I have a love-hate relationship with yoga. As horrible as it sounds, sometimes I hate how yoga seems to drag on forever and hate how much my muscles shake in fatigue in some twisty, tangled poses. And sometimes I hate how I feel I'm totally doing a pose wrong because I'm not that flexible. However, in the end your body feels sooooo good and rejuvenated! And YogaSource is the perfect place to feel refreshed! The studio provides such great accommodations! It's VERY clean, not smelly, provides towels, and has a great lockeroom. Even better, the instructors are awesome! I LOVE how most classes are over an hour long and that there's always a class to go to- all the way from the wee hours of 6 am til nighttime, at 7. My fav class is definitely vinyasa. It's relaxing AND a workout at the same time. Haha. It's more fast-paced. Definitely something great for people like me who like cardio. Also, a great way to work your upper body strength with all those sun salutations. Two gripes: receptionists are not that friendly/helpful. After registering on my first day, the girl didn't even tell me how to sign up for classes or where to go!! She looked at me like a complete idiot when I asked her questions. Thanks. Second gripe is this place is SUPER expensive. I actually got the livingsocial deal, which was 20 classes for $38. It was too good to be true. I'm just wondering how I'm going to afford continuing my membership once I run out =( I've always had a problem going to yoga studios because of the price. Sigh. I guess I can figure that out later. Also, don't be intimidated by the yogis here. Everyone here wears cute lululemon clothing and yes, I'm super jealous of their outfits, but yeah. Seems like everyone here are pros and have mastered all the poses already -- while I struggle so terribly. It's just an inspiration for me to get back into yoga-shape!! Bottom line: great studio and a flexible schedule. read more

YogaSource ...you're like a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stinky world. After a 10 day funkalicious experience at another yoga studio, Flor D and I were tentative about trying another Bikram studio. We were told we just had to 'get used to' the stench and the carpet at these other Bikram places, and something was wrong with US for not embracing stinky BO wholeheartedly. NOT. Thankfully YogaSource in LG debunked all the myths and things that other places will probably tell you about how you have to be practicing Bikram in order to get the most out of it. When we walked in, they asked if we had done Bikram before. When we told them where, they responded with an 'Ahhhhhhh...we have heard about that place. Do they still have carpet?' Nuff said. Teachers are knowledgeable AND nice. They talk to you, answer questions, don't make a big deal if you decide to sit a pose out. They correct you when you are looking like like you are about to fall over on your face. They make note of who is new in the class and let you know how to modify to suit. Each instructor has different styles, so take them all if you can and figure out who works the best for you and your pratice. Some are far more strict and hard than others. They have two yoga rooms. One for Bikram and one for the other types of Yoga. They offer Vinyasa, Flow, Power and a PreNatal yoga as well. After trying Bikram for about 2 weeks, I decided to be brave and go for Power. LOVE that this place offers more than just one type so that if you don't feel like doing one that day, there is probably another you can attempt and get your stretch on. The yoga rooms are WOOD. Only once have I gone in there and smelled something gross but they open the door for 2 min, and that's all it needs. The rooms also don't get crazy crowded...*gasp*...yes room to stretch out and not smell your neighbors foot funk right in front of you. Amazing, I know. Power Flow is BRUTAL. I work out 5x a week and am pretty flexible in general, but in Power I feel like a mushy, gushy mess. Holding myself up on one arm? Not quite happening yet. People doing headstands during warmup? Intimidating. The people in this class are generally pretty ripped and toned. So you know that it has to be good. I've stuck with it for about 2 weeks now and I like it just as much as Bikram if not a bit better because I tend to push myself harder and it's not quite as hot as Bikram on those days when you don't think you can take the crazy heat. Power is heated to what feels about 85 degrees...just to warm your muscles up. Three bathrooms in the studio, changing rooms, a boutique, a mini yoga bookstore. This place is bomb. Intro package .... get 30 days for $40...and try as much yoga as you want, any ole time. Love that they offer a 'punch card' kinda scenario as well where you can buy 10 classes for something like $140 if you don't plan to practice often as well. So for those who had a bad experience elsewhere, do not be afraid to try this place. It's like a whole new world. read more

I have 2 weeks until Hawaii. I have 2 weeks to melt 7 or so pounds. I have faith that Power Yoga once a day will do the trick. I stopped running up nasty hills and wasting time on a treadmill after discovering power yoga. This is it for me! Here's to staring my Spring/Summer 2010, RIGHT. PS...you can get an amazing wax by Caroline for what ever sunny beach trips you have coming up. ;) read more

