Yoga @ Cindy’s

There is no standard of service here, just individuals who love yoga. but… all teachers are approachable, engaging, and they will respond to your needs. They will give you individual advice if you are trying to improve but they also know that some people just go for other reasons and don’t need to take it too seriously.
Most teachers like to alternate between practicing the asanas and walking around to monitor their students during class. Some even have extra mentees/​novice teachers in the room to assist with instruction and monitoring. They usually don’t touch you unless you need a spotter.
Good prices, and passes are useful for either location, which is nice to have the variety and flexibility of what studio to go to.
My advice to you:
1. Ensure that you like vinyasa flow (i.e. Many sun salutations and dynamic, continuous movement). If this is your style, get into a class here ASAP
2. Don’t base your judgement off of one class– there are multiple teachers who instruct here, all very helpful but each with a different tone, music preference, and speed of asanas.
3. Try a few weeks unlimited, a 15-​pass class, or something similar that will give you a chance to go at your leisure under a variety of instruction
4. Their tardy policy is that you must enter before or within 10 minutes of class starting

This studio was pretty disappointing as a new visitor to Yoga @ Cindy’s. I went to the El Camino location as my first experience, and although I expressed that I was new, they were a little rude about answering my questions (such as, where do I put my things or where is the studio). I understand that it’s a small studio, but they just put in zero effort to make me feel welcome.
The class itself was okay. Not the best vinyasa routine I’ve been through, but definitely not the worst. The instructor was friendly, but I thought it was a little too easy of a class overall.
I went to the Lawrence location and had a very different experience, so it could just be a difference of studios. I’ll probably be sticking to their other location.

I was in town for a couple of days and walked the mile here from my Air BnB near downtown Sunnyvale.
Honey checked me in & showed me around. This place is very hospitable and courteous. I was visiting so didn’t even have a towel or water bottle. Not a problem. They offered a mat rental, towel, and Smart water free of charge.
I hadn’t practiced in well over 3 years, but felt comfortable fumbling through the moves. I didn’t feel judged or embarrassed for being so rusty. The instructor helped me (& others) with the poses without breaking the flow of the class.
Tip: there’s a Groupon and special going on now – 10 classes for $ 40. That’s awesome considering I paid $ 20 for the drop in.
I felt relaxed, centered, and warm to the core when I left. I would definitely come back here.

Absolutely love Yoga @ Cindys! This review is specifically for the El Camino location.
It’s really difficult to find heated vinyasa flow classes in the area and that’s nearly all Yoga @ Cindy’s offers! You get a great, flowing working with the added sweat from the heat, I always leave feeling relaxed, stronger and empowered.
I started off with the great first time student deal of $ 39 for 3 weeks of unlimited classes, if you’re new to yoga or want to try out the studio I highly recommend this deal and trying as many classes as you can.
Very clean facilities, only thing that I’m not a huge fan of is the bathroom facilities are outside of the studio, you need to take a key with you from the studio to access the somewhat public bathrooms.
Really friendly staff at this location too! Yoga @ Cindy’s has so many class options in the schedule it’s really perfect for anyone and everyone. Very welcoming of yoga practicers of any level. Each teacher also has their own unique style that they bring to each class so every class feels a little bit different — some classes are hotter than others, some more challenging, etc.
The practice room at this location is also rather small, again depending on the popularity of the class you’ll sometimes feel like you’re sitting on top of the person next to you.
I just purchased the monthly unlimited package and am happy to make Yoga @ Cindy’s part of my regular routine!

