# Downtown Yoga

> Downtown Yoga was a small studio in central San José, run as a community project with Costa Rican teachers and classes in Spanish. We couldn't confirm it's still open in November 2026, so check before you go; Yoga Mandir in nearby San Pedro is a current option.

Source: https://costarica-yoga-retreats.com/downtown-yoga/
Last checked: 2026-11-04

**Update, November 2026:** We couldn't confirm Downtown Yoga is still running. Its old contact details no longer lead anywhere current. A map directory still lists a Downtown Yoga in central San José, but we found no recent schedule or official page, so check directly before you plan a class. [Yoga Mandir](/yoga-mandir/) in San Pedro, a short ride east of downtown, is open.

Downtown Yoga was a studio in the center of San José itself, rather than out in the suburbs. When we wrote about it in 2012 it was based beside the Hotel Pensión de la Cuesta, a guesthouse near the city center.

![group of people practicing outdoor yoga](/static/img/old/2012-10-downtown-yoga.webp)

## What it was like

The studio worked as a community project. As well as classes in the studio, its teachers took yoga to cultural events and to lower-income neighborhoods of San José. A later travel piece by Blue Osa described it as a studio with all Costa Rican teachers who taught in Spanish, set in one of the oldest buildings in the city and a little tricky to find.

![Group of people practicing outdoor yoga](/static/img/old/2012-10-downtown-yoga-ring-exercise.webp)

The founders mixed yoga with the arts, running events that brought in painting, film, photography and fashion. Classes ran in Spanish, and in 2012 the managers spoke English too, which made it an easy first stop for visitors who wanted to meet local yogis.

![downtown yoga logo](/static/img/old/2012-10-downtown-yoga-logo.webp)

## The classes it offered

In 2012 the timetable included:

- **Intro to yoga**, a beginners' class on the basic poses and breathing of vinyasa.
- **Therapeutic yoga**, slower work on alignment for intermediate students.
- **Hatha yoga for all levels**, a mixed class covering postures and breathing to calm the mind.
- **A strengthening hatha class** that drew on the 5 elements of Chinese medicine.

Times and teachers will have changed, so don't rely on the old schedule.

## Yoga in central San José today

If you're staying downtown, the closest studio we could confirm open is Yoga Mandir in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, near the University of Costa Rica. Our guide to [where to do yoga in Costa Rica](/where-to-do-yoga-in-costa-rica/) covers the rest of the Central Valley and the coasts.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downtown Yoga in San José still open?

We couldn't confirm it as of November 2026. A directory listing still shows the name in central San José, but we found no current schedule or website.

### Where can I do yoga near downtown San José?

Yoga Mandir in San Pedro, on the east side of the city, is open and posts a monthly timetable on its website.

### Are yoga classes in San José taught in English?

The Central Valley studios we could confirm open, Krama Yoga and Yoga Mandir, both work in Spanish. Ask before you go if you need English cues.