yoga80 – San Diego

Yoga 80 is amazing and here is why. When I was a young yogi. The owner taught me how to do inversions. No, I didn’t have to go to a special work shop that some studios offer. Regan offered it right there for me to learn. I left from an injury for 1 year and a half and they are now helping me find my practice again. The super support is there. I love Rob and Regan. Thank you for your help. Your new studio is perfect. Your instructors are amazing. All of them. Thank you for your dedication to health and fitness. Love you guys.

I tried out their unlimited month special for new customers and this yoga studio isn’t really for me. I think it’s pretty neat that they created a studio within a racquetball gym, but I also think it’s too noisy and a bit distracting as the other racquetball rooms echo. As for the practice itself… it was good.
I took about 4 classes with Reegan and she’s super sweet, but I felt she gets distracted very easily. She focused on the regulars/​students who are pursuing their 200 hr training more instead of assisting others (the beginners, aka me) with modifications. At one point, another girl and I looked at each other frustrated how we weren’t being assisted with head/​arms stands (because we were struggling lol).
The only class I really enjoyed was with Rob because he was extremely helpful and was very diligent with his instructions. Although a bit stern, I honestly had the best workout in his class than the others I’ve taken there. It’s too bad he doesn’t teach the 6pm class more often because I would buy classes at Yoga80 just for his class.

I would say that this studio isn’t the right fit for me. It can definitely be a great fit for others though. I haven’t been able to try all the instructors, but I’ve taken Reegan, Rob, Jocelyn, and Naoko. From what I could tell by coming here a couple times, it seems like most of the teachers here have a strong individual practice. Not all instructors I’ve had were equally effective with their cues. And from my experience, instructors who are extremely flexible and strong are not necessarily great at building up to a peak pose because they themselves don’t experience stagnation in areas of their body (when it is possible for them to do one hamstring stretch and already be ready for a full splits), like some of us are. But i LOVE the foam rolling class! I learned a lot from it. I definitely recommend that class.
Having said that, I like the location of the studio as it is close to my work, and the times they offer classes fit with most people’s work schedules I think. I also like that it’s not too heated — 80 – 85 is my perfect temp. The studio being in the racquetball center isn’t quite appealing to me though — the bathrooms never really seem that clean since racquetball people use it as well.

Been going here for over 2 years. The teachers are wonderful, other clients are nice and the room is comfortable. Love the big mirrors — they help me to maintain correct posture while doing my yoga poses. Owners Rob and Reegan create a warm, friendly atmosphere. It’s a wonderful yoga studio.

I practiced there for 10 straight days and felt longer and stronger after each practice. I learned something new from each instructor and challenged myself more each day. I walk up stairs differently now and am much more concious of body alignment at all times. Reegan & Rob are incredible and the rest of the teaching staff is also fantastic. I was scared of inversions and ropes, but by the last day they had to pull me off of them. Well not really, but you know. The room is warm but not hot, keeping muscles warm without sweating a gallon. I love that it doesn’t have any windows (well one up high & a glass door) and I can completely focus on my practice rather than distractions. There is a huge, colorful, abstract mural that resembles a sunset on the South wall — inspiring and pleasing to the eyes and mind. It feels like a mini retreat with low, warm lighting and an friendly inviting atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out.

