Yoga reaches new heights with Hollywood rooftop workouts

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
HOLLYWOOD (KABC) -- Exhale Mind Body Manager Chelsea Cruse sets the stage for the yoga happening on top of the Loews Hollywood Hotel.

"You have a 360-degree view of the city, you're right by the Hollywood sign, you're 20 floors up above the Hollywood hotel," said Cruse.
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Where you're not only doing yoga on the roof, you're striking a pose on a real helipad.

"Even on the days that the clouds have dropped it's still really beautiful," said Cruse.

That's a key reason they hold workouts there.

"The first two Saturdays of every month we're doing a yoga and cardio series here," she said.



"I love the view, I love the class, the teachers are amazing. They really pay attention to your form," said Elana Doron of Los Angeles.

A very pregnant Doron has been a client for three years, while hotel guest Betsy Arias was pleasantly surprised at the offering.

"I went to the spa and voila and I'm on the roof top," exclaimed Arias.
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This type of yoga is called Core Fusion - where you'll get a stepped-up version than that of traditional yoga.

"You're going to see a little more power through your flow, a little more activation of your core, glutes," said Cruse.

The view may be priceless but this class won't cost you a pretty penny. Hotel guests pay $15 and locals just $25.



Twenty-five dollars is the standard dropin rate for most boutique exercise workouts although this format certainly provides a bird's-eye view of L.A. and Hollywood's ambiance, with a unique opportunity to wake up your gym routine.

"Oh my gosh it's beautiful, it's priceless," said Arias.

Loews isn't alone in offering rooftop yoga. You'll find a handful of locations throughout the city for an elevated experience.
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