Karen Shuman’s Yoga Remedy

What an awesome, chill place to take a yoga class and leave completely blissed out after. I think this place is perfect for times when you want a really good stretch and also want an awesome shavasana. I have been to several of the classes and none have disappointed me. Karen and Avalon have been my favorite 2 teachers but all of the teachers rock their classes. Honestly, it is totally just a super unpretentious nice studio with really good energy. I am so happy I found it!

I taught yoga 15 years ago in college, and since then my body has gone through many changes: weight gain and loss, major operation, couple car crashes and also breaking my pelvis six years ago in Army basic training. I took a rather lengthy hiatus from practicing yoga for a good five years after sustaining my injury, instead just doing cardio and some weights.
However, due to a rather unexpected professional and personal transition this past summer, I discovered Karen Shuman’s Yoga Remedy — the perfect prescription for balancing both my mind and my body. Her classes enabled me to center and focus physically and mentally. I learned to breathe into each pose and remember the calming feeling after each class ended and I was back in my daily life. Karen emits a dose of inspiration that is addictive.

I really like this studio. They offer classes that are not readily available at most other studios such as Kundalini, Tai Chi, Belly Dancing and Restorative Yoga.
They have a ton of props that you use during the classes to really deepen the stretches. They also offer free yoga mats to use and do not charge $ 1 like most yoga studios.
The teachers are all fantastic. I have taken 5 different instructors so far and have loved all of them. Karen, the owner, is extremely helpful. She answers emails efficiently and leads a wonderful yoga class. I experienced a «yoga high» for 2 days after leaving her class!
Although this is not really a men’s studio, I brought my boyfriend and he was warmly welcomed every single time (he was the only male everytime).
My favorite class has to be Hatha by Avalon. I recommend her 100%!
I also took a Hatha class that Karen Shuman was a sub for and I loved it!
It is a small studio which allows the teachers to focus on the individual students. Although I purchased a daily deal here, my bf and I are considering buying a package through them. That would be a first time in my history of couponing that I would pay full price for a service.
It is that good.

I had a Living Social deal for 6 sessions. This is a hole in the wall studio… I give it one extra star for how friendly the staff is. The parking lot in the back is pretty small and packs you in. I took tai chi, rejuvenating yoga, etc… classes that were all for beginners. Everyone including the participants were super patient with me and welcoming. If Sherman Oaks is in your neighborhood, I would def go!

I had surgery on my foot six months ago and was looking for a class to
Help me get back into shape. Because of the limitations in my foot I wanted something that wouldn’t hurt and would slowly get me back in the groove. Karen’s yoga remedy has been a godsend. After every class I feel refreshed and more relaxed than when I walked in. She helped me get into poses and let me go at my own pace. I would recommend this studio to anyone that wants a Stress reliever after a hard day at work or anyone with pain. It has changed my life.

I went to Vida’s class 3 times. Vida is AWESOME, and it was a great class. I would still go, if it wasn’t for the poor administration of the studio. I signed up for a special intro offer for 3 classes at a fixed price with no expiration date. I even have the 3 class punch card issued to me when I signed up. After the 3^rd class, the office person (apparently the owner’s mom) came running after me calling my name. The person insisted that there was no such offering, that I had signed up for some other offer that I’ve never even heard of, & insisted that I pay $ 17 for the class. I protested matter-​of-​factly explaining the special I signed up for and was met with, «We’re trying to run a business here.» (Yeah, into the ground apparently.) At that point it was worth $ 17 to get out of there, and without a question I’ll never go back. It was so funny too, as the woman took (stole?) my money, she kept saying, «Are you sure? Are you sure?» NO, I’M NOT SURE, BUT YOU WON’T LET ME OUT OF HERE WITHOUT MY MONEY, SO TAKE IT AND LEAVE ME ALONE. So not yoga. So unethical. There are so many studios in the Valley. Next!

I used to do yoga in Philadelphia and thought for sure when i moved to LA I’d have no problem finding a yoga studio that I liked. I was soooo wrong. I was used to a small, intimate studio that offered various classes. What i visited was packed classrooms, no attention to breath or meditation or consciousness… Or classes that were too much in that direction and not enough «energy». Beyond Yoga is beyond great! For me, it’s the perfect mix! Lots of classes at lots of different times, all with great teachers. Check it out — I’m glad i did :)