Overview
Ja Yoga Studio has served as a dedicated sanctuary in Long Beach since 2008, creating a comfortable and safe environment for yoga practitioners of all levels. The studio employs a unique approach by focusing on a different chakra and corresponding body part each day, ensuring a comprehensive practice that addresses physical, mental, and energetic well-being. Instructors are highly praised for being kind, knowledgeable, and skilled at fostering a non-judgmental space where individuals can practice at their own pace, which is especially valued by beginners and those managing injuries. The studio offers a diverse range of classes, from Gentle and Power yoga to Yin, Restorative, and Sound Bath Yoga, accommodating various goals from relaxation to vigorous exercise.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Pricing
| Plan Name | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Class | Drop in | $20 |
| 3 Classes | 2 Classes | $51 |
| Unlimited for 1 month | 1 Month | $130 |
| Unlimited for 3 months | 3 Months | $345 |
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 9:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 9:30 am – 6:00 pm |
Studio in Details
A Sanctuary for Body and Mind in Long Beach
Ja Yoga has been a fixture in Long Beach since 2008, established as one of the city’s first dedicated yoga studios. People describe it as a peaceful sanctuary, a space intentionally created to make everyone feel comfortable, safe, and supported on their yoga journey. The studio’s unique approach integrates the chakra system, focusing on a different energy center and corresponding body part each day of the week. This structure aims to ensure a holistic practice that strengthens and stretches the entire body while attending to mental and energetic well-being. Visitors consistently note the welcoming and inspiring atmosphere, with many calling it a “genuine sanctuary” filled with kind souls. The space itself is described as clean, beautiful, and imbued with a positive energy that people feel upon entering.
The instructors receive significant praise from those who practice here. People mention that all the instructors are “really good,” “excellent, kind, warm, and knowledgeable.” A common theme is the emphasis on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment. Instructors are noted for making it clear that the practice is unique to each participant, allowing individuals to go at their own pace for their individual needs. This approach is particularly appreciated by beginners, who report feeling no animosity from staff or other patrons, and by those managing injuries or returning to practice after a long break. The owner, Mic Ja, is frequently highlighted for his entertaining storytelling during classes, which people say makes the active sessions engaging and helps time pass quickly. His kind and light-hearted teaching style, along with his willingness to offer personalized guidance for injuries, is a recurring point of appreciation in visitor feedback.
Diverse Classes for Every Practitioner
The studio offers a variety of class styles designed to accommodate different goals and energy levels, from relaxation to breaking a sweat. Class durations typically range from 60 to 75 minutes. A Gentle yoga class is described as wonderful for beginners, seniors, pregnant women, and those healing from injuries. This slower-paced class uses props like blankets and blocks to support and modify poses, helping participants learn and understand how their body responds. For a more vigorous practice, Power yoga classes offer more challenging positions and transitions, including inversions, and are noted for providing cardio and strengthening elements.
For deep relaxation and restoration, the studio provides Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga. Yin classes are designed to help unwind and balance the body and mind with relaxing, restorative poses held for deeper stretches. Restorative yoga involves holding supported poses with blankets and bolsters for extended periods to relax both body and mind. A distinctive offering is the Sound Bath Yoga class, which combines an all-levels practice with live healing music from instruments like crystal bowls and gongs during the final poses. Visitors describe this as a powerful experience for unwinding. The studio’s signature structure is its daily chakra focus, which targets specific body areas—like legs on Mondays or hips on Tuesdays—alongside the corresponding energy center, creating a thoughtful, rotating weekly practice.
A Community Focused on Holistic Wellness
Ja Yoga cultivates a community that extends beyond physical postures. People speak of the practice here as guiding them toward mindfulness of breath, body, and movement. It is recommended for those looking to work on meditation, establish a stretching routine, regain mobility after injuries, or manage life’s stresses. Remarkably, one person shared that consistent practice here allowed them to forgo a referral for spinal injections for pain management. The studio also incorporates energy work, with Leslie offering Reiki healing sessions, which visitors have found profoundly helpful on their spiritual journeys. The owners, Mic and Leslie, are also connected to a retreat center in the California mountains, and the studio mentions upcoming retreats, though visitors do not provide specific details on these events.
For newcomers, the studio offers a new member first-month deal of unlimited yoga, which visitors find to be an excellent value for trying all the classes. The studio is located on the corner of Spring and Bellflower in Long Beach, sharing a shopping center with other businesses. Visitors note there is plenty of parking available in the back, with designated spots for clients. The overall sentiment from those who attend is one of deep appreciation and loyalty. Many have practiced here for years or even over a decade, stating it remains their favorite studio after trying others. They leave feeling “re-charged” and “re-aligned,” viewing Ja Yoga not just as a studio, but as a welcoming home for their ongoing practice.