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January 2024 by Cheryl Z.
I can highly recommend taking Dennis' classes - he's very knowledgeble and his background is unique. I've taken his classes for years on our visits here before covid, usually always the outdoor ones at Kapiolani Park - I love the ambiance, the sounds there , the gorgeous Banyon trees. This time we stayed at the Hyatt Regency where Dennis has his perfect studio, as well as he's also the intructor for the Hyatt's free yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So I enjoyed multi classes on the lanai here, the Park yoga and I especially enjoyed the new studio - my first experience with the straps and bars. A great workout - relaxing and rejuvenating at the same time. I'm looking forward to our next visit!! Cheryl Z.
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January 2024 by Janie (Janie)
Great morning yoga with Dennis. Get your toes in the sand and move! You’re on the beach with the sun coming up. Nice way to start the day. ?
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December 2023 by Dee C.
Terrible experience here on my last trip. The owner likes to argue with people on yelp but notice the disparity of reviews - all one star and five stars. Maybe he just has a really bad days, but I wish I had paid more attention to those 1 star reviews.
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November 2023 by Leanne Snellen
I had a wonderful practice this morning with Dennis of Yoga Waikiki Studio. I am a regular practice person, butt, he challenged me today and on the sand it was wonderful, my balance was so happy. DO IT. Thank you
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August 2023 by Matt Davis
An incredible way to start the morning. It was such a dynamic flow, something completely different. I laughed and loved
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May 2023 by Shinyoung Lee
I participated in the sunrise yoga session they hold every Tuesdays and Thursdays and had an amazing experience! I went with my mom who wasn’t experienced at all and still we both were able to relax our bodies and minds on the Waikiki beach. It’s also great that the class is free and does not require a reservation. We woke and gauged how we were feeling and went! The yoga we did was quite different from what I’m used to since we used ropes and also it required a partner at most times. Super glad I got to experience a new type of yoga.
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May 2023 by Morgiane (M)
I really enjoyed the morningyoga at the beach! It was a new experience to do yoga in the sand and water. I can highly recommend this classes. It is was innovative and I felt the Aloha spirit.
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April 2023 by Trizzie Bui
I throughly enjoyed myself during this morning's beach session with Dennis Miller as our instructor! Though I honestly wouldn't have mind paying the cost, this session is currently free. So, all the more reason to sign up while it lasts!To be completely transparent, sure, Dennis did arrive a little bit (emphasis on 'a little bit') late, but that's honestly not that big of a deal in my opinion. I mean it's 7am in a busy touristy city and the guy is biking to the meeting location with the equipment we'd be using - I say cut him some slack. Plus, he was able to provide an answer when I called to ask about his ETA and class, which was amazing, still went on for the entirety of the promised hour. The only reason I'm even mentioning this at the very beginning is so going forward, people can be aware and decide for themselves whether that would be an issue. In other words, if you're a stickler about punctuality (even if it's just a tiny bit of tardiness), I would suggest saving everyone, Dennis and yourself included, the trouble, time, and negative energy.But if you're up for something different and you're open-minded, you should totally sign up for one of his classes! As you can see in the photo (which Dennis took and airdropped to all of us at the end), this type of yoga is not your typical run-of-the-mill yoga. But, that doesn't make it any less yoga. It's still a workout and it's still good for your body. I thought it was a great blend of a full-body workout and stretching without over doing it. After all, yoga is not just about balance and flexibility, it is also about stretching. Dennis did incorporate some of the traditional yoga poses into his style. He also attempted to add a couple of challenging poses, but noted if anyone was having trouble and quickly reworked his routine. Also, something to note - he did mention that he sometimes switches up the style depending on the class, so if you need more specifics, I'd recommended calling beforehand.Like the other reviews have mentioned, he does switch between Japanese (to cater to the primary Japanese speakers) and English during the class, which I thought was really cool. I didn't have trouble following along with him at all, even during his Japanese instructions which he also said in English before / after. He also gave individual adjustment tips throughout the session to make sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and could follow along correctly.Lastly, here are some technical tips to help you navigate:The meeting spot for beach yoga is at the 'Surfer on a Wave' Statue. It is across from Honolulu Zoo. Both of these bits of information, as well as a photo of the statue, are included in the confirmation email sent after booking. If you're walking or taking the bus there, then you probably won't have any trouble finding it.However, if you're driving, I would recommend putting Queen's Surf Beach into your maps. It'll lead you to parking and you'll be within walking distance of the statue - just walk towards Honolulu Zoo after you park and it'll be on the left-side of the sidewalk. There is free parking along Kalakaua Ave, which is where Queen's Surf Beach is. It does fill up quickly, but around this time, you have a higher chance of snagging a spot. Just note that this area is a great place for swimming, surfing, picnicking, running, walking the dog, etc. so there'll already be a good amount of people here.
