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Truyoga
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Yoga [Edit]
2425 Colorado AveSte 119
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
(310) 829-2420
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
12 reviews for Truyoga
12 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle B.
Los Angeles, CA
9/20/2011
In all honesty, I'm reluctant to give such a great review for fear the studio will get so crowded. Truyoga is an amazing studio! There is a class for all levels and all different kinds of yoga practice.
I'm an Alyson Khan regular - from the bellow of our opening om, her Indian music soundtrack, her sing song jokes, and open-heartedness; she really is our favorite! And kirtan artists visit the class occasionally for an added bonus! All the teachers have great resumes - you'll find one that fits whatever your practice needs. -
Review from Mandy D.
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have been really impressed with Truyoga thus far! The teachers are very knowledgeable, hands-on and helpful. The classes are never too cramped, and the times are convenient for my schedule. There are not a lot of classes, no weekend classes, and there is only one studio, so be sure to check all that out before considering classes here.
I have been attending the 5:45 and 6pm classes, and they always start right on time or a few minutes after.
I have had a particularly excellent time refining my practice in Emilie's class on Mondays and Wednesday. I have learned a great bunch about headstands, splits, and various versions of flows that I had not previous learned. Her method is encouraging, and easy to follow, and has allowed me to try poses I didn't even know I could do! She's really great.
Parking is validated in the gym, where there are also lockers, showers etc. -
Review from Joseph R.
Los Angeles, CA
10/25/2011
I have been to many many yoga studios and really did not like my experience here. First off, it is in the Yahoo! Center and doesn't really have that quaint yoga studio feel I am usually going for. If you want to get a day pass you have to go to the main office which is near the gym, and then around the corner to the yoga studio, then back to the gym to get parking validated, etc. It's just a pain.
It was my first time coming here so clearly I missed the memo that you need to arrive 20 minutes early to be on time. *Sorry* My schedule does not permit me to arrive that early so when I got there at 5:50PM for my 6:00PM and the class was already in the full swing of things....something was up.
Clearly this was a class full of regulars. I get it. This is your studio. You do things differently here, but hey, get this. We are in Santa Monica. People want to try out your studio. Don't be a bunch of babies.
The teacher talked way too much about her practice, constantly spitting out random facts about yoga. She was not very relaxing, motivating, calming, or reassuring. She only attended to a select 5 of us and pretty much ignored the rest.
The studio itself was nice...hence the 2 stars. Would not go back. -
Review from amaree t.
Marina del Rey, CA
1/7/2011
Truyoga is awesome! As the other reviewers stated, it's like a hidden gem. I've never been in a class with more than 15 people and I've been coming here for almost a year. It's in my office building complex and is super convenient. The prices are reasonable and the teachers are great.
I usually take Ashley Albrand's level 2 flow or Sean Gray's all levels flow class. The classes during lunch time are an hour and the teachers aren't annoyed if you have to leave a few minutes early for a meeting. The staff is friendly and the space is gorgeous.
I almost didn't want to post this review because I don't want anyone else to know about this place! -
Review from Newsha T.
8/9/2011
I've been going to Truyoga (and Trifit) for the past month through a living social promo. I signed up for the yoga originally since I work in the building but I've really been impressed by the entirety of the gym membership so I think I'm going to sign up permanently. Anyway- back to yoga. I've been taking the lunchtime classes (Chani, Kyra, and Sean) and I've really enjoyed all of them- they all make a point to interact with everyone in the class which I personally like because I'm sure that I'd otherwise be doing all sorts of lazy/wrong positions. The yoga space is really clean, relaxing, and zen. They have complimentary hot tea and fruit infused water. The whole experience makes me feel like I'm farrr away from work even though it's only about 100 feet from my office. It's proven to be a great workout and a great break from work!
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Review from Ching T.
Whittier, CA
8/4/2010 47 Check-ins Here
Thanks to fellow Yelper Cat S for telling me to check out a GroupOn alternative site called http://yipit.com because that's how I found this incredible deal for TruYoga (which is a part of Trifit Gym http://www.yelp.com/bi...).
