Power of Your Om

I’ve tried yoga on and off for almost two decades and although I’ve always heard about the benefits, I just didn’t find a place in Santa Barbara that fit my style. I’ve always been active and have always participated in sports. As an average everyday guy, I didn’t feel the other yoga studios I had gone to fit me.
I tried Power of Your Om and found it to be fun. The first session was great — the instructor learned my name, made me feel that I fit in even though I couldn’t do half the poses, and they played music which helped me stay motivated. I came back a second time to see if it was a fluke and it was even better than the first. I now try to go 3 times a week and am noticing a big difference in my flexibility and confidence. The studio has a hip vibe with a family feel. There are people of all shapes and sizes as well as all abilities. The only thing the studio doesn’t seem to have is judgement of others, which is fine by me!

I LOVE the classes at Power of Your Om. The classes here provide a great challenge, both physically and mentally. I have been a member of this studio for about three years, and have improved my stamina, flexibility and athleticism. I am able to do poses and arm balances that I NEVER would have thought I could. The chaturangas are a bit challenging (there can be a lot), and the pace is a bit accelerated. However, it is a great way to get your heart rate going — allowing for a better workout. The heat is amazing for that as well — it also provides such a calming yet challenging experience.
I agree with one of the comments:
Regardless of how I’m feeling or whose class I take, I absolutely always leave the studio feeling better than when I walked in!
Thanks POYO for keeping my body healthy and feeling so great!

If you have the opportunity to participate in Tricia’s classes you will be so impressed. Her energy, knowledge, and overall spirit is motivating and makes this studio the only place I practice yoga. She is an incredible teacher!

Fun, sweaty, inspiring class. I don’t live in SB but if I did, I would come all the time…

Traveling to Santa Barbara to visit family and searched for a Baptiste affiliate in the area. Connected right away with this wonderful studio and just love Tricia and Adrienne. Can’t wait to experience more and definitely will be my regular stop when I’m in Santa Barbara!

I had a bachelorette party in Santa Barbara with a bachelorette who is really into yoga. I was looking for someone who would be open to coming to my air b n b that I was renting to teach a private class to 9 girls.
I got so lucky when I found Adrienne at Power of Your Om. Not only was she super responsive to emails, she had constant follow ups with me to ensure that I had what I needed for that day. She even brought mats for all the girls.
The yoga itself was awesome! We had a full hour class and the time just zoomed by. It was a nice balance for beginners as well as more advanced yogis. Adrienne’s personality was super friendly and her workout was amazing. Most of the girls felt sore the next day.
If you’re ever in SB and are looking for a good yoga class, I would highly recommend Adrienne. And if you want a private class for your get together I recommend her even more!
Adrienne, thanks so much for making our bachelorette weekend amazing :)

I’ve been going to POYO for 5 months now and as a beginner yogi they have made me feel welcome and really eager to learn. All the classes cater to all levels of yogi’s and strike a nice balance between easy-​going classes to really meaningful meditation & reflection. Adrienne, Tricia and Leo are my fave teachers! Especially since I am a new guy student it’s nice that there is a nice mix of guys/​girls/​ethnicities at this particular yoga studio!
Gotta work on my handstands/​arm balances but I’m definitely gonna become a regular at this awesome studio!

If you’re looking for a well rounded Power Yoga practice, Adrienne is your gal in Santa Barbara! Adrienne came to lead a private 60-​minute yoga session for a group of eight women for a bachelorette party. She listened to our needs and gave personal suggestions for our group, which had an array of experience with yoga practice. She came prepared with yoga mats and was clear in her instructions. Thank you for making our party even more special!

I’ve been a fan of Adrienne, Trica, & Mallory’s classes for a long time… not only are they challenging, but they all bring an element of fun, surprise and of course the classes are challenging.
For Hot Power Vinyasa, I think POYO is best in town. I love that this studio has such a strong community; when you come into the room, energy is high, people are chatting and friendly and welcoming.
Many of the yogis here are athletes, triathletes, runners, surfers, climbers… but there are a lot of «regular» people too!
There’s always something fun on the calendar, workshops, challenges, you name it.
The best!

This is absolutely the best studio ever! I loved all the teachers. I am fairly new to yoga and they all made me feel welcome. They helped guide me in my poses and offered modifications. The best thing is that they gave me enough encouragement to take a risk in different poses. The schedule is great and all levels are welcomed. The heat is just enough to get a good sweat. I may not be able to do a handstand at this moment, but everyone made me feel like a true yogi.

Warm friendly staff and environment. Also members of the studio are also friendly and helpful. Purchased a month trial membership and will definately be adding hot yoga at POYO to my exercise régime.

I came to Santa Barbara from San Diego. I needed to get my yoga fix. This place was perfect! Tricia was a great teacher. She had a lot of energy, the class was a lot of fun w/​just the right amount of challenge, and her transitions were amazing. The studio has a good feel to it… clean, bright and they provided all that I needed. What a delight. Thank you!

