Bikram Yoga Marina Del Rey

Today I had a couple meetings around Venice and took the 4:30 class. This studio is great due to the free parking, steam room, clean showers & juice bar. Typically I stick to Vinyasa or Kundalini yoga but when you need to really break a sweat a Bikram class never fails.

I love this place; great teachers and a great studio. This is perfect for someone looking for their home to practice. If you are looking to improve your practice; this is the place.

Bikram isn’t going to give you that toned beach bod, but it does feel very cleansing and relaxes your whole body. For those not familiar, its a series of poses done in a heated studio over 90 minutes. Getting thru the standing series can be tough, and you’ll see people laying down in shavasana, but give it a try and you’ll feel great after.
The staff is very kind and engaging. I’ve been in classes with everyone there and is always been a good experience. The studio is large but can still get cramped at busy times (evenings). It is very nice that they have a wide span of class times each day.
They keep the studio clean despite the long hours of operation, but the studio floor is uneven and peeling and need of repair. Also, the men’s locker room is somewhat small. The woman’s room, though larger, can also get cramped (so I’ve heard).
After class, it’s quite invigorating to get a juice at the bar. Be careful not to hop in your car and drive off if you’re lightheaded from class!

This is a nice enough yoga studio — it does have showers and lockers, and it seems pretty clean. It also has several downsides, mainly the instructors and instruction. Note: I don’t personally believe hot yoga or bikram yoga is a great way to practice nor a great workout. The class I went to at bikram mdr was tediously slow, and — as other reviewers have noted — the instructor was horribly dull and useless. Her voice is indeed monotone, and she never gave any adjustments. I think I heard her verbally correct one person once. So, it’s true, the studio could just play something over the speakers with no difference compared to the current instructor. Parking can be tricky.

I recently moved to San Diego and took a class from, perhaps, one of the most strict bikram instructors I’ve ever had. When chatting with the instructor after class, she told me, «Where did you practice before this? Whatever studio it was, you tell them they did a great job. Your practice is beautiful and you’re very easy to teach.» That studio that helped me improve my practice so much is none other than Bikram Yoga Marina Del Rey! I practiced at Marina Del Rey for about 3 years– and I can’t express to you how sad I was when I moved out of LA partially because I didn’t want to practice bikram at any other studio! Throughout my few years as a member, I had the opportunity of taking classes from numerous instructors. For the most part, they were all great. I especially appreciated their understanding that everyone is at different levels (or may just be having an off day), but they also will correct you or help you with postures so that you get the most out of each class. In particular, I loved OJ and Loren’s classes! OJ has such a calming, friendly approach to teaching and Loren has somehow perfected the ability of being strict but hilarious (and will push you!!). The steam room is an added bonus– at first it was a bit much for me (it can get HOT in that room), but eventually my body got used to it and I thoroughly enjoyed warming up a before class. The only downsides I can speak to are the parking– especially now that the restaurant stole over half the lot, parking can sometimes be an issue– and that sometimes the classes can get packed, but that’s to be expected when it’s a great studio!

As a hot yoga and Bikram practitioner of 9 years, I have been to many studios in the US and overseas; this one is my favorite. The studio is very clean, bright, and well thought out. And it is home to a few of LA’s best hot yoga teachers. There is even parking, a fresh juice bar and steam room. It doesn’t get better!

Very disappointed! I was really looking forward to going to this studio because it is in a very convenient location. When I signed up for the class there was no mention that you had to bring a padlock to secure items. Most studios have built-​in locks. The front desk person held my keys and phone during class, but I was then rudely admonished after class by another staff member for leaving items up front even though I explained it was my first time there. The class was sub-​par. The instructor wasn’t welcoming to new students and failed to ask about injuries. He spoke too quickly and catered only to a few students he knew. The room smelled awful. The smell is never that bad at other hot yoga studios I’ve been to. Overall bad experience and not sure if I will give it another shot.

