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Don't be deceived by the good reviews; they belong to the previous owner of this studio. The studio has a malfunctioning website with a lot of flaws which leads to errors and incorrect charges, but the current owner - or his administrator - refuses to take responsibility for them. Rather than work with customers who, like me, belonged to the previous studio for 20 years, the current owner is rude, lacks customer service skills, and is flat out hostile. Buyer beware...

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Paid for 10 classes upfront package. Was unable to use 4 of them as I had some unexpected travel over summer. Asked for extension 2 weeks before expiration and was told that should not be a problem. After waiting 1 month to get a response and leaving several messages finally heard back that they can't extend my classes. Was asked to pay additional $50 to have classes extended which seems utterly ridiculous. When I buy restaurant discount gift certificate/card, there is no expiration, why should there be expiration for classes. California Civil Code Section 1749.5 prohibits the sale of gift cards/certificates with expiration dates, making such enforcement illegal. Why should I pay even more money for classes that I have already paid ahead of time!!! I lost my opportunity to use my remaining classes due to lack of timely response from Yoga Shakti. Very insensitive staff, untimely response time, only care about $$$, terrible customer relations and service.
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After complaining on social media the management apologized for delay and frustration, reviewed my case and extended the expiration of my remaining unused classes by 1 month. Now I am able to use my remaining classes without paying extra $$.

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This place used to be good! Now it is impossible to do anything with them! They subscribe you for a month. However, if you need to go on vacation, they keep on charging you even when you don't take any classes! I called them and ask them to stop by subscription. The woman the phones kept on promising to do this for over a month now and NOTHING happened! Now they just stopped taking my calls all together! I emailed them and they are not responding to my messages! I asked them to cancel my subscription but they are not cancelling! They keep on charging me and refuse to cancel my subscription! Will be disputing the credit card charges next! What a horrible experience!

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★ 5

Since I have practiced Yoga I have felt peace, excellent service

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★ 5

Beautiful place to practice!

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Wow I just called the owner to ask about the $7 Groupon drop inain classsclass she said they weren't doing any sort of classes I asked why there was a Groupon up. the woman got extremely defensive rude and condescending and informed me I shouldn't be giving her unsolicited advice.. Wow yoga is about inner peace kindness and patience. this is something this owner is lacking. This hippocrit needs to go back to India and learn more from these gurus! Will be staying away from this place..

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★ 5

I love this studio so much!!! Originally from HB but the teachers are so professional and trained. They got me they a bad breakup, getting a new job, a family illness, and now working in a covid hospital. Love them hope a new studio in HB opens soon!!!

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★ 5

close to my home, offers RYT200 and I like the extended, access unlimited program. Joy M. is living yogi who I believe is giving us the best quality of RYT program found in the area.

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★ 5

I like how authentic the yoga is. There is a respect for the practice that comes across as really genuine. Plus, Samantha (who led the intro classes I've taken) makes you feel very comfortable no matter what your level is, and she creates a relaxed, positive energy in class.

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★ 5

Since taking Eliana’s yoga classes that concentrate on spine and back health, I have made great improvements over time and I am asymptomatic for the most part. I do not experience the pain and stiffness that had bothered me previously. I have referred friends to her and they were impressed with her style of teaching yoga and her very approachable personality.

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An amazingly relaxing experience. I will be back for more. 💖

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I love love love Suzanne’s 6am class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning! Great way to start your day. It always helps me feel centered and grounded!

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Good instructors for the levels of yoga you may wish to take (e.g. levels 1, 1-2, 2)...the new facilities are a big improvement over the previous location...rooms are bigger, with better ventilation and lighting.

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I have been attending yoga classes amd their amazing yoga retreats for over a decade now and I really have never had a single complaint. My life is far better for knowing them. For all they do to help people, to improve the quality of life, I really can’t say enough for how they saved my life many times. They gave me my smile back ❤️

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Friendly staff and great studio!

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I was warmly greeted upon my first visit by my namesake, Samantha. The studio is inviting and conveniently located. Samantha’s instruction was deliberate and well-paced. I will certainly be back to try a more advanced class.

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★ 5

A place to find your center. Love love love Yoga Shakti. I have gone from curious to committed to my practice. I went from enjoying yoga to becoming a yogi. Authentic, fun, and challenging. Yoga Shakti is the place if you know nothing about yoga or you’re an advanced yogi. The best teachers and a great environment.

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I have enjoyed taking Level 2 classes with Camille. She is very knowledgeable and accommodating. She frequently asks the class what we would like to focus on and she builds her sequences to maximize your practice.

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Best Teachers in O.C. I tried a lot of yoga places and once I found Yoga Shakti I knew I found a yoga home for life....It's all about the teachers.

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Ivy's class was exactly what I needed. I was in town for just a couple days but wanted to attend a group practice. The class, gentle yoga, was paced really well, with options offered for anyone who wanted more/less sensation.

