Yoga near Torrance

“Karate at Kaizen Dojo is lifestyle driven; it isn't just about learning karate moves. Sensei Ford prioritizes mindfulness, building students up from within, mind and body health, self-confidence, happiness, awareness, and resilience.

Both of my children have taken karate lessons at different places. Kaizen stands out, to me, as more traditional. The art of karate is present here; the reveredness of the kata. It reminds me of Daniel San and Mr. Miyagi practicing choreographed karate movements: on the stump on the beach, or in Okinawa, with the scored music behind it. I love watching the kids practice their katas.

Sensei Ford is kind and brings play to each class to keep the kids engaged. They work hard, and, yet, it doesn't occur as such. It's impressive how much my daughter knows, and how much she loves to practice and demonstrate her moves at home.

I'm truly grateful to have Kaizen Dojo and Sensei Ford in our lives. Both have made a lasting and positive impact on myself and my family.“

“I've coming to Hotworxx for the past few months and I love these workouts. You feel so refreshed after, the staff is warm and welcoming and the owner is so encouraging“

“Have been going to this yoga studio for the past four years, and it is wonderful. The owners and teachers are all devoted to creating a perfect yoga atmosphere for the students. And the variety of classes from yin to chair to slow flow to vinyasa make it a studio that works for all bodies’s needs.“

“Natalia is a wonderful trainer! She is very thorough with intake and customizes and adapts a workout program based on your ability and goals — makes constant iterations based on her observations of form, energy, development and so on. She’s not just there to call out exercises and reps. She cares about creating an environment that makes working out feel like a habit vs a chore and is compassionate. Don’t be fooled though - she is tough but that’s why she’s the best!“

“I play at LA Fitness Basketball gyms, all across California/Arizona and I’ve been a charter member for over 30 years. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean Elizabeth and John keep the floors and walls. I was shooting around and saw them working around me and had to let them know what a great job they were doing. Super job!“

“I can’t say enough good things about this studio! The entire staff is amazing—super knowledgeable and incredibly welcoming. Classes are filled with people from all stages of life. I also love how there isn’t a mirror in the studio, I’m much more connected to how my body feels throughout class as opposed to getting distracted trying to perfect my alignment. 12/10!“

“I’ve been attending for over a year and meet my goals each and every time. Coach Akilah and Sham work with you and if your not doing the exercises properly they will help and make sure your doing it correctly. I appreciate this bodywerk team and encourage others to Come… You won’t regret it…“

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“Lovely studio! the space is beautiful and clean.
The teachers I’ve taken lessons from are all great as well. They focus on making sure each student is able to practice to their own ability.“

“I appreciate that you contacted me, that speaks highly of this place, and I understand the circumstances, so thanks for the information.“

“I took D’Andre’s heated C2 flow at CorePower Manhattan Beach, and it was one of those classes that stays with you…not just physically, but internally.

This is an intermediate class in both heat and movement. The music set the tone right away, starting with “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield and building from there (BIG smile). From the beginning, D’Andre framed the practice around calm as the foundation — not calm as stillness, but calm carried through dynamic movement.

What stands out the most is the pacing. The sequence kept changing just enough that you couldn’t go on autopilot. I noticed my own tendency to want to memorize and “take over,” and that simply just wasn’t possible here. It became a presence game: Stay with the breath, stay with what’s actually happening.
Throughout the class, D’Andre kept pointing us toward the balance between effort and ease. In the longer holds and closing poses, he emphasized steady breath as we moved deeper — finding the edge and softening into it at the same time. His guidance was definitely speaking to something deeper than just physical form, and it was a reminder that the breath naturally points us toward our higher qualities, on and off the mat.

Simply put: This is an equanimity practice — and the breath is the bridge to that balance.

Practical notes: Plenty of mall parking, free blocks and straps, lockers with built-in locks, water station; plus showers and amenities like deodorant, mouthwash, Q-tips, and hair dryers.

