Nest Yoga Studio I Oakland

Mar 2026

Updated review:
I decided to try the studio again after the manager reached out to me and offered a class credit. The class was smooth and cheerful. I will go back.

The yoga instructor took 5 minutes of the class talking about politics, going far beyond the typical 'peace and justice for all' messages in yoga practices and kept reminding in the middle of the practice that injustice hurts which made it very stressful. For one thing, it's not inclusive to assume everyone agrees with their views. Secondly, this was my space to meditate and her tone and words really left me stressed out.

Mar 2026

Nest Yoga is not just a place to move your body through vinyasa flow—it’s a place to learn deeply about yoga and about your own body.

Some of the teachers have been teaching longer than many millennials have been alive, and that depth of experience truly shows. It’s inspiring to see how decades of practice have kept both teachers and long-time students feeling strong, present, and genuinely youthful.

Nest Yoga also has one of the best mixes of ages and gender I’ve seen in the area. There’s a real sense that every adult—at any stage of life—can walk into a class and feel like they belong.

Feb 2026

I have been going to Nest for many years and am a big fan. The staff is wonderful and the community welcoming and warm. What I think really sets Nest apart is the quality of teachers. You’ll find long-time experienced, internationally teaching instructors as well as various styles and Yoga schools represented. Unifying is their professionalism and knowledge, dedication to yoga and their students and their thoughtful approach to the classes. Another plus is the variety of classes to pick from every day. Obviously, I highly recommend to anyone to check out Nest.