The BLKMAT Yoga Starter Guide: Free and Low-Cost Ways to Try Classes
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Checked by BLKMAT on October 9, 2026. Offers are set by each business, not by us, and they change often. Always confirm the current terms on the provider's own page before you sign up.
Please read: BLKMAT is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any business listed here, and we earn nothing from these links. No logos are used, and naming a business here doesn't mean it has reviewed or approved this guide. Most offers are for first-time customers only, one per person. Free trials that ask for a card usually renew into a paid plan automatically, so set a reminder a day before the trial ends.
Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria, California
| Studio | Offer (as of Oct 9, 2026) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CorePower Yoga: State Street (1129 State St, downtown SB), La Cumbre (3889 La Cumbre Plaza Ln, SB), Goleta (6992 Market Place Dr) | 7 days of unlimited in-studio classes at no cost for new students. The 7 days start with your first class, and you can use any CorePower studio during the week. Not for current or past members, class-pack buyers, or anyone who has used this offer before. Mat and towel rental not included. | www.corepoweryoga.com/yoga-studio/all-locations/santa-barbara · rules: www.corepoweryoga.com/content/rules |
| Santa Barbara Yoga Collective, Mesa area (1905 Cliff Dr) | New Student Intro: 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $50. Your very first class includes a free mat rental. | www.santabarbarayogacollective.com/content |
| Power of Your Om, downtown SB (1221 State St #201) | 2 weeks of unlimited studio classes for $49 for locals who live permanently in Santa Barbara County. Visiting? A Visitor Week costs $99 and includes mats and towels. | www.powerofyourom.com/buy-local-pricing |
| Santa Barbara Yoga Center, downtown SB (32 E. Micheltorena St) | Locals-only New Student Special: 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $60, in person or livestream. Can be bought only once. | www.sbyc.com/pricing |
| Sol Seek Yoga, Santa Barbara | Intro Offer: 14 days of unlimited in-studio, livestream and on-demand classes for $69. A limited-time Santa Barbara page currently lists it at $59 (normally $69). | www.solseekyoga.com/new · www.solseekyoga.com/intro-offer-discount-sb |
| Yoga Soup, downtown SB (28 Parker Way) | New Student Special: 1 month of unlimited studio, park and online classes for $69, one-time charge. For people new to Yoga Soup who are local to Santa Barbara. | www.yogasoup.com/class-rates/ |
| Olada, Carpinteria (Linden Square, 5010 7th St) | 1 month of unlimited yoga for $75, new clients only, used within 1 month. Separate offer: 2 reformer Pilates classes for $65. | www.oladalife.com/pricing |
| Flow Yoga & Wellness, Santa Barbara (4441 Hollister Ave) | No intro special listed. Drop-in is $25 per class, or $220 for 10 classes. | sbflowyoga.com/classes-1 |
| Breathe and Bloom Yoga SB, upper State St area (18 W. Calle Laureles) | No intro special listed. Drop-in is $29 per class. Sunday sound baths are part of its monthly membership. | breatheandbloomyogasb.squarespace.com/class-packs-and-memberships |
Montecito: we couldn't confirm a Montecito studio with a published new-student offer as of Oct 9, 2026. The downtown Santa Barbara studios above are a short drive away.
Irvine and Orange County, California (our home base)
| Studio | Offer (as of Oct 9, 2026) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CorePower Yoga: Irvine (Woodbridge), Tustin, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo | The 7-day new-student offer described below. | www.corepoweryoga.com/yoga-studios/ca/orange-county/woodbridge |
| The Roosevelt Collective, Irvine | 2 weeks unlimited classes for $29, new students only (hot Bikram-style yoga, plus strength classes). | www.therooseveltcollective.com/first-time |
| Be The Change Yoga, Irvine | $39 for 2 weeks unlimited yoga (in-studio and livestream), one trial per student. | bethechangeyoga.com/faqs/ |
| YogaSix Irvine | Contact the studio for its current intro offer. | www.yogasix.com/location/irvine |
Free or nearly free apps (anywhere in the US)
| App | What's offered (as of Oct 9, 2026) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ALO Wellness Club (formerly Alo Moves) | Free; requires a free ALO Access account. iPhone/iPad app (reviewers note no Android app). | wellnessclub.aloyoga.com |
| Peloton App | 30-day free trial of App One or App+ for new members; payment method required; bills monthly after the trial unless cancelled. | www.onepeloton.com/membership |
| Yogaworks (online) | 14-day free trial; then $29.99/month or $199/year unless cancelled before day 14. | yogaworks.com |
| Down Dog | A short free trial with full access (length not stated in their FAQ); a friend's referral link adds extra free days. | www.downdogapp.com/faq |
| Glo | Lets you try some classes free on the site; check the current trial length when you sign up. | www.glo.com |
Studio chains and class apps with new-student offers (nationwide)
| Studio | Offer (as of Oct 9, 2026) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CorePower Yoga | 7 days of in-studio classes at no cost for new students. The 7 days start when you take your first class. Not for anyone who has been a member, bought a class pack, or used this offer before. Mat and towel rental not included. | www.corepoweryoga.com/content/new-student-offers · rules: www.corepoweryoga.com/content/rules |
| ClassPass | Trial for new users in select areas; depending on the trial, a free first visit per studio, a set number of trial credits, or a set number of classes. Converts to a paid monthly plan unless cancelled by 11:59 pm on the last trial day. | help.classpass.com/hc/en-us/articles/205434205-Is-there-a-trial-available |
| YogaSix | At participating studios: 3 classes for $36, for first-time local residents with ID, used within 7 days at the studio of purchase. Some studios run their own first-class-free offers; ask your local studio. | blog.yogasix.com/how-membership-works |
| Y7 Studio | New students have been offered 3 classes for $59 including mat and towel rental (seen on Y7 listings; confirm with your studio). | www.y7-studio.com |
Finding offers near you (any city)
- Search "[your city] yoga new student special" or "intro offer." Many independent studios run 1–2 weeks of unlimited classes for a low price.
- Look at the studio's own website first; booking apps sometimes show different prices.
- Ask the front desk whether there's a free community class or a first-class-free day.
- Bring your own mat. Many studios charge to rent one.
- Some intro offers are for locals only (several Santa Barbara studios ask for a local address). If you're visiting, look for a visitor pass or a drop-in rate.
Know a great new-student offer we missed? Tell us and we'll check it for the next update.