In a word –Loren– he is the reason I come to this studio he is why I give 5 stars. Many of the teachers here especially in the morning just dial it in, very monotone, boring and never help with adjustments. Loren sets the bar for others to follow he is a true teacher and inspiration. For Loren I get up at 430AM for the morning class few others provide that motivation. Loren is amazing and I am so grateful I have the opportunity to be one of his students. If Loren goes I go.
One thing I hate is there is no bench in the women’s locker room you have to sit on a wet floor or try and get dressed holding one hand on the wall. Several gals have mentioned this to the owner but she refuses to put any seating in the locker room. Also there are three showers one has been broken for over a year and the soap dispensers in the bathroom continually fall off. The owner doesn’t pay attention to the small details that make a yoga studio special.

Love this studio! Very clean, great teachers, love the studio owner. I have practice at studios across the country and this is one of the best. You can consistently great teachers, clean facilities, and off street parking.

It was fine. The girl who taught the community class on July 11^th was monotone and joyless in her teaching style– just regurgitating dialogue in an authoritative tone, with no enthusiasm for the beauty and joy of yoga.

I am new to Bikram yoga — today was my 7^th class. I took the first class at a studio in Northern California (not the best experience). The last 6 classes have been at Bikram MDR.
First of all, this studio is clean and it smells good (as good as a Bikram studio can smell). The staff makes sure the facility is always in top-​notch condition and the locker rooms are clean and adequate. This is no small feat when everyone is sweating profusely during the 90-​minute sessions.
Next, everyone is friendly and the instructors are excellent. I have had 3 instructors in my 6 classes here. All of them have been great. I’m new, they know it, and they take the time to coach me discreetly on improving my postures. I get better with each class and I have never felt singled-​out as a beginner. I look forward to this experience twice-​weekly and I am getting stronger and far more flexible. I have had chronic low back problems for years (2 surgeries). My pain gets better after every yoga session — best thing I’ve ever done for my health.
I can’t imagine a better experience anywhere than Bikram Marina Del Rey.

The teachers are good, but not the greatest I have. Yeah, the laminent floor is probably more higenic, but its also very slippery and impossible to for my feet to grip when doing triangle and the following 2 poses. Then their shower room has no benches to sit when you just got out of class, legs shaking waiting for showers, that was the deal breaker for me. I bought an intro but for the above reasons never went back. Instead, I went to Bikram Hermosa Beach, its much better than Bikram Marina Del Rey in my opinion. Cant deal with the slippery floor!

This was my very first time trying yoga, let alone Bikram Yoga! This was such a great deal! $ 5 for a class? Yes please! :) (*on Saturdays only) This was a great class which was instructed by Challyn. She was great, energetic, and professional. I am definitely coming back!

This place is basically the Bikram studio of my DREAMS.
After Bikram La Jolla i’ve really had crappy luck with Socal Bikram studios. Costa Mesa was OK, but stinky with terrible parking. Bikram Pasadena was horrendous and dirty, with some of the rudest teachers ive ever experienced in my years of practice. But this place is everything Bikram should be– clean and friendly, while still being serious about their practice.
PROS:
The Floor– I get that carpet is «supposed» to be used– but lets be real that stuff is gross, dirty and IMPOSSIBLE to keep clean in a hot, sweaty room. People sweat and that’s okay! I love that they use rubber flooring here. It keeps the smell and bacteria levels way, way down.
The Teachers– Yoga teachers make or break your studio, and I have never, ever met Bikram teachers who exuded such sweetness and passion as those of BMDRY. That being said, they still very much honor the practice of Bikram making sure students push themselves and uphold correct form. Again I think you can have a serious practice, while not being a total asshole. They clearly care about their students and knew who to push, when to back off and made sure everyone was challenged and kept inspired!
CONS:
Sometimes it can be tricky to get parking but. welcome to LA I suppose!
As other reviewers have mentioned: this place is just good vibes all around. Thank you Bikram Marina Del Rey for reminding me that Bikram can be an amazing, therapeutic experience.

