Best Prenatal Yoga in Los Angeles

Pregnancy is a time when your body is changing every day. Finding a prenatal yoga class that feels good physically and leaves you feeling more connected, grounded, and supported can make a meaningful difference during pregnancy.

Luckily, Los Angeles has some wonderful options for prenatal yoga, from dedicated perinatal studios to neighborhood yoga studios with long-standing prenatal programs.

If you’re looking for prenatal yoga in Los Angeles, here are 5 spaces worth checking out:

 

Silverlake Yoga, Village Birth, One Down Dog, Two Hearts Yoga, and Highland Park Yoga.

What Makes Prenatal Yoga Different?

Prenatal yoga isn’t simply a regular yoga class with a few poses removed.

A good prenatal yoga class takes into account the physical changes of pregnancy, including a growing belly, changes in balance and posture, shifting joints and ligaments, pelvic floor changes, and the different needs of each trimester.

Prenatal yoga can also be a place to slow down and connect with your body during a season that can otherwise feel full of appointments, preparation, and uncertainty.

And there’s another benefit that can be just as important: community. Prenatal classes give you the chance to meet other pregnant people who are experiencing many of the same physical and emotional changes.

Here are five LA-area options to consider.


1. Silverlake Yoga

Silverlake Yoga

Silver Lake | East Los Angeles

If you’re looking for a yoga studio with deep experience in prenatal and postpartum yoga, Silverlake Yoga is one of the most established options in Los Angeles.

Silverlake Yoga has been part of the LA yoga community since 1995 and has developed a particularly extensive prenatal and postnatal program. The studio’s prenatal classes focus on building strength and stability while also creating space for relaxation, connection, and the physical changes of pregnancy.

The studio’s prenatal program is also connected to a broader perinatal community. Silverlake Yoga offers postnatal classes, Baby & Me, workshops, and partner-focused birth preparation. Its prenatal teacher training incorporates anatomy, pregnancy physiology, childbirth education, pelvic floor topics, modifications, and postpartum care.

Why consider Silverlake Yoga?

  • Long history of prenatal and postnatal yoga
  • A strong neighborhood/community feel
  • Classes for different levels of yoga experience
  • Prenatal and postpartum offerings under one roof

 

For someone who wants traditional yoga instruction combined with extensive prenatal experience, Silverlake Yoga is a great place to explore.

Silverlake Yoga


2. Village Birth

Village Birth

Pasadena | San Gabriel Valley

If you’re looking for prenatal yoga that is part of a larger pregnancy and birth community, Village Birth offers something a little different.

Located in Pasadena, Village Birth is a perinatal education and community space offering prenatal yoga alongside childbirth education, pregnancy circles, prenatal massage, and other pregnancy and postpartum support.

The prenatal yoga practice incorporates pregnancy-safe movement, breathwork, and meditation, with an emphasis on helping you feel strong and connected to your changing body.

But one of the things that makes prenatal yoga at Village Birth different is that yoga is just one part of the experience. You can come for yoga and then find other opportunities to connect with people during pregnancy through Village Prenatal pregnancy circles, childbirth classes, and other community events.

For many expecting parents, that sense of connection can be just as valuable as the physical practice.

Why consider Village Birth?

  • Prenatal yoga in Pasadena
  • A dedicated pregnancy and parenting community
  • Prenatal yoga alongside childbirth education and pregnancy circles
  • Opportunities to connect with other expecting parents
  • Additional prenatal and postpartum services and resources

If you’re looking for prenatal yoga plus community, education, and support for the transition into parenthood, Village Birth can be a particularly good fit.

Village Birth


3. One Down Dog

One Down Dog | Yoga + Fitness Studio

Echo Park and Eagle Rock

For someone who wants prenatal yoga but also wants access to a broader yoga and fitness community, One Down Dog is another LA option to explore.

One Down Dog has a wide range of movement classes, including slower practices, restorative yoga, flow classes, Pilates, and fitness offerings. Prenatal programming is part of its broader class ecosystem, although schedules can vary by location and season.

Why consider One Down Dog?

  • Multiple yoga and movement styles
  • A more general yoga-studio environment
  • Options ranging from gentle to more active practices
  • Prenatal programming within a larger movement community
  • Multiple LA locations

For someone who likes variety and wants prenatal yoga to be part of a larger fitness and yoga routine, One Down Dog is worth checking out.

One Down Dog


4. Two Hearts Yoga

Two Hearts Yoga

Sherman Oaks | San Fernando Valley

For expecting parents in the Valley, Two Hearts Yoga is a studio specifically centered around the prenatal-to-postpartum journey.

Two Hearts Yoga has been serving expecting and new mothers in Los Angeles since 2008. 

Its current offerings include 60-minute pre- and postnatal yoga classes, as well as Baby & Me Yoga for the postpartum period. The studio also offers seasonal water aerobics designed with expecting parents in mind.

Why consider Two Hearts Yoga?

  • Dedicated focus on pregnancy and early parenthood
  • All levels and all trimesters welcome
  • Prenatal yoga plus postpartum and Baby & Me offerings
  • A strong emphasis on community
  • Convenient option for families in the San Fernando Valley

Two Hearts Yoga


5. Highland Park Yoga

Highland Park Yoga

Highland Park | Northeast Los Angeles

For expecting parents in Northeast LA, Highland Park Yoga offers a dedicated prenatal yoga class within a welcoming neighborhood yoga studio.

Located on York Boulevard, Highland Park Yoga offers a wide range of classes for different experience levels, from stronger, more active practices to gentle and restorative classes. The studio currently offers a dedicated 75-minute Prenatal Yoga class, as well as Postnatal Yoga.

The studio has a strong community-oriented feel and offers both in-person and virtual classes. Highland Park Yoga also emphasizes accessibility and welcoming students at all stages of their yoga practice.

Why consider Highland Park Yoga?

  • Dedicated prenatal yoga classes
  • 75-minute prenatal sessions
  • Postnatal yoga also available
  • A broad range of yoga styles beyond prenatal
  • Neighborhood studio in Northeast LA
  • Options for beginners through experienced yogis

If you’re looking for prenatal yoga in Highland Park, Eagle Rock, or Northeast Los Angeles, Highland Park Yoga is a convenient option that lets you maintain a broader yoga practice alongside pregnancy-specific classes.

Highland Park Yoga

 

How to Choose the Right Prenatal Yoga Class

There isn’t one perfect prenatal yoga class for everyone. The best class for you may depend on where you live, your experience with yoga, what your body needs during pregnancy, and whether you’re looking primarily for exercise or for community and connection.

Looking for prenatal yoga in Pasadena?

At Village Birth, prenatal yoga is part of a larger community for expecting and new parents. Come move, breathe, connect with other pregnant people, and make space for yourself during pregnancy.

 

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Village Birth offers doula services, childbirth classes, newborn care classes, lactation and pregnancy support for Los Angeles. Our space is in Pasadena where we hold classes, support groups, workshops, and meetups.  Interested in learning more about the birth process and options available in your birth setting?