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December 2022 by Debbie Thiel
I highly recommend trying SUP Yoga led by Dennis as part of your Waikiki experience. I did 3 sessions this week so was able to see how he adapted to the variables at hand on busy Waikiki to make sure people at all levels were accommodated. Dennis has a clever system for anchoring the boards well protected in the lagoon, so in the event you fall off like I did its safe and refreshing to do so. Waikiki is an active place, if you are looking for a quiet zen flow class you likely need to head indoors, but I left each SUP session with a good mix of stretching, strength, and balance work that set me up well for other activities around the island. Be sure to leave a full 2 hours for your class experience as paddling and setting up the boards takes some time.
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December 2022 by Naomi Wood
SUP yoga was a unique experience that I’m glad I had, especially since I was able to do the class for free with a Classpass free trial. However, I think some of the instructions on Classpass need to be updated. We were told to come early but ended up waiting over half an hour for the instructor, and the description said the paddle boards were going to be set up by the time we arrived, which was not the case and took some time. Seems like if the instructor is unable to meet that timeline the description should be changed. He is nice and supportive, hope these issues can be cleared up!
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November 2022 by Bell4joy
Unfortunately this was probably the worst yoga classes I have ever taken. It was paddle board yoga on the beach. Showed up early (which I was told to do) but instructor was late. Took forever to set up and what was suppose to be a 90 min experience was 2 hours and 15 minutes. I have taken a lot of yoga classes and this was mostly stretching and hardly any yoga poses were done. I would not recommend. Yoga teacher was a nice guy, but this was a real disorganized, time sucking non enjoyable experience. The only part that was nice was paddling on the board for a bit in the ocean and the friends I made while there.
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November 2022 by Angella Esterline
I actually didn’t get to do SUP yoga with them today. My child was sick, our morning was rough and we had to bring our child to the doctor right away. It was so hectic that I didn’t get the chance to let them know.Their staff called me and told me that they brought my board with them to the beach. I should’ve let them know and I feel bad about it. I can hear that the staff was not very happy that I didn’t showed up and brought my board all the way there but he was very professional to put his feeling away. He still able to say things like, “I’m sorry that your child is sick. I hope you have a good day today!” I’m sure they are amazing people who offers wonderful experience. One day when I come back to Honolulu, I have to take their class again and actually make it. Recommending this place to everyone because of their staff’s good manner.
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October 2022 by Alisa Vvedenskaia
It’s my first time doing puddle yoga and I can say for sure this experience is worth to try! I will never forget it!However, the day I did it - there were a lot of waves (didn’t effect us much as a group because - we were separated from them by special stone partition). But constantly watching to the horizon (while doing exercises) that is full of waves made me super dizzy ( never had seasick before) by the end of class. Therefore, it would be great if instructor could postpone the class for the next day when the weather conditions would be better. As well as it would be better if this class would start earlier than 9:30 as there are already a lot of people on the beach and it is hard to meditate. Also, it would be nice if instructor had a microphone where he could speak as due to noise coming from sea and people, it was hard for me to hear him. Overall, I enjoyed this experience. It was very fresh and unique!
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September 2022 by Kit F.
Enjoyed both the resort class at Hyatt Regency and the paddleboard yoga. Perfect for beginners and those more advanced. The instructor would give options during various poses, i.e: option A for easy and option B for those with greater flexibility. Fun and enjoyable
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December 2021 by Sujung C.
I have been taking the sup yoga class with Dannis for the past 2years whenever I am in Honolulu. I love it so much that I make sure I include his classes in my itinerary. I strongly recommend taking his class if you are in Waikiki. Taking multiple classes with him made me balance better and enjoy yoga even more on the board. It does take time for him to prepare all the equipment in the morning to the beach and also in the water so if you are in rush to get to the next schedule after the yoga classes (as we all love doing many activities during vacation;) I would recommend letting him know in advance.