Friendly, professionals staff, atmosphere is great and of course bikram yoga is great!! for srarters its hard but time after time you become more addictive of it. Just try it and this is the best place for try !) oh its promotions for the beginners. first month is just 50USD

I have been going to this yoga studio off and on for close to 2 years now and I LOVE it. I’ve never had a problem. The staff is very friendly and helpful inside and outside of class. Remembering my name is a nice touch too. During class they offer great instructions in each posture and I never feel pressure to keep up. The instructors always make it clear that «…this is YOUR practice… don’t feel the need to keep up with your neighbor… if you can’t hold the pose it’s okay try it again.» I find them all to be very pleasant. Each instructor has a different style and I definitely have my favorites but generally speaking they are all top notch.
GREAT JOB! Oh and those juices are great too.
My only complaint if I was forced to mention something is the parking. It can be tricky since that restaurant opened but just get there early.
For the people complaining about the sweat and the plastic floor etc. I don’t know what to tell ya… IT’S HOT YOGA!!! Stop whining and take one of those free classes on the pier.

I’ve been to a few Bikram studios since starting yoga in 1990.
I’ve also done a workshop with Bikram himself. So I know the system.
I LIKE Bikram Marina Del Rey. It’s a good place with enthusiastic young teachers leading classes. It may not be the best place to learn Bikram if you need a lot of attention but if you are OK with learning-​by-​doing, it’s totally fine.
The facility is quite new and well-​appointed. It’s very hard to keep a busy Bikram studio that has a hundred people heating and sweating and steaming any cleaner than this. It’s quite clean. Occasionally, if it is a very packed class (which can happen at popular times) you might have a sweaty neighbor get quite close — but it won’t hurt you.
The main room has good mirrors, fans, and consistent heat. You want that in Bikram. One other thing I like is this: some studios have über-​strict Bikram teachers and I like that the ones at MDR Bikram are ready to accept the idea that not everybody can do all poses to the max.
I particularly enjoyed O. J’s class and Louis’s classes. Good energy!

I have been doing Bikram Yoga since 1986 and have been to lots of cool Bikram Yoga studios all over the country and this studio Rocks. The teachers are great, the staff is unpretentious and gracious and no attitude.
The benefit of being located for the most part in Venice is that you get an incredibly diverse and eclectic crowd. Kind of like going to the Whole Foods Venice. Great vibe.

A belated review.
I have to mentally prepare myself (and hydrate) during my workday to get myself to go to Bikram at the end of the day. but when I do make it there, I always leave feeling thankful and just, well good.
I’ve been practicing off and on since 2007. I’ve been visiting this studio for about 2 years since moving to the Westside. I used to practice pretty religiously at Bikram South Pasadena and La Canada, with some visits to other studios. The locker room, bathroom and studio are always clean and the staff always welcoming. Annnnd they have a JuiceServedHere bar inside the studio!
Bikram Yoga is one of those classes that I can kind of just get in the zone and the 90 minutes just fly by. You can really push yourself or just kind of go with it — you really get out of it what you put in.
If you’re looking for a good teacher — this studio has a ton of them, but I really like taking OJ’s class and he’s the only teacher my boyfriend will go to with me!
Namaste.

If you want to practice yoga at place that treats men differently than women, then this is your place.
I’ve practiced at bikram and other studios all over the country for years. This is the only bikam (or other studio) that I’ve been to that doesn’t give its men customers the dignity of showers with privacy. The showers used to have curtains; but they were removed one year ago – and the owner refuses to replace them.
For a period of time the owner and I exchanged emails – and she never explained why the shower curtains were removed or why she would not replace them. (I’ve since gone to another studio – and so she’s lost out on at least $ 1000 in fees from me – all over what would cost $ 50 to replace the shower curtains.)
Interestingly, and significantly, she (properly) gives her female customers the dignity of private showers.
Except for not giving men the dignity to shower in private, this studio is about mid-​range in other amenities compared to other bikram studios.