Gaia Yoga, Richmond CA

I’ve been to Gaia yoga three times so far - once for Yin Restorative (focus on mindfulness and meditation), once for Gentle Flow (gentle stretching), and once for Hatha (core work). The instructors are kind. They encourage you to try new things but also are very understanding if you can’t do one of the poses. I am injured and was worried I wouldn’t make it through the class, but it was great.

I've been once so far and am really looking forward to being a regular. My instructor was the studio owner and she was very kind, welcoming and effective as an instructor. The environment is calm and welcoming and there is free convenient parking. Good vibes all around!

I will note that the classes (that I've attended) aren't particularly challenging which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you're looking for. If you're looking for power yoga, something that gets your heart rate up or has you working on arm balances and inversions, you probably want to go with another studio. But if you're looking for a beginner to intermediate level yoga where you can stretch and center yourself, this is a lovely place to do that.