Fitmob gives me access to different yoga studios, but this place has become my favorite. Despite the large class size, I am still able to feel like I received a personal workout. It's probably because the instructors are so friendly and comes over to help out when they see you having trouble. I feel comfortable going at my own place and feel challenged and pushed to become better. Come here if you want intense ass-kicking 60 minute workouts (ahem Hot Pilates ahem)! Also, how cute is it that they offer yoga classes to kids too? Edit. I had to take back a couple stars. It's not a great feeling when I go in and greet the front desk people with a smile, only to get frowns and blank stares in return. First time this happens, I thought, "maybe they just had a long day". But this has happened every time in future visits as well. I go to yoga because it promotes mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, so I expect people that work there to show friendliness and promote positive attitudes. I enjoy my classes here, but the cold "greeting" ruins the experience a bit. read more

I have spent years trying various yoga studios, convinced that since I hate yoga so much it MUST be good for me, and I must force myself to like it. I've been waiting for yoga to "click" - and some girlfriends are avid fans of Yoga Source. Since there was a Living Social deal, I of course purchased my 20 classes and decided to give it another go. The studio on Los Gatos Blvd. is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It has beautiful artwork in the windows that surround dark wooden floors in two very large studios and one smaller one. The shop in the entrance is a nice touch, along with the vibrant couches outside of each studio. Showers, a clean, well-stocked bathroom, and lockers make for a very accommodating place. I come in and see that everyone - EVERYONE - is lululemon'd out. I mean I'm talking down to the lululemon logo smack dab in the middle of their forehead because they have a (probably) $25 lulu headband on. I mean the yoga mats, the yoga towels (why do I need a $60 towel again?), the pants, the tops, the bags, the mat carriers, the water bottles. To me, I just haven't adapted to that culture and while I absolutely love lululemon, it makes me cringe to see that this studio is obsessed with horridly overpriced stretch pants. But it is Los Gatos.... Anyway - now that I understand I'm in a place that is a little pretentious and I need to be on my best behavior and act like I know what the heck I'm doing, I take my place on the floor (so far for 3 different classes), the first being Gentle yoga. To gear myself up for whatever else was to come, I started with this and I made my place - miraculously - next to two sisters who were in the same boat as me - prefer loud music and hard pounding cardio to get a good workout in. This made me feel instantly relieved. I went through Gentle yoga and ok I liked it. It was very... gentle. I kinda got it. it felt good. But I wasn't sweating - I didn't even feel I got a work out - so I went to U-Jam at 24 Hour Fitness afterwards. Bikram was another experience and I found it definitely challenging, but not to the point of misery. Me being a person that appreciates a good sweat, I really couldn't go wrong here. What I really appreciated about the instructor was that she offered variations so that you could build your way up to the pose at your pace. I didn't feel like a loser for not being able to do the moves. But there is something within me that either cannot relax, or just does not feel right making all those noises they make with the breathing and the super loud exhaling and all that stuff. I tried. I did. But I still don't get it. Hot pilates .... it seems like it's one of the most popular classes. It's hard. I had to do the geriatric version of some of the moves because the room was so hot and the cardio was intense. I consider myself in relatively good shape, but this is an entirely different beast. I always get irritated when I have to modify the moves, but in this instance it was absolutely necessary. There were a few moves, that I apparently didn't get quite a grasp on - I was left for the next two days dealing with the most horribly strained hip flexors. I even worked at a stand-up desk because sitting for a while then standing up made me feel like I had a sprained groin. OUCH. Well, this is a long review. For those that love yoga, this is trend city BUT with what appears to be absolutely high quality instruction and definitely high-class facilities. There are so many different class offerings every day, which is GREAT. Congrats to the staff here for putting together such a wonderful studio. While you won't find me doing headstands or draping myself in head-to-toe lululemon, I will remain the not-so-great yoga student that tries, appreciates, and will never remember nor reference the names of the positions or practice my poses before class starts. My mat is from TJ Maxx but I still carry it with pride. Sometimes I bring a regular bath towel and I will not feel inferior. I wear a tank top and sports bra from Target, but I still get a damn good workout. read more

Love the hot Pilates class they have here!! Great studio although parking can be a little difficult when it's busy.

I came to YogaSource because I was home for Thanksgiving. First off, there are not a lot of yoga studios in the Cupertino/Los Gatos/Mountain View area except for the classes offered at the YMCA or the gym. Therefore I believe that YogaSource gets high reviews due to the lack of options in that area. As a new student to this studio, I did not feel this studio is good for new students. They do not offer any complimentary first class or week to encourage people to try it out. They do have some month long deals but since I was only home for a few days they were not applicable to me. Second of all, nobody pointed out the changing/shower/locker area to me. Instead, I only saw the cubbies for people to place their stuff, but many people brought their stuff inside the studio. The cubbies are right outside the practice space so when somebody's cell phone goes off, the entire class can hear it (this happened while I was there). They have a huge space for retail. It would be nice to see some of this space given to benefit their students for a locker room. Next, people are allowed to come 5 minutes late to class. This is extremely disruptive in the first 5-10 minutes of practice since this is the time I like to settle into my practice. This also happened when I took my class there. Lastly, I took the Vinyassa class. When I attend a Vinyassa style class, I expect to be flowing and moving quite a bit. However, we spent the first 30 minutes of class breathing & sitting. None of these postures were yoga postures and it took us 30 minutes to get into our first downward facing dog. Unfortunately I was so unsatisfied I left in the middle of the class. I felt that my time could be used better if I lead myself through some postures. I am giving this studio 2 stars because it is clean and because it's better than going to a yoga class at the gym. read more

