I came the Saturday before Dec 25th. I had a great class on the lawn facilitated by Autumn. (Bring a mat for underneath your yoga mat if dewy grass isn't your thing.) I was looking forward to going again the following Saturday. I bought a class, showed up and apparently the hotel had moved the class inside. A sign would have been helpful because after 15 minutes of wandering around the hotel trying to find it, I located the room. It was locked but I could see people inside. I called and left a message requesting a refund. April called me back less than an hour later and said they send an email with these details (I only saw the confirmation email that I paid, which was on me for not looking for a second email). She apologized for the experience and said she would credit my account. I appreciate this responsiveness. I'll probably try taking a class again now that I understand how taking their class works. read more

Generally this time of year in the desert, it would be too hot to be outdoors, but at 8am today under April's superb instruction, her outdoor yoga class was glorious !! In the shade, a soft breeze, green green grass, birds chiping, an occasional hummingbird, what's not to like !! I highly recommend Yoga Central, five stars !! They offer all levels My workout, my grounding place, my oasis ... read more

My husband, who does not practice yoga requested a class as part of his birthday weekend trip...ok. I wasn't sure where to start, so I asked our Airbnb host, and she recommended I contacted April. So glad I did! She was very quick to reply and reasonably priced. We had thought we would do the class outside, but bad weather did not allow for that and she was quick to adjust and was able to arrange us inside properly. She lead our mixed experience group perfectly! Gentle, easy instructions that still felt good and could be leveled up if you were able. I will book her again on our next trip! read more

I just got done with a class with Anthony. He was amazing!!!! He explained poses perfectly and cued breathing at the perfect time. My husband wasn't going to take the class but Anthony coaxed him into joining and he was very happy he did. I can't wait until Friday when Anthony is back at the Renaissance Esmeralda !! read more

COVID brought Yoga Central outdoors and I love our new location at the Renaissance Hotel in Indian Wells where we can spread out as much as we want and reach for the sky. I have been a student in April's "Morning Flow" classes for about 3 years. I still have trouble reaching my toes or doing a proper plank pose, but April has taught me to work with my body. I had taken yoga classes before I moved to the Desert, but I find April's classes the best. We cover all the basics--we might close our eyes, stand on one leg, do back bends and vinyasas. We concentrate on breathing, she talks about our intentions, yet she makes every lesson different. Her guidance is clear and understandable. Every class is a full hour, working on all parts of the body. If you are interested in a thorough yoga session, this is it. Be prepared to work hard, but your body will thank you. read more

AMAZING Instructor , AMAZING Location, AMAZING people...I Love this place!! After being gone for several weeks I'm finally back and enjoying my yoga practice and experience again. April (the owner/Instructor) and everyone are so welcoming. The "studio" is located outside at the beautiful Renaissance Esmerelda..fresh air, sunshine, birds, grass & trees. After a class here you won't want to practice inside again. April is absolutely great and it shows that she truly loves what she does. Her flow sequences and cues are easy to follow and she is always giving options to those who have limits with certain poses. I'm so happy to be back and I can't recommend this place enough...it's easy to sign up for classes on the Mindbody app..all I can say is give it a try, you won't be sorry. read more

My husband and I had been loosely practicing yoga at home until I met April and now I want to practice with her daily. On the lawn in such a beautiful setting she guides you and your body to do new things and teach you and your mind new levels. I'm oddly looking forward to the summer to have hot yoga outdoors! read more

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Outdoor classes with April at the picturesque Renaissance Esmeralda Resort Golf Course have been a delightful and treasured breath of fresh air during this unprecedented 2020-2021 season. April is an inspirational, dedicated, and finely trained athlete, yogi, and instructor who possesses a unique ability to share and model her expertise and love for the practice with others, making every class a challenging, exhilarating, and motivating experience that keeps all her students coming back for more! I have been pushed to new limits in my own practice and have benefited immensely as a student of Yoga Central. I wholeheartedly recommend April's classes not only for yoga loving Desert locals but for guests of the Renaissance Esmeralda who want to make the most of their time while visiting. read more