I’ve gone to a lot of studios as I’ve moved around and this is my favorite one yet!
Studio Appearance: When you walk in, the entryway has a sign-​in desk, a hall with 2 large bookshelves to store your things, and a door to a changing area. The changing area has 4 rooms with privacy curtains. The studio practice room is large and has adjustable lighting. There are yoga props on the shelves. This studio is clean and well-​kept.
Customer Service: The manager at the store is really friendly as are the front desk helpers. I once was dissatisfied with a class and received 1 free class back on my check-​in card.
Teachers: There are many different teachers from all kinds of backgrounds. It’s good to try different teachers’ classes to see what you like. I’ve been to at least 4 different teachers and they all are well-​trained with their unique teaching style. My favorite teachers are Loran and Steve.
Classes: This studio offers all heated classes. Temperatures range from 80 – 94 degrees. There are mostly vinyasa classes, as well as power and dharma. For beginners, try the yoga foundations class. Times are 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Price: The prices are competitive. The best deal is the 60 class pass which comes out to around $ 10 per class. I started with a Groupon to check out the studio and loved it, so I bought this pass.

I bought a Groupon for 15 classes, but I won’t be returning after the classes are over for the following reasons:
Customer service:
The #1 reason why I wouldn’t return. This is the only studio that has a strict 10 min late policy. Trying to get there after work in rush hour traffic is tough. Sometimes it’s hard to predict how bad traffic will be. I was a little more than 10 min late for the class and got turned down. The receptionist was nice enough to give me a free class card, but I didn’t want it. I would’ve rather attended the class because it’s so hard for me to get someone to watch my baby so I can work out. She suggested that I drive to the other location and attend the 6 pm class. Seriously??? You want me to drive at least 20 min in traffic and also risk being late to that class? It wasn’t even the same yoga class! It was a Power Yoga class, which is too advance for me. She also suggested I wait 1.5 hr to attend the next class.
Facility:
They have 1 yoga room. There is large changing area with multiple stalls, which is nice. The bad thing is the restrooms are outside and downstairs. You also need a key to use the restroom. One additional negative thing is there is no water station in the studio
Classes:
It’s hit or miss with the instructors. My favorite are Katie and Loran. I wish the classes were hotter. The website says they are heated to 90 – 100 degrees, but it’s more like 80s.

Really enjoy Clarkia’s Sunday morning classes. The studio is bright and clean and there are plenty of props. There isn’t a shower at this location, just changing rooms. The nice thing about being a member here is that you can also go to the Lawrence studio, so you have lots of time options.

Love Yoga@Cindy’s (both locations)! I’ve been going here for 2 years now, and here are just a a few of the reasons why I’m hooked:
–This is the most inclusive yoga studio I’ve ever been to — meaning all the classes are mixed-​level and all the instructors offer variations on different poses to meet you where you’re at on any given day.
–It’s affordable: they offer a lot of different payment options to meet your budget.
–I appreciate that they offer a range of classes so if you’re feeling tired you can always take a yin or gentle flow class, or if you want a real workout check out a power flow or vinyasa class.
–I’ve tried 10+ different teachers and all of them have been really professional, friendly and safe — I’ve never been worried about getting an injury in any class. (Of course I now have my favorite teachers — Loran, Cristina — but everyone’s preference is different, so I recommend checking out a couple classes).
–They have a commitment to the community so have some kind of donation or giving back almost every month (for example, this month it’s The Family Giving Tree, last month it was donations to a local food bank), plus partnerships with other local businesses (supporting the local economy, yeah!).

This Yoga @ Cindy’s location has only been open for less than a year, and so I find that it is still developing which is my reason for three stars.
1. Teachers and Staff — I have taken two classes here: Dharma Vinyasa with Steve and Vinyasa Flow with Linh. Personally I felt that the classes were more slow paced than I would prefer, but I did enjoy how both instructors are very nice and want every student to feel comfortable. The owner (I apologize for not remembering her name) is a sweetheart too. They have a policy of closing class to you if you arrive 5 minutes late, but she lifted that for me because she knew I had called earlier when I got lost.
2. Variety — This location has 3 – 4 classes a day which is few compared to other studios in the area. Also, all classes are heated while I would prefer to have a balance of heated and non-​heated.
3. Amenities — This is the area where I feel the studio can improve. It is a very clean space, however the bathroom is separate and there is no water refill station and no showers. Also, there isn’t really a waiting area which I have found lessens the community vibe. Most people get in to the classes and then leave right after.
Given the points above, I do not believe I will be headed back here anytime soon but I do believe they will develop their studio as time goes on.

