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Liberation Yoga is about living authentically. It's about finding one's true nature through the practice of yoga and sharing this limitless life force with the world. At Liberation we celebrate all styles of Hatha Yoga and all levels of practitioners, recognizing that every individual has aunique path to follow and every teacher has a unique gift to offer. Yoga seeks to create union, relieve suffering and thereby liberate the soul during this lifetime. Liberation is a home where people can createhealthy, strong, vibrant bodies and cultivate creative, tranquil minds. The physical beauty of the space that is Liberation Yoga embodies both the internal and external experience of yoga. The indoor asana room with rich dark wood floors and twinkling star lights provides a safe, magical environment in which to explore the vast regions of the interior mind, body and spirit.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Liberation on Saturday and loved it! After I try a few more instructors I'll bump em up to 5 stars...The receptionist was nice. The vibe was nice. Everything was hOMey and chill. Parking I bet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What an experience!!! What the f--- happened tonight? The guy at the front desk, whom someone else referred to as "Gary" tonight, was as rude as anyone can be!!!Tonight was my first time there, after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Liberation regularly for two years and have taken classes at all levels. The atmosphere is very welcoming and free of attitude. The owners, Christine and Gary, learn everyone's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the vibe of this studio. Smelled nice, clean, spacious. Parking was kind of a pain. First class was free, which was great. The class I went to was supposed to be "mixed" levels. I felt that it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my absolute favorite studio in los angeles! and, believe you me, i've tried quite a few. if you're looking for a cool community and the antithesis of corporate "mcyoga", this is the place for you!
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is like a little slice of heaven. just thinking about being there makes me relaxed. honestly, if you have had a really stressful week, just go! the atmosphere is amazingly calm and cool.all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Peruse the everchanging Art Corridor that bridges the garden & front studios to realize that creativity, talent, and the kindness to share inspires students and teachers here. Don't be shy--try a new...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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I am by no means a yoga enthusiast like so many Angelinos. However, I do appreciate kind people with clear intentions who have solid ground beneath their feet. Each time I have taken a class at Liberation, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Since I go there 4-5 times a week it has become a second home for me. The times I go vary to get a different experience and the teachers really have their own unique style. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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This is the yoga studio you go to if you just want to practice yoga, period. A very healthy, non-competitive atmosphere and reasonable prices, particularly if you can go during the day.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The problem with reviewing yoga studios is that the teaching quality at every studio varies. The regulars know the best teachers; the newbies don't.Christine Burke is my favorite yoga teacher in LA...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yoga has become a workout in Los Angeles, just another way to lose weight right up there with spinning and cardio kickbox. It's easy to lose track of the mental and spiritual reasons for doing it and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jessie Diaz-Perez is one of the teachers at Liberation Yoga and I can highly recommend her.Although I am a beginner at yoga I was adviced to start with Level 1 rather than Gentle Restorative. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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This is a wonderful place with maybe one downside... Let me start with the downside: the receptionist is not always friendly or helpful. I think that could be improved. The teachers are good, it's a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I needed some major destressing after living in LA and working crazy night shift at the hospital. Liberation yoga gave me just what I needed. As a begiinner, my favorite class was the Gentle...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived on the west side, and now in Hancock Park and have been teaching for 6 years and practicing 12. This has got to be my favorite studio on Los Angeles. The owners are beautiful people,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Liberation is absolutely grand. It has become a huge part of my life, and it is a unique community that I am happy to be a part of. The owners are absolutely wonderful people, and are there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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This studio isn't just about "taking yoga", it's about living your life with more grace and peace. The variety of classes will appeal to any level or style of yoga, from restorative, to beginner, to level 3...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Liberation Yoga is a welcome oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city and a true neighborhood spot. The main practice room has a beautiful and durable, yet "giving" floor, (trust me..I don't use a mat) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Wonderful teachers, lovely studio, great array of classes. Best yoga experience I have had in Los Angeles! The owners, Christine and Gary, are awesome - warm and welcoming.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only yoga'd here once before, so perhaps I'll re-review once I've had a chance to soak it in a little better. First Impressions:The website -- I'm a sucker for good brand communication, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Tried it just recently with a friend of mine, both of us were sore all over, I guess it was a little too vigorous for us. But, place is very nice, pleasant and clean and if we were just going regularly, I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first poster who called Liberation a 'community of yoga' has it right. Unlike other yoga studios I've tried, Liberation is not pretentious, nor does anyone there want to make sure you know they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Like, like like.. Like, theres something unique and cool about it. I've gone about 6 or 7 times now and have been doing yoga for about 10 months at various places around the city....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is where i started doing yoga and its the only place i'll go. Everyone treats you like family there (even if it's your first time showing up.) The first class is free as well which is great ....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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This studio is truly a gem in Los Angeles. Friendly, experienced teachers and great classes for all levels. Perfect environment to learn yoga and continue your practice.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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If you're a yoga pro you can probably go to any yoga studio and do what you need to do. For the rest of us a place like Liberation Yoga is really a gift. Very welcoming with lots of knowledge, different...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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This place has a great atmosphere for yoga. The instructors are thorough and approachable. This felt like real yoga, where the technique was as important as the exercise. I went to one yoga class somewhere...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Amazing studio, super friendly owner and teachers, beautiful garden, all sorts of different classes. what more could you ask for?
