Let me begin by saying this review isn't a critiqu...

Let me begin by saying this review isn't a critique of the teachers or staff, they are all delightful, but rather the YogaWorks' new and depressing studio space in the Marin Country Mart.

Not too long ago the YogaWorks moved from a really inviting space just a few feet away, to what is now cramped, dark and awful. Let me explain!

The new space has a bright and sunny retail area set up for selling you just about anything you'll need for your practice, but the two rooms where you'll be spending the bulk of your time are nothing short of sad!

There are two studios, and for the sake of simplicity, we call one the room on the right, and the other, the room on the left.

The room on the left is referred to by members as the tomb. It's a square windowless room with high walls, little to no ventilation, the permanent stench of body odor and dirt on every surface above your head. Even on its best day, the room is GROSS! Inside there are three tiny skylights that are a constant reminder of what a difference a little light would make. I've heard members describe the room as catastrophic, stuffy and depressing.

The room on the right is oddly shaped making it difficult at times to see the teacher, and finding space on the floor somewhat awkward. Windows were recently added to the space, and while it did help, the shape of the room is not conducive to yoga. The teacher is often hard to hear, and you always have the feeling because of the shape of the room, you're not looking the right direction.

I'm not sure what the solution is, or if any of these issues will bother you, but I would suggest taking a free class before considering a membership.