(Yipit is a catch all for ALL the daily deals site including tippr, living social, etc and of course GroupOn.)
DEAL: $39 for 1 Month Unlimited Membership to TruYoga & Trifit Gym
* That's for unlimited yoga classes (on the Westside!!)
* Unlimited Gym Classes
* Unlimited use of their weight room, squash, tennis, racquetball courts, swimming pool, etc.
* Free parking up to 3 hours. Valet Parking is even free so you're not ever late to class!
Good Lord! REGULAR PRICE is $78 each month, else a single yoga class is just $18. Still a good deal nonetheless.
Ok, back to Yoga.
I've taken a few classes at TruYoga now and I couldn't be happier. This yoga studio is absolutely GORGEOUS and it's the cleanest I've found so far! The studio is outfitted with all "green" materials and you can immediately feel the serene and calming mood of the 1000 square foot space.
I was especially thrilled when I realized that Dan Ward also teaches here at TruYoga. I really liked his style of teaching and the fact that his class absolutely kicked my ass over at Power Yoga. It's been a few months now since I've taken his class, and I'd like to think I've progressed in my practice, so I was very anxious to resume his classes again to see how I fared.
Being that the studio is only 1000 square feet, it can only accommodate 20 yogi's max if the mats are staggered, but the few times I've gone this week, I've only seen 8-10 yogis max. I like that the classes are small and intimate, never crowded nor is there a mad rush to claim your spot, and that each student really gets individual attention from each of the instructors. This is definitely not possible at the larger studios where you're literally just one of the masses in a large space.
So far, the class pace that I've experienced thus far has been slower than the grueling ones I'm used to which is in line with the increased teacher to student attention. Everyone, including Dan, really takes the time to deconstruct each pose and transition. I can anticipate that TruYoga will be the studio that challenges me to hold my poses longer and thus will increase my strength.
TruYoga has that very upscale look and feel, and is actually reminiscent of Equinox in Santa Monica. This is truly the Westside's little secret since it's hidden away inside the Yahoo Center and not visible from the street. I think they want to keep it that way so that it doesn't become overcrowded and thus diminish the experience for their clients.
I've gone only twice so far, and my obliques are killing me already. :) TruYoga truly makes me wish I still lived on the Westside cuz I'd absolutely kill it by maximizing a monthly membership, even at full price, here. If I wasn't at home or work, I'd be here. It's THAT AWESOME!!
NOTE: I just wish they'd have more late weeknight time and weekend classes. I'm sure, in time, they will.Listed in: West Side, Bringing Sexy Back, GroupOn Dot Com Deals, Namaste
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Review from mike r.
CA
5/24/2007
Namaste, holmes!
Here's the deal. I not a "that" guy, with his jazz dot, short hair, worried/concerned look, stretching every 15 minutes and extoling the virtues of soy and the latest Vegan place where they make food that tastes like meat but is actually some plant who smells vaguely of patchouli. No. I like cheeseburgers, tequila, beer, comics and burritos.
But I am finding I am really liking the yoga. I gotta say, it can be a great workout, it helps me relax and it's actually fun. I learned this because they opened up this yoga studio -- TruYoga--downstairs, literally downstairs from where I work, so I thought I would check it out and I gotta say...it's really awesomely dope.
I have done a bit of yoga from my stressed out actor days in New York, but that was a few years ago. I go to the gym (TriFit, which I will also write a gushing review for) downstairs, so when they opened this yoga studio, I was all, "right on, let's check it out!"
The good:
- the staff is really nice and the teachers are fantastic. they do all kinds of different styles of yoga, from Peter's "Hatha" yoga, which is pretty crazy and all about releasing and opening up and all that, to Liz's Vinyasa flow, which is superb, she's awesome, and it's quite a workout. The other teachers are great, too--there's this guy Ben who does this "Forrest yoga" which is pretty intense. So, the people are great.