Very kind people all around, from front desk to instructors! I love Ana Marie (she's like the perfect balance of beast mode and friend where you want to push yourself because you know she's watching, but you also don't feel scared to tap out and modify when need be) and I've also taken one class with Leroy and he's absolutely hilarious with great music. I love this studio. I highly suggest the heated classes! read more

VERY BAD Customer Service!! I went to buy Yoga and Meditation accessories. The front desk lady seemed angry for being asked for information. She made me feel like as if I did something wrong for entering the store. From a Yoga place one expects to have a positive attitude right? This place will prove you wrong. Yes they do have yoga stuff, but I didn't see why I should reward a HORRIBLE service when I could buy what I needed with great service somewhere else? The service was SO BAD, even thought they had almost all of the items I needed, I decided to go to the 'Tibet Shop' in San Francisco. read more

I just returned to YogaSource after being away for 2 months, doing Bikram yoga at the San Jose Bikram studio in Saratoga (which is much closer to my house). Here's the difference: Bikram Yoga San Jose is like all the other serious Bikram-only studios out there. Carpeted and smelly, super-crowded (packed in like sardines most of the time next to smelly people). Plus side here is they have lots and lots of classes and some amazing students/teachers in the class who compete nationally and have won awards. When you practice here, you're able to progress in your practice (if you so choose) by watching others and surrounding yourself with these beautiful people. Personally, it's still sometimes a struggle to come home from a long day of work and get myself to a hot smelly, crowded class even though I know I'll feel like happy Zen monkey afterward. Now YogaSource is completely different. I look forward to class more than I look forward to going home sometimes. The beautiful hardwood floor studio with dim lights (now Christmas lights) and soothing music and wonderful teachers makes my practice a mix of workout/meditation/spa. The bathrooms are lit with soothingly fragrant natural candles that smell so lovely. I only practice Bikram yoga and without the smelly locker environment, I'm able to free my mind, and all my thoughts and just be, breathe and flow. Other bonuses: 1. EO Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash with essential oils in the showers. 2. every once in awhile they'll have a huge Lululemon sale where tons of stuff is marked down 40-60% 3. sometimes at the end of class while you're in corpse pose the teacher will go around and give foot rubs with some amazing smelling lotion 4. you leave class feeling lifted like your soul just got a expensive facial. The only downside to YogaSource is the limited number of Bikram classes (per my schedule). Hopefully they'll offer more in the future. read more

Note: this review is for their Bikram class only. I have mixed feeling about Yoga Source in Los Gatos. I've been to Yoga Source for a couple of years in Palo Alto and was a huge fan of the PA studio and its instructors. I started going to the LG studio since I changed job and it's a lot closer to work. The LG studio facility is definitely top notch. It's new, clean, big, has showers, lockers and sell refreshments. However, I don't know if it's the temperature control or the sun hitting the room, the room was usually so hot it sometimes feel unbearable. Some instructors seem very emotionless when teaching the class and just recite the pose sequence while occasionally correct some people's poses. I guess it could be because I'm so used to the instructor style at the PA studio, who showed a lot more energy and gave a lot of encouragement during class. I really want to like this studio since it's so close to my work and so nice, but in the end, I think instructor is still the most important element in learning yoga. read more

I just went to YogaSource today. My friend wanted to try bikram yoga and so I tagged along. The place is very calming and clean. It looks pretty new. The staff was very kind. There is a first time customer special- for only $40, you can take as many classes as you'd like for a whole month (30 consecutive days). It's a really good deal, and I look forward to it. Like, Seema, I thought I was going to pass out after the first hour or so, so I had to lie down for a bit.. it was worth it though! After all that, you feel invigorated. If you don't have a yoga mat, don't worry- they lend mats and towels for $1 each... however, for the towel, there is a stack within the room, and you can just pick one up, so I'm not sure if you have to pay for that. I think they might also sell water. The place is very well done, and I look forward to going there a couple times a week. Be warned though- the first class is pretty arduous... don't worry though, the instructors are very helpful and you can sit out any pose you'd like. I had Stacey, and she was great! There is also a bathroom in the studio you can go to if the heat is too much. If it's your first time, get there 15 minutes early so you can register, pay and get anything you need and change. Also, there are showers, so you can clean up!!! I wish I had known that :( read more

