We reserved a private yoga session with Salila for a bachelorette party in Joshua Tree. I opted out of the session because I had done a yoga session for a bachelorette before and wanted to take photos for our group. Having learned yoga in a college course and practicing on my own, I will say that Salila made me wish I had actually done the yoga with the group. Salila was an incredible and sweet instructor. She was patient and adjusted her class according to the comfort levels of her student but still went through a good amount of poses. She ended the session with a heartwarming meditation dedicated to our bride-to-be that made her tear. Afterwards, Salila chatted with us and we learned all about her pet squirrel, who is deservingly spoiled, and Salila's athletic journey. I highly recommend Salila's classes! read more

A very welcoming studio in the heart of Joshua Tree. There is ample parking in front of the studio and in the adjacent shopping center. I took three classes during my time in Joshua Tree, two in the studio and one outside- a yoga/hike hybrid. The instructors were warm and knowledgeable. If you are expecting hot power flow that isn't the vibe here and it was a lovely place to keep my practice up while in town. $15 for a drop-in. read more

So glad this place exists! I came out to the area for a much needed break from life, and was eager to restart my pre-Covid yoga practice. It had been about two years since I stepped into a yoga studio and I was in desperate need of a gentle reintroduction. All the classes I've taken so far have been top notch, and lucky me, I've never had more than 3 people in my classes (I know this will change as mask regulations and the seasons vary, but it sure has been nice!)! So far I've had classes with Georgian, Amanda and Corinne and they've been awesome! Everyone is so nice and friendly, and super welcoming. Coming from San Francisco, I'm used to huge, anonymous classes where you get lost in the fold. What a wonderful re-introduction to yoga. I was a bit scared to start going again, afraid I would feel embarrassed by how stiff and out of shape I felt. Instead I was welcomed with huge smiles and friendly faces, with everyone encouraging me to go at my own pace and ease back in. Untamed has helped make my vacation become the healing retreat I was looking for. (full disclosure, I pulled the image from Google. I meant to take my own picture but forgot to!!) read more

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Lovely experience taking Dustin's uptempo vinyasa. As mentioned in previous reviews, they have all the tools you'd need for your practice- mats, bolsters, blankets, straps and blocks. The bathroom is located outside of the studio, in a shared common deck area. The vibe is relaxing and chill. Their classes are 90min. This particular class has a nice meditation in the beginning- which I rather enjoyed. Often we forget that yoga is about the breath and the asana is a small part of the whole. They don't reserve classes ahead of time and are so reasonable with drop in prices ($12), just know it's cash only. read more

After a ten year break from yoga practice I started taking Salila's Weds morning yoga and soundbath at the JT Retreat Center. This has changed my life for the better! SO GOOD! I feel the effects of practice all week long. I am a serious yoga snob, having practiced with Shiva Rea, Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller, and a lot of other well-known teachers at YogaWorks, etc. for decades. Salila is a really solid teacher. She embodies the practice with her radiance and groundedness. Her class is challenging but appropriate for all levels. She is attuned to the needs of her students and offers great verbal cues and guidance to go deeper into the poses. The class is well-paced and does not feel rushed at all. I love the way she weaves mindfulness and martial arts practices into her teaching... I love her creative approach to the asanas. Then class ends with a sweet soundbath. It's a great way to rest in shavasana with the singing bowls, gongs and bells going. I leave feeling tingly and alive from head to toe and ready to take on the world. I highly recommend Salila's group or private classes. Top notch!!! read more

I celebrated my birthday at an Airbnb in Joshua Tree and Salila was our in-home private yoga instructor. Salila was a pleasure to communicate with, she was accommodating and flexible with our schedule. The private yoga session was amazing. Most of us were beginners but Salila made us feel comfortable and empowered through the poses. She ended with a beautiful guided meditation and left all of us feeling loved and grateful for the time spent together. If I'm ever in Joshua Tree again, I would definitely go to the yoga studio! read more

My wife and I caught a Friday morning Vin+Yin class with Lauren while we were visiting JTree over a working vacation. She is a fantastic instructor with a calming and welcoming personality. The studio itself is beautiful and calming, exactly what you want for an indoor yoga space. Overall we had a lovely experience and highly recommend Untamed Yoga to you. And thanks Lauren! read more

