San Marcos Yoga

Wonderful gem in San Marcos. Feels like coming home. Iyengar yoga is so fulfilling and Kathleen is a most excellent instructor.

I knew nothing about Yoga and I emailed the website. Kathleen suggested I attend the Intro class. She greeted me when I came to the class early to register, she was very welcoming. Kathleen gave very detailed and precise instructions and if you were doing something incorrect she let you know. She was very knowledgeable, encouraging and positive. It was an amazing experience.

San Marcos Yoga is conveniently located and no matter the teacher, the poses are well communicated AND the practitioners are corrected if necessary. .This is the best bonus of these classes!

The studio is small and cute (and the owner nice), but it wasn’t really my cup of tea. The teacher was constantly conversing with the other ladies in the class, asking them out loud about random things, which was quite distracting. It was more of a casual stretch class than a yoga class. There’s no music (which some people prefer), and the instructor opened the door to the cold air before my muscles could even warm up. I had to keep a sweater on the whole time. Also, one thing I believe is important in yoga is to allow some students to modify positions. I’ve been doing yoga for most of my life, and due to a recent neck injury, I had to stop practicing headstands. Instead, I’ve been practicing a forearm balance so I can receive the inversion benefits without putting pressure on my neck/​head. The teacher refused to allow me to practice this during the headstand instruction and said I either had to do the headstand or headstand prep. I’ll stick to a studio with a little more freedom.
This studio appears to cater towards a more middle aged population, which is fine, but if you’re in you’re mid 20’s I’d head over to Carlsbad or Encinitas for a studio.

Tucked away in a tiny plaza (once you’re on Grand Ave, turn left at the sign that says «Carmela»), San Marcos Yoga is a hidden treasure in North County SD. It’s right next to Cassidy’s Books and a few doors down from Carmela Cucina Italiana.
This yoga studio is different from others that I’ve attended, thanks to the particularly thorough and detailed instruction from Kathleen.
Like Megan V. mentioned, the instructor is big on helping students get the most possible out of class and teaching/​adjusting for proper form. Ideally, students are prepared to go home and if they ever wanted to, practice with proper form even without an instructor present.
More than anywhere else I’ve taken classes, I just got the feeling that Kathleen reeeeaaally knows her yoga and has a strong technical grasp as well as the ability to communicate and teach an excellent, knowledgeable and beneficial yoga practice.
It’s nice having the thick woven blankets to use during class as a prop… super comfortable and supportive! The rope wall during class was a lot of fun, too. Stretches feel amazing with the ropes as an aid.

Went here over the past weekend. Kathleen was our instructor. She was very warm and inviting as well as extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga. The only thing I would have liked is to have a little background music. I left feeling relaxed.

I tried a 45 minute class on a Sunday morning with Kathleen.
Right upon entry, the studio had a homey and welcoming feeling. Kathleen was very friendly, attentive and caring. You can tell she is very passionate about yoga, and it comes out in her studio. She seems to really teach how to properly do various yoga positions, and helps her students get the most out of the class. She used various props, such as a rope wall and blanket. The use of the blankets added to the welcoming and comfortable feeling of the studio.
Kathleen taught the class how to do a downward dog on the rope wall. I loved the rope wall variation of the familiar downward dog.
I left the class feeling relaxed, happy and refreshed. :)

Kathleen, the owner of the San Marcos Yoga studio has her heart in her studio and teaching. She is passionate about teaching Iyengar yoga and her knowledge of the body and yoga is extensive. She has a great eye for the students and watches each one with excellent individualized instruction. Her quirky sense of humor makes the whole experience perfect for anyone wanting to try out yoga or for any experienced practitioners. As a yoga teacher and a family doctor, I highly recommend this studio and Kathleen.

I was looking for something my daughter and I could do here in San Marcos for bonding time that would have a therapeutic element, and we are so glad we gave this a try. We are having fun together. My 12 year old is really enjoying what she is learning and in today’s age it’s great to have a place where young adults can clear their mind, focus on their body and relax. The staff here has been so helpful and wonderful. We were glad to see the dynamics in the class. Great place to go!
In all fairness to reviews the only recommendation I would have is the décor and environment. I’ve been in yoga studios where it is lightly lite, soft relaxing music in the background and mirrors. This made the experience more intimate but hey that’s just my opinion. I still think the place is wonderful.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at San Marcos Yoga! Kathleen gave me very personal one-​on-​one attention as I am 11wks pregnant. She guided me through a prenatal sequence as she taught the rest of her L1 class. It exceeded my expectations. I felt very welcome as a newcomer as well by the rest of the class. I have a feeling I will be coming to this studio for a very long time.

Great value, friendly people and what a workout too!

This studio is an incredible value because of the one-​on-​one attention you receive from the instructor, Kathleen. This is a direct result of classes tending to be small (at least in the evenings). And by small I mean me and one other person small. Were you to try to get that from a highly popular yoga studio, you’d end up paying $ 150 for one on one!
But even if her classes explode in popularity, they’d still be excellent because her instructions are very precise. You learn what muscles to use and exactly how to enter each pose. She is precise while being totally empathetic to the needs and abilities of her students. She’ll tell you that it’s not a problem if you can’t enter a given pose, and offer some customized poses to help with any physical ailments.

I took my 3^rd Yoga class last night at San Marcos Yoga — Kathleen is a great instructor and gives so much individual attention — it’s easy to learn the poses! She and Christine have been great at helping me focus on my specific needs in areas where I need to gain strength and balance. The classes are small enough that you won’t get lost in the crowd and you will have fun and feel great!

I have never progressed so much in yoga as I did while taking classes with Kathleen Quinn — Owner of this wonderful establishment. I gained strength in my poses that no other teachers were able to offer.
The classes are fun, friendly, and welcoming to all. I always felt challenged yet not overwhelmed. I cannot recommend this place enough. I can’t wait to go back.
The studio is cool and relaxing. It’s a large room, so there’s lot of space to do your poses.

I really admire the owner’s, (Kathleen) knowledge about anatomy and how to work around and/​or help injuries. I went to class the other day with a serious back problem, and came away feeling 100% better! Great classes, for all levels, whether you are healthy or injured! Check it out.

I couldn’t have been more pleased with my yoga experience at San Marcos Yoga. Kathleen is an amazing instructor and easily made everyone feel right at home in her class.
They offer several class options making it easy to accomodate people’s schedules. In addition, the space is beautiful, warm and inspiring with a great location just off the freeway. I look forward to taking more classes at San Marcos Yoga.