The owner is very unprofessional and appears to be prejudiced/hate towards employees and certain…read morepersonnel. Personally I didn't find it to be a very welcoming environment.

I've started taking Gentle Body Love Yoga with Angi on Mondays and I can't stress enough how much I…read morelove this class. I've never felt more comfortable in a yoga environment. After sitting all day at a computer it gives my back and neck the much needed relief they need. It is go at your own pace, and with plenty of mindful rest built in.

What a trendy, twisted theme on heated yoga!…read more It's a stretch in this inferno, but your body and mind will thank you for it. Always. Feeling inhibited? Let the heat and constant movement of your body during the hot pilates, bikram or buti, lower your anxiety and release the fury here! I like the new take on disco colors inside with R rated music! It gets me to be how I want to be, let loose, and leave all the problems that goes on outside of my yoga mat! It's like I'll deal with it later, but first, yoga for my soul please! Hot, move, sweat and repeat! Listen to pump up music and get your workout going! Let's get it working! Yes! ...And instead of namaste, they end with thank you! Epiphany from Hella - If your mind keeps moving, treat your body just as well and let it keep pace to your mind. Balance is key. Thank you!

Such a cute yoga/Pilates studio! I've only been here twice, but each time I've came, I got a great…read moreworkout, and leave DRIPPING in sweat!! Located close to Bart, UC Berkeley, you can easily get here using public transportation. The instructors keep the class motivated while challenging us. I always leave feeling better than I showed up because I know I got a great workout. Today's class was 90's themed and they always have a bumpin' playlist. It was easy to squat and hit each rep with the beat. Make sure to show up 15 minutes early to check in, grab a cubby, set up your mat and towel, and grab the appropriate weights and bands. I bring a fitness mat, a hand towel, water, and a hot yoga/Pilates towel made of microfiber. It's perfect for the heated room because trust me you will SWEAT. They don't offer wipes to clean your mat after, only for their weights. I like the studio, lots of disco lights and music. They keep the studio dark, so I always feel comfortable, no one is looking at you. It's a judge free zone! I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a challenging

I absolutely adore this place. Nice, clean space with great natural lighting. All the necessary…read moreequipment is already there (no need to bring your own mat). Jess is a wonderful teacher and she really takes time to know her students/clients. She also goes around the room and modifies poses depending on how advanced of a student you are. I started off with the Beginner Series, which was a great intro to yoga. I've tried all the scheduled classes and my favorites are the rope, Iyengar and vinyasa. TIPS - parking across the street in a lot (look for the yellow Tree of Life Yoga Clients signs) - buzz to be let into the building; studio is all the way to the back and up the gray wooden stairs - get the 10 class pass for $140...worth it! Each class is 1.5 hours and there's usually no more than 8-10 per class. I've been in some classes where there were under 5 people - if you want to get in a rope class, reserve a month in advance (seriously) If you're even thinking about trying this place, DO IT. I promise you won't regret it!

THERE IS A NEW YOGA INSTRUCTOR AT THE TREE OF LIFE STUDIO, AND HER NAME IS ANA FRENES!!! She is…read moreFANTASTIC!!! Jessica Shi, founder of Tree of Life Yoga has passed the torch to Ana! I attended Jessica's classes every Sunday for over 2 years (I waited over 6 months to obtain a coveted Sunday spot). I've been a nurse for over 30 years and suffered from chronic neck, shoulder and mid back pain. Jessica helped me to keep my mid spine open using the ROPES and my chronic pain is much less intense. ANA TOOK OVER IN JULY 2019. She studied under Jessica for 9 years and completed many IYENGAR yoga workshops! Ana adds more standing poses to open the spine along with restorative yoga. ANA'S SIDE OPENINGS HAVE BEEN THE MOST HELPFUL TO ME SINCE JULY 2019. Also, the flow from pose to pose of Ana's class is very relaxing. I highly recommend ANA FRENES AT THE TREE OF LIFE YOGA STUDIO!!!

Nicole Stone is a fantastic teacher! I have never practiced yoga before but now I can't wait for…read moreher classes each week.

After 9 years of consistent practice, this is still my favorite studio and is even better now that…read moreone of the two rooms (there are two large lovely rooms) has been remodeled and "rope walls" added. Workshops and teacher training are outstanding. If you're frustrated by the "yoga industrial complex" and sad capitalist decline of informed, skilled teaching, note that this school/studio is not suffering such a fate. You need to pay the teacher directly; none of your fee is wasted on reception, "groupon" marketing, or shareholders. Try all the teachers who teach at times you are available. Each is wonderful in different ways.

Nicole Becker designs a great restorative yoga experience. Super soundtrack, thoughtful narratives…read moreand moments of silence, suggests a variety of comfortable shapes and she makes each one even more comfortable with sandbag placement, blankets and whatever she thinks of to make us even more comfy!

I love Barbara, Ann Thuy, Claire and Nicole's classes. I always feel good afterwards and keep…read morecoming back:)

I loved class today, especially Heather's words on the deeper inner work of yoga - i.e. that…read morepranayama will come over time as the mind becomes quiet. And one way to get there is longer, quieter, inversions. I also appreciated when other students were highlighted on zoom (padmasana up the wall!), as it's fun learning from eachother. Thank you, Heather.

The coolest Yoga Studio in The Bay Area! Usually the teachers are experts at everything. Located…read morenear Emeryville and some other interesting places. They sell clothes and other stuff. Started taking classes here in 2018!

The beautiful physical space and warmth of the people at the front desk make the studio inviting. I…read morefound a teacher who works well for me. She is extremely knowledgeable and very tuned in to our individual issues.

I took a yin yoga class here once and it was aiite. Yin is the chill, always lay on your back, no…read moredownward dog or sun salutation version of yoga . It's essentially light stretching in a handful of poses throughout the class. The room I was in was wore nice with new props. I liked how they are meticulous about cleaning. I'm knocking one start off because I felt the instructor took too much time explaining how to setup whereas I've enjoyed yin classes elsewhere where the experience was more seamless. Parking doesn't ever seem to be an issue despite the fact that it's street parking. Still, I recommend arriving a bit early! I think they do rent mats for a fee.

1 month/final update:…read more Siobhan for corepower is what freedom is to money - what a fantastic instructor! 10 stars ** Towel update: still awful.... I am tired of paying to look like a snow globe. Get it together. More lint than a dryer vent.

I had a lot of fun here but honestly I was very confused with their sign in.... They have you sign…read morein online a Google pad or something that's way too much for me but the actual class was awesome