Making Practice more Affordable at 502 Power Yoga I came across a song before teaching the other night called “ Meditation for Chaotic Times (by East Forest), and it felt like a metaphor for what 502 Power Yoga is for folks these days. Between financial strain, uncertainty, and the daily stress of navigating it all, it’s easy to lose touch with the grounding practices that help us stay steady. At 502 Power Yoga, we believe that a regular yoga practice is essential to help us find peace in the chaos , and that cost should never be the reason someone can’t roll out their mat. That’s why instead of raising prices like so many businesses are being forced to do right now, we’re taking a few steps to make yoga more affordable for our community right now: 💸 Throwback Drop-In Rate: $16 Classes For select classes, we’re rolling back the clock to our 2014 drop-in rate — just $16 per class! Watch our online schedule and the Walla App to see which classes are discounted. Classes will be discounted based on available space in the class, and discounts are subject to change over time.
Waitlist Closing Window is now 1 HOUR We have an incredible problem: Several of our classes sell out resulting in students landing on a waitlist. We tweaked the policy recently to be a bit more forgiving for y’all and thought it would be a good time to refresh you on how exactly the Wait List works and answer any questions you might have. The “Waitlist Closing Window” is now one hour. When you are in position #1 on the waitlist for a class, you will be automatically added to that class if a spot opens UP TO ONE HOUR before class . Example: Class is at 9:30 AM. You are #1 on the waitlist. Someone cancels their reservation at 8:15 AM. You would automatically be added to the class. But, if the cancelation occurs at 8:35 AM, even if you are #1 on the Waitlist, you will NOT be automatically added to the class. What happens in that one-hour window before class? Since no one will automatically be added to class If a spot opens up in this 1-hour window, the spot will remain open until someone— anyone —snags it in the Walla App or online . This is meant to benefit those on the waitlist: You will have at least a one-hour heads-up to boogie to the studio. However, it also means that you will NOT automatically get added to the class even if you are #1 on the waitlist and someone cancels their spot 45 minutes before class. Someone else could swoop in and claim that spot. if you don’t make it off the waitlist and you’re still interested in class, check back within an hour before class—a spot may have opened up. If you never made a reservation for a popular class, that one-hour window might be when you can slide into the roster! So why not make the “Waitlist Closing Window” 15 minutes before class? Because we want to ensure students on the Waitlist have enough of a heads-up to get to class without risking a no-show fee. Finding out you are off the waitlist and in class 15 minutes before class begins doesn’t even allow time for the commute for most of us! How will I know I am in class and off the Waitlist? If you move off the Waitlist and onto the class roster, you will receive a message from us (based on your preferred communication settings; email or SMS), alerting you that you’re in! If you have no communications turned on, you will need to manually check the Walla App or your account online to see the status of your reservation. While you’re there, turn on SMS notifications under “Your Profile!” Will I get a penalty if I get added to a class but don’t show up? Yes . If you are on the waitlist, even if you are #15, you should treat that time as reserved and plan to be in attendance. Since our Late Cancel Policy is generous (only 2 hours), the class roster can move quickly in the 12 hours leading up to class. If you know you will not be attending class, please cancel your waitlist reservation . If you are added to the class but do not attend, a no-show fee of $10 will be added to your account. We strive to make things as user-friendly, fair, and intuitive as possible. This, as with any of our other Studio Policies , are subject to change based on student feedback and staffing needs. As always, post any comments or questions below, or email the studio directly. Thank you for being a member of our community!
After announcing that our East End Studio is closing at the end of April , we received lots of feedback and requests on our proposed schedule updates for the Highlands Studio. We are pleased to reveal the new schedule effective May 1, 2024!
Pre-pandemic, I was in growth & expansion mode. My vision for 502 Power Yoga was to open multiple studios around the city, expanding our franchise and spreading the power of yoga. However, the Coronavirus Pandemic caused a deep examination of my life and the business. I heard this parable somewhere along the way and it dawned on me: Expansion was not truly what I wanted for myself or my family. I want to live the life of the Fisherman. Not the businessman. It was time to return to my roots: Teaching yoga in a small, community-oriented environment with a tight-knit (and kickass) team.
How do I know what to expect from a yoga class?
Short answer: Yoga is a practice that calms the storms of the mind to create mental clarity. Long answer: Ask a few random people what they think yoga is, and you’ll get a variety of answers. And, they are probably all right. However, they may only be seeing one small piece of the whole because the practice of yoga is much richer than most people realize. Myself included. I attended my first yoga class at Santa Monica Power Yoga in 2007 because I thought it would be a great stretching routine to complement my running. I kept attending because I appreciated the calorie burn and how good it made my body feel. As my yoga class attendance increased and my mileage decreased, I began to understand that there was much, MUCH more to this practice than some poses in a hot room. Fifteen years later, I am still discovering the complexities and depth of this ancient practice. The fact that it makes my body feel good is the icing on the cake.
Why we started Virtual classes in the first place
One of our favorite frequently asked questions (FFAQ): What kind of yoga mat should I get? You could ask a room of 30 yogis this question and you’ll get 30 different answers 😅