I just had the best yoga class of my life last night here! I was so excited to write this review, it was that great. I attended the 7:00 Wednesday night class with Wayne, which is about 75 minutes long. My friend and I arrived early, around 6:30, to sign the waiver and pay since we were just dropping in. The woman at the front desk (the manager of that location) was so welcoming and friendly! We had a bit of a wait before class since checking in only took about five minutes, but I do recommend getting there early since the classes can get pretty full.
The floors are padded, which is SO much nicer than the hardwood I’m used to elsewhere. The room is heated, so be prepared with a towel and lots of water. If you’re intimidated by the heat, don’t be! It makes it so much better, as you’re able to stretch deeper and have a more intense experience.
Wayne’s class was a vinyasa flow class which he tailored based on the ability of the room. He provided lots of different variations of poses, so that if you’re newer you can keep up and if you’re more advanced you’re not bored. I’m somewhere in the middle and I felt pleasantly challenged throughout the class.
There were a few things that stood out with this class that made it better than anything else I’ve tried. I’ve mentioned the floors, and I also enjoyed the music choices. It wasn’t that super spiritual, flowery, peaceful music I normally get in other classes. It was a little more upbeat and modern, which fit perfectly with the flow of the class. I also loved Wayne’s teaching style. He was relaxed and so adept at reading the vibe of the room and figuring out where to take us next.
Just a really refreshing yoga experience. I can’t recommend it more. :)

Got a Groupon for 10 classes for $ 39.
The classes here are okay. I’ve mostly been going to Lisa’s Saturday 9am classes and Clarkia’s Sunday 9am classes. They’re both decent vinyasa flows with mostly beginner/​intermediate poses, so it’s not much of a challenge for people who already have more yoga experience. Most classes involve basic warrior poses, binds, twists, and stretching. Not much time, if any time, is dedicated to arm balances, inversions, or backbends, which are things I’d like to work on in growing my practice.
The classes here are all heated, so you’re sure to sweat. Personally, I don’t like heated yoga classes. I enjoy coming out of class sweaty from a challenging practice rather than a hot room. I’m not basing my rating on that though, since this is personal preference.
The main reason for the 3 stars instead of 4 is that the classes don’t seem to have a natural flow to them. The teachers move from pose to pose in a haphazard way rather than building poses off one another.
I think this studio is still great for beginner yogis though. The classes focus on more typical poses but introduce some more challenging ones now and then, and the teachers are really nice.

I have been trying this location out for about a month now. There are some pros and cons to it, but over all it needs some improvements.
I have dabbled around with the classes trying to get to know which instructors I like. I really enjoy the vinyasa flow class but its a total bummer the instuctors styles and intensity level is totally inconsistent. Some give a hint of power yoga and some leave you hanging in a pose for way too long for a vinyasa flow.
I think this place has a great set up, the instructors play music which is always fun (could maybe improve there playlists), they have a quick check in of scanning your yoga membership card, and its clean!
But they dont have early morning classes, i havent seen any showers (i could be blind tho), and they should really get some power flow classes!
Good for beginners and the manager is a total sweetheart!