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★ 5

Yin With Sound Meditation class Tuesday/Thursday 7:30-9:00. Sequences, sound and directions are balanced nicely. Being still is not easy. All yoga is a challenge and Linda makes it effortless.

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Excellent Instructors

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I just went for my first prenatal yoga class and I really loved it❤️

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Have been to many studios in Orange County but this so far the best.

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★ 5

Great place!!! I absolutely love here.

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★ 5

This was my first time doing Yoga and it was absolutely AMAZING!!! I can't wait to go back. The Instructor Samantha was wonderful! KUDOS to Samantha & Yoga Shakti Studio Irvine!!!

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★ 5

Just what I needed. A good slow stretch. I'll be back.

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★ 5

Wonderful studio and teachers!

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Friendly people, and great instructor!

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★ 5

Just getting back into yoga again at Shakti and their new studio. My first class back with Andrea's Yoga 1 was exactly what I needed to put myself back on the road to much needed mind, body, and spiritual therapy!

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The HB staff and instructors are stellar. Grateful for such gracious service and such an inviting atmosphere. Love this special place!

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Great instructors, friendly staff and a wide variety of classes to choose from.

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My yoga home for 6 years and ongoing. Professional, kind, strong. Best yoga in HB.

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What a fantastic studio. The energy is terrific as well as the teachers are terrific as well. Especially Monday Wednesday and Friday for Allison’s class in the afternoon.

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Yoga Shakti is my go to studio in the OC. Both the HB and Irvine studios are a soothing place to practice. You can tell they're put a lot of thought into their classes and the studio space. Valerie's Soul Immersion class on Sundays is one of my favorite classes!

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★ 5

I'm not new to yoga, but the classes at Yoga Shakti are unlike others I have experienced. I'm enjoying the new challenges and am hoping to find a release for the burdens I have carried my whole life. All of the instructors have been wonderful as I try out different classes. I love the feeling of peace and warmth with each one. Thank you! So grateful.

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My first class at the studio in Irvine was gentle yoga, to release tension on my lower back. It was really beneficial! looking forward to try others :)

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I like Yoga classes here, especially, with Alison. She is a great teacher and master! 💫💫💖

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★ 5

Since joining Yoga Shakti, my yoga practice has turned totally inward! I used to compete with myself and others in class. Now I feel as though the true meaning of yoga has been explained!! I focused on my breath, go reach mindfulness. These instructors know what they’re doing!!

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I attended my first ever Yoga class today. I loved it. I did Restorative Yoga which was SO relaxing! I can’t wait to go again!

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Have been going to Yoga Shakti for nine years -- notwithstanding a half hour drive. I started with a prenatal class -- which I loved! -- while pregnant with my first child, had a postnatal break for about two years, tried a level 2 class, and have been passionately attached to it (all through my second pregnancy as well) ever since. Great place for practicing yoga!

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빈야사 요가 전문으로 퀄리티, 분위기, 열정 너무 훌륭한 요가 스튜디오. 다양한 시간대에 여러 종류의 프로그램이 준비되어 있어, 선생님, 난이도, 시간대 등 자기 수준과 스케쥴에 맞추어 자유롭게 운동할 수 있습니다.

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It was my first time visiting the studio. I took Shakti with Andrea. She was very welcoming and guide me through poses during practice. I found the Aum and the mantra relaxing. Good studio to get exposure to Shakti yoga.

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★ 5

This is a quality yoga studio with highly trained teachers and friendly staff. The studio offers other excellent opportunities beyond the physical yoga to learn more. Must come and experience!

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★ 5

I highly recommend this studio. I have been every week since 2006. The staff is kind and competent, and the yoga is fantastic.

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I've been coming to this studio since it first opened.I love Yoga Shakti. This is the place for authentic yoga.

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Best traditional yoga you will find in the OC. The Shakti classes are my favorite. You experience yoga and meditation in one class.

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The best and most authentic Yoga experience you will ever have is right here in Orange County at Yoga Shakti Studio! This studio has been servicing the community for over 15 years with highly trained professional teachers and the best classes. They offer the most in depth Yoga Teacher Trainings and Workshops and specialize in TRADITIONAL Yoga. I have been a Yoga and Meditation student here for over 12 years and can tell you from experience, that the benefits you get from the yoga and meditation here at Yoga Shakti will have a positive effect on all aspects of your life. Thank you Yoga Shakti!

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If you want to practice traditional authentic Yoga, look no further than Yoga Shakti! The classes are taught by wonderful highly skilled teachers who honor the tradition of Yoga. I come out of every class feeling like I experienced a true yoga practice. I'm so thankful to have found Yoga Shakti! It has become my 2nd home!

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★ 5

I have never found a more authentic and beautiful studio than Yoga Shakti! Truly authentic yoga, meditation and Ayurveda in a nurturing and caring environment. Highly trained, skilled, friendly and talented instructors! All are made to feel welcome and their teacher training is unparalleled to any other I have seen. Yoga Shakti is a very special place that I feel so fortunate to have found. The retreats are amazing too!

