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YAS Fitness Centers was founded by Kimberly Fowler, a tri-athlete and health and fitness expert, looking for a way to make yoga more relevant to athletes. YAS is expanding so there will be more convenient locations soon. YAS Yoga Studio in Venice attracts people of all fitness levels who are looking for a way to strengthen and push their bodies. Kimberly offers her signature YOGA for ATHLETES?, a one-hour class focused on yoga poses geared to help an athlete with his or her performance in any sport. Her YAS class is a combination of a 1/2 hour of the intense cardio of YAS Indoor Cycling and a 1/2 hour of the relaxing and meditative element of Yoga. YAS Wear features tanks, tees, hoodies, fleece pants and capris designed for yoga and an active lifestyle and it is now available exclusively online and at YAS fitness centers. Come find out why all the celebrities love us.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here all the time. i was obsessed with this place. But then I made the mistake of taking the teachers training. BEWARE! Biggest waste of money. You don't actually learn anything, you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two things I love: Yoga and Spinning. But it took me a long time to get into a class due to the slogan: No chanting. No sanskrit. No granola. (or something along those lines.)Personally, I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
30 minutes spinning, thirty minutes YOGA does a body good! What a concept and great atmosphere. The music is upbeat and helps you forget you are spinning a million miles and sweating profusely.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to YAS for years, and I love it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really in a great location, and i love the way it looks inside and out. I have only tried the yoga here. Looking forward to giving the spinning a try. The yoga is good, but a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The environment here is nice and some classes are good, however, they only have one routine, which they need to mix up. Also, though the instructors are nice, the staff can be somewhat haughty and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love going to YAS for spin class, but what happened to Tasha? She was by far the best spin instructor, keeping it fun and fresh every time. Tom is great too, but now I find the classes to be a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You spin me right round, baby right round... and now my ass hurts like a mutha. I must admit it. I'm addicted. Ok, perhaps I've been called 'sporty spice' once or twice, but for some reason I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love YAS! I think this place is really great. I also think that all the people who are complaining that the yoga classes lack any diversity and spirituality need to stop and consider the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just finished my 2nd spin class at YAS and I think it's great!!Both teachers were super nice and knew exactly what they were doing. The space is beautiful and I love the open garage door. The breeze...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After going here for awhile, I am adding a star. It has grown on me, and I find myself going here on a regular basis now. I have my favorite instructors, and have started to balance out my routine by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Whenever I am in town I go to YAS for a spin class. Great energy, great instructors, I hope they open one in NYC!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went to a spinning class yesterday at Yas, which was led by Tom. My boyfriend has never done spinning and the last time I did it was about six years ago. Tom had a lot of energy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like this place for the spinning classes. But I had a really disappointing experience with one of the managers here. And I don't think I'll be returning to this place. I am an avid cyclists,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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It is the perfect blend..do the spinning class first then the yoga. Look...this place is NOT for really serious Yogi types but it suites people who want to get the most benefit out of their workouts while...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have nothing bad to say about the place.It is good for what it is.I was fortunate to have a client pay for me to "go check out some of the classes and let me know what you think since I'llbe stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who says that you have to listen to new-age sitar music while doing yoga? certainly not the instructors at YAS..the music was a mix of deathcab for cutie, imogen heap, and other current bands. it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I cant speak for the spinning. I did take only one yoga class. But I do know its the same class, same format, over and over. For the workout aspect, it was great. I was sore for days. It will def get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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can only comment on spin. very basic, monotonous routine. probably not a bad place to learn. teachers are not any better, and in many case much worse, than what you'd get at a full-on gym (which is surprising...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, like a piegon to a shiny object, I was drawn to the initial sparkle of YAS, and then bought a package of classes after my first visit.Since I'm not super-experienced with yoga or spinning...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to YAS all the time, but just got so sick of it. Every spinning class has the same format, same with yoga, they do not mix it up at all, so you either plateau or only strengthen certain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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My email address says a lot about me. I try new things all of the time but am always looking for what's wrong. I was on the Yoga Journal website and read a posting about YAS and the writer seemed a lot like...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Obviously the people writing the great reviews own YAS, and are on the desperate, self promotion band wagon as they get ready to unleash their uninspirational workout monster on L.A. Getting "YASED" simply...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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The best yoga I have done in LA! A straight up approach to yoga that has a kick to it with the addition of spinning....If you want to get in the amazing shape give this place a try. Do a spin class followed by...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Great location, atmosphere and instructors make YAS the number one Yoga and Spinning studio in the LA area. Love the intensity and music that the Spinning instructors bring to their classes and after a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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I am not your "typical" yogi and I love the no-nonsense approach of Yoga for Athletes. It's the perfect amount of time, 1-hour and you sweat like crazy. It keeps me strong and flexible. I am an athlete and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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I've been going to YAS for years and I love the fact that at any time of day I'm pretty much guaranteed that there will be a yoga or spin class I can attend...there are just SOOOO many classes. The instructors...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The thing about YAS is that you're really blown away and impressed the first time you come here. You're lured in by the cool facade, the hip location on Abbot Kinney, the draw of world-famous yoga...