RA Yoga

Newport Beach, CA - 2016

Breathe in Light. Boutique Yoga Studio Design Build. 

Ra Yoga Long Beach offers a serene and thoughtfully curated environment where architectural calm meets wellness-driven design. The space embraces clean lines, natural materials, and minimalistic detailing to create a backdrop of quiet clarity. Polished floors, soft neutral tones, and understated finishes set a tone of calm focus — ideal for yoga practice and mindful movement. Large windows and open sight lines ensure ample natural light and visual connection, while simple, unobtrusive lighting fixtures provide warm, even glow when daylight fades. The overall aesthetic feels contemporary yet grounded, offering practitioners a tranquil, uncluttered atmosphere to disconnect from outside stress and reconnect with body and breath.

Spatially, the studio balances functional efficiency with softness and flow. The main practice hall is generous and unobstructed — a clean canvas for movement, with flexible layout that serves yoga flows, heated sessions, and restorative classes. Ancillary areas — locker rooms, changing spaces, and entry — are designed with subtle material shifts and calming finishes to maintain a sense of continuity and subtle luxury. Minimal decor, thoughtful acoustics, and a restrained color palette keep the focus on the practice itself, while durable materials and clean design lines ensure the space remains welcoming and timeless. The design supports Ra Yoga’s commitment to community and authenticity by giving students a clean, clear, and calming environment in which to practice, recharge, and belong.

In Partnership: Robert Kittleman  I  Jenny Vande Hei