Type A Yoga

I love this little oasis in Martinez. The location is cool, and I thoroughly enjoy the staff, and adore teacher Adrienne as a person. Her classes are just what I need and more. I was new to yoga when I first came here and Adrienne was the best and goes above and beyond to make you feel like you are safe, comfortable, and confident. Her teaching and advice has helped improve my injuries/​sore areas of my body. There are lots of afternoon/​evening and weekend options. I highly recommend this studio!

My husband and I have been attending Adrienne’s 5:30 class on Wednesdays for years now, and I am remiss that this is the first Unilocal review I have written. But after a long absence in Nov and Dec., going back this past week has affirmed that anyone who wants to give Type A a try should — definitely.
The staff is friendly and we love Adrienne. She is at the same time accepting of your practice as it is, but pushes gently to help you stretch and try different things. I always walk out amazed that I am able to practice poses that we build on every week but — because she is a dynamic teacher who knows her audience — we do poses and methods that keep things fresh and exciting. She is super friendly, has a great sense of humor and her affirmations during the practice are ones I try to draw on during the week.
Please give Type A a try. It is a great business!

I really dig Type A Yoga! The location, the indoor space, the classmates, and most of all the instructors are all AWESOME. I want to give a special shout out to Adri. She is also the owner of the studio. Adri’s Adaptive Yoga class is very special to me. She takes the time out to guide everyone and challenges newbies like me to try new poses with courage and compassion. She’s got a great personality and really makes you feel special to be a part of her class. (She also plays some good mellow– chill indie music!) All of the instructors I have been with at Type A Yoga are very friendly and accommodating. Even the front desk gal makes me feel welcomed when I check in. Namaste Type A Yoga!

What a fantastic hidden gem in the Downtown Martinez Business District. Less than a minute from the County Court House this is an oasis for mental calm and stress relief with a staff of professionals ready to serve your needs for a true plan of relaxation.
If you enjoy Yoga this one’s for you!

I’ve walked past this yoga studio many times since I work in the area. In May, I decided to drop in for a class, and I really enjoyed it. Small class with attention to detail. I like the Monday and Friday lunchtime yoga class with Lisa T. I can’t always make it because of my work schedule, but when I do, I never regret going!

I always wanted to check this place out when they were in Pleasant Hill but the location was awkward for me. I’m so happy they’ve moved to downtown Martinez!
The good:
–The location. Awesome historic building!
–The staff (Adri & Adrienne both rock and I can’t wait to meet the rest! Sad Autumn left!!)
–The classes
–The prices
–The warm welcome. Very important for an out of shape 40 something who hasn’t done yoga in decades!
–Prior knowledge not assumed. Gentle instructions and aid throughout.
–Small class size.
Growing pains:
–The web site. Not bad, just needs improvement. Be forewarned that if you sign up for a class, you are charged right away. If you cancel for any reason (even within a reasonable period of time), your purchase expires. Best to call in and have them credit you manually.
–No email.
–If you don’t use the web site, you are a «drop in» which means that if the class is full, you are out of luck.
–I wish there were more classes on the schedule BUT I have hope that as people figure out they are there, they can expand the offering. Besides, I can’t expect them to cater to my insane schedule!!!

I don’t like leaving negative reviews but the name of this business is synonymous with the way it is run. Nothing warm and fuzzy from the administration. Thankfully most of the instructors are not Type «A»! Great classes. 5 stars for classes and 2 stars for the lack of Namaste

Found this Yoga studio on Groupon and loved it so much I purchased a monthly package. Adrienne is amazing. I love her classes. She is very helpful and she is able to teach me how to just relax for an hour out of my week. It is a perfect way to start off my Sundays! :) Highly recommend checking out Type A Yoga!

I took a class taught by Adri, and immediately got a good vibe from her. The flow, the feel of the studio, and the overall vibe of this location is great. Occasionally you can hear a train passing by, one would think that would interrupt class, but I think it adds a sense of warmth. Very impressed, a nice addition to Martinez.

I REALLY really love the yoga classes here but there just aren’t enough of them offered at convenient times for me to justify a membership. The space is adorable but sadly too small most of the time, with seemingly no limit to sign ups or walk ins allowed, making it hard to get a good practice in when you’re trying to be considerate of your neighbor’s personal space, because their mat is three inches from yours. Memberships are also pretty pricey given that they ARE located in downtown Martinez, which is only convenient if you live in downtown Martinez. The best classes IMO are those taught by Michelle and Adrienne, if you’re not a yoga newbie. EVERYONE is incredibly nice but there are definitely some kinks that need working out.

I tend to push myself too hard in exercise classes and then get hurt. The instructors here are wonderful about reminding students only to go as far or do as much as feels good — so helpful. I leave classes feeling better than if I’d had a massage. My old injuries hurt less and I’m gaining range of motion. Less REALLY is more. Now I just need to remember all this when I feel like I’ve been velcroed to the couch!

Found this place on groupon, I must say I love it. Everyone is so sweet and nice and my prenatal instructor is simply the best ! She’s super attentive and aware of what best benefits the pregnant women. I always leave like a new person !!! Love this place !!!

Wow. what can I say that I have not said before, since I am a repeat customer of Type A, first at its inception in Pleasant Hill, and now in its New Home at Martinez California. I can say I took part and experienced the old but now have experienced the new Type A.
I am not a die hard, dyed in the wool Yoga practitioner, just a gal who does allot and has done allot over the years. I actually started Yoga in about 1980, left it when life was scattered and then started teaching aerobics then bellydance, (as my night job) so for me to go back into Yoga, I wanted a Yoga studio that knew me (or others like me). And Type A, knew me. I am a Type A!
They make sure that everyone is acknowledged before each class and individualism is respected. You do not have to feel like Yogi of Yogi’s to experience a good relaxing, meditative and focused Yoga workout. You can pick the class that you feel you are comfortable with; from relaxing, or to a focused and challenging class. No matter what level you are within those classes, you are introduced to a welcoming state of,“work only to what feels good and is safe”, and only helpful and welcome hints from the instructors are given to you. They help you enjoy and benefit from your Yoga experience. From new/​novice to the experienced, everyone is welcome and the classes work for all levels.
No intimidation and No feeling like you are visiting a planet that does not speak your language.
I like the weekends and evenings, but hurried and stressed downtown workers are sure to like the day time classes, or visitors can enjoy the historic downtown and restaurants while there.
New to Yoga? I would start with looking at the types of classes that are offered (via the website) and read the bios of the instructors. They will be adding more classes in the future.
I love Type A…