The Yoga Loft

I love this yoga studio. Small, intimate, genuine, unpretentious, with a view of the ocean and the historic pier in downtown Manhattan Beach. Because I don’t live in MB or even in LA full time *yet* (I will very soon!), I’ve only taken a few classes here so far, but every one of them has been good. I especially liked Lane’s Wednesday flow, and look forward to trying Suze’s classes as well as other teachers. As a teacher myself, I am picky about studios and the quality of teaching, and think that at Yoga Loft it’s among the highest quality you can find.

In town for a while and luckily chose this place on Groupon. I never want to leave! Suzy is so wonderful and I really enjoy her classes. I have tried a couple more, but her style works for me right now. light hearted and open. I always tell teachers when I want adjustments and about any injuries that I have before class– this helps make my practice more personal. I have found that 99% of instructors are receptive and happy to help. This has been the case here. I also tried the later relaxation class with Matt, which was great.

Great vibe and I prefer it over Yoga Works, it’s a much more intimate and beautiful setting.
I only go to a Sunday class here or there when I need to get my practice knocked up a notch.

Wonderful studio and I love Suzy Nese’s class. I always make my way here when I visit home from NY.

Wow, I cannot say enough good things about this yoga studio. I have taken the Yin Flow class several times with Matt and once with another female instructor who subbed for him (cannot remember her name but she was wonderful). Matt’s class is so restorative and relaxing, I always feel amazing walking out afterwards. I recently had the pleasure of taking Amanda’s saturday afternoon class. Between the ocean view, the sunset, the live acoustic guitar music, and the hands on instruction from Amanda, I could not get enough! It was one of the most blissful 90 minute classes I’ve taken on Classpass (and I have taken at least 120 classes on CP.) I highly recommend this studio. It’s beautiful, clean and right on the ocean! What could be better?

As if it could get any better! Wow I took Angela’s class with my boyfriend on Monday at 4:15, what an amazing class, what an amazing energy, what an amazing workout!!! I yoga loft! She’s a great teacher

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite yoga studios anywhere. The instructors are amazing, and the view of the ocean and the MB pier while you are doing your yoga just cannot be beat. Such a tranquil environment. And the yoga is fantastic, too. I tend to hit up the classes run by Jaime Horgan, Laurel Erilane, and Christina Holmes. All of them are intense and incredible in their own way, and will leave you absolutely spent and quivering.

Angela is wonderful. Challenging class but she gave attention to all. Great adjustments and assists.
Good sequencing and flow.
Yoga loft is a welcoming space. Yoga with an ocean view.

Here in manhattan beach for a week, and far far away from my gym. Ugh, the torture of not practicing yoga for a week is REAL. I really didn’t want to spend $ 20 – 30 on a yoga class either, but I was desperate.
I looked up yoga studios near me and found yoga loft. Guess what, they have $ 10 community classes! And clean, lululemon yoga mats to rent for only $ 1! As I boasted on my blog already, the thing that REALLY sold me was the complimentary YOGI tea… The little things that matter.
Yoga loft, you are truly my savior. Us yogis believe in the universal power right? The universe was definitely on my side.
Ps: yoga teachers are awesome! A different vibe from my usual vinyasa flow classes at equinox, but felt just as amazing.

Power hour with Dylan Werner will KICK YOUR ASS! Very much strength based and core based poses that he invents and encourages you to do. This is definitely NOT your basic yoga and would probably scare a lot of beginners away unless you are a MAJOR athlete or need a super athletic variation of yoga. I really enjoyed it! I went to the community class which means it was $ 10 rather than $ 18 which is always exciting and since it was at 7:30, I got to see the sunset through the yoga loft windows while doing yoga. At the end of the nonstop sweating and after you go into shavasana, Dylan opens up the windows and you hear the ocean and feel the breeze, it was the most memorable yoga experience to date.

Great studio with great people! The view is AMAZING and the teachers are GREAT. Thank you Yoga Loft for an awesome experience, much appreciated!

The teachers are really hit or miss at this studio. I’ve been to a lot of classes and thus far, I only really like Jessi and Dylan. These instructors are amazing and I wish they taught here more often. They play incredible music and teach fun classes that whip your butt. I highly recommend both of them.
The other instructors provide jarring adjustments and teach improper alignment.
Cleanliness and space are top notch and beautiful. You really can’t ask for more in this department.
Difficulty level: mostly aimed at beginners.
Instruction: I wouldn’t come here for instruction on alignment and/​or posture. It’s best that you have some foundation of yoga so that you know what is going down.

Fantastic studio! The ambiance is great and I can’t get enough of the community power hour classes at 7:30pm– very convenient for my work schedule and I really like their Wednesday night instructor Dylan. He chooses a great playlist and everyone always breaks a good sweat. Empowering. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested in learning yoga, or continuing their practices. O and you can’t beat the ocean front view!

After yoga in NYC, Denver, Salt Lake City, Dallas and Chicago. Yofa loft is by far the best studio u have ever been to. The scenery is phenomenal, teachers patient and actual teachers. They are willing to align you, give you pointers an help a poor old man do some really fun stuff. Thank you

Amanda was serving up the bliss tonight in her Friday night class… with a killer playlist… and she’s quite adept at catering to a wide range of levels at the same time. her energy is contagious! Thanks Amanda and yoga loft!!!

My wife took a class with Kim and loved it. Great to be able to visit and get a great class.

I thought I did yoga until Tanya cohert’s class. She teaches the Sunday morning 8:30am-10:00am class «THERAPEUTIC FLOW.» She focuses on form BIG TIME.
She’s specific, clear and not afraid to touch and adjust the students as needed. Her approach is gentle yet firm. She is by far, one of the best teachers I have ever had.
Suzy is the bomb. She is just so genuine! Never makes me feel bad about how shitty my pose looks. She adjusts me and explains the anatomy.
I love the small size of the studio. I have been to other «gym» like yoga studios and I MAY get some individual support but not as much as I do at the yogaloft.
At the yogaloft I always get feedback on how to improve my pose.
I had one other teacher there and she was okay. I’m sticking to these two teachers for now.
I have lost 20lbs since I have started here along with a martial art. My core is stronger and I feel like I get a full body work out .
The front desk staff is friendly and helpful. Fellow students are cool and down to earth.
This place is the business!

You guys, I really love this little studio. I have an intermediate to advanced practice. This studio encourages growth. It just has a great energy. I really enjoyed it. It is hard to find, you have to go down the alley way to see the front door. But it is so quaint and quiet… and those gorgeous ocean views while you yoga! Lovely.

This is a wonderful yoga studio. I always have a great experience when I come here. They welcome beginners with open arms. love the vibe, plus the studio is beautiful and has an ocean view! They make it super convenient to schedule yoga classes online too. Highly recommend!

I have to Unilocal about this!
I came to take my yoga class after almost a year and what a wonderful surprise: not only was I recognized/​remembered but also welcomed so warmly it made me feel like I came back home.
Another great surprise was Amanda teaching our class. (My first time with her).
What a great class full of energy and joy!
I take classes led by Suzy Nece who is AWESOME and today’s experience proved that the teachers in The Yoga Loft are really really really good!
I travel extensively and visit different studios but this one is THE BEST! (IMHO)
Thank you:)