BO and BO *Badly Overpriced: Yoga, Salon Services, Clothing and yoga supplies. Seems like a hair and skin salon plug in that took off. Bathrooms in photo's look nice but I remember you have to go somewhere else to use the sink or to dress and only 2 showers for the huge number of people who go here. Staff sometimes helpful and friendly other times not. When the class size is reached put out an "I am sorry --- is full - please come again" - would be helpful. The place is very nice looking though - they have complimentary hand towels to use - not enough people use them. Noise from parking lot comes into the studio during practice. Loved a couple instructors but there are good ones elsewhere. *Body Odor: Come really early (20-30 minutes) because they let the classes get so full there may be 6 inches between your mat and someone else's. I have a really bad nose - in that I can smell too much - the studio's often smelled like sweat and unwashed feet. There are also classes after classes esp on weekend where the place does not get a chance to air out let along DRY out! There are other better places. Parking sometimes quite full. They do have good work shops sometimes... Not sure I would do certification here. read more

I rarely write a review about this place, part of it it's because it's my spiritual space and don't want to tell too many people about it I know I'm so selfish.... lol I been coming to YogaSorce for 11 years now, since I moved to LG 3 blocks away from the studio..... I love my studio, and I've tried a lot of Yoga ‍ Instructors and there is a few I keep coming back to, but Melissa Bearden it's my new favorite one!!! she was phenomenal teaching the class this morning (Hot 26). I had mayor breakthroughs with my body and definitely had to thank Melissa for guidance throughout my yoga practice. Thank you so much read more

So I went to Yoga Source for Prenatal Yoga, specifically. I did the free intro class and everything seemed fine. Then I went to my first (and only) prenatal class. The class was very full for the weird weekday afternoon time. Really not accessible for working moms. I actually work from home, so it was easy for me. But if I had a 9-5 that would put me off right away. The good part of the class is that it had a very open atmosphere. We introduced ourselves at the beginning which made it feel very homey. So this wasn't my first rodeo. I have been doing yoga for years, and though I had taken a break for a few years, I am pretty familiar with the practice. My issue was with the instruction. Though the teacher seemed very nice, she FACED the class, which I thought was really weird. Especially since there was a mirror... I learn visually and I kept having to switch my position to be the opposite of her, instead of just following along. It made it very confusing. I found the options during the poses also limiting... there was the "if u aren't flexible" option ... then the "if you are flexible option" but no in-between suggestions. I had to modify a lot of the poses myself because of this. And lastly, because of the difficult to follow instructor, and the lack of information about the poses, I managed to pull a muscle in my hip/glut! I was only at week 13, but because the hormones had started to kick in... this injury has not healed and subsequently has "morphed" into pregnancy sciatica (I am now at week 24). I truly believe if the teacher had been more thorough in her instructions, I would have not overdone that particular pose, (for the other side I modified it myself - no suggestions from the teacher) and my pregnancy would not have been so wrought with this pain issue. I have no idea if the injury actually caused the sciatica ( I could have gotten it anyways) but it certainly didn't help. Once I have my baby and HOPEFULLY, my hip muscle heels properly, I MIGHT try some of the other classes, but I am a little scared of hurting myself again! read more

I LOVE THIS YOGA STUDIO! because its: *CLEAN *SMELLS GOOD *GREAT ATMOSPHERE *STAFF= EXCELLENT *NICELY FURNISHES I've tried bikram, power flow, vinayasa and gentle yoga. I think my fav. would have to be bikram and power flow. If you decided to take power flow I highly recommend Erins class she is amazing and her energy is so awesome that she'll have you doing poses and stretches you could never imagine yourself doing. TRY THE STUDENTS TRIAL AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! OHH and avoid by all the yoga studio called "San Jose bikram" that place is awful! read more

Beautiful and comfortable facility. I've been going for three years and I think I've been to most classes offered. Every instructor I've ever had has been great! They are all knowledgeable and experienced. The schedule is robust with lots and lots of classes and different types of yoga. The only negative thing is the front desk staff. In general they are not welcoming or friendly. It's not enough of an issue to make me change studios but it does lower my overall rating of Yoga Source. read more

