Yoga Blend

I have been going to Yoga Blend since it opened as a tiny business over a decade ago. I kept going because I really like the owner, Christy, who is an amazing person and a fabulous teacher. That being said, I had a rather unpleasant experience the last time I was there.
I was early for the yoga class I wanted to take so that I could get situated and relaxed without disturbing anyone else. Unfortunately, not everyone likes to show up on time and many people are so selfish and self-​centered that they believe it is their right to interrupt, disturb, and displace everyone else by showing up late and ruining everyone else’s experience. It was a weekend class and Darby was the teacher. I always show up early, especially for weekend classes, as they are probably more crowded for obvious reasons. Apparently, Darby is a popular teacher and I like him enough. HOWEVER, as I waited and waited for class to begin I was forced to move my mat again and again to accommodate others who came in after I did. I was fine with that until about the fourth or fifth time I had to move AFTER CLASS WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE STARTED. By this time mats were touching and/​or overlapping and LATECOMERS WERE STILL STROLLING IN MAKING A FUSS AND CLASS STILL HADN’T STARTED. Darby kept welcoming in everyone and I finally left because of my extreme discomfort. As I left, people were still arriving LATE LATE LATE and Darby was still letting them come in despite the fact that THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ROOM. I understand letting the class fill up and not wanting to turn away clients and friends, but there must be a limit to how many people can fit inside the room and there SHOULD BE A CUT OFF POINT WHEN IT’S SIMPLY TOO LATE TO ENTER AND DISRUPT THE CLASS!
I haven’t been back since that day and I’m looking for a NEW PLACE TO DO YOGA. Unfortunately, I’ll have to go back to get a refund if possible, as I had bought a package of 5 classes.
I’M VERY SAD AND DISAPPOINTED.

Took classes for a month with 2 different instructors who came highly recommended to me. Wasn’t thrilled with the other instructor but Susan is the best for someone with severe back pain. Although a little chatty during class, she’s extremely gentle and is genuinely concerned about what is going on with your body so she can be as helpful as possible for you to achieve your goals.
Downside– Some classes are super crowded and this place is quite pricey.

Finding Yoga blend has been one of my greatest blessings. It’s not just a yoga studio! It’s an incredible positive loving community! I love being apart of their desk staff :) And I love all the positive energy that just radiates from all the teachers, practice and all my fellow yogis!

Love this place. All the teachers are warm and welcoming. You enter from the back of the building through the little parking lot. If the lot is full, there’s always street parking on Magnolia. They have two large yoga rooms that feel very homely and cozy. While I always bring my own yoga mat, they have mats you can borrow as well as blankets, straps, pillows, blocks, and any other yoga equipment you might need for your practice.
Their lunch time flow and stretch classes are a wonderful way to break up your day, and make sure not to miss their $ 5 morning flow classes!

I had never taken a yoga class before and I chose Yoga Blend because of all the great reviews. The facility itself had such a zen vibe and a calming ambiance. My mom and I took the Vinyasa flow class with Heather and it was wonderful! The room wasn’t overfilled; it had just the right amount of people so that everybody had adequate space in between each other. I really enjoyed the music that was playing throughout the session. Everything Heather was saying during the practice was very eye-​opening and I had no trouble relaxing and coming in tune with my body. They even called me a few days after to follow up on how the class was and to welcome me to the studio which I thought was great. Can’t wait to take another class here!

Yoga Blend is a great way to start the morning on my way to work — I attended the $ 5 morning class every weekday before I had to move abroad for work. The staff are friendly, attentive and focus on technique and on what you need to work on. High quality for a really great price. Highly recommend.

This place is terrific. My favorite yoga studio. A very positive & friendly vibe, great variety of classes offered, wonderful teachers.

I’ve been a handful of times, and I’ve never had a poor experience. You don’t hear chattering during the sessions and there’s always been room (to be fair, I’ve only been to the 6:30 AM classes). Parking is great — they have spots in their lot, and there is enough street parking surrounding the studio. Sommer is a great teacher, so if you have the chance, attend one of her classes.

I took the my first class here with Darby and they had a 20% discount this weekend so I bought an unlimited package. I’m so glad I did because I really enjoyed his class. The music was really great, which i usually hear the run of the mill yoga music, but his was a little more electronica, which I really liked.
First class, you get a free mat use, but after that its $ 2.
Plenty of street parking, they do have a parking lot in the back but its odd. You’ll see.
Entrance is on the back FYI.
Get there 10 min early so you can sign in and grab a spot.
Looking forward to my next class.

Love this studio. The people that work here are very thoughtful and encouraging. You feel a sense of community at this studio as well. Very welcoming and clean place.

This place is very good — friendly staff, clean, and well equipped. There’s a variety of classes to choose from and the instructors are excellent.

I often come to gentle yoga to relax, and found it difficult today when we were packed into the small studio like sardines. Using the width of a yoga block to measure space and staggering mats is not enough to keep your yoga neighbor from getting arms and hands, legs and feet all over your body. And my feet and hands couldn’t go through the wall, so I was not able to stretch and extend. This is normally a reasonably sized class, and this seemed crazy. There was no maximum capacity sign posted outside of the door, so who knows if the class was over it or not. I think it would’ve been reasonable to turn away the last several people that came. But we were told to pack ‘em in and make room, thereby starting class late. Many folks seemed unhappy about having to squish in. I feel this was more about making $$ by packing us in, than allowing the folks who came early enough to find a spot to comfortably practice gentle yoga.
Aside from this issue, the only other complaint I have is that the folks that come in and wait in the lobby while our class is in final resting pose talk very loudly, even though there is a small sign posted about being quiet because there is a class in session. I would appreciate it if it was quiet outside while I am in a class.
I love the teacher of this class though, so hoping I can continue to take her classes, as long as they are not sardine style.

