.