Yoga Soup

"Yoga soup is such an amazing place. I've only been going a couple months. But in this short time I've discovered they offer much more than yoga classes. They provide community, education and transformative experiences."

"It is with a heavy heart that I write this negative review. I have been attending a variety of events here since it's opening all of them more or less positive, meaning educational, uplifting, and most importantly healing. Starting 8 yrs. ago I began attending the Thursday evening sound baths facilitated by Anahita Holden regularly. As sound baths became more popular during the pandemic and the availability of a vaccine came , more and more different facilitators from far and near offered their take on the ritual. This posting and rating concerns one of them : Shane Chunephisal .He unfortunately and unlike any of the other sound bath facilitors who cap the events at 25-28 people max, having to do with the space available; he doe not have a cap and is fine with packing them in like sardines, creating an unhealthy environment. Upon my early arrival I laid out my mat close to a wall for personal reasons of needing to not be completely closed in by people. He told me I needed to change the position of my mat because he had sold 40 spots and we all needed to line up for the maximal use of space. I tried to reason with him that my mat next to a wall, not interfering with anyone was where I felt comfortable / safe and needed to be. He appeared to not have either listened to anything I had to ask, not understood, nor cared. He was adamant that my mat had to be inline with his instructions. I asked him if he was seriously going to argue with me about the angle of my mat? As he went on to repeat his instructions I realized this was not going to be the healing atmosphere I'd thought I had signed up for when the instructor had so little ability to listen, empathize, and let go of what was from my perspective an unreasonable and asinine demand Then how on earth was he to channel sound healing?? So I left. In my humble opinion Shane Chunephisal does not qualify as a sound bath healer."

"Yoga Soup is one of Santa Barbara’s treasures. “Yoga studio” doesn’t cover it. The space provides community, connection, and healing for those that are open to it. I’m so thankful for each and every person involved at the studio for making it what it is. You should definitely check it out. Even if yoga isn’t your thing, the shop has the most wonderful array of curated jewelry, books, instruments, snacks, clothing, and more! I feel welcomed in this space, and look forward to continuing my practice here. Thanks for everything!!"

"Yoga soup has changed my life for the better. The people are so kind, the community is so warm, and the classes have such a nice range. Yoga soup has made my experience in Santa Barbara and it would be difficult to leave this studio. I have so much gratitude for this establishment! Thank you for providing yummy soup and fresh fruits and veggies after class - it makes the community even stronger. I highly recommend checking it out!"