I can’t say enough good things about this studio. Having just moved here from Miami, besides my husband, roommate and the other members of their lab who moved here with us, I know no one and have not much to do while I delve through the job market here in SB. At home in Miami, I practiced yoga 4 – 5 days a week and though I loved my home studio (Green Monkey/​Bala Vinyasa and Yoga Joint), I have never been to a studio before with a lovelier and tighter knit community. Everyone who attends Poyo loves Pouo. It’s great to be in such a wonderful environment, and aside from the vibrant crowd, the instructors are fantastic. I am nearing the end of my month of their introductory deal ($ 45 unlimited for the first month, you cannot go wrong) and I have practiced 4 – 5 times every week and tried nearly every instructor and not a single one has disappointed. Though my husband and I were graciously gifted a month at another yoga studio in the area which we will use next month, we both 100% plan on joining this studio in the coming new year and have no doubts that there is no better place in SB for us to practice yoga. FYI my husband has a lower back injury, it took a while to get him into yoga as he is picky about his studios and his instructors, but he knew after his first class that this would be our home studio. The individual attention he gets and the feeling of community we both get is priceless. If you’re thinking about trying this place, just do it!

Great studio, nice and hot, good schedule, great location. I’m partial to Braxton’s classes– always mindful and challenging, but fun and full of great music. A good mix of a solid full body practice, an energizing fun time, and the calming zen quiet time I need before heading back into the real world. Can’t go wrong.

Adrienne, Trisha and Melanie are some of my favorite people. This studio is wonderful and if you love to sweat and want a great workout this is the place to go. I have been going for a couple years now and absolutely love the staff and the environment.

I first stepped foot into PoYo over 2 years ago and I never looked back — I absolutely fell in love with vinyasa and this studio. It was my first time doing hot yoga and I typically am not a fan of heat, but there was something about the practice that kept me going. Once I got over the «why is it SO HOT in here?!» mentality, I found that the heat actually really helped open my body. The flow of breath and movement is challenging yet calming and promotes growth both mentally and physically if you let it. I have always appreciated the environment at PoYo — everyone is so genuinely friendly and it’s a safe space for non-​judgment. The energy throughout the studio is always amazing. Classes are super fun, combined with awesome playlists, and there’s a great view if you decide to lay your mat down near the front windows of the studio!
Every class has a similar flow, but each teacher holds their own unique and awesome style. I usually attend evening classes and when I’m feeling like I need my asana kicked, Adrienne, Tricia, Ellen, and Mallory are my gals. When I’m feeling like I need a more grounding practice, Melanie, Michelle, Lauren, and Zephan are my go-​to. But regardless of how I’m feeling or whose class I take, I absolutely always leave the studio feeling better than when I walked in!

I love this studio. I didn’t think I’d like hot yoga, but once I got over being really sweaty (and got myself a good mat) I realized how much more open my body was and now I don’t like any other type of yoga. I also appreciate the flow to the studio — throughout class you’re moving, breathing and laughing. The instructors encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and not to take yourself too seriously. This has created a fantastic community of supportive friends that welcome every yogi with open arms and a big smile. You’re going to get a great workout. And if you’re open to it, your perspective on life’s challenges might start to shift.

This is the 6^th yoga studio I have been to since moving to SB from San Diego where I had found my perfect practice place. After trying 6 places out this is the only 1 I’ve bought a package for. That should say everything. Only inconvenience I found is that there is no bathroom actually located in the yoga studio but whatever :).

Santa Barbara has a lot of yoga studios but this one is my favorite. I love the power style combined with the heated room. A majority of the instructors are great… very knowledgeable and supportive. The studio is very simple but warm and cozy.
I didn’t give POYO five stars because I wish the classes were 90 minutes versus 75.

I’ve been practicing yoga for more than 10 years. In that time I’ve going to studios of all kinds, in many different cities, from the UC Berkeley student rec center to the Paso Robles YMCA to the Santa Barbara Athletic Club. I’ve tried a number of the boutique studios in Santa Barbara and Goleta and the most important thing I’ve learned — and essential to what I want to say in this review — is this: The kind of yoga you practice is a personal choice.
POYO yoga is stripped down, basic vinyasa, without the original names for the poses and within a very hot room where you will get very close to other people. If you want an athletic, sweat-​inducing, workout-​style practice that will leave you most likely exhausted, this might be perfect for you. If you want spiritual, meditative, true-​to-​its-​roots yoga, this might not. This is at the far edge of the athletic yoga spectrum, and if you want to get in good shape while practicing, this class will help. You do need to have a basic fitness level before you show up, or you could find yourself in trouble very fast here. It’s HOT and the workout, even in the all levels classes, is legitimate.
I’m an athlete (marathon runner) who finds this type of practice the most effective in terms of getting great value out of my yoga time and doing all of the stretching and core strength that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to force myself to do on my own. Sometimes I miss the spiritual component I’ve had in other practices, but I can either take another class elsewhere or do that kind of more meditative, contemplative practice on my own at home.
The instructors at this studio are kind, non-​judgmental, and supportive. Tricia is amazing, her classes are truly «all levels» and she has a great spirit and fun approach to teaching. I’ve had some of my favorite yoga classes of all time with her instructing. Adrienne is tough but you’ll be proud of yourself when you finish her class and ready to take on any challenge that awaits.
You’ll see every body type in this studio, from lithe to large. But I would note that this is NOT the Montecito mama crowd. This is your 20-​something Santa Barbara crowd, for the most part. They’re either still in school, combining work and school, or young professionals. I’m in my mid-​30s and often on the older edge of the class age range.