First off, I just want to say I love YogaSource. After the 30 day $40 dollar trial, I enrolled in the $79 8 times a month package, and did it for a year! I've tried Vinyasa, but this studio is so great for Bikram. I've been to other Bikram studios and this one is by far the cleanest and best! It's so tough to make yourself go, but once you do get out of the 'torture chamber' you just feel a-mazing! I always have the best night sleep after too. I have some favorite instructors like Diane, Carrie, Susan, and Jenn F. They really explain every move to you and motivates you to finish the class. It's so calming and I love that they tell you the health benefits to each move in Bikram. There are 26 moves you do over and over, it doesn't change from class to class. However, as you practice more, you can go deeper into poses and improve your strength and balance. I bought the 30 classes for $360 now, and it's definitely less motivating to go than the 8 times a month. But it's fit my busy schedule and I try to go back when I can. I have noticed though, that it has been getting really crowded in classes. Probably because of the Groupon deal that everyone bought. I encourage everyone to stick with it and use your trial membership as much as you can the first month because it get's pretty pricey afterwards! Today, I thought of writing a review about a particular teacher, actually, throughout my whole Bikram class, I was grumbling in my head on what I will say in my review about this teacher. Because well, even though I love most of the instructors there, I have a least favorite instructor as well. Cindie H. My friends and I avoid her classes like the plague. I had checked the site's schedule today before I went to class and it had said Jenn F. However, I found out when I got there that Cindie and Jenn swapped classes! I'm sure that Cindie is a nice lady, but for a Bikram class, I really hate having her. She played the rolling stone (not soothing at all), I've noticed she messes up at least twice every class - either forgetting which pose we're on, forgetting how many times we've done a pose, or just forgetting we're still in a pose while she helps people in the class! It's seriously torture being in her class. So today for example, aside from doing all 3 of those things above, she also made us stay in our standing poses for so long, that we rushed through all of our floor exercises. She talks about random things, which some people might enjoy, but I want to focus in my classes and get the most out of it. And her classes NEVER finish on time. Please, please, please yogasource, update your schedules more so I know when and when not to go. Other than that, still a great yoga studio! They provide hand towels, have E&O products in the bathrooms, and cool products for sale in the waiting area. read more

Checked out YogaSource for the first time through ClassPass. Parking wasn't too bad around 7pm on a weeknight. The studio is big and has all the amenities you could possibly want. The people working at the front desk were friendly. And holy crap, their Hot Pilates class is KUH-RAY-ZEE. It really delivers on every aspect of "high intensity interval training" and pushes you past your limits. Consists of lots of squats, lunges, burpees, and push ups, as well as mat exercises to strengthen the legs, lower back, and core. I love how miserable it makes me feel!! The instructor, Angela, was just okay. She walked around a few times, but wasn't very hands on. It's also hard to see the instructor demonstrate the exercises in such a large studio, though the moves are pretty straight forward and easy to pick up if you follow the experienced students. One weird thing about the studio is the floor panels aren't attached to the ground and swell up from the heat and moisture. I slipped up during the mountain climber exercise when a floor panel literally slid off the ground. I think the studio should have considered this when deciding what kind of floor to install and how to install it. Lastly, I definitely recommend students who aren't used to the heat, or high-intensity interval training, to really slow down and not try to do everything at the same pace as the instructor or advanced students. I felt faint a couple of times. Overall, though, I loved the class and can't wait to go back! read more

The 3 weeks for $40 is a steal! If you attend an orientation within the 3 weeks, you get an additional week free. I've tried a few classes and I've liked most of them! It depends on what type of active level you want, but Mat Pilates has to be my favorite class. Amy is an absolute delight to be around and her class is amazing! Hot Pilates is also good, but more boot camp type-esque. You'll definitely feel the burn, but it's refreshing after the hour is up. Of the instructors for the class, I liked Carrie's program the best. And for something relaxing, Gentle Yoga is perfect to stretch and zone out everything. I've also tried Power Flow Yoga and Yin Yoga, but they were just okay. The location and setup of the studios are really nice and it's clean. read more

This place is way over priced & overrated! Parking is very difficult. I have to park at the middle school parking lot and walk 1/4 mile down the street which is a pain in the butt!! There front desk staff like to put pressure on you to buy upgrades, merchandise, etc. They are not good at communicating about policy changes, price increases, etc. The owners Linda & Steve are always rude, and like to badger there clients. YogaSource is NOT recommended!!!!!!!!! read more

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Absolutely THE BEST teachers in all of the yoga studios that I have been to in the bay area. They will kick your ass and clear your mind. And I have never once been bored, irritated, or offended by any of their instruction/narration. Each teacher offers a different style, and vocabulary through their sequences, so you are always learning and challenging yourself. The only reason I give it 4 out of 5 stars is the pompous, competitive atmosphere, that the "done-up", silicone, soccer moms bring to the studio. Majority of the "power classes" are comprised of overzealous, yoga/fitness fanatics that dawn their lulu lemon track suits, and try to "one-up" each other through the "more advanced" poses. Not to mention you have the 3-4 pervy men that sit in the back that spend most of their time spectating, instead of participating. After practicing at studios with less of an "image" complex, I am completely put off by the vibes at this studio. I wish these amazing yoga instructors were not located in Los Gatos, as it has been completely invaded by "the real housewives(of los gatos)" . ps: I love love all of you teachers and miss being close by to get my weekly yoga fix :( read more

Did the one-month trial and likely won't be going back again. They have a mixed bag of instructors so it was totally hit and miss for me. The classes get extremely packed when the instructor is good - like unbearably crowded so it's totally not worth it, especially for bikram yoga. I didn't find most of the classes very challenging so if you're seeking a place to grow, I'm not sure if YogaSource is the place. If you're seeking a place to just practice, however, then it's fine. I guess I had expectations given all the positive Yelp reviews, so I was a bit disappointed in the end. Jenn Field and Cindie Heverly stood out for me. All the other bikram yoga instructors didn't really cut it even though we went through the same poses for all classes. I really tried to like it but it just felt short. Last day of my pass certainly drove my decision. Drove all the way from work in Pleasanton to make the 5:45 class. Got there just in time but had to change. When I got out, they told me that I just missed the 5-minute mark and couldn't go in. As consolation, they said I could wait until the next class which would be around 7:30. For a studio that doesn't make exceptions for their customers given the circumstances, I don't see why I need go out of my way to practice here either. read more