I absolutely love the location — it is both close to work and home. If there is anything that will make it easier for you to work out whether at a gym or a studio, a school — it is the distance. And yoga80 is the best. Only 6 minutes away from work, about 4 minutes from home.
yoga80 is the only studio I have been to, thanks to the recommendation of one of my friends. I’m glad it was the first and and so far, only studio I decided to first try out.
Reegan, who owns the studio along with Rob, is a terrific instructor. I have primarily been going to her classes due to her experience and her valuable knowledge, her clear and loud instructions, and there is something just very pleasant about her voice. Calming yet loud and concise at the same time. The other instructors are great as well — Rob, Jesse, Naoko, Mindy, to name a few. Throughout the last few months since going, I even signed up with teacher training here to deepen my practice. I really appreciate when poses are explained and sometimes why a certain pose is done in a way — to prevent injury, or to strengthen certain muscles.
One thing I have learned is that bodies can do wonky things and Reegan has been great at pointing things out and I have slowly but surely been trying to improve those areas with her help. If it weren’t for going to class, I would not have learned how to fix some of my over hyper extension. (Not bringing the tailbone in when I stand, fixing my hips so they are square, etc.) I think discovering the proper alignment has been incredibly important and value, and I have brought that knowledge into other fitness related activities to prevent injury (though I think with running, at least for me, is a lost cause…). If I had gone to class just once a week, I don’t think I would have been able to learn to practice at home & away if I need to, have a better understanding of my body, and Reegan would not have been able to point out alignment issues in which I could grow and learn from.
The classes here are for all levels, so long as you focus on your own practice (which is what yoga is all about — not others’ practices). The classes are very fluid, and you can modified asanas/​poses to a more manageable pose or to an advanced pose. You will improve — no matter what level you begin at, in small increments, and if you stick with it, you will see the changes in your body. In the last few months, after regularly going, I have noticed improvements in digestion, flexibility, strength, and most importantly, a more quieting mind. The breathing exercises are wonderful, as is the meditation class that yoga80 offers.
The studio is dimly lit with no windows, which is different than their Carlsbad studio that has windows. But, I rather like how dark it is. It’s easier to focus on oneself internally and on what the body is doing with minimal distraction (at least for me). yoga80 is warmed to 80 degrees (hence the 80 in yoga) — which is a nice temperature to work up a sweat but not suffocating. I have never done Bikram yoga so I don’t know how it compares. At the front counter, you can borrow a sweat towel or a yoga mat if you don’t have one.
yoga80 has various props that come from Iyengar yoga — so — blocks, bolsters, black foam roller, blankets, and the wonderful rope wall. They are used to assist you in your poses, or to get you deeper into a pose that you would otherwise be unable to get into on your own.
yoga80 also has a rewards program, where you can learn 5 points for each time you check into class, which can build up to a free class, a free private, etc. The price points are reasonable, and they often have deals. For $ 19 you can try the studio out for the first 10 days.
If I am beginning to sound like an ad, it’s only because I love this place, and ever since I have discovered yoga, it’s been something I know that I want to do for the rest of my life, and I have Reegan, yoga80 and the other instructors here to thank for that.
I highly recommend yoga80… GO :)

I guess I had commitment issues when it came to yoga studios; I’ve been to about 10 studios in the past 7 years and never found one that fit what I was looking for. until Yoga80 :)
I’ve been practicing yoga (hot yoga and bikram) on and off for awhile but was never any good at it. I had an injury and an awesome major life event :) that forced me to stop doing heated yoga for awhile. Now that my tailbone is back to normal and I had my baby, I decided to try warm yoga at Yoga80 because I wanted to ease my way back into the hotter temps, but to my surprise, I found that 80 degrees is perfect for me! It’s hot enough to warm your muscles and make you sweat, but not to the point where you feel like you’re dying/​suffocating.
The other studios I’ve been to, they were OK but I never felt like I could get any better. They were just «exercise» classes to fill my quota of working out that week. At Yoga80, the instructors are very friendly and knowledgable and actually help you with the poses. I’ve been doing down dog wrong for all these years! –_​– I actually feel I could get better and even do a headstand one day!
This studio does not mix yoga with weights or cardio like a lot of the hot yoga studios & it’s not as strict/​intimidating as bikram yoga (not that there’s anything wrong with these, they’re just not what I was personally looking for). I leave Yoga80 classes feeling refreshed and at peace (+ toner muscles!) :)

I have been a beginner for a decade… anyways this is what I think of the studio.
Yoga 80 is neither hot yoga (like those at Yoga Tropics) nor the regular kind. They always keep at studio heated to 80 degrees (the name, duh). So if you want to sweat but you can’t stand hot yoga, Yoga 80 is perfect for you.
Class was easy to follow. Instructor corrected my poses a couple times, which was great.
Great location in Sorrento Valley. Right off the I-​5, within walking distance to the Coaster station, with plenty of parking.