I love this studio. Since my mother in law got a house in La Quinta on Washington I always come here. An owner April's class is my favorite and they do 90min class.(so I feel they don't rush and have enough time for savasana.) Blocks are there and always nice and clean. Students are super friendly too. One thing I always feel a bit odd that front desk staffs(so far maybe 3 times or more visits) are a bit dry, they don't smile and I feel not so welcome. read more

My wife has been trying to get me into Yoga for years. After experiencing several classes led by Anthony I am hooked. The setting outside on the grass at The Renaissance Hotel is spacious and peaceful, perfect, kudos to April on that move. Anthony's balanced approach with a meditation-like theme, proper pose instruction and allowing us to work at our own comfortable pace, is spot on for our needs. We leave each class with greater clarity, peace of mind, a true sense of well being body and soul. We are on the regular schedule in Anthony's classes Monday's and Friday's and plan to remain as long as Anthony remains. If you would add an Anthony Wednesday class we would sign up for that as well. read more

We stayed at the Hyatt next door and took the Slow Jam class with April on a Friday evening. Instead of the indoor studio in the lobby of the Renaissance, we were able to go to the peaceful olive grove at the far end of the resort. April had mats and blocks available and the class focused on deep stretching. Her yoga instruction was perfect -- she is so calm and gives great elaboration with each movement. We're not regular yogis -- we just wanted something peaceful to do to relax and this was perfect. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I took the Breathe, Sweat, Flow class with Anthony Garcia as our instructor at the Renaissance Esmerelda Hotel ..This class was complementary as it was part of our resort fee. I REALLY loved his class! It was a great way to start the day with a fresh mind and he def got our body stretched out and feeling refreshed. Anthony had a great personality and got us through the hour and 15 min class with ease. Highly recommend this class to anyone new to yoga and even for the yogi experts! read more

Enjoyed my first class. It's at the Lawn at Renaissance Esmeralda. Perfect location, serene surroundings and loved the sound of the birds from the trees. Anthony is a great yoga teacher. His pace is slower than any class I have taken but it's surely one of the best. Will definitely be back when I'm in town. read more

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So great to be able to take advantage of this through the Renaissance Hotel. Anthony was wonderful! His cues were perfect. It was a great class and experience! read more

This second installment of Yoga Central is one of a kind of an outdoor lovely venue with what we have come to expect of the most attentive type of teachings in regards to the physical aspects of yoga -coming from a professional dancers background- and spiritual in what living your yoga actually really means. In past, all instructors I've tried have been able to cater the levels of what wanted from my class or what I could or couldn't do (shouldn't do) that day. Nothing compares! read more

April Jones has a gift. Do yourself a favor and explore your yoga practice with her. Not only is she a master of her craft (anatomy, flow, cue), she's good fun. Plus, playlist is fire! I've just returned from a Yoga Central retreat in Maui and can say, without reservation, that I got my money's worth. Seriously, FIVE STARS!! read more

We had a great yoga session while staying at the Renaissance. It was refreshing and the relaxing experience. April guided us through the practice with ease. The entire experience was amazing. Thank you. read more

Beautiful outdoor practice in a beautiful resort environment. Fantastic teacher. Lots of space to move. The evening class I took had great music - that really elevate my flow. read more

To be able to practice yoga in the open air with the earth beneath your feet, and sunshine, moonshine, wind, blue skies, puffy clouds, shade from trees, hummingbirds, and beautiful mountain views seems amazing but add April and her Yoga Central team and it is then perfect!!!! April leads yoga practices that are brilliantly sequenced, always original, challenging and perfectly cued, and she always gives modifications for all levels! April also thoughtfully selects her music playlists to enhance your practice. Yoga Central's team also provides some spiritual teachings along with the Sanskrit words to keep to the roots of yoga and creates a positive energy flow. Brianna's Sunday class is not to be missed, it is definitely the best start to a Sunday you will ever find!!! If you have a chance to visit Yoga Central at the lovely Renaissance Hotel, don't miss it! You will LOVE it! read more

Yoga central is amazing and the teachers are very professional, I love the open air studio amazing views and great workout recommend it more like a six star. read more