I have been going to this yoga studio on and off since 2010. I have been a member of other chain yoga studios and a few mom and pop ones and have to say «YogaBlend» is by far the best. You can feel the sense of community when you walk through the door and it extends through the whole practice. I have not taken classes with many of the teacher however if you have had the good fortune to take a class with either Darby or Christy you will know this. Good people all around.
Namaste

I love Yoga Blend! I find it a very welcoming environment to do my practice in. All of the teachers that I have the pleasure to work with, have been very kind and helpful. I’ve taken several of their workshops, and have enjoyed them all! This is an awesome yoga studio! I know that they give a KCRW discount! Maybe a KPCC discount could happen in the future! ;)

I have been practicing at Yoga Blend for a little over week now. I enjoy this cozy little studio and its community. The instructors are friendly and welcoming, which is pretty comforting. I appreciate that the studio offers a variety of classes; some are for beginners/​new mums with their babies/​more advanced students, etc. It is also nice that they offer community classes ($ 9). I am also impressed by the number of props that they offer! They have lots of blocks/​straps/​bolsters/​balls/​blankets to help provide plenty of support during your practice.
This studio offers its own parking space in the back of the building, which, I think, is only good for small cars (i.e., Fiat, Smart Car), but there is plenty of street parking around the studio.

I’m on the fence about returning to this joint. I use to attend at least 2x a week for a couple of years but then the clientele kept getting douchier that it was hard to block out and just do the work. Just stating there’s a lot of entitlement in hemp clothing, bindis without justification (re: fashion statement) and brace yourself if you don’t drive a Prius or compost your food. If it weren’t for those frauds, I’d go back, but it’s hard to stomach otherwise.

Absolutely love Yoga Blend. This is hand-​down one of the best yoga studios I have ever been to. Fantastic people, fantastic warm welcoming instructors.
One of the things I look for in yoga studios is yoga instruction that is not divorced from all of the philosophical/​religious underpinnings of yoga practice. If I wanted a simple exercise class I can get that at any LA Fiteness. No thanks. When I go to a yoga class I want the full hippy yoga scene and you get that at Yoga Blend.
There are tons of classes here to choose from all day every day it seems. I have never once wanted to drop by Yoga Blend and not had a class of some kind available.
Also, I love their tea bar. It is such a treat after a yoga class to leave with a cup of one of the many awesome teas they have to choose from.

As if they really need another 5 star review, but credit where credit is due.
They are almost always open with someone friendly staffing the reception area. They have great value on their series classes and offer a KCRW discount. I believe my net cost per 30 series class works out to be $ 8 to $ 9 per class.
They have a large number of instructors. No single person dominates the schedule, and all of the teachers are super competent. It is a non competitive studio, as yoga should be. Classes are not like they were at my last gym where they seemed to resemble a cross between calisthenics, army boot camp and yoga.
While honoring tradition, the studio is set up for the Western client and not overly dogmatic. Spirituality, yes, elephant headed demigods, no.
I appreciate the physical challenges yoga presents, the way time melts away while practicing it, and the sense of community that places like Yoga Blend provides. This is the best studio in the Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena area.
You should come by and try it.

I was forced to come here with a friend of mine for baby and me yoga. Yoga just doesn’t seem like my thing. I decided to not let my friend down, and hey, maybe my daughter would like it.
They completely welcome you here with open arms and are so so nice. My first class here with Julia was free, and I can assure I will be back every week that I can make it.
The baby and me class is so comfortable and if there’s something you can’t do because of physical limitations, you can most definitely modify it or do something completely different. I didn’t feel pressured at all to do or try anything either. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the class as well. I will definitely be back, Julia is a phenomenal instructor and is seriously the nicest person. Love this place!

I attended a free Intro to Yoga class with Sommer this past Sunday and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Yoga Blend is located in Burbank off of the 5 Freeway, exit Burbank Blvd. The location is easy to spot with their big olé purple «Yoga Blend» sign. They have a parking lot behind the business that holds about 5 cars. There is also street parking that isn’t to difficult to snag. However, I would suggest going earlier just in case. They do not have an entrance from the street; you have to enter through the back where their parking lot is.
Right when you walk in it’s a bit dark, but it is pretty obvious where you are suppose to go from there. I walked right up to the receptionist and she had me sign in and fill out some papers. They offer mat rentals for $ 2, however, I suggest buying your own for about $ 10 especially if you plan on making yoga a regular thing.
They have you take off your shoes before you enter the yoga rooms, which I thought was really smart because you don’t have to deal with wet floors or dirty shoes. They do have cubbies inside of each yoga room so you can lay down your wallet, purse, keys or whatever you brought with you.
The Intro to Yoga class with Sommer was 2 hours long which is longer than most classes here at Yoga Blend. Sommer took the time to explain the basic concepts of yoga which was fascinating as well as inspiring. She also took the time to get to know each and every one of us which I appreciated because it gave us a better understanding of our group and allowed us to embrace each other. The class itself was pretty basic and easy but it did give an idea of what to expect if you were to continue yoga.
Pricing
1 class at Yoga Blend is $ 17 and last about an hour (competitive compared to other places)
They do have specials for first time students, $ 40 which allows students to participate for 14 consecutive days.
They have $ 5 Flow which is a morning class from 6:30a.m to 7:30a.m and $ 9 Community Classes which is a discounted class to give back to the community. However, these classes are not typically in convenient time slots especially for someone who works a 9 – 5 and in a different area.
Overall
I would love to take more classes at Yoga Blend because the staff was awesome and the classes are beneficial. However, I don’t know when or if I’ll be able to find that time to attend classes at a reasonable price.
Tip
They have kid classes
They have a water station just in case you forget yours