Yoga South Pasadena

Mission Street Yoga is an Anusara Yoga studio with a class for everyone. Anusara focuses on alignment while opening the heart center. The studio has four levels of Anusara classes that range from basic to the challenging 2 hour practice, and if you really want to go deeper with your yoga practice they offer anusara teacher training. They also offer yoga for kids, pre and post natal, restorative and pilates mat to build core strength. The studio sells stylish comfy yoga wear and mats - in case you come unprepared. Weekend workshops and lectures round out the yoga practice. Single classes are $16. www.missionstreetyoga.com

Just west of the Mission street Metro Station, it's on the second floor of the 526 building, so look up. The bikram motto is "never too bad, never too late, never too old, never too sick to start from scratch once again". You may feel dizzy and nauseous your first time doing bikram, which is one of the more strenuous yoga styles. Go back for your second class -- that means it's working. By the time you complete your 5th class you'll be hooked on the heat and amazed at the results. Just 26 beginning postures that work every organ, gland and tissue in your body. Single class is $15, packages and series are also available. www.bikramyogasouthpas.com