- the space - it's apparently all eco friendly, from recycled ceiling panels to very nice sustainable hardwood floors. It's a very relaxing place and I have often snuck down there just to talk a bit, have some tea, and look at the stuff they have for sale in their retail area.
- other stuff - they have massages there, which I have not done, but probably should try. The retail area is nice, not a TON of stuff, but it's all quite good and perfect for gifts. They have some cool mats, sure, but they also sell cool lotions and candles and other stuff.
- I work there so I don't need it, but they have free valet parking, which can be useful if you are running late. The center is on Colorado and Cloverfield, in the Yahoo! Center.
- you can shower and change in the studio, or you can use the TriFit facilities, which is nice
Anyway, I know everyone and their llama is doing yoga these days -- my friend quips that yoga mats are the new puppies for meeting girls-- but seriously, this place is really, really nice. It's not too big and not to small, and everyone there is just cool. The classes are small (I haven't had more than 8 people) and I am just addicted. I go to Peter's at 5:45 on Monday and Liz's at 5:45 on Fridays and I feel like a champ.
So, try downwarding your dog out here and see whatcha think. -
Review from Robert S.
Santa Monica, CA
3/30/2009
Tru Yoga, conveniently located in the Santa Monica Yahoo center, is L.A.s best kept secret. With an all-star cast of well educated teachers and a 100% eco-friendly, green studio, I highly recommend this amazing yoga school.
Robert Sturman -
Review from food yummm m.
Seattle, WA
6/28/2010
I tried out Truyoga through a 2 week promotion they were advertising. Overall, I enjoyed my experience there. The facility is beautiful. The woman at the front desk was helpful and friendly.
The classes were not overly crowded, which is a plus.
I really liked Chani's classes because she's really attentive to each student's needs and seems to know the technical "mechanics" of body positioning, etc. which I think is really important to not injuring yourself and setting a good foundation for your practice. She's super friendly and warm as well.
Ashley Albrand says some crazy sh*t but I can't deny that she is an awesome yoga teacher. I've taken classes from her at Liberation Yoga and enjoyed them as well. The woman knows what she's doing and I love that she always mixes it up. Get ready for a rigorous vinyasa flow class w/Ashley!
I tried Nianna's class and didn't really like it. She wasn't hands-on enough and was just kinda teaching from afar, if that makes any sense. It was also slow and not energizing. Take this class if you want to stretch a lot. -
Review from Shelana P.
Santa Clara, CA
5/10/2010
hidden. gem.
I found this studio by chance, they donated a free month pass to a raffle for the local high school's baseball team that i just happened to be at. The studio is located a stone's throw from my apartment.
Beautiful studio (which is eco-friendly, bamboo floors to recycled ceilings and everything in between)
Great classes. A wide variety of teaching styles so you can find the perfect fit for you and each teacher has 2 classes a week!
There is always a pot of tea brewing (with some agave nectar if you need a bit of sweetness)
I haven't gotten to take a Private Pilates session or had a massage yet, but the facilities for those other offerings are beautiful as well.
and if all of this wasn't good enough, they are now going to be offering unlimited yoga to the members their sister gym Trifit.
as soon as my free trial is done i am running to sign up! -
Review from Hilary B.
Santa Monica, CA
4/20/2009
Truyoga is a great studio. It's small and friendly -- rarely more than 4-5 people in the classes I attend. There's a wide variety of teachers, but all of them are great in their own ways (I especially love Chani). The studio itself is eco-friendly and has a peaceful feeling with its wall of frosted windows at the back and ample props for all. There are usually candles lit, incense burning, and all the special touches that make this a haven for the local yogis who come here to de-stress and stretch away tension. The small boutique sells yoga clothes and supplies, and there's also a thriving massage business. The studio is tucked away and hard to find, but very worth it.
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Review from Tracy L.
Denver, CO
3/3/2009
This is a gem, as the other reviewers wrote. Beautiful zen space. Great teacher and there was only 2 people in my class! I'm used to being on top of the person next to me. The only think is, its kind of hard to find, but just call and they give great directions on the message.