I hate to leave the desert for many reasons, but uppermost is this yoga studio. The outdoor yoga setting is as gorgeous as it looks in the pictures and the classes are among the best anywhere. April Jones is a true yogi dedicated to giving all of her students, no matter what level of practitioner, the true experience of a compassionate, self-care yoga class...both challenging and yet so rewarding. She is an amazing teacher and an inspiration to anyone who takes her classes. I highly recommend giving this studio a try! read more

We've done a few outdoor yoga classes with April on our last trip to the desert, and loved them. This Sundays yoga hike was extra special. Great workout on the hike, beautiful scenery including a few bighorn sheep, and then a great yoga stretch at the top of a hill overlooking the canyon & city. And other than our group we didn't see many others along the way. Great for social distancing & burning a lot of calories!! read more

I'm so impressed by this studio and can confirm that the rave reviews are warranted. The studio itself is nice but not fancy. It's the quality of the instructors that make it so great. The vinyasa classes are a challenge but not intimidating. I look forward to many future classes at Yoga Central. This place is the real deal. read more

This studio was packed! I tried it on a recommendation from a classmate in another studio and did their one-week newcomers package. The studio is not very large so we were all verrrry close together. Like, in warrior pose others feet were practically on my mat! The classes were true power yoga with a quick pace, which I appreciated. April is the owner so she taught some of the classes herself. She is very nice. read more

I absolutely love Yoga Central! The outdoor setting is spectacular; singing birds, clouds floating above, abundant sunshine, light breezes, you can't get that indoors. April leads challenging yet welcoming classes for all levels. She always changes things up so you are totally present in the flow. It clears your mind and body to be focused yet relaxed in the best way. All the other instructors are awesome, too! If you are looking to deepen your practice or just starting out, this yoga community is a 10/10! read more

I was so excited to find an outdoor class and eagerly took my place on the lawn. The class was okay however the teacher April was rude, not interactive, seemed disinterested in the students in general and was completely dismissive on both interactions with me at the beginning of class and at the end. Clearly not in Yogi mind set or spirit. I spoke to another former student who expressed the same and said she would never return to her class. read more

This was my studio during Coachella. As you know, I'm on my way to 200-days straight, so not even a little festival in the desert could keep me away from the mat. I found this place thanks to Yelp and I was not disappointed in the least. The studio is located in a small shopping center off of Highway 111 and Washington next to Coldstone and a sushi restaurant. During the hot days, I'm sure it takes a lot of willpower not to go and gorge on ice cream after burning calories- I know I'd want to. When you walk in, there is a nice little reception area. Since I was a new student, I took advantage of their intro rate of $30 for a week since I was going to be there for three days. It was close to the house and I liked the variety in classes and schedules they offered. The studio itself is very clean and has an open feeling since the ceiling and ducts are exposed. I really like when studios do this, you don't feel as claustrophobic when there are a lot of people practicing together. During my three days, I had the pleasure of being instructed by: Stephen Kaleda: I really liked his energy. It was a pretty full class and I was amazed that he knew almost everybody's name and made sure to use them. He gave a lot of positive reinforcement during the session and I really like that he walked around continuously through the instruction doing adjustments. His class was pretty fast paced, but it was definitely suitable for all levels of practice. April Jones: Holy crap. This class was tough, but I felt amazing after the fact. Everyone did what they could do, but she focuses a lot on strength and endurance. We started out in a horse pose for about 5-minutes and my thighs were singing to me even before we got into down dog. I don't think I've sweat so much in a Vinyasa class, but I loved every moment of it. Let's just say, walking was a little difficult throughout the rest of the day, but nothing two ibuprofen couldn't fix. Mandy Nelsen: This was my last class and it was probably my favorite. The instructor did a great job of blending both strength and stretching throughout the practice. Again, I was sweating like a madman, but I felt fantastic. She also played some pretty amazing music, so that made it that much more enjoyable. I also really liked that a lot of the classes were 90-minutes. Most classes are 60 or 75 minutes in my area, so I liked that extra time. There was some construction going on during a remodel next door. It was loud, but the teachers got everyone through it. Definitely not their fault, but that MedSpa should give all the students a free facial or massage for their ongoing patience during their construction period. I really enjoyed my time here and can't wait to check it out next year when I make the trek back for music. If I'm ever in the area, I'll for sure to stop in for a class or two! read more

