04/21/08

BEST YOGA IN THE VALLEY

by ckim51576

Rising Lotus Yoga is by far the best yoga studio in the valley. I was blown away by the attention they give to members and even new students. I learned something new everyday. I am a yoga teacher and have been to just about every yoga studio in town and I can say with complete assurance that Rising Lotus is worth the visit. Both Claire and Daniel's classes are a must! The instructors are spiritual without being too preachy; they are also extremely informative and helpful.; almost every student gets somekind of personal attention throughout the 90 minute practice. Rising Lotus is a great community of yogis!!

• Pros: instructors, community, cleaniness

03/24/08

this is a great yoga studio

by larrygogan

i am new to L.A and this is the first yoga studio i found that i really like. the classes are good and challenging, all the instructors are great and the space is amazing (not to mention it is easy to find parking, etc). also, as a guy going there i don't feel out of place at all.

the atmosphere is much nicer than going to a chain yoga studio like Yogaworks (which I consider the Macdonalds of Yoga).

keep it up, Rising Lotus!

03/22/08

LOVE IT

by VJPPIC

I love going to this place. Even when i haven't had the opportunity to make class for a while and when I see no familiar faces, i feel like i am coming home. The classes are consistently challenging, and there is always a spiritual bent...something simple yet meaningful to reflect upon as we breath through the vinyasas. I leave feeling unclogged -- open and rejuvenated. Mission accomplished. Now if I could only get myself there more often! LOVE IT. Check it out for yourself!

03/21/08

i love this place!

by shaz1972

rising lotus yoga has some of the best classes in the city! i live on the other side of the hill, but when my schedule permits, i make it a special treat to head over and take class there. i have taken yoga for 14 years and this place is great. parking is easy - $0.50 for two hours at the meter (love the valley!), they have some designated spaces behind the studio, and there is parking on some sidestreets. after class, you can stroll had have tea with a yoga friend at several neighborhood spots. it is a super yoga studio in a sweet little neighborhood block of sherman oaks. check it out. i highly recommend it.

• Pros: lovely studio, great teachers, nice students
• Cons: a bit far from where i live so i don't frequent as much as i would like

10/24/07

Nice space, but that's about it

by jmdoesit

I decided to try the new local studio and was amazed at how unfriendly and rude the staff was. I was standing by the front door (it was locked) when the receptionist walked up to unlock it. We were standing on the street, literally 2 feet apart, and she did not say a word to me. No "Hello." No "Welcome". We got inside and she ignored me again while I filled out the new student form, at which point she realized that I was new. Again, no welcoming words or information about anything I might need to know.

OK. I can forgive. Maybe she had a bad day. Time for class!

3 people in class and the instructor did not ask anyone's name or inquire about injuries. I felt like I was an intruder, not a student. The other people in class were newer and a bit weak and the instructor offered little, if any, help when they could not get into the poses.

I'm sure everyone at Rising Lotus has the best intentions. I would just hope that someone at a yoga studio would at least smile at me.

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Practitioners of all ages and levels are welcome at this studio offering a variety of yoga.

05/23/07

Best Yoga on Earth

by interiorsky

Rising Lotus is a sanctuary from the world out there. Practicing yoga with 100% of your focus always brings you to yourself and unravels the physical and mental knots. All of the teachers I've met at RL are expert at feeling the "mind" of the class and guiding the group into a deeper focus. It's not a body shop at all. It's more of a soul kitchen. I always leave with new skin and a feeling like the sky is inside me. Claire and Daniel are the most unpretentious yogis who will make you laugh while you struggle on one leg and stop you from taking it all too seriously.

• Pros: vibe, location, instruction
• Cons: bathroom and changing room too tiny

05/22/07

Best yoga anywhere

by danideen

I love these yoga classes. Profoundly spiritual with readings off Rumi & the Yoga Sutras along with deep & slow stretches. Some classes are slow some are fast paced. I liked all the ones i tried. To name the instructors i cherish- Claire, Ann, Daniel & Wayne.

I highly recommend!

peace

dana

05/22/07

Community and inspiration

by caridiva

Rising Lotus Yoga is my favorite place to center myself, get into my heart and my body and feel a sense of community in Los Angeles. Founders Claire Hartley and Daniel Stewart make Rising Lotus yoga a conscious collective that is as inspiring as it is welcoming. It's my favorite place in Los Angeles.

05/18/07

The best yoga on Ventura Blvd and in all of the Valley.

by narcotourist

This little gem of a studio has great flow classes, amazing teachers, friendly staff, great atmosphere and a cute little shop! I highly recommend Rising Lotus Yoga to beginners and advanced yogis!

• Pros: Best in the Valley
• Cons: None