Square One Yoga

May 2020

Love this studio (& the other Sq1 locations as well)! Super down to earth, unpretentious vibe & a very sweet, welcoming community. Beautiful spaces at each studio, each with their own feel. Lots of different classes & workshops to choose from, with a diverse group of teachers - someone/something for everyone! ‍

Dec 2019

I've practiced yoga for years and, as new East Bay resident, wanted to find a place where I felt most welcomed--a place that was open, inviting, unpretentious and nonjudgemental. I found it at Square One Yoga! There are classes for every level, and I have found the teachers very considerate of everyone's needs. They always provide modifications to the poses they teach, so it can be challenging for all levels (staying true to their saying of "Every body is a yoga body"). On top of this, I've had an very positive experience communicating with Christina about my membership, and she went out of her way to make sure I was able to use the available promotions. In Square One, I feel like I've found a "home".

Apr 2019

I've been a regular at this studio for about a year, and I can guarantee that there is always a class for exactly what you're looking for at Square One. The main doctrine of yoga is mental and physical self-care, and this studio has helped me in finding both of those during my recovery from a sports injury. The many different types of classes in this studio paired with many different instructors' teaching styles and personalities, make this a perfect studio for you to find your own yoga practice style. The 30 days for $39 (formerly $30) is a sweet deal and a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with all of these classes and instructors. All of them are so kind and have their own distinct personalities. New to yoga? Take their Yoga Foundations class, where each pose is clearly described by the instructor, along with the benefits of the pose. Want to sweat without doing harm to your body? Take the Strong Flow or Moderate Flow. Want to learn more about yoga spirituality? Take their Kundalini class. Here's my thoughts on the instructors/classes that I go to regularly: - Moderate Mindful Flow: This is their most popular category of class, and really encompass a wide range of styles that vary based upon instructor. Whereas Margaret's Moderate class is on the more relaxing side, Marianne and Sophia's tend to be on the more static/challenging end. Ashley's and Lindsay's are right in-between. - All Levels Moderate Flow: This class, to me, is the perfect balance of relaxing and challenging. This is a choose your own adventure yoga class, where the instructor (Ashley) offers modifications to fit your body's needs. Each time I take this class, I learn a new stretch, pose, or modification to accommodate or release the sensitive/painful areas of my body. - Strong Mindful Flow: Really, don't feel bad if you can't hold 90% of the poses Anne-Rene demonstrates. Instead of the headstand, I do dolphin. Instead of warrior 3 with a bind, I do a normal warrior 3. I still end up feeling so satisfied with my efforts by the end of the class. - Slow Mindful Flow: Well, it's in the name. Perfect class to unwind to in the weekend ^__^ Outside of the 30 days for $39 deal, the memberships and classes may seem pricey. However, there are referral discounts, friend vouchers, and promotional prices all the time. Really, I cannot recommend this studio enough.