Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, America’s Finest City has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 24 yoga studios (or outdoor and traveling classes) around San Diego.
If you’re just getting started
South Park Yoga + Wellness, 2985 Beech St., South Park
This studio recommends starting your yoga journey with classes catered to beginners like Healthy Backs, Healing Hatha, Level 1 Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. You can try a two-week trial for $39, and if you love it, commit to more.
Yoga Box San Diego, Various locations
With eight studios in neighborhoods including PB, OB, North Park, and Encinitas Yoga Box offers all sorts of classes — from vinyasa flow to gentle restorative practices — following its mantra that “yoga is for everybody and every body.”
A yoga session at South Park Yoga + Wellness.
Photo via @southparkyoga + @danceflowyoga_heatherstants
San Diego Yoga Studio, 4134 Napier St., Bay Park
Operated by San Diego natives Kim and Russ Imlay, this studio focuses on the practice of Iyengar Yoga. San Diego Yoga offers a $45 special for new students with unlimited in-person and online classes for the first two weeks.
The Little Yoga Studio, 702 Ash St., Ste. B, Downtown San Diego
Located in the historic El Cortez building, this studio offers indoor classes as well as sunset sessions on the rooftop. The schedule features a variety of ways to practice — from hatha to yin — and new student specials starting at $35.
Yoga One in Mission Hills is a great place to start your yogi journey.
Photo via Yoga One
Yoga One, 1920 Fort Stockton
Offering classes since 2002, this Mission Hills studio offers classes for all levels + styles. The new student special offers locals unlimited classes for $50 for the first month — check out these tips to get you started.
Reach Yoga, 1319 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Offering heated vinyasa and sculpt classes, new student promotions cover everything from a couple of drop-in classes to a month of unlimited classes.
CorePower Yoga, Various locations
With more than a dozen studios in communities including Mission Valley, Little Italy, Hillcrest, La Mesa, and Point Loma, CorePower recommends starting your yoga journey with its CorePower 1 or CorePower Yoga 2 classes to learn the flow. You can try a first-timer class for free on Fridays. After that, new students can enjoy one week of free classes.
Stand-up paddleboard yoga — oh, it’s a thing alright.
Photo via @floatingyogis
If you want waterfront views
Yoga with Shawna on Mission Beach, Mission Beach
Request a private yoga session on the sand; bring a beach towel or blanket.
Floating Yogis, Mission Bay
Practice yoga, but make it super San Diego. This mobile studio specializes in SUP yoga — aka stand-up paddleboard yoga — finding zen while floating in the water (so long as the winds don’t exceed 8 mph). The studio provides the paddleboards, you bring the balance.
Beach Yoga, Moonlight Beach
This all-levels flow class goes down at 400 B St. in Encinitas on Sundays. By late October, Friday classes may also be offered. It’s $20 for a drop-in class or $150 for a punch card good for 10 classes.
SunChaser SUP & Yoga, 4000 Fanuel St., Pacific Beach
This floating studio sets up at Fanuel Street Park — look for the boards on the grass or the sand. It specializes in stand-up paddleboard yoga for all levels, forever in search of finding balance.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center: SUP Yoga, 1001 Santa Clara Place, Mission Bay
The Aquatic Center offers $55 stand-up paddleboard yoga classes in the coves of Mission Bay several times per month that aim to connect you to San Diego’s natural beauty.
Wolf & Lion’s pop-up classes take place at cool spots like Quartyard in downtown San Diego.
Photo via @wolfandlionsd + @quartyardsd
If you want to connect with community
Move with Us at Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
This restorative yoga class led by Lunita Veláquez takes place the first and second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the museum’s gorgeous rotunda. Bring your mat and water, and dress in layers.
Move With Us yoga takes place at the Museum of Us twice monthly.
Photo via Museum of Us
Hoppy Yoga, Various locations
This yoga community partners with local craft breweries — like Societe Brewing Co. — to host all-levels classes at tasting rooms. Be sure to stay for a pint after class.
Wolf & Lion, Various locations
These pop-up wellness and yoga classes take place at cool community spots like Quartyard in downtown San Diego, Grand Artique in Barrio Logan, and Yoga Haven in Point Loma.
Downward dog takes on a whole new meaning at Puppy Yoga at Spirit Yoga Studios in PB.
Photo via @spirityogastudios
Spirit Yoga + Barre, 1559 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Yes, this PB studio offers traditional classes but its offerings reach a new level of paw-sitivity with its Animal Rescue Yoga. For these sessions, the studio collaborates with local animal rescues for a class that combines “gentle movement and animal playtime.” Yogis can meet rescues and learn about adoption and fostering opportunities.
Sugar Sweet Farm, Encinitas
This family-run organic hobby farm offers 1-hour goat yoga classes where “baby and mama goats will roam around during yoga class kissing your toes, climbing on your downward dog, and cuddling up with you during savasana.” These classes are great for yogis age 10 and up.
Novo Dia Wellness Experience: Mornings at the Museum, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla
This monthly immersive wellness, food, and art experience goes down at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, and features several yoga classes. Get tickets.
San Diego Yoga Center offers hot yoga classes galore.
Photo via @sdyogacenter
If you’re looking to sweat
San Diego Yoga Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., Ste. 470, La Mesa
This East County studio really turns up the heat with its classes, including a 1-hour beginner hot yoga option at 105° with 40% humidity. You can also try the Vinyasa Burn class at 80°, Inferno Hot Pilates at 95°, or the silent hot yoga class.
Hapa Yoga, 4242 Camino Del Rio N., Ste. 10, Mission Valley
We spy heated vinyasa classes, Inferno Hot Pilates, and Hot As a Mutha hatha at 100-105° on this studio’s schedule. There are also non-heated yoga classes for kids ages 4-12 and parent-child sessions.
Modo Yoga San Diego, 3091 Clairemont Dr., Bay Park
This studio’s signature Modo class includes a hot yoga sequence of 40 postures, while its Modo Flow adds rhythmic pacing and links movements with breath.
Point Loma Sports Club at Liberty Station features the Mind Body Yoga Studio and lots of class options.
Photo via @pointlomasportsclub
If you want a mix of fitness options
Fitness Athletic, Various locations
With locations in Mission Beach, Little Italy, East Village, and Carmel Mountain, Fit Athletic offers various yoga flow options, plus other fitness classes to tone your upper body, core, and glutes.
AquaVie, 234 Broadway, Downtown San Diego
This 40,000-sqft fitness and wellness club spans four levels and features 200+ cardio and strength training machines, a full-service spa, and a rooftop pool and running track with skyline views. Oh, and yoga classes? Yep, you can find those here too including Dhurva Yoga, all-levels yoga, and Twilight Yoga Flow.
Point Loma Sports Club, 2751 Roosevelt Rd., Liberty Station
You’ll find a full weight room, cycling studio, training arena, and the Mind Body Yoga Studio at this 23,000-sqft facility. Try a gentle Yin Yoga class, Iyengar Yoga with a focus on alignment and breath control, Vinyasa Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga.