I’ve been doing yoga for about 4 years now. I used to practice at mostly at CorePower, but now I like dropping into different yoga studios!
The practice was solid. The vinyasa flow was very smooth and easy to connect breath with movement. Lots of chances to do chaturanga! I liked her directions of how to move into different asanas. Her adjustments helped me get into a better alignment and deeper stretch. However, I thought there was too much instruction. Maybe it’s just me, but I enjoy a silent meditation during a flow.
The acoustics were pretty awesome in that room. I love sound of everyone chanting Om… It’s a great way to connect with everyone’s energy.
The room is heated to 80 degrees. It’s warm and get’s your muscles stretchy but not too hot like Bikram. It’s only dry heat no humidity, so you won’t get as sweaty if that’s what you are looking for.
The studio is a place of non-​judgement. At other yoga studios, I felt at ease here and comfortable in my own skin.
The yoga studio is small and dimly lit. I wish there was some natural light! The yoga studio itself is very clean. The floors and props were clean and not stinky!
3 stars for the practice + 1 for the convenient location!

Nice little studio off Sorrento Valley Rd. I came here for my first ever yoga class and was quite impressed. I’ve had my reservations about yoga, but I’m a little more open to it now. The owner/​instructor seemed very knowledgeable and her class was easy to follow even for a beginner like me who didn’t know all the names for the different poses.
The room itself is heated to 80 degrees (hence the name). I don’t have experience with working out in high temperatures, but I thought it was nice. Kind of like a nice summer day in San Diego. But not like a summer in Vegas (I imagine that’s what Bikram would be like). It’s enough for me to work up a sweat, but not feel like I’m suffocating.
There are towels and showers at the facility. If you don’t have a yoga mat or yoga towel, they can be rented for $ 2 each. Water and coconut water are also available for purchase in case you need to be refreshed after a warm workout. They have everything you need! If you’re looking to try out yoga, I definitely recommend this place.
Namaste!

I’ve played racquetball (note the spelling, people) for a long time at this club, and just joined Yoga 80 last March… It was a great decision, and I have no regrets.
The instructors are amazing, especially Reegan. She’s probably forgotten more about yoga than most people have ever learned. She demonstrates poses in a slow and methodical manner, all while telling you exactly what she’s doing so that you can reproduce it yourself. She also has no hesitation in answering any questions you may have.
Those people complaining about the noise from racquetball– I noticed it at first, but then as soon as I get into the class it all goes away. Reegan does a good job of leading you, and your concentration, into a quiet place, where external noises go unnoticed.
Since joining Yoga 80, my racquetball game has improved by an order of magnitude, and not just in the physical aspects. My mental game has improved accordingly, and I am able to have much more fun on the courts than I used to.
I recommend Yoga 80 to anyone that is looking to enhance their practice, calm their mind, expand their physical prowess, or just get some good exercise.

Hi, I’m Ravenna and I’m a Yogaholic. This studio is perfect for a junkie like me. Reegan and Rob are amazing people, teachers and Yogis!
Come check out a class, and find your Om home!

I started practicing at this studio almost 2 years ago. When I first came in, I was still pretty new to yoga and was only looking to add something to my meditation practice. Reegan was my first teacher there and I loved the class.
I practiced there on my lunch breaks Monday through Friday and sometimes in the morning. It was really convenient to have so many classes available especially since I worked so close. I even took a workshop at one point to work a little more on different parts of my physical practice and it was amazing!
To me, yoga isn’t so much about being bendy as it is about calming the mind and creating a deeper self awareness, but I will say this… 2 years ago, it was hard for me to bend over and touch my toes and it was even harder for me to get rid of lower back pains at 25 years old! Now, my body is much happier, my mind is happier and I can get into the splits… which is a confidence booster for a dude whether you believe it or not…
and I met my wife who was and still is an amazing teacher there. Thanks yoga80. you’re a real life changer :-)

I chose this yoga studio because of the location and range of flexible schedule times, which is especially important to me because I’m not a morning person.
Reegan, who is also the owner, is an excellent teacher. She does thorough explanations and demonstrations. She was able to walk me through getting started towards achieving a headstand. I was able to get my head on the floor, lift my hips and legs up, as well as have one leg on my shoulder. That’s as far as I could take it, but I’m glad she saw the potential in me.
Reegan as well as the front desk staff have also consistently greeted my sister and I by name every time we came in! We’ve only been going for about a week too, so I think that speaks volumes about the level of personal service this studio provides. Reegan, as well as other teachers like Alli and Jesse, recognized my sister and I as new students and introduced themselves and welcomed us.
The yoga studio is located in a racquetball club, which is fine. I think one of the racquetball courts was converted to a yoga room. I like it though. I like how the room is not too big or too small. So I’m able to be in the back since I’m too shy to be up front, but being in the back does not mean I’m far away and can’t see what’s going on. There’s only room for two rows in the room so I usually choose the 2^nd row in the middle where I have a clear view of the teacher.
I definitely recommend trying out this studio. You can buy the 10 days offer and try the variety of classes offered. I found the SET sequence class is really good for beginners like myself. The flow class was a bit challenging, but I kept up as best as I could. I also enjoyed the hip opener class and the relaxing candle & chamomile class.