Fun note: It happened to be my 555th class at CorePower (such a fun milestone)!“

“I have nothing but good things to say about this studio. The instructors are really welcoming and kind and the classes are relaxing yet challenging in the best way. I’ve not always been great about having an exercise routine but this studio has been great for my mental and physical health.“

“An experience that’s flawless. Makes you feel lighter and instructors bring incredible passion to their classes like an art.“

“I cannot recommend Hillary and Yaya enough! Their classes are fun, inclusive and are always a fantastic workout. Above all, they’re lovely women and truly care about you and your fitness journey.“

“Dionne and Jaz held a beautiful class with , Astrology, Journaling, yoga and ended with a beautiful soundbath. A brilliant way to start the new moon weekend.“

“I was hesitant to take work out a class after experiencing a bad ankle injury. However this class absolutely exceeded my expectations. The pool is heated and the warm water made the experience easy for me who doesn't love to work out. Highly recommend anyone to try a class with Criselda. She was welcoming, kind and able to make adjustments for my circumstance while giving us a fun high intensity low impact workout. Overall great class great experience, far better than any spin class Ive ever taken. I had a lot of fun and will definitely be coming back again.“

“I really love the classes and the coaches—they are amazing, and the workouts are truly excellent. However, booking a class has been very difficult. Even with both the PV and Redondo Beach memberships, I often can’t find suitable class times that fit my schedule, especially in the evenings.
I hope the studio can add more classes and possibly more locations in PV, particularly nighttime classes, since many people are interested in working out after work. The program is great, and I really enjoy it—I just wish availability were better.
Thank you.“

“Pleasantly surprised how awesome this place was - the teacher, Dan, and the other yoga practitioners were super right on! I came in from out of town and I felt very comfortable here getting a very detail oriented sequence. Awesome brief sound bath following the asanas - kind of like a special at the end of class that day. Definitely coming back next time I’m in town. Great vibes.“

“I had the pleasure of joining Kristina on one of her sessions, and I was blown away! Not only is she incredible at what she does, but the whole experience was beyond therapeutic. The whole place felt so inviting and welcoming, honestly one of the best yoga classes I have tried!“

“A lovely little gem of a studio. The only disappointments are the lack of parking and no shower. I was fortunate to take class on a weekday at 9 AM so there was plenty of street meter parking. Even so, one has to be careful of the no parking signs for street cleaning and all the various rules. When I mentioned the of the parking to the front desk, she said yes the weekdays were easier. So I would definitely give yourself a healthy amount of time to find a parking spot, at least 15 minutes. I just happen to get lucky. Space is very tranquil. It's lovely and full of light and has really beautiful hardwood floors. There is one tiny bathroom with a sink with only cold water. No place to shower nor change. Bring your own mat or you can pay to rent one. All the props are generously loaned for free, including bolsters, blankets blocks and straps. The class was not too challenging. I didn't break a sweat. But perhaps there are other classes that are more intense. But it was a restful and centering class. TL/dr: perfect spot for locals to enjoy yoga.“

“I started practicing yoga over twenty years ago. I started with Hatha/Vinyasa classes which were both great ways to learn the basic asanas. When I moved to the West Coast ten years ago, I was in search of a new yoga studio. I had never taken Iyengar classes before, but I was open to trying it. To say this practice has changed my life is an understatement.Through joining LYFE, I was introduced to the most extraordinary yoga teacher, Michael Ruccolo. His approach to the practice is transformative. His knowledge of the body as well as his focused attention to each student is unprecedented. This studio also provides a sense of community, allowing students to connect in and outside of the yoga room. I am grateful to have found such a supportive space along with Michael, a one-of-a-kind teacher.“

“I'm new to this gym. I wanted to try something new so I started with Kickboxing. It was hard but I really enjoyed it and I felt welcome and totally appreciated the patience and attention from Kim who led the class. Today I tried 2 different classes led by Ian. First, Strap Strength which I assume is a TRX variant. I really liked this one! And then I stayed for the next class, Fit for Life. That was a totally different class that went through stretch, balance and resistance band strength exercises. For a first timer, in every class, I felt welcome and was impressed that even though these were group classes, instruction was tuned to each of us as if it was a personal training session. The gym is very clean, neat and well organized. And the location is amazing. A gym set in a corner of a beautiful marina! I loved it. The schedule is set up for regulars as well as drop ins. For me that is a huge plus. Harbor Fitness gets "thumbs up" from me.“