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The Yoga Sanctuary

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,071 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(32) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Yoga & Meditation RetreatsSpa & Wellness RetreatsMedical Wellness & Weight-Loss Clinics
The Yoga Sanctuary
Services
Yoga & Meditation Retreats, Spa & Wellness Retreats, Medical Wellness & Weight-Loss Clinics
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Every reviewer praises specific instructors by name (Maxine, Angelo, Justine, Elaine, Mandisa) and describes classes that leave them grounded, rested, or pain-free. The studio's defining quality is its intimate scale and the owner's careful curation of teachers who combine technical skill with genuine care.

Classes run 75 minutes, allowing deeper practice. Visitors from abroad and long-term locals alike return for Yin, Vinyasa, and Yoga Nidra offerings. No complaints appear across reviews spanning five years.

Praised for
  • skilled instructors (named staff)
  • intimate, welcoming space
  • healing and grounding practice
  • personalized alignment and adjustments
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Best for: Locals and visitors seeking personalized, grounded yoga practice in an intimate, caring environment.

Strengths

  • Instructors named and praised individually
  • Intimate studio setting
  • 75-minute classes allow deeper practice
  • Healing modalities and specialized retreats offered

Worth knowing

  • Instructors praised by name: Maxine (owner), Angelo, Justine, Elaine Seidel, Mandisa, Jeannie Holmes
  • 75-minute classes
  • Yoga Nidra and breath-control (pranayama) specialization noted
  • Mandisa offers soul-restoring massages
  • Personalized postural adjustments during class
  • One reviewer with severe hip arthritis reported pain-free practice

What reviews say by service

Yoga & Meditation Retreats
Yin, Vinyasa, and Yoga Nidra classes praised for grounding and healing; instructors noted for technical skill and empathetic teaching.
Spa & Wellness Retreats
Mandisa's massages described as soul-restoring; healing modalities support overall wellness experience.
Medical Wellness & Weight-Loss Clinics
Reviewer with severe arthritis reported pain-free practice due to alignment focus and adjustments; nervous system regulation and gut reset retreat offered.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.85 average across the 14 yoga & meditation retreats businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 91
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long are the classes?
Most classes are 75 minutes, allowing time to deepen your practice.
Do you offer private sessions?
Yes. The business lists private sessions on their website.
What is the Nervous System Regulation and Gut Reset Day Retreat?
Their website advertises this as a specialized retreat option, but review details are limited.

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Last updated 2026-08-12