This yoga studio is great place reegan and rob are amazing teachers. I would recommend this studio to any one who wants to try yoga.
I love the classes the people, timing works out fine for me I work in sorrento valley.
Reegan and Rob are among best yoga teacher I have taken class with, I have been doing yoga for 5 years in SF and SD
Why 4 stars then, I think Yoga 80 studio is bit noisy as it is located in a racket ball place, that is a major disadvantage when u want to relax and meditate u hear lot of noise. I find that sometimes music during yoga in studio is too loud.

The instructors here are really great and very friendly. I love the pretty German woman who worked at the front; she’s awesome. Rob and the owner are true masters of what they do and definitely helped me deepen my practice.
The reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the room doesn’t feel heated at all, even when you can hear the heaters. It’s definitely not 80 degrees in there. Secondly, the hardwood floor is really just too hard. It used to be a racket ball room. I’ve gone to over a dozen yoga places in SD, all with hardwood floors, but sadly the yoga 80 floor is the worst. I have an extra thick mat and even with that it made my knees ache. Headstand on those floors? Ouch!
Regardless, this is a really wonderful studio. They offer introductory specials and I highly recommend you come and check this place out!

It’s a very small studio located in the Racketball Club by the Sorrento train station. It’s not only in the club. but it’s in a racketball court. literally. They transformed one of the courts into a small yoga studio. Small space but that can be a big plus for smaller classes where everyone gets some viewing of the mirror. The downside is that you can hear the twack of racketballs and the yelling of people playing not too far away.
Most of the reviews are spot on with regards to the teachers. I didn’t meet a single instructor I did not like. The instructors are not only kind, friendly, easy to follow, and encouraging. they all just have this aura of warmth and welcome. Despite my comment regarding the noise of the racketball courts. I think having a good teacher helps drown out the surrounding noise. I have to say they have the best instructors of any yoga studio in San Diego (and I’ve been to many). I love the feeling of true relaxation you get after the class, and I think a big part of it is the way teachers here really nurture your yoga practice. They push and encourage. not bark orders to push yourself beyond your limit. I really appreciate that aspect of this studio.
People mentioned that it was hot yoga. I disagree. it’s like Goldilock’s porridge for the baby bear. just right. 80 degrees feels like a nice room on a warm day. It’s warm. and by the time you get through Sun Salutation A and B. you’ll definitely be sweating. but it’s not bikram. or the crazy 90+ degree heated rooms that make you feel faint. If you’re interested in starting a warmer yoga practice. this would be an ideal place to start.
The prices are fair and there are a lot of deals that you can find. via Unilocal.the $ 10 10 day unlimited starter package, etc. There is a parking lot available but it can fill up for the «directly after work» classes.
Overall I really enjoyed my experiences with this studio. A good word would be humble. It’s simple but effective and provides a point of training to your yoga practice. I recommend it very much to folks seeking the intimate small yoga studio feel. The instructors are very warm and welcoming. they don’t judge and they really do make you feel welcome.
Recommended. 4 Stars.

3.5 stars, but here’s why I decided to round up: the instructors here are AMAZING. I LOVE Jano and Reegan. Reegan is super nice and teaches incredibly well, for newbies and advanced practitioners. I learned how new ways to transition to certain arm balances thanks to her. Jano is simply awesome; super challenging and encourages growth in your practice.
The studio is small and heated, but it’s never packed to the brim… at least during the times I’ve been there. To be honest, I’m not a fan of packed classes and I try to avoid them in any way (as I’ve had terrible experiences with jam packed courses). You have more than enough room to go deeper into your poses and explore challenging arm balances. Not only that, but the instructors I’ve had were really attentive and helpful.
However, I’m not sure if I’m a huge fan of the overall set up. The studio is actually located within a racquetball center. The acoustics are awful; I can usually hear people in the halls and sometimes it’s difficult to hear the instructors’ cues because their voices ricochet within the room. Class times are also fairly limited.
BUT! The teachers make the studio worth visiting and they occasionally offer some great workshops. I’m hoping to sign up for a few of them in the future and even do an occasional drop in while I’m at it.
Definitely take a class with Jano and Reegan! :D