I'm the last person you'd find at a yoga class. As a programmer, i'm yoga's arch enemy, building tightness and tension like no other sitting in front of a computer screen all day. That said, I'm glad I got introduced to yoga about 1.5 years back as it's a great balance to the physical & mental "challenges" from work :) I've only been to weekend workshops at YogaSource since it's a trek from Fremont, but I was first introduced to Yogasource from Erin, one of the instructors who also teaches at the studio I practice at in Fremont (Lifestretch Yoga). Erin rocks, and it's worth the trek to another studio to take classes from her (in this case it was a partner power yoga workshop that i did w/my GF). I've also taken the 3 hour "power bake" workshop taught by Linda (the owner). If an hour of power yoga isn't quite enough, you can do it for 3 hours! :) I somehow survived, and am looking forward to another beat down. Last time I went to the studio was for the YogaJam event, which was part of the grand opening for the studio's new location on Los Gatos Ave. The new location is closer to SJ so that's a plus for me. It's also bigger than the old location and no more (funky smelly) carpeted floors (yes!). The wood flooring wasn't done in time for the YogaJam, but I'm sure it's in by now. The only drawback about the new location is perhaps that it doesn't have the same quaint feel of Santa Cruz Ave as it's now inside a mini mall, but i'm sure that's a minor detail for most. They also have a spa in the new location so you can massage those tired mucles after getting your power yoga on. Compared to the other studio i practice at, this one seems to attract a generally younger crowd (mid to late 20s/early 30s), though I haven't been there enough times to really say for sure, though 2 of my GF's coworkers who are in their late 20s practice there as well. read more

I am just finishing up my 30 days for $40 so I feel comfortable reviewing YogaSource Los Gatos now. Positives: Beautiful studio Great deal for the first 30 days and reasonably priced after that Signing up for classes and checking the schedule online is a wonderful perk After only 10 classes (9 bikram and one foundations of flow) I am standing up straighter, my appetite has been normalized, my skin looks like I'm being followed around by a professional lighting team and I am already and inexplicably more flexible. The majority of the instructors are wonderful my favorite bikram instructors are Cindie Heverly and Jenn Field. I also enjoyed Todd's Foundations of Flow. Cindie is incredibly sweet, helpful and fun. She wants to make sure you're involved in the class and is utterly and completely charming. Jenn Field is just as sweet but in a more serious way (still really enjoyable). Jenn talked us through the poses in a way that I had not heard before and really gave me that "ah ha!" moment on a lot of the poses. Jenn was very considerate of someone who was a first timer while being considerate of everyone else in the class. She sometimes works at the front desk and I heard her apply the same thoughtful consideration to answering someone's question about gear as she does in bikram. I attended a Foundations of Flow Yoga class taught by Todd and he was very good as was the class. Although I may have said to myself "if he says 'and downward dog one more time...'", which I swear he said 35 times. He is also extraordinarily upbeat. If he were a dog he would be a golden retriever that constantly wagged its tail, and followed you around offering helpful suggestions and cute anecdotes. Negatives: People who park their mat in front of you, EVEN AFTER THE INSTRUCTOR SAYS "DON'T PUT YOUR MAT DOWN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ANYONE". I would like to say it's people who are new who don't know better but it's not. It's the veteran students that always park right in front of me when they are many other open spots, because I arrived early to make sure I had a spot where I could see myself lose balance. They must have their favorite "spot". Like a hooker, with his/her corner. I attended one bikram class with an instructor I believe was named Stacey and she literally did not move or offer any corrections once throughout the class. For the standing portion she just stood there, and for the seated portion she got one of the blocks and sat on her butt and checked out her pedicure the whole time. My friend went to her first bikram class that day, and almost passed out and this instructor didn't even raise an eyebrow. We could have listened to a DVD and saved money. Overall: I really like this studio, and I especially like the wonderful way I feel after the bikram class. I will be signing up for a membership package this week. I highly recommend this studio. read more

I am back at this studio and am having a wonderful time (yes, apparently I do change yoga studios quite frequently). Instructors have been very understanding when I let them know I'm coming back to yoga after an illness. I also just have to say, Linda rocks!! Apart from being gorgeous (picture a 6-foot plus yogini), she has a soothing voice and comes up with challenging combinations of postures. I took a Vinyasa Flow class from her that was fabulous! read more

this place is beautiful, clean, and updated. The amenities are great as well, huge bathroom/ocker room, tons of cubby holes, and a water/ice dispenser. I've tried 4 different classes so far (Power & Bikram) and am very dissapointed. I am not convinced of the instructors capabilities here. All of the classes were not challenging, and even some of the poses were questionable. It's almost my feeling that this is the type of place LG residents go to be trendy and pretend to do Yoga. I've gone to other Yoga studios and have recieved much better instruction, challenge, and work out. Total bummer. read more

