BKS Iyengar Yoga Center
BKS Iyengar Yoga Center is a studio in Ocean Beach with classes in Iyengar and breathwork. About 9 classes a week with 5 facilitators, busiest on Thursdays and Saturdays. Most classes start in the morning.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of San Diego, BKS Iyengar Yoga Center leans toward Iyengar 108×, Earth 8.2× and Yoga 6×.
How BKS Iyengar Yoga Center feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of San DiegoWho leads here
Kitty Franklin6 classes in two weeksPat McLoughlin6 classes in two weeksCyndy Cordle2 classes in two weeksKim Kolibri2 classes in two weeksPeter Smith2 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to BKS Iyengar Yoga Center’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout BKS Iyengar Yoga Center
BKS Iyengar Yoga Center sits on Santa Monica Ave in Ocean Beach, a short walk from the water. The studio teaches Iyengar yoga with a steady focus on alignment, props and precise, slow movement. Most of the week starts in the morning, which gives the place a settled rhythm for early practice.
It suits you if
- you like precise alignment and slow pacing
- you prefer to practice in the morning
- you want a restorative or breathing class
At a glance
9classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about BKS Iyengar Yoga CenterIyengar at the centre of the timetable, The shape of the week
Iyengar at the centre of the timetable
Iyengar is the thread that runs through this studio. Classes lean on careful alignment, the use of props and a slow, attentive pace, so the emphasis stays on how a pose is built rather than how fast it is moved through. Alongside the main Iyengar classes you will find breathwork, pranayama and restorative yoga, which give the timetable a quieter side.
The classes are 90 minutes long throughout. Levels are clearly marked, with beginner, Level 1, Level 2 and mixed-level options, so you can choose a class that matches where you are now.
The shape of the week
Most of the classes fall in the morning, and the earliest starts are at 7:30am. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays carry the most classes, with the busiest start times at 8am, 10am, 4pm and 7:30am. Evenings are fewer, and the latest start is at 6pm, so an early start or a weekend slot is usually the easiest way in.
The studio is a small operation, with about ten facilitators across a couple of dozen classes. Being in Ocean Beach, it suits people who want to practice close to the neighborhood and at a steady, unhurried pace.
BKS Iyengar Yoga Center: questions and answers
Is this studio good for complete beginners?
Yes, the timetable is built around the Iyengar method, which is taught slowly and with a lot of attention to alignment. Beginner and Level 1 classes are on offer, along with a mixed-level class, so a first visit is straightforward to plan.
When do most people practice here?
Most classes start in the morning, and the earliest starts are at 7:30am. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest days, with starts at 8am, 10am, 4pm and 7:30am gathering the most classes. Evenings are fewer, with a start as late as 6pm.
Are there gentler classes for rest and breathing?
Yes, there is a restorative class alongside a pranayama class, both 90 minutes long. Breathwork and restorative classes make up a small part of the timetable, so they are easy to pick out when you look at the week.
Who leads the classes?
Kitty Franklin, Pat McLoughlin, Cyndy Cordle, Peter Smith and Kim Kolibri lead the most classes. About ten facilitators teach across the timetable, so you will find a few different voices and approaches to Iyengar practice.
How long are the classes and where is the studio?
Classes run 90 minutes. The studio is on Santa Monica Ave in Ocean Beach, and its own website, sandiegoyoga.com, has the current schedule and the details for a first visit.