When I first moved to Joshua Tree, each morning as I watched the sun rise from my bed I would hear a faint "crunch crunch," "crunch crunch crunch" indicating activity outside my house, which is situated in the mostly silent desert. And every morning, without fail, a beautiful dread-locked girl with a body-that-won't-quit would walk briskly past my window. "DAMN," I would think (and still think), "she must be a yoga instructor." And then I would think "Damn, I should get up and walk too!" Then I would fall back asleep for another hour or so. Flash forward to last Friday, which was my first foray into local high desert Yoga a la Joshua Tree. Instant Karma Yoga is located along Highway 62 in the heart of Joshua Tree proper. It's tucked inside what is the most beautifully constructed cluster of buildings in the community, to the left as you walk through the gate (fronting the complex is Teacakes Bakery, and inside and to the right is Mount Fuji). Upon entering the studio for the first time (and a bit nervous, I might add), I am greeted by none other than neighbor-girl-with-the-awesome-body. Whose name, as it turns out, is Patricia. Patricia's Friday morning (8am to 9:30am) Core Power Yoga classes are the perfect way to start the day. She teaches carefully to the needs of the class participants: if there are five aging men she will be gentle with all of you, and if there are three moderately-to-pretty-fit ladies she will make you wish you'd eaten breakfast and stretched a bit before class. In short, she teaches to you - whatever your level. The class moves at a leisurely pace and manages to be both challenging and relaxing. There are so many things to love about the studio itself (including the fact that classes are sparsely attended, so far). The end-grain wood floors are spotless and stretch across the stark yet comfortable space toward the front windows along which yoga mats, blankets, tissues, and other yoga necessities (hairbands) are located. There are a few, well-chosen art pieces that are beautiful and meditative, including a gorgeous oil painting that I covet, which is on the eastern wall. This morning, as one of three Friday morning Yoga attendees, I received a generous workout and meditative session that - I must admit - ended up being less meditating and more obsessing about eating Yakisoba next door at Country Kitchen as soon as class was over. Oh, and if you're lucky, the lovely proprietess, Clea, will pull a mat alongside you and downward dog the early morn away. Yoga classes are offered every day at various times: check the website for details. Classes are $10 each, or you can purchase a "stimulus card" that allows 12 classes for $96 (a meager $8 per class). Do you want a hot body? Then get thyself to Instant Karma. Tell 'em Patricia sent you. read more

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We had a truly wonderful experience with Salila! I called a week before our visit to Joshua Tree hoping to schedule a group yoga and sound bath session for my friends birthday. Salila was so communicative and even helped with recommendations for trails to hike and other things to know about our trip to the area. Can't recommend enough! read more

Untamed Yoga, fka Instant Karma, is a fantastic yoga studio with offerings for everyone. Check them out in Joshua Tree at 61607 Twentynine Palms Hwy. This studio is also connected to a Healing Center - providing lots of options for self care and healing. The roster of yoga teachers is excellent. No excuse not to go to yoga, because there is a style for everyone. When I hit a rough spot in my life, I turned to this studio for the sublime energy and regeneration yoga provides. Check it out! read more

Good, community yoga studio in Yucca Valley. Enjoyed my class. Peaceful space and great teachers.

Finding Instant Karma yoga really changed my life for the better. The teachers are all fabulous and I love the new studio. I am really looking forward to the reopening when the pandemic lock down eases up, but the zoom classes they offer are really fantastic too. Much love to Instant Karma!! read more

We had a private yoga class with Salila who came to our Airbnb in Joshua tree. We were a group of 10, some were complete beginners and others more advanced. She did an incredible job of making the class fun, perfectly challenging, and dynamic for everyone. She was wonderful to work with and communicative from the start. She brought several mats for us to use as well. Highly recommend her! Thank you salila! read more

We had to pleasure of hosting a private yoga class in our Airbnb taught by Salila and we were totally blown away. Before our class, she was in communication with us about the experience level of our group, the type of yoga we wanted to do and even asked our input for the playlist. She was able to make a fun a meaningful class for people of all yoga levels. Long story short: she made our experience so special. I can not recommend Salila enough. read more

Salila came to our Airbnb to lead a private yoga class during a bachelorette party. She was OUTSTANDING and we can't recommend her highly enough! She was in touch before the day-of about our preference in style of yoga and experience level. She adjusted the class as she learned more about us. The chivasana at the end of class was so beautiful for all of us and perfectly tailored for a bachelorette party. Salila brought tarps, mats, music, incense - she made the space perfect for us and our practice. read more

I love this place. They're so welcoming and provide a lot of variety in classes. I particularly love Lauren's classes. She brings a lot of different disciplines and depth to the practice, which always leaves me feeling great! read more

Whenever I am in town, I make it a point to practice at this outstanding studio. It's clean and well equipped. Those passing through can pay per class...bring cash. Ray Jayne is a lovely and delightful instructor/person. If you can stop thinking about the pizza place next door for more than one minute while you're in class, you're a stronger person than I am. read more

If you haven't had a chance to check out the new space, you should! It is a sanctuary filled with good energy and tranquility. A strikingly beautiful hand painted mural by Diane Best anchors the back wall to Joshua Tree's long history and connection to art and the landscape while inviting you to expand your heart mind and body into the abundance of the desert atmosphere. A large, quiet, sparkling clean space supports your practice with all the blocks, mats, blankets, etc. you need. I went to Gabriella's Friday evening Essential Oil Rejuvenation class which was sheer magic- a sensory delight that left me completely relaxed and vibrating loves frequency!! Can't wait to go back and try all the other classes! read more

Amazing..I love this place....it is a little bit of paradise like an oasis of great folks in Paradise ; ) The instructors are wonderful and patient with me. I feel so blessed to be a part of this community. Instant Karma rocks! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! My friends and I were in town for a (more calm than the typical) bachelorette party at an estate and wanted to have someone come out to the house to teach a private yoga class to us all. After making a few phone calls, we weren't sure it would be possible until we called this studio. The owner was more than helpful and talked to me about the different options, pricing, and availability. Our amazing instructor, Salila, brought everything we needed including mats and music for the group (so glad we didn't have to travel with those to bring them in!) and we all were so in love with her guidance through our session. She easily sensed how far she could push the group to where we all felt challenged while still feeling in our bodies- a few in the group were able to successfully do inversions for the very first time. She led us through a perfectly guided relaxation afterwards- everyone felt incredibly balanced and rejuvenated after the session. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for. Thank you SO much! read more

So helpful and accommodating, was able to book a last minute private session this place is awesome!

