Laughing Frog Yoga
Laughing Frog Yoga is a studio in Sawtelle with classes in vinyasa, sound baths and yin. About 25 classes a week with 20 facilitators, busiest on Mondays and Wednesdays. Most classes start in the evening, after work.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Los Angeles, Laughing Frog Yoga leans toward Joy 60×, Yin yang 28× and Release 22×.
How Laughing Frog Yoga feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of Los AngelesWho leads here
Jeanne DiNovis Montero10 classes in two weeksNina Jagasia5 classes in two weeksChiara Cola4 classes in two weeksKartini W4 classes in two weeksKyle Chavarria4 classes in two weeksFarah M3 classes in two weeks
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Laughing Frog Yoga
Laughing Frog Yoga sits on Santa Monica Boulevard in Sawtelle, a studio with a clear shape to its week. Most classes take place in the evening, with a steady run of mornings. The schedule leans toward flow and yoga, and many classes pair movement with candlelight, sound or massage, so a visit can feel either energizing or deeply restful.
It suits you if
- you like evening practice after work
- you want to start with flow yoga
- you enjoy candlelit classes with sound
At a glance
25classes this week
19facilitators
Read more about Laughing Frog YogaA flow-led schedule with quieter options, Candlelight evenings and sound
A flow-led schedule with quieter options
Most of what is on offer is flow-based yoga, and vinyasa shows up more than any other style. The morning classes, such as Good Morning Yoga and Rise and Shine Yoga, are joyful flows that stretch and strengthen the whole body, while Let Go and Flow is built around the breath and runs in both 60 and 75 minute versions.
For slower practice, Deep Stretch Flow moves from a heat-building flow into long, deep stretching, and Deep Stretch Yin with Self Massage holds supported stretches for 3 to 5 minutes using bolsters and padded cushions.
Candlelight evenings and sound
The evening classes are where the studio's character is most visible. The candlelight classes, including Candlelight Sound Bath and the yin classes with massage or sound, take place in a softly lit space meant for slowing down. Restorative Yoga with Massage asks you to hold passive poses with bolsters, blankets and blocks.
Breathwork, meditation and sound sessions give a different kind of practice, with pranayama and gong and bowl sound used to settle the mind. These classes suit people who want a calmer end to the day.
Laughing Frog Yoga: questions and answers
When do most classes at Laughing Frog Yoga start?
Most of the classes at Laughing Frog Yoga run in the evening, and about a third fall in the morning. Start times stretch from 7:30am to 8pm, with the busiest starts at 10am, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8pm. There are no midday classes on the schedule, and only a few begin before 9am.
Is Laughing Frog Yoga good for beginners?
Yes. Yoga Foundations: Back to Basics is built for people who are just starting, returning after a long break, or want to go back over the foundations of their practice. Most classes are flow-based yoga, and about one in ten is listed as a first class ever, so there is room to begin here.
What kinds of classes does the studio offer?
Vinyasa is the style that comes up most often, and flow classes make up more than half of the schedule. Yin appears in several classes, including Deep Stretch Yin with Self Massage and the candlelight yin classes, and restorative yoga and sound baths are there too. Breathwork, meditation and pranayama appear in a smaller share of classes.
Where is Laughing Frog Yoga and who leads the classes?
Laughing Frog Yoga is in Sawtelle, on Santa Monica Boulevard. The studio runs a couple of dozen facilitators, and classes are led by Jeanne DiNovis Montero, Nina Jagasia, Chiara Cola, Kyle Chavarria and others. Most classes last about 75 minutes, while breathwork and sound classes run 60.
What is the sound bath like here?
Candlelight Sound Bath is held in a softly lit, candle-glow space and is designed to help you slow down and settle in, especially at the end of the week. Candlelight Deep Stretch Yin with Massage and Candlelight Deep Stretch Yin with Sound Bath also use this evening setting. The sound classes bring together crystal bowls, gongs and koshi chimes.