This place is extremely clean and well maintained. They have a great selection of classes including hot pilates which my girlfriend and I loved. It was an incredible core workout. We have tried to find classes in other cities that compare and there are just not studios like yogasource. We will be back for sure. One thing I have noticed looking at other studios they reek like nasty toe jam and feet. This is not the case here it is top notch and thats important read more

I have never been to yoga before, but figured that it is popular and that I would give it a try. I have heard about Bikram and the hot room, and a few friends have tried it before, so I wanted to give it a try. It was very difficult for me the first time, not being used to the heat, but I gave it another try, and ever since, I have been going back twice a week. The teachers are very friendly and encouraging, and this has just made it more enjoyable for me. The facilities are very clean, and they keep it in good shape. There is rarely any remnant odor from the previous class, even though everyone is sweating like crazy in there. Having the $40 for 30 days unlimited for first-time people really is a good idea, and they definitely got me hooked into Bikram yoga. I haven't tried any of the other classes featured, but eventually I guess I should give them a try. I signed up for a therapeutic yoga workshop for next weekend, and I am really looking forward to it. For a person who spends long hours at a desk, and in front of a computer, I definitely need to work on easing up my tension. So after taking classes for over a month, my only worry/thought is that when we are in these really compressive poses, how often do you hear people letting go of air, and laying massive farts? hmm... read more

They recently moved to a new location and it is very clean. It is a bit more expensive than other places but you do get what you paid for. Most teachers are great. I tend to go to the morning classes to avoid the crowd. Weekends are usually very crowded, even in the mornings. I suggest that you DO NOT make a reservation online. If you do not show up or show up late, your spot could be given away and they do still charge you a class. read more

Tried YogaSource from a Groupon deal and now I am hooked! Great for those who want a good workout and are intense about their yoga. The hardest class they offer is Power Yoga which focuses on the core. Room is set to 80 degrees, which can get a little intense, so theres a lot of precaution to take for first timers. Classes are little over an hour and there is always a cool down at the end. Bikram classes are also great. Be prepared to sweat like there's no tomorrow. Teachers all have different styles here. Some like to leave you alone while others come up to you and tweak your postures and positions to get it perfect. I personally do not like when teachers single me out during a class. I know Johnny, a Bikram teacher, will come up to you often if it is your first class, be prepared. He can get a little handsy. Also without the special offers and deals YogaSource is expensive. $17ish But I think the intensity and length of the workouts make up for that. Bring your own towels! YogaSource only provides small hand towels but you need large ones to catch all your sweat. read more

I've frequented several bikram yoga studios in the South Bay and this is by far the BEST one. It's NEW, very clean & zen, has spacious rooms, friendly staff, knowledgeable instructors, and most importantly - you will see an unbelievable difference in your body that you can't get with any other workout! I like the Bikram, Foundations of Flow and Vinyasa Flow classes best. I've tried Power Flow once but thought it was too fast and vigorous of a 90 min workout for me. But if you're hardcore and up for the intensity - go for it. They have classes almost every other hour, all day long - which I find very accommodating and manageable for anyone to fit into their busy schedule. The teachers are very motivating and personable, and if that's not enough... HOT bodies everywhere! It'll make you want to keep doing yoga until you look like that girl next to you with the defined abs and toned body. Oh yeah, Mark Stephens is an awesome yoga teacher. Definitely try the Vinyasa Flow class with him. He also teaches classes and workshops in Santa Cruz. read more

Yogasource, I miss you like om-shanti-om. Let's start with the non-essentials. The amenities here are awesome, the studio is super clean, there are baskets of hand towels in each studio, and the clothing (mostly Lululemon) sales are great. Now the yoga. It is fantastic. Some of the best teachers I've ever had. Erin is fantastic (but hard), Melissa is fantastic (but hard), Mark is fantastically knowledgeable, Todd is fantastically funny & fun. Linda is the owner, but her classes are not that fantastic. Anyway, lots of Power Yoga and Baptiste teachers here, thankfully. It's great to have Bikram in the same studio. I suggest waiting until they have a "$99 for a $120 gift card" promotion. Then you can buy a 10-class pass at a discount. And you should DEFINITELY take advantage of the $40 for 30 days promotion! read more

I love YogaSource. I am addicted to power flow, and really like the 3:30 class on Fridays with Melissa. She is approachable, energetic, and challenging. If you cant make that time, then I would recommend Erin, Angie or Trisha. All great, caring, extremely knowledgeable, amazing teachers. read more

