Veda Yoga - Venice

Right when I walked into the studio, Jaya warmly greeted me at the door and welcomed me into what she called the “Veda family.” The studio has two practice rooms, and she directed me to the correct one, showing me where to leave my shoes and letting me know I could bring my belongings inside to place on the open shelving. Once inside, I immediately noticed the padded flooring, which definitely added support to the practice. As the room filled, Jaya gently asked us to shift and make space so everyone could feel comfortable and included. The class began with a collective Om and some simple, settling breathwork, and then we moved into a steady, flowing sequence. This was an intermediate-level class with light heat. Rather than long static holds or intense balancing, the practice unfolded as a continuous, rhythmic flow that gradually built energy and then softly guided us back down with slower movement and gentle stretching. Jaya closed the class with a beautiful chant, inviting us to join in or simply receive it in stillness. We ended together with “Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti,” which sealed in the benefits of our practice. The overall atmosphere was warm and friendly, with people naturally introducing themselves and chatting afterward. The music leaned more toward traditional Indian-inspired sounds rather than mainstream Western yoga playlists, which added to the overall vibe of the class and space. It was a lovely experience. I left feeling a sense of belonging, connected, and at ease. Thank you, Jaya! (The space is great inside & out - photos included.)

Came in for a drop class - hot yoga 2. Everyone was super kind and the class had the right mix of flow and breathe. Studio is clean and has everything you need. You can rent a mat and towel if you need to (like myself). Kudos to Jill and Emily 😊

This yoga studio is such a gem!! The ambiance is calming, and the heat is at the perfect temp. Not too intense, just right for a great sweat and deeper stretch. I’ve really enjoyed Emily’s Sculpt class and Esli’s Level 1 class—they both bring such great energy and make every session feel fun and empowering. I even brought my mom (a first-timer) to a class with Jillian, and she was so kind, welcoming, and supportive. It made the experience really special. The schedule is also SUPER convenient, with both early morning and late-night classes that fit easily into my day. There’s always something to match my mood—whether I want to sweat, slow down, or reset. This studio has slowly become a regular part of my wellness routine!

I love this studio! The community, teachers and classes are truly life changing. Kumi (the studio owner) has created an incredible space for all levels of yogis! Very inclusive, amazing seminars, offering dynamic classes, not to mention the immersion and teacher training programs - literally this place has it all. Highly recommended for beginners looking to learn more about yoga to the more advanced yogi, looking to deepen your practice. Trust me, come take a class. You too will find home.

The studio is in a convenient location in Culver City. Its got a 90s ashtanga power yoga vibe. I was greeted by a friendly woman who explained the studio to me. The building is quite dated and the bathroom is awkwardly outside and there is no shower even though they heat the classes but the space is comfortable and clean. The floors are made of a bouncy rubber material in the studio which felt nice underneath my mat as an added layer. The reason for only 3 stars is because the class is the one hour class began with a Shruti box and chanting followed rapidly by a power flow which included bird of paradise and side crow, then somewhere in the middle some random abs accompanied by a loud bass song then a couple of floor hip stretches and boom shavasana and OMs. This was all instructed while a woman to my left had her phone set up at the front of her mat and was recording herself. I feel like Pattabhi Jois is rolling over in his grave. The teachers cues were well timed and organized and she handled the phone filming in class like a champ when I pointed it out but still, sigh, yoga has become so confused. Am I doing Kirtan? Am I doing an ab workout? Am I doing a power flow with peak poses with very little warm up? Am I meditating and sounding Om? Am I going to be on someones Instagram post later? Whew.