This is the best yoga studio around! (I haven't tried them all, tbh.) April Jones is an amazing teacher. The all levels Vinyasa class is literally cathartic - I practically oozed out of there at the end. What a workout! I can't wait to go back. And go early to get a spot. read more

I recently relocated from Santa Barbra and heard great things about this yoga studio. Went to a couple drop in classes with April. She was amazing. Then I took a class with Stephen. Wow....talk about DISCOURAGING. He not only points out your flaws instead of correcting you, he also RIDICULES you! After a class with him you will NEVER want to return!   A few adjustments to the wording from this instructor would be a nice improvement. What a shame since I now live so close. Called the management - we are awaiting a return call. read more

My husband and I have been going to the YoC since it opened in January and just LOVE it. We are yoga newbies and April and her team are wonderfully supportive, teach great classes and make everyone always feel welcome. Six months in and I couldnt imagine going anywhere else. Classes are always full (even in the summer) so make sure you get there early. Hopefully they will add more classes back in the fall once the snow birds return. read more

Yoga central has changed my life for the better. Started about 6 months ago taken classes with one of the best instructor in Southern California. Was dealing with high stress levels and bulging discs about 6 month ago, feeling like a brand new person today. April Jones is one of the best instructors you will ever meet. Highly recommended her. read more

What a fantastic yoga studio. April the teacher owner was also very accommodating. I live in Los Angeles and went online and to find a studio in La Quinta were I vacationed over Labor Day. I wrote down the wrong time after I signed up and missed my Saturday class. April let me make it up the next day. The class was well instructed and very much worth the money. Thank you again for a great class. read more

What lovely energy this studio exudes. It is so charming to see a multitude of demographics unified through the practice of vinyasa flow. I could not choose a favorite class, as each embodies its own uniqueness and manifests the spirit of vitality. I love that all instructors provide adjustments while holding poses, or suggest modifications when the going gets tough. Specifically, I love that each class incites challenge - a quieter mind, a softening in a sticky pose, attempting something one would not conventionally do. If you want to feel the roots of your community whether you are a visitor or permanent residence, Yoga Central is the place to be. (It's also a huge plus that the smell of waffle cones wafts over from the neighboring ice cream shop, just be careful your tummy doesn't growl in shavanasa.) read more

Just took an excellent outdoor yoga class with Yoga Central. Outstanding in every way. I'll be back...tomorrow. Thank you!

April has been an amazing influence here in the desert. Her classes are thoughtful, challenging and just an all around joy to be part of. The new location out on the lawn at the Renaissance Hotel is incredible. The coolness of the grass and the birds just heighten all the senses during the sessions. April is strong and challenging for every level, and I say this as someone new to yoga!! read more

Anthony Garcia is a great yoga instructor. I was staying at the Renaissance Hotel and found Yoga Central on the hotel site. I'm intimidated by yoga, and Anthony took all that away, I enjoyed it so much read more

Yoga simply doesn't get better than the tranquil gorgeous views from the lawn of the Renaissance resort where Yoga Central is now located. April's morning flow class is my favorite! She has an amazing way of teaching that is precise and easy to follow, while motivating and encouraging her students, so that at any level yogis can learn and grow in a comfortable environment. There is a variety of classes to choose from, whether you are brand new to yoga or experienced. To be on such gorgeous grounds while taking yoga, under shady trees with the stunning mountains surrounding us, Yoga Central has the perfect combination to make taking classes here a truly wonderful and restorative experience. read more

Amazing Yoga Studio April & Her Staff are Terrific Do yourself a favor and book yourself a class read more

Amazing! Fantastic location and incredible instructor! Highly recommend. My best yoga experience.

Yoga Central is my ""home away from home" yoga studio. April always delivers a fantastic yoga experience and the community is warm and inviting. If you are lucky enough to live in Palm Desert or are just passing through be sure to check it out. It won't disappoint. read more