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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As a mother of an 8 yr old and a 4 yr old, finding healthy, safe, and educational family experiences we can all enjoy is always a challenge. Liberation yoga not only met that challenge, but took it to a whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Love this studio! The quality of classes, teachers and students amazes me, it's a reflection of a truly devoted community of Yoginis. Their class schedule offers plenty of PM classes for 9-6'ers who can't make...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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I had given up on Yoga when I wandered into Liberation Yoga a year ago. A handful of cold and unfriendly experiences at "McYoga" studios elsewhere had left a very bad taste in my mouth. But the moment I walked...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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I love Liberation Yoga!!! Some yoga studios are full of super-snotty, "spiritual" students and teachers who behave like gurus - but not Liberation. Nice, normal people and conscientious teachers. The teachers...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I used to do yoga at the Larchmont yoga studio, and never really knew whether I liked it or not -- until I took a class taught by Christine Burke. That was the day I fell in love with yoga. When I found out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5having said that this place is within 5 minutes from where i live, it wasn't the best yoga place i've been to, but it really does have a great serene, "let your soul free" type of feel to this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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I've taken 5 sessions here, with all different instructors. I've enjoyed all of them. I have a very fluctuating schedule which makes it hard for me to commit to one regular class. I've never felt out of place....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was welcomed with a smile to this beautiful little place, no attitude or strange looks from anyone. This is where I can go and not feel strange or turned off by other people. I am so happy I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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I cannot begin to descirbe this jewel on LaBrea. I never write reviews but feel compelled to share my love of this studio with everyone out there that has never really understood yoga. Christine is one of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Liberation Yoga is my second home. I absolutely ADORE this place. This is what yoga should be---no competition, pretentiousness, and all about relaxation and wellness. The teachers are intensely caring and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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When I landed in LA a few years back, I had no idea where I was. There were so many days when this city felt utterly, totally foreign to me. I stumbled upon Liberation Yoga because my fear of cars meant that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit that I don't do yoga as often as I aspire to. However, when I am in the mood for yoga, I head to Liberation. The teachers are full of positivity and knowledge. They are so many classes to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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I only lived in Los Angeles for 8 months, but Liberation Yoga felt like home. I went there soon after I moved to LA on the recommendation of a friend. Christine knew my name after my first visit, and everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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This studio is a true jewel. It is always brimming with supportive nurturing energy and smiling yogis and yoginis. It has two amazing studios, humble and passionate teachers and a beautiful art gallery. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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The reason I love yoga is because of what I have learned at Liberation.Every single class has an amazing teacher.Christine's Sat morning class is great, and she and Gary (the owners) are truly a gift to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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If you are looking for a warm and inviting yoga studio, then liberation yoga is the place for you! All levels welcome in a friendly and welcoming environment! A rare gem in such a big city.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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This is not only the best yoga studio in the Los Angeles area, but one of the most beautiful spots in the city. Both the indoor and outdoor garden studios are beautiful spaces that inspire peace, tranquility,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I have been practicing yoga for years and have taken classes in more studios than I can count. It seems like in a city like Los Angeles - a mecca of yoga and health - that a great studio would be on every...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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It is because of this place that I even got into yoga - specifically christine's classes. I started by just doing the various workshops they offer (they have all sorts of cool and different workshops) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Liberation Yoga is the best place to practice. Christine and Gary create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and provide a variety of teaching styles in all levels of practice. Everyone is a friend. The teachers are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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I highly recommend Christine's introduction to yoga for beginners. She starts at the very beginning, so that people who don't know anything about yoga or who are afraid to jump into classes can get a firm...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Liberation Yoga is the best yoga studio I've been to. The staff is friendly and real. Not those fake nice people, but real people that are truly dedicated to the yoga community and the neighborhood. They offer...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Who would think that on La Brea, in the heart of Los Angeles insanity, one could find such peace. Liberation Yoga is my favorite yoga studio in all of LA. I've been going there for about 2 years now, and even...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Yoga as a sacred science, not merely exercise, taught with compassion in an atmosphere of peace and beauty.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Liberation Yoga is a haven for every sort of yogini -- from novice to more experienced. Christine and Gary have created a truly unique yoga studio -- one that combines warmth, humor, compassion and extensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I work with inner city students struggling to find a place in an imperfect world. Realizing my students and I were on the same path I reached out to find some sense of tranquility and enlightenment for me....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Liberation Yoga is an absolute treasure! It's got such a welcoming vibe and comfy, serene atmosphere... It's always a pleasure to hang out before or after class. The owners Christine and Gary (who always seem...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I stumbled onto Liberation Yoga a few months after I first moved to Los Angeles. I came from the East Coast, where both this city and the art have kind of a similar negative association (Seriously, how cliche...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Christine and Gary have created the impossible in LA: a warm, inviting, community centered environment with a wide variety of excellent teachers. Kind, caring, nurturing but rigorous best describes each class...