What a lovely studio!! I was in Joshua Tree on vacation and I went to class everyday. Took from 5 different teachers and had a great experience with them all. read more

Thank you Salilia and Instant Karma for an AMAZING private yoga class for my friend's bachelorette weekend in Twentynine Palms! Salilia was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely accommodating, thorough and thoughtful in planning for the class and teaching the group. She led us though a memorable and special yoga practice. And had some fun with it! I'd recommend Salilia to anyone looking for an experienced, entertaining and professional teacher. read more

They provide everything; mats yoga blocks, pillows. The place is very clean with simple but calming decor. I took up yoga to relax due to my stressful job. On a whim I went to heart yoga with Gabriella and her class and style of teaching has been perfect for me and has me returning regularly! read more

A remarkable asset to the yoga and local community. A wide variety of practices and approaches available to match your personal approach and to experiment with. Dedicated teachers who create a warm and welcoming environment. Well equipped, calm and comfortable and crowned by Clea who nurtures the entire studio. read more

Such a beautiful practice space with great vibes. The teachers are solid and each one offers unique classes. The fact that the most amazing coffee place is right next door to the yoga studio is nice too! :) There's a spiritual adventure here! read more

Fantastic! Patricia is an amazing teacher!! What a great class! Highly recommended

Nice local studio with yoga and dance classes!! So many great instructors and for $10 a great value!! The "starlite courtyard" is so beautifully done and makes it nice to relax before and/or after your yoga or dance class. I am loving living in Joshua Tree! Yoga classes available 7 days a week. Salsa on Tuesday at 6 and Bollywood dance on Fridays at 6! read more

This place is a must if you live here or you're just passing through. Bring cash though! Its just $12 for a great yoga experience. The hot power vinyasa will kick your butt and you feel great afterwards; I am speaking for myself (a couch potato) and my fiance (an athletic enthusiast). read more

Patricia and the owner (I forgot her name) are great instructors; the Gentle flow and Hatha are just my pace; I felt great the rest of the day after each class. The lavender on the temple at the end of one class was a pleasant surprise. read more

A beautiful and welcoming yoga studio! Loved the class (gentle yoga flow) and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They have all the props and classes are super affordable. Would definitely visit again when back in Joshua Tree. read more

Dropped in on a class today and what a fabulous experience!!! Gabriella was the instructor and she was so soft and kind. It was a nice surprise near the end of the class when she applied lavender oil and gently massaged our temples and shoulder. I've spent the rest of the day feeling relaxed and calm yet at the same time energized. I constantly have tight muscles in my upper back which feel really good today. Thank you Gabriella for such a wonderful experience! read more

I'm a local and I recommend the studio, but it's so good that it's popular for a small studio. I like that I can purchase 12 classes for $120 (a card) so I don't have to always bring cash with me. So far I've had classes with four instructors and they've all been great and do things a bit different. Salila is awesome, helpful, encouraging, and has the perfect voice and tone for concentration and following directions. The studio has everything you need: mats, bolsters, blankets, straps, and blocks. My advice, come a few minutes early as some classes get a bit crowded (but everyone figures it out). read more

This studio has great teachers that seem genuinely happy to welcome new students. I have attended classes with four of the teachers and every one leads a bit differently. Ray Jayne Flores has a very gentle soothing class that brings comfort to the student. She takes things slow and lays hands on the students in a very loving way. Her class is nice if you want to take it a little easy and feel good about yourself when you leave. If you are looking to get a real work out and test your limits take Salila Drukas class. She is great about talking the students through positions. I was sore, in a good way, for three days after taking her Tuesday morning class. Patricia Thompson has a challenging class and pays close attention to position and specific needs of each student. Both Salila and Patricia are great at making sure you are holding the pose correctly and will reposition you if needed. The final class I attended was that of Karen Tracy. Her class is perfect for the days when you want to be pushed but not too far. In her class I learned many new positions that use the bolster. She is very good at giving many options with each pose. I look forward to trying out the other instructors as the ones I have tried so far have so much to give. I am so blessed to be able to have this place near by. read more

I was in Joshua Tree for a few days and took classes with Ray Jayne and Neysa. Both teachers were amazing - patient, well-informed and (importantly) kind to strangers. The studio is welcoming, clean, well-equipped and tranquil. My trips to Instant Karma were the perfect compliment to a few days in the desert. read more

I take a lot of yoga classes and was happy with the classes I've attended here. The studio is comfortable and has everything you need in case you're traveling and don't have your mat or block. Give this place a try. read more