Overview
Ekam Yoga & Pilates is a boutique wellness sanctuary located on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, offering a holistic approach to movement and community connection. The studio features a 1,400-square-foot yoga room with high ceilings and ambient lighting, plus separate locker rooms, a kombucha bar, and Shoppe Ekam boutique. With over 38 yoga classes weekly including sound baths, restorative yoga, and vinyasa flow, and more than 65 Pilates sessions using custom reformers, the studio caters to all levels. Instructors are highly praised for creating supportive, transformative experiences that promote healing, strength, and personal growth. The environment fosters a relaxed, friendly community where members feel at home while pursuing their health goals. Ekam also offers 200-hour teacher training programs in both yoga and Pilates for those seeking deeper educational pathways.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 7:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 7:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Studio in Details
A Boutique Sanctuary for Movement and Connection
Ekam Yoga & Pilates presents itself as a boutique yoga and pilates studio located on Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of Newport Beach. The name ‘Ekam,’ meaning ‘One’ in Sanskrit, reflects a philosophy of unity and community, aiming to inspire people to move from a place of love and connection. Visitors consistently describe the space as calm, inspiring, and welcoming. People note the environment is well cared for, with little touches everywhere, from lounge chairs and a chandelier made of rock crystals to a soft backlit treescape that many find soothing. The studio features a 1,400-square-foot yoga room with high ceilings, wood floors, ambient lighting, and a quality audio system. For many, the atmosphere immediately feels different and supportive, with one person mentioning it was a pretty calm and inspiring environment from their very first visit. The overall vibe, as described by visitors, is one where the community—both staff and clientele—is relaxed, friendly, and polite, creating a space conducive to personal health goals that span mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
The physical space is designed with thoughtful amenities that people frequently highlight. Separate men’s and women’s locker rooms with plenty of showers are noted as clean and welcoming, with the studio providing a full array of premium products. A central feature for many is the kombucha bar and organic tea bar, where the studio rotates local brewers and offers complimentary organic teas, honey, and alkaline water. Other appreciated details include complimentary refrigerated eucalyptus towels, organized and inspiring intentions or quotes on the yoga studio floor for mat positioning, and gorgeous natural light. The studio also houses Shoppe Ekam, a boutique featuring a curated collection of activewear, athleisure, home goods, and personal care brands from local, socially conscious producers, which visitors describe as a lovely clothing and gift area.
Diverse Movement Practices and Transformative Classes
The studio’s core offerings are split between a robust yoga schedule and an extensive Pilates program. The website states they host over 38 yoga classes per week in a variety of styles, led by what they describe as some of the most gifted instructors in Orange County. While the specific styles are not exhaustively listed by visitors, people’s experiences point to several modalities. Multiple visitors mention deeply enjoying sound bath and breathwork classes, with instructors like Dennis and Billy P. receiving high praise for creating transcendental, deeply relaxing experiences that some call the best they’ve ever had. Gentle yoga and restorative yoga are specifically noted, with one person loving Shannon’s Restorative Yoga class for its well-balanced mood and excellent energy. Another found a great candlelit class and a gentle yoga session to be the right fit after a hiatus from practice. Vinyasa flow is also present, with one visitor describing Sara’s classes as a beautiful, athletic dance that starts gently and builds into a flowing sequence with carefully chosen music, creating a moving spiritual experience.
On the Pilates side, the studio offers over 65 classes a week in what they term a modern and energetic setting for all levels. They use custom Project X Reformers built by Balanced Body. Visitors speak highly of both mat and reformer classes. Sarah Ramos’s Drip Mat Pilates class is repeatedly highlighted as dynamic, engaging, challenging, and fun, using a ton of props and clear alignment guidance. People note it works muscles they didn’t know they had and leaves them feeling strong and energized. Others mention taking reformer Pilates classes for months, feeling at home from the start, gaining noticeable strength and confidence, and appreciating the option of early morning classes. The instructors across both disciplines are frequently described as fantastic, talented, empowering, and providing clear cues and great alignment guidance that makes participants feel supported and safe, even when pushing their limits.
Community, Healing, and Educational Pathways
Ekam cultivates an environment where people feel a sense of personal progress and community belonging. Several visitors share stories of physical healing and strength building. One person healing from a herniated disc felt their lower back was much better and experienced instant results and greater strength after their first class. Another, who typically prefers working out alone, felt completely at home in group reformer classes, breaking out of their comfort zone and feeling proud of the progress. The studio’s mission to help people expand body, mind, and spirit, reduce stress, and improve upon old injuries resonates in these accounts. People describe leaving classes feeling balanced, energized, lighter, grounded, and with great posture. For some, the unlimited combo membership feels worth the investment, leading them to visit every day, sometimes twice, as it supports their holistic health goals.
Beyond drop-in classes and memberships, Ekam provides structured educational paths. The studio offers both a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and a 200-Hour Pilates Teacher Training. The yoga program blends ancient philosophy with modern movement, focusing on alignment, sequencing, and teaching confidence through mentorship and real experience. The Pilates training blends classical foundations with a modern, athletic approach, utilizing their custom reformers. These programs are designed for those looking to lead with precision, purpose, authenticity, and heart. While visitors do not mention participating in these trainings, their existence points to the studio’s role as an educational hub within the wellness community. The studio’s location in Newport Beach makes it a convenient local destination, described as Newport’s very own. For those seeking a supportive, well-appointed space for yoga, Pilates, and mindful community, Ekam presents a curated and intentional environment where detailed care is evident in both the physical space and the quality of instruction.