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★ 5

Wonderful space and staff with a solid feel overall. I've had a home in Yoga Shakti for ten years, and even completed their 200 hour teacher training. The studio has excellent classes and many outlets to broaden understanding yoga.

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★ 5

Great studio. Fantastic teachers and lots of opportunities to expand yoga knowledge beyond basics.

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★ 5

Been doing yoga for many years and Yoga Shakti Irvine is by far my favorite place to go. Teachers are amazing and friendly!!

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I encountered an instructor whose attitude was disgusting. I witnessed her verbally attacking another person and went as far as cursing at the unfortunate party who was talking to her in a polite manner. All I know is that the angry person works here (she kept repeating it) and I feel this needs to be stated as I found it highly ironic coming from a woman who is supposed to promote a positive mindset. I am definitely going to be boycotting this place as I feel this was unprofessional to the highest degree.

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★ 5

Wonderful staff. Wonderful opportunities. Highly recommend the meditation sessions. My husband and I do them together and it, frequently, is the highlight of our week.

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★ 5

i recently started practicing yoga @ shakti and what i appreciate about the studio:

1) intimacy: i've been going to level 2 classes and each class is really no more than 8-10 people. you get a lot of personal attention and hands on adjustments from the instructors. if you have questions you can ask during the session as well.
2) challenge: each class session is 1.5 hours, but tough 1.5 hours. i think because it's not heated they can push you further with more challenging poses as opposed to what i'm typically used to at a heated studio.
3) great instructors: i've only taken classes with ashlee but she mixes up the flow a lot and we even got to do sun salutations with blankets and boy was that a core workout!
4) not corporaty: i'm used to other studios being very "corporate". shakti is definitely much more spiritual.
5) amazing merchandise: love all the jewelry the studio carries, but expensive!

there are 2 rooms in the studio, and i believe they're right next to each other... so sometimes we can hear instructions coming from the other room and it's a bit distracting. other than that, i want to try out different instructors. i first heard about shakti through rebecca fink who i've taken a class with before and i knew i had to try shakti out! :) i need to master handstands!

p.s. they have kids yoga :)

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★ 5

The staff is very friendly and knowledgable about all the yoga practices and offers trainings as well. Highly recommend them.

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Love this studio! There is nothing else like it. The teachers are the best you will find in Orange County.

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★ 5

Love, love LOVE this studio! Wonderful instructors and good mix of class offerings to suit your mood/schedule. Parking can be a bit of challenge during peak hours (between 5:00-6:30pm weekdays and after 9:00am Saturdays due to the Farmers Market), so come 10-15 minutes early whenever possible. One restroom, one changing room, two asana rooms (classrooms), and a meditation room. Albeit small, the space is very efficiently utilized! Favorite classes include early morning (6:00am!) Vinyasa with Viviana and Friday evening restorative yoga with Ivy. Great way to wind down your week and relax. Warning: The entire UTC is teeming with little critters (I’m referring to cockroaches). Don’t be alarmed when you see one practicing shavasana or happy baby.

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The center offers a great discount to students: $50 for one month unlimited. Can't wait ti try it. I love the peaceful feel at this place
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Yoga Shakti is hands down the best studio I have ever practiced in. I signed up for a membership within the first week of trying classes and have not regret it. Teachers are amazing, staff are very friendly and fellow yogis are wonderful. I love this place

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Yoga Shakti is a great place with enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and helpful teachers and staff. They help you to progress at your own pace and prepare you well for level advancement. It is helpful to find your own inner peace, find something to help keep you physically fit and find a meaning within practicing yoga. The teacher training program which I am involved in, is a true blessing, helping students to be independent and make the most of teaching. It is worth the price.

The main teachers I have been going to are Ashlee Goite. She has a lot of upper level moves, but they connect and flow well. There are gentle soft transitions. The practice is not too hard on your body as long as you take necessary modifications. The other teachers I go to are Lauren Dahl's class. She does a lot of good prep work for inversions. Another teacher I go to is Colleen Hieber's class. She has a lot of good standing move sequences, high energy, and pushes you to do your best. All the teachers are really good and friendly. I would recommend them. I believe you should do the level you feel most comfortable with and then build up gradually.

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★ 5

Nice studios. They have another location in HB too. They provide loaner mats n yoga blankets, blocks and straps. A true yoga studio. Very friendly staff and convenient classes every week night.

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★ 5

Yoga Shakti Wellness Center is my favorite yoga venue. I come here all the time to unwind. The instructors are great and the facility is even better.

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★ 5

I really loved every moment I spent here.

I bought a Groupon for 10 classes and used it up in less than a month.

My favorite class was Colleen Hieber's Level 1-2 on Tuesday and Thursday night. She is great.

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