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Atmosphere, knowledge...grass roots- Liberation Yoga is the best.If you're looking for something- let Liberation help you find it.The classes are amazing- and the treatments are top notch- no doubt a haven in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Coming to Los Angeles, knowing no-one, at a time of a lot of changes in my life, Liberation provided much more than just a place to "learn yoga". Christine and Gary are incredibly welcoming, friendly, genuine...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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If you are looking for a sactuary with heart and soul- where you not only go to do some of the bestyoga in town but also to feel very connected to the community, Liberation yoga is the studio to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This yoga studio isn't just about teaching yoga, it's about living the spirit of yoga. Christine and Gary have over 20 years of yoga experience and opened this studio a few years ago. They remember...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Liberation is everything a yoga studio should be - a tranquil, peaceful island in the middle of the city. It's a place where the owners are there and clearly care about the place.The teachers are a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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After practing yoga at a number of local studios, I'm proud to call Liberation Yoga home. Every detail makes this place great, from the wonderful owners, teachers, fellow students, and the yummy tea waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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This is the best yoga studio in LA! Kind, knowledgable instructors in a warm, non-competitive and inviting atmosphere owned by yogis for yogis.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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a haven for gentle or rigorous yoga experience. The feeling of being welcomed by caring, knowledgeable people.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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Liberation Yoga has a very supportive atmosphere and excellent teachers in many styles of yoga and some qigong and tai chi....the owners are teachers of yoga as well as talented actors and musicians....all in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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Surely we go to yoga to promote peace within ourselves and others as well as to reap the many physical and emotional benefits that come so perfectly provided in the practice. If you are searching for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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A beautiful studio owned by the passionate and dedicated Gary McCleary and Christine Burke. Excellent instructors, a variety of classes, and a warm ambiance create an environment that is most inviting....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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This is one of the best studios in town. The space is beautiful, the garden is a great place to practice & the boutique is nice. It feels like a family not a business.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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When trying to get my husband started in yoga, I knew I had to find a studio with the right "vibe." Not intimidating, not snobby, but warm, fun and spirited. We found the perfect place at Liberation Yoga. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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liberation yoga has so much to offer... from the beautiful studio space and garden practice space to the generosity and warmth of every teacher i've met. christine burke and gary mccleery have outdone...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Liberation Yoga is a very hospitable yoga studio. The owners (Christine & Gary) have imbued Liberation with their loving energy and great taste. They are very down to earth and consequently treat each student...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Just when you thought that yoga studios were becoming the new Starbucks. This wonderful yoga center is the real thing. One of the two incredibly nice owners is herself a devoted experienced yogi and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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After getting tired of the overcrowded classes and feeling like just another number at the studio where I used to practice, I decided to give Liberation Yoga a try. I'm sooo glad that I did. The studio is much...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Liberation Yoga has an amazing ambience of peace, tranquility, relaxation and warmth. You notice it as soon as you enter the space. The owners, Christine and Gary, are extremely nice and have created a very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Liberation Yoga is a place for a an authentic and unpretentious experience of yoga. In a city where yoga spots are as common as a coffes shops (well, almost!), it is a relief to find a place that offers...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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i've been to many of the studios around town. on a physical and mental level, this one stands with the best of the best. there is true community with the warmest people to guide you through your practice.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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over the last couple of years, liberation yoga has only gotten better -- which is amazing, since it was great from the moment christine and gary took it over! liberation is more than just a yoga studio -- it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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If you're looking for a an oasis from the bustling big city, find your way over to Liberation Yoga. They have a great instructor line up (lots of depth and variety), a beautiful asana room and an outdoor asana...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Christine & Gary are the owners and they make everyone feel comfortable & welcome. It's a very friendly scene with small classes and consistently high-quality teachers. Sunday night candlelight yoga is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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To be able to experience the warm, welcoming, highly gifted teaching capabilities of the teachers at this studio is like "coming home". From the "natural" surroundings in the garden area to the warm,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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liberation yoga is no-holds-barred, acoss-the-board, hands-down the best yoga place there is! a mx of styles, of teachers, and times; a well-stocked cute-as-can-be boutique with gifts (for others or self!) of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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I love the variety of yoga styles and classes....there are those days when we want to energize, and those when we want to restore...Liberation has it all!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Liberation Yoga is a small studio owned by husband and wife Christine and Gary, who share many years of practice and teaching. All of the instructors are uniquely different in their methods and styles of yoga...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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"Liberation Yoga is a great place to do yoga. Christine is a fantastic teacher." As written by my 8 year old! My daughters have been taking yoga from Christine for three years, and they absolutely adore her...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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liberation is very aspiring place to be. With many choices of different styles of classes. the atmopsphere is wonderful especially doing yoga in candle light is a treat.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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