I hate to give this studio a bad review since I was a fan of the Lawrence studio. I practiced there over a year ago, but unfortunately, had to find a new studio due to a job change. When I found out they were opening a new studio only a block from home, i was ecstatic and did not hesitate to purchase the 15 classes for 49 deal at the new studio. However, with the opening date repeatedly pushed back, I didn’t get a chance to redeem the offer until several months after they opened. I was disappointed hear that my voucher had expired the month prior and although the funds could be applied towards a different purchase, what I found frustrating was that they were running the exact same deal on Groupon the day of my interaction with the studio manager, so I don’t understand why they couldn’t extend the same offer to me. A minus one star for the customer service.
The studio itself has one decently sized room with the same vinyl flooring as their other studio, but this room doesn’t heat up nearly as much so you don’t get the same detoxing experience. I haven’t used the bathroom (located outside the studio), so I can’t comment, but I don’t believe there’s a shower either.
Schedule-​wise, they have minimal classes throughout the day with one at noon and two in the afternoon on weekdays and a morning and afternoon class on weekends. I would appreciate an early morning class for more flexibility. Minus one star for the lack of classes.
All in all, I’m not pleased with the minimal class offerings, outdoor bathrooms/​no towel service, lukewarm room, and mediocre service, especially when their pricing scheme is on the higher end. I would recommend yogabelly if you’re in the mountain area as they offer better value and more classes. However, nothing beats having a yoga studio within walking distance from my home, so I will be coming back. I hope they update the heater and eventually be able to offer more classes.

This rating is not for the instructors or classes in the studio. This review is for the disappointing customer service by PATRICIA at the sunnyvale front desk. I was so excited today to attend my first class with Cindy. I was 8 mins late looking for the place (this is my first time to Yoga@Cindy’s) but still Patricia said she cannot let me in after 10 mins of class. I politely told her its not yet 10 mins and there were people who came along with me managed to go to the class and I had to stop to front desk since I don’t know the class room. She got so angered and told me to stop arguing and leave the place. THIS IS THE WORST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE anyone can have in their first visit. Also, she is so immature to an extent that she tried to push me out and closed the door behind me. I am just a little girl and I was never treated this way throughout my life :(. In fact, I thought of calling cops for such a behavior then later thought its further waste of my time and energy with patricia. The precise point of doing yoga is to stay calm and patient and this is totally unexpected from someone working in the yoga studio. Really disappointed and sad !!! :(. I hope Cindy takes some action against her.

Yoga @ Cindy’s is simply the best. Ive tried all kinds of other studios including Bikram & YMCA yoga. This studio has turned my world upside down, literally.
All i can think about is fitting another class into my days. I like that there is a spiritual element, but the group OM chant is nice and actually seems essential.
The teachers are outstanding. Seriously, each is incredible and I get so much from every one of them. The styles vary but the core essential focus is you and your practice. I am proud to be part of this studio and happy to use my props to help me ease into a better practice for myself. Its not competitive but more of a yoga paradise where we all come to practice. Basically it’s awesome to the max.
Plus, my classmates are the bomb. Everyone is friendly and chatty. its nice, really. No weird competition… Just yogis getting down. I also love the background music they usually play in class. It helps me focus and I thought I wouldn’t like it but its fab.
So cindy’s yoga is the bee’s knees. Its like a zen treehouse where you work hellllla hard and love every minute. Thank you for elevating my practice and helping me make time for myself. You all rock!

I really love Yoga@Cindy’s. All the instructors and classes are superb, and each instructor has his/​her own style, so every class is different and challenging in its own way :) Five stars for the quality of the classes.
Minus one star because this location only has one (large) studio room and no showers. They have really nice changing rooms, but it’s just not as convenient without a shower after a sweaty session. I’ve also noticed that the studio room here doesn’t heat up as much as the rooms at the El Camino location.

I love it here.
I’d been looking for a yoga studio that concentrates more on the practice unlike studios like Yoga Belly, which incorporate non-​yoga elements to get in a good workout.
Cindy’s actually whisks you away in your practice, and works your body hard. Studio’s like Yoga Belly, at least in my experience, don’t really allow me to really tune into my breath or practice because I get caught up doing things like crunches, or I’m worried I’m gonna poke my neighbor’s eye out (since it’s so crowded some days).
I’ve tried different classes as well as different instructors at Cindy’s and I have genuinely felt like I’m improving in my practice whilst toning my body.