Yoga Shala West

Serch Fatguy

I've been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for a little over three years and I've been coming to Yoga Shala West for 3 years. I can say with absolute confidence that we have a warm and supportive community that is dedicated and motivated to the practice of AY, from the beginner to the most experienced one, and respectful of each other. Personally, I started from zero, making progress inch by inch. And with each inch I've always have the support and guidance of the teachers and comrades.

Jenny Gaynor

This is a warm and welcoming space for all. The teachers have a deep knowledge of the practice and are able to apply this to each individual student in a graceful and supportive way. Pranidhi fosters a warm community environment by offering opportunities to connect outside of class such as a holiday party, retreat, Ayurvedic cleanses, special new year's tradition with 108 sun salutes, etc. I highly recommend practicing here and seeing how ashtanga yoga can enhance your life!

Kelsey Figone

Words that describe Yoga Shala West: community, calm, small but mighty, balanced, individualized, rigorous, meditative. Words that do NOT describe Yoga Shala West: loud, sculpt, heated, branded. This is an Ashtanga yoga studio, meaning it's not your typical LA heated vinyasa class. We join in the mornings to do our individual practice, side-by-side, with no music and one-on-one mentorship from teachers Pranidhi and Meredith. There is not a set time for "class" - you come during the morning window at a time that works for you and practice the set of poses that Pranidhi or Meredith have refined with you. If you like being coached, if you're looking to invest long-term in something or develop routine, if you're curious about integrating meditation or pranayama more regularly into your daily rhythm, or if you're eager to develop a nuanced strength and flexibility, then this could be an amazing community for you. YSW also hosts regular sound baths, potlucks, retreats, and cleanses. It's truly a sweet and supportive community.

Jacob Niemann

Yoga Shala West is a true sanctuary to practice Ashtanga Yoga. The shala fosters a tight-knit community of people passionate to the practice and has been very welcoming to newcomers like myself. Pranidhi and Meredith have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience behind their teaching and their advice has helped me prevent many potential injuries in practicing primary series for the first time. Committing to the Ashtanga practice has had an immensely positive impact on my physical and mental health and Yoga Shala West has been the perfect environment for me to continue to explore it.