So, I’ve been to A LOT of yoga studios, and Yoga80 is definitely among the top studios I have ever been to. I knew after only a couple of classes that I was signing up for the monthly membership, which happens to be one of the least expensive memberships I have come across in SoCal.
Great for beginners, middies, and advanced.
I’ve had the opportunity to experience several types of classes and teachers. All have the same basic «sequence» practice, of course the sequence class being just that, but the free flow classes really get into other things and let you try new things and experience new poses.
I am especially thankful for the owner, Reegan, who teaches several classes and has helped me get into some more advanced poses that I was previously unaware of. She is excellent at being able to explain each individual movement of your body and how to get into a pose properly — one of the best instructors I have come across ever! She also demonstrates the poses, but in a very instructive, clear, slow way. I’ve had teachers that seem like they’re just showing off, and I’ve never felt this way in her classes.
The other teachers I have practiced with so far have also been great. Some are more hands on than others, and each class is different. You should really try out the different teachers and find which ones work for you.
For something chill, I recommend the Tues/​Thurs evening classes (chamomile tea classes). They are less heated, and very slow. I took my beginner boyfriend to these classes and he can touch his toes after only 2 classes! Yay.
The classes I’ve been to have been full, but not cramped. I’ve never kicked anyone or felt like I was going to sun salutation into someone, which I have done several times in over-​crowded studios.
As everyone else said, the classes are heated but not crazy hot. I still use my equa towel, but I could probably go without, or at least half class.
The facility IS in a raquet ball studio, and the fans can get kind of loud. I have to assume that it being in the raquet ball studio allows the prices to be a bit lower than other similar vinyasa studios, so I’ve accepted that it’s not totally awesome between the studio and the parking lot (speaking of parking, it can get tight but I’ve never had an issue).

I’m admittedly not an enthusiastic yoga participant. My girlfriend is gonzo about it and I have lower back problems so yoga became this inevitability that I finally stopped putting off. Having recently moved to San Diego she was trying out various studios so I joined her on the free/​discounted weeks that they all offer. I only went to one other studio prior to coming to Yoga80 and I did not like it at all, but I’ll leave the reasons why to my review on that studio.
When I came to Yoga80 I was honestly blown away. I don’t know if there is a better place for a beginner to go. For starters, they don’t have the temperature and humidity cranked to «enhanced interrogation technique» level, which helps as a beginner because I’m mainly trying to figure out what the hell I’m supposed to be doing. This is actually where this studio excels.
I took both of my classes at Yoga80 from Reegan. She took time to explain the various poses while leading the class and walked around correcting people’s postures. For people who were more advanced she would show them alternate poses that I’m assuming were more difficult. At least they looked more difficult. As a beginner I didn’t feel left out or stupid because if I was doing something wrong, Reegan would simply stop by as she circulated the room, make a small adjustment to my pose while explaining why she was doing it, and then continue to circulate. No spectacle, no more dumb feeling.
The other part that I really enjoyed about Yoga80 was that it seems to focus more on yoga as lifestyle, not yoga as workout. What I mean is that while both studios that I’ve visited start the class by focusing on breathing and setting an intention for the workout Yoga80 really reinforces the mental exercise and relaxation aspect of yoga without being alienating to those that aren’t on board accepting it as a way of life. Personally, I walk around with a bunch of garbage stress and self-​doubt in my head all day long which only gets compounded when I struggled hammering out 2 straight minutes of crunches at another studio. At Yoga80 there’s actual focus given to your mind and it helps to put you at ease, if only for the hour of the class.
I was only able to make two visits during my first introductory week ($ 10), but I’m considering purchasing a class package. While yoga isn’t something that I want to make part of my daily routine I certainly see the physical and mental benefits from incorporating it into my life and this will definitely be the place for me to do that.