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drove to Venice on a Saturday morning to take a yoga class after learning about Yas, and it was worth it. The space: modern, inviting, and humming with people. The yoga room is decked out in hardwood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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I have to say that I wasn't that impressed with the Yoga for Athletes class. It seriously should not even be called Yoga. The instructor did not even mention breathing, benefits or what part of the body I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started out with the YAS class combining both spinning and yoga. I love the weekend instructor and the fact that the spinning room has an open garage door that opens to the street...in the warmer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*** Venice gym search (pt. 4 of 4) ***First of all, I'm not a yoga or spinning nut ... but this place is aiiight.The spinning class is pretty standard but the exposed brick & wood beams gives it a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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What can I say, I've always been intrigued by the mysteriously generic gray building on the corner of Abbot Kinney and Westminster. Even more, I was completely intimidated by the garage full of sweaty, yelping...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAS is a very stylish yoga and spin place in the very stylish Abbott Kinney part of Venice. But unlike some other hip places in this hood, YAS is not just hype. The classes are very good and will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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OMG!! What a great work out. The Idea of spinning and Yoga(for Athletes) is a complete body work out. Kimbrely Fowler has got this format down!! First a crazy interval cardio workout w/ spin, (my HR monitor...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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I've been going to YAS for over about a year now any time I can. I travel from TX and go there at least 1 weekend out of every month and often more. I've gotten my friends and family to go with me, and we all...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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I've been working out at YAS for the past three months and just love it! The instructors are great and the facility is top notch. The Yoga classes have definitely enhanced my strength and flexibilty and I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Hey guys take this yas class it's fantastic, energizing and refreshing!!I am a beginner and novice In the art of yoga and spinning...but let me tell you the instructor Melissa makes you feel comfortable when...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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I have been going to YAS for about 6 years (a few months after it opened!) and i cannot disagree more with the previous review! Clearly the man below did not "tap it up"--because if he had--he not only would...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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I have been going to YAS for about 2 yrs now and love it !!!! It took one SPIN class and I was addicted. I especially love the mid day YAS class. It is a great combination of Spinning and Yoga all in one hour....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Even from the outside, YAS is intriguing with its sleek, minimalist looking exterior. But there is truly so much more than just a hip studio space inside. There's nothing intimidating about it. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me put it this way: I love yoga, and I love spinning, but I do NOT love this Yoga and Spinning place. When I first heard about YAS, I was eager to try it because of my dual hobbies of yoga and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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This has got to be the worst workout I have ever done. I don't get why people flock to this class. The workout is the same every time. There is absolutely no variety in the program and no form of resistance at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE YAS! As a spinning instructor myself I like to take classes at other gyms to help keep myself in shape and learn new techniques! YAS is awesome, pricey but AWESOME! I took the 1/2 spin 1/2 yoga...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not like exercising. Many, many factors have to align for me to get dressed up in the outfit, go to the place of exercising, and finally, actually break a sweat. YAS gets 5 stars because it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The truth? An innovative concept with a few errors in application. The structure of the complex is excellent....I love how the spinning room opens like a garage onto the street and how the yoga...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the YAS class here, which is 30 minutes of spinning and 30 minutes of yoga. This for me is a perfect, balanced workout.The facilities here are very clean and modern. The crowd here is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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YAS was first introduced to me & my family by our realtor/YAS member. The combination of spinning & yoga has been the best thing for our family. Like many other high powered individuals at YAS, each person...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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YAS used to be my little secret, now it's crazy. If you don't call and sign up for spin classes 24 hours in advance you don't get in. The yoga classes are getting so crowded that you need to show up extra...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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There are only two things I do in life...work and work out. And I only work out at YAS. The spin classes are a great way to stay motivated-they are never boring. While I love Sherri's class the best, all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to YAS for quite a while and tried out many of their classes and instructors. Overall, I enjoyed some of their YAS classes --- half spin, half yoga --- however, most of their classes failed to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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I've been training at YAS for over three years and I love it! I've been to other spinning centers and yoga studios but YAS is definitely the best. Great atmosphere and top notch instructors (Sherri Rosen's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Hip and relaxed Venice dynamic. I'm not a Yogie, so previously I felt a bit intimidated by yoga studios. I'm a triathlete with little flexibility. The "Yoga for Athletes" classes at YAS are right up my alley....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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I'm not sure why westcoast10 would go there having such strong things to say about YAS and Kim Fowler. I certainly wouldn't waste my time going if I didn't love it. I have been a member of YAS for over 3 years...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Are you people serious? I have found that westsiders consider YAS pretty much a joke. Convenience is the only reason any of my friends attend. Mandy and Tasha are the only instructors I will go to now (they...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Always get a reat workout from both yoga and spinning. The instructors are knowledgable and outgoing. Yoga for Athletes has increased my flexibility, strength and performance in all the other sports I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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My husband and I are dedicated YAS fans. YAS provides the fastest, most intense, work out on the west side. The spinning classes offer a solid 45 minute work out accompanied by great music. All you need to do...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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I joined YAS a year ago and got addicted to it. The environment is great, the people are awesome and the Yoga for Athletes class gave me muscles I never knew I had. In addition, by adding spinning to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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YAS is packed with fun, great looking people who are there to have a good time. The spinning classes are amazing. Great music, energy and motivating. The yoga cuts to the chase..NO CHANTING!! It's the best....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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The atmosphere is not intimidating, everyone ecourages each other - it's just a fun place to spin & yoga!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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