Super awesome studio. I got the livingsocial deal, which was 20 classes for $38. Wayyyy super good deal. I've been wanting to try yoga especially Bikram at a real yoga studio for the longest time, and this was the perfect opportunity. The drive out to yogasource is a little far for me, but I think it's worth the drive. There's a parking lot with the main level and one down below, but it gets sooo packed during peak times. Sometimes I have to park along the street b/c the lot gets too full. The classes and instructors are all really great. My favorites are power and hot pilates, because I feel like I get a better workout with those classes. I think Bikram is cool too, because the heat really makes you sweat out all the toxins and feels really cleansing after a long day (even though it's really sweaty!). I don't like to do Bikram too often though because I like to feel like i'm getting a good workout and my heart rate is increasing, but with Bikram I don't really get that. It's more physically and mentally challenging because of the heat, but I don't feel like I'm working that hard or that the class is challenging enough. Power yoga and hot pilates definitely is challenging and kicks your butt, hot pilates more so. Power yoga isn't as hot as hot pilates, but they both are heated. Both of these classes are super great and forces you to push yourself in so many different ways. My favorite instructor so far is Angela, who is really good at what she does, with both pilates and power yoga, and is very motivating. She's so strong and impressive, and can hold some very difficult poses! And how she has the endurance and strength to lead these classes and actually participate in it, and then call out instructions throughout the entire class while motivating us, is just crazy. Sooo awesome! The only downside about this place is how highly priced it is for a membership to the studio. I am soo hooked now to this place and am contemplating getting a membership or doing some sort of class package, but I don't know how I feel about paying ~$100/month for yoga! I usually do the 24-hour fitness 2-year membership from Costco, and that's like $300 per YEAR. Anyway, I've got some time before my livingsocial deal ends, so I'll figure out which package I'll do later. I guess even though it's pricey at this studio, they do offer a lot and you get what you pay for. For instance, the studio is really clean and so are the bathrooms. They also have little face towels for use, and towels in the bathroom for showering. And in the bathrooms, there's hand-held hair dryers, tampons, q-tips, and just random little things like that. read more

My first Yoga experience that wasn't just an exercise class at a gym The month for 40 dollars deal for first timers is a great idea since there are so many different types of yoga. It's great to get to know what you prefer, which is exactly what this place helps you find out. Personally I prefer Power Yoga They gave me a mat, towel, and huge water bottle on my first time. The studio is clean, the staff is eh... not notably good or bad. The instructors are great though. They carry a bunch of lululemon clothing for the same pricing as the store =) Also, I can't imagine burning 600 calories in some of these classes. Maybe in the Power Yoga class. Bikram you sweat like no other, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are burning calories. Still, both Power and Bikram made me feel great afterwards. read more

I have been waiting very impatiently to finally go to a "Bikram Yoga Session" ... I LOVED IT.. I wasnt to sure about what went on, I had no clue it was a form of "hot yoga" and that you were basically in a sauna while taking the Yoga class. I absolutely LOVED this class and the instructor was very informative and patient with her students. The facility was extremely clean and they offered whatever you needed in order to be fully prepared for the class. I will surely go back and in my 23 years of living I can honestly say I have NEVER sweated so much in my life! ALSO when you leave this class you leave feeling very rejuvinated. read more

I just took my first Bikram Yoga class today and I LOVED it! I was worried that I'd be completely lost, but it was really easy to pick up the poses, and the 90 minutes just flew by! I left the class completely soaked and feeling very content. :) I'm doing the "first time students special" -- 30 days unlimited for $40. Seems like a pretty good deal to start off with. Membership rates/class packages aren't TOO pricey either. The money is worth it when you're doing something so healthy and good for yourself. The facility is new and really clean. The staff seems very friendly and helpful too! Also...I like that you can reserve your spot for a class in advance, through their web page. You don't have to stress about the class filling up! read more

This is a really great studio, and it's going to be my new regular place after I finish up my Groupon. First of all, they offered a very generous Groupon offer for either 10 or 20 classes - wish I picked the 20 class option now that I love this place. They also have a very full daily schedule so I've been able to try out all kinds of different classes on the weekend and weeknights. I've experienced at least 5 different teachers so far and they've all been experienced, friendly and knowledgeable. The locker room is the nicest one I've seen in a yoga studio, and just as clean as the rest of the studio. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because some of the front staff have been a bit rude. The parking lot gets full during the more popular classes too so that can be a pain to deal with also. read more

I do not disagree with all the the reviews... but YogaSource Los Gatos is sooo much more than a bikram studio. I've been a member of YS since before they moved to the beautiful new studio they are in now. They offer Power Yoga!!! and Vinyasa and Yin. Each of these has their own benefits. I personally fell in love with Power Yoga. If you're the kind of person that wants a great fast paced challenging workout, try power yoga. It's amazing. It will always keep you guessing and always keep you working. It'll push you to see what your body is truly capable of. Try all the different types and decide for yourself which is your favorite. read more