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Best Yoga Studios In Orange County

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Finding the right yoga studio is a process that involves personal preference, and finding the practice that connects mind, body and spirit. Orange County is the home to some of the best yoga studios in the region. Here are some of the best studios in Orange County.

Ra Yoga
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Ra Yoga
3077 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 708-3060
www.rayoga.com

New to yoga? Ra Yoga of Costa Mesa offers a free one week pass of unlimited classes for newbies. Redemption can be done online or as a walk-in, and it's a great way to explore and discover whether yoga is your cup of tea. This studio offers a wide range of classes that are both heated and not heated. For the parents that need that extra helping hand with kids, the venue offers childcare on select mornings so that parents can enjoy a morning yoga session. There are showers, lockers and all the things that make the experience enjoyable for anyone that goes to Ra. This is the joint venture of Robert Kittleman and Jenny Vande Hei, started with the belief that yoga is "by the people, for the people." Their vision is to create a sanctuary for the students to have a getaway from their daily life.

Triad Yoga
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Triad Yoga & Pilates
5031 Birch St., Suite A
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 281-6049
www.triadyogaca.com

There are a variety of classes available from Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Prenatal, Pilates and Yoga at Triad. They aim to create "a community of creative people who practice techniques together" in the Orange County area. The practice of yoga can lead to a mental, emotional and physical transformation for those dedicated to the process. Workshops are also available in crystal healing that uses crystals to balance your chakras and clear your energy with the aim to release the stress and bring the much needed balance and peace. For those who are interested in teaching, Triad Yoga also offers a training program. You can take the next step from practitioner to teacher with just 200 hours of training.

Yoga Shakti Studio
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Yoga Shakti Wellness Center
4249 Campus Drive, Suite B140
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 856-9642
www.yogashaktistudio.com

This premier yoga studio located in the heart of Irvine offers yoga classes and Ayurvedic services. The range of classes include Hatha, Vinyasa, pilates, Yin Yoga, prenatal and much more. the goal is to reach clarity and peace of mind. Like many other yoga studios, this facility offers a training program that is either 200 hours, or 500 hours for the advanced program. The Ayurveda is the unique mind-body knowledge where there practitioner is able to determine the imbalance and disturbance in the body. The goal is to regain the balance in environment, body and spirit to reach full potential. This practice is available at this venue and is highly recommended by those who have taken part in the method.

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Seventh Chakra Yoga
19171 Magnolia St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 965-7770
www.seventhchakrayoga.com

The art of Kundalini Yoga is the focus here at this yoga studio and includes all the various types including Asana, Pranayama and meditation. There are more than 25 classes offered throughout the week. Another great offer they have for the community is that the yoga and reiki are free of charge in the community classes and are donation-based. The studio exists to build happiness, consciousness, service and awareness. The studio is clean, refreshing and tea is provided for a calming end to your practice.

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Kaya Yoga Remedy
15052 Edwards St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 600-6344
thekayaremedy.wixsite.com

Kaya Yoga Remedy is a non-competitive studio which is a great place to practice yoga for all levels. This is a donation-based community that varies from traditional to gentle yoga. The newcomers can find the right class that will help ease them into the yogi practice, and the seasoned yogis can easily transition into the proper class to continue their work. Classical Hatha, Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga are offered at the studio. Each instructor has his or her own techniques and practices. The small and intimate environment is great for those who are looking for more one-on-one attention from instructors.

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Elle Toussi is a freelance journalist covering all things Southern California. She has traveled to the Middle East in 2013 and 2014 covering the Syrian refugee situation in Jordan. That experience inspired her to become the founder of InOneMinute.org which uses the power of mobile technology and philanthropy to meet specific needs of women around the world. Her previous work can also be found on Examiner.com and AXS.com.
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