Best Yoga Studios In Sacramento

We live in the land of Yoga studios. So, one has to ask, "What sets one yoga studio apart from another?" Is it the atmosphere, the community, the accessibility? The answer is that all of these things factor in. However, one thing remains the most important: yoga is as much a spiritual practice as a physical one, your choice for instruction must reflect your individualized needs and desires. Therefore, finding the right studio is a personal journey, not unlike the actual practice. Here's a list of the best studios based on the aforementioned criteria, and user feedback. Enjoy your search, and enjoy your journey. Namaste.

Padme Yoga
1899 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 455-4600
www.padmecenter.com

A prime location in Midtown, Padme specializes in Nhakti Power Vinyasa Flow yoga. Bhakti literally translates to mean "love and devotion" in an internal and external self. With an ethos like that, it's no wonder attendees have given it rave reviews. Located across from the Sac co-op, Padme prides itself on a number of classes and workshops. They're also set to celebrate their five year anniversary with a "social community time." Also don't miss the fall teacher training ($30 for 30 days).

Yoga Loka
4820 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 454-4100
yogaloka.net

Another great Midtown location, Yoga Loka likes it HOT — as in hot yoga. Owners Bill and Sandy McCauley have been studying Yoga, as well using holistic health, for 30 years. With a background in nutrition and physiology, the McCauleys can hone your practice to your individual needs. They are also attuned to the benefits of hot yoga, and their corps of instructors are well-informed. They are aware of the difficulty of hot yoga, and the customer testimonials laud their approach.

Yoga Shala
2030 H St.
Sacramento, CA 98511
(916) 267-5262
www.yogashalasac.com

Yoga Shala has two options for practice: one in Arden and one in Midtown. Shala is all about promoting encouragement and acceptance. Workshops, teacher training and retreats are just some of the offerings at Shala, and with a new student package offering 39 days at $29, you can afford to get hooked. This studio offers Ayurvedic healing services, as well as private yoga. They even have a corporate yoga series for those businesses ready to integrate the practice and improve their human capital.

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Yoga Seed Collective
1400 E. St., Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 978-1367
www.theyogaseed.org

The mission of The Yoga Seed Collective aptly meets with the definition of a collective, not only providing yoga practice, but including a host of health and wellness activities from meditation classes, wellness seminars and community outreach programs for the under-served. The collective is as focused on how to teach yoga as what to teach. The Yoga Seed is dedicated to a mindful approach in all facets. It's the one and only non-profit studio in Sacramento, and it stays in line with the organizations vision.

Zuda Yoga: Sacramento Yoga Center
1515 19th St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 441-1267
www.zudayoga.com

What's a zuda? Funny you should ask. While most yoga studios focus on physicality, Zuda is the workout yoga place. With a series of studios within the greater Sacramento area (Sac, Fulsom, Roseville), Zuda combines mindful practice with fun, more physical activities. If yoga is too slow for you, Zuda will challenge you in just the right way. Zuda appeals to the fun-loving student. Also offering private lessons and workshops, Zuda's staff of instructors is massive, and that speaks well for personalizing your practice. They host teacher training, workshops and events considering the new student, as well as the old. Their beginners series also touts a $30 for 30 days plan for those tentative about committing to the course.

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Christopher Millard is a freelance writer and cultural critic whose music reviews can be found on Examiner.com. He also works as a publicist for Valence Communications Group and is a contributor to the health and wellness magazine, Hybrid. Chris currently resides in Sacramento, California.