Left Coast Power Yoga
“I've always had a hard time with yoga studios -- group fitness can be really intimidating, especially when you're sort of new or don't know all postures/have perfect form -- but I have been loving all of the classes here.”
Best Yoga Classes in Oakland, CA
24 studios listed · 19 in Oakland · 18 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Mountain Yoga
“I love the classes and especially appreciate Baxter Bell, who is a physician and holistic yoga teacher combining the physical asanas with the other foundations of yoga like pranayama, mudras, and moments of reflection, inspiration and meditation.”
Flex
“The equipment is maintained in good working order, and the staff is friendly, professional, and responsive to questions on how to best either use equipment or achieve exercise goals.”
Nest Yoga Studio I Oakland
“Rather than building a studio that generates the same damn flow class in neat 60 minute intervals, Next is building a community of practice with truly experienced teachers.”
Yoga College of India-Oakland
“Big fan of this studio, it's great value with good teachers, room is long with only two rows so you can always see the mirror, only complaint is that they haven't removed the photos of Bikram yet, could do with a bar”
Bliss Fitness and Health
“I've recently started a 12 month personal training regime to help me get moving and Tyler is very thoughtful of my condition when designing the sessions.”
The 24 studios listed for Oakland, CA teach yoga. Class styles, schedules and whether beginners are welcome come from what each studio publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
19 of the 24 studios we list are based in Oakland; the other 5 serve Oakland from San Francisco (13 mi), Berkeley (7 mi) and Daly City (16 mi). 23 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,196 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (97%), professionalism (86%) and communication (78%). 18 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the studios on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
When are yoga classes listed for Oakland busiest?
Visit data for 6 of these studios shows weekday evenings as the busiest and Sunday evenings as the quietest. A quiet slot means more attention from the teacher and more room for your mat, which is worth a lot in a first class.
Workout Spot
“The owner Tamar is very friendly and knowledgeable, and is versatile when it comes to training: strength, stretching, yoga, etc and the classes are fun!”
The Park Boulevard Yoga Center
“Robert skillfully manages all levels in his classes and over time working with him will deepen your practice and the knowledge of your body and how to maximize your practice.”
Pink Salt Wellness
“Extremely intuitive and empathetic guidance all the time to relieve tension stress and getting to enjoy life more.”
Anjori Yoga
“I have recognized many benefits from her teaching which include: ease with the poses, improved balance, shoulder strength, greater flexibility and a general sense of well being that stems from a yoga practice.”
Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland
“And don't miss the yearly Shaktipat Meditation Intensive in which Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, the head of a lineage of meditation masters, gives Shaktipat awakening to those who want to meditate deeply and walk a true path of liberation.”
Oakland Yoga Studio
“Jin Sung is an amazing teacher and will truly help your practice no matter what stage you are at in your journey.”
Enforma Sayulita
“En Forma planned the dream get away for me and my girlfriends- a customized retreat experience that included everything we were looking to do including private group yoga instruction, surfing lessons, a sound bath, and a mezcal tasting.”
Temescal Arts Center
“Nice area, kind of tucked away.”
Vita
“The owner, Katy, is super nice and friendly and always coming up with different activities and classes to help this place stand out in a unique/welcoming way.”
Ellen Webb Studio
“After working on strength during the week, I always look forward to a stretch on Saturday.”
Kim Taylor Yoga
“Not only has my knee pain almost disappeared, I am walking taller (my upper back is straighter), I have much improved range of motion in my shoulders and now we're working on my hips.”
Jessie Holland Acupuncture
Earth Tribe Yoga
“And even though 24hr offers a yoga class on some days of the week, I like coming here instead because I feel more comfortable in a smaller class and also I don't feel self conscious at all on how I look doing any of the poses or stretches.”
Body Temp Yoga
“Going to the Bikram and flow classes is a full on workout, as muscle exhausting as any of my weight training and distance running workouts, and I've seen a lot of muscle toning and strengthening as a result.”
Hot Yoga Plus Daly City
“To me Bikram Yoga is a physical training (and to some extent a mind power training for endurance) while Yin Yoga provides me a chance to connect with myself and inner energy.”
Glow Yoga & Wellness
“If you're hoping to find a barre/ yoga studio with a wonderful community (where you can easily make friends), inspiring + motivational instructors, and classes that kindly promote physical and mental health/ growth, look no further!!”
Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco
“I only attend in-studio classes and I am SO happy that they are available and hope that, as time goes on, more in-studio classes are offered throughout the day.”
Adeline Yoga
“She is attentive with all class participants, and I not only feel better after class but also heard and inspired, which can be extra challenging over Zoom.”
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What students and parents say about studios in Oakland
- “Whether in person or on zoom, I know that every time I'm at Mountain Yoga, I will be welcomed, learn something new, and feel better.” — from a review of Mountain Yoga
- “I love Left Coast Power Yoga! This is an inclusive place to grow your practice, and to get stronger physically.” — from a review of Left Coast Power Yoga
- “Excellent instructors and patient. Highly recommend for beginners who want to learn Yoga the right way.” — from a review of Oakland Yoga Studio
- “Robert is an outstanding yoga teacher. I'm an older person who really appreciates his attention to the ability differences of his students.” — from a review of The Park Boulevard Yoga Center
- “The yoga teachers are great. The knowledge base of the group is the best that I have experienced and it feels like a family when you interact with the staff.” — from a review of Nest Yoga Studio I Oakland
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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