What are you doing over the summer?

July Immersion 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Our 1-month immersion is designed for students to complete our in-depth program in the shortest period possible.  For students wishing to deepen their practice the one month immersion provides an excellent ”urban retreat” experience in the heart of San Francisco.

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Yoga Garden SF welcomes three new yoga instructors: Jason Bowman, Adam Ayers, and Dustin McCallister.  Read on to learn about the latest additions to our staff.

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12 week part-time program begins in just under 2 weeks!

April 2 – June 23, 2013 – 200 Hour Teacher Training Program

There are still a few spots available!  Our 12-week part-time program is for working Bay Area yogis who can commit to Tuesday and Friday nights, plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons for three months. Many students prefer having more time to assimilate their studies and allow time for work, school, or family.

Yoga Garden’s Teacher Training is a community-supported personal transformation. Deepen your personal practice or learn to lead others. Learn the fundamentals of structuring classes, teaching skills, anatomy, philosophy, and the business of yoga.

We empower you with the knowledge, experience, and support to begin teaching yoga immediately upon completion of the program. See what our graduates are doing on our Graduates Page.

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by Sonya Genel (www.SonyaYoga.com)

I have heard many interpretations of the Sanskrit word Sankalpa. It roughly translates to “will, purpose, or determination” but I believe it can best be understood as an affirmation of intention. In the practice of yoga, working with a clear and honest Sankalpa consistently over time is incredibly powerful and often utterly transformative.

For me, yoga has always been so much more than just exercise. By weaving in a Sankalpa, I sense that each pose is both a dedication and a reflection of the intention in my heart. The physicality of this translation from mental words into embodied actions generates great power. The experience is profound. In doing asana, I am making prayerful art with my body. more »

If there’s any doubt that lower Divisadero Street is now officially one of San Francisco’s coolest neighborhoods, Wednesday’s opening of a Bi-Rite Market there should lay it to rest.

via Bi-Rite cements Divisadero’s star status – SFGate.

Curious about teacher training at Yoga Garden SF?

Choosing a teacher training program is easier when you can talk to those that know first hand.  Meet your teacher trainers, teacher training alumni and current trainees at  Master Class on Sunday, March 24. 

Enjoy a 90 minute Master Class taught by Teacher Training Advanced Studies Director Michelle Myhre. This will be a strong, fun, all-levels vinyasa yoga class followed by food, refreshments, and mingling.

It’s a chance to learn more about the program, and get insights and perspectives from those who’ve been there.   You can also learn about our alumni on our Graduates Page, but once again, tasty snacks are only available at the Master Class.  more »

Yoga Stride®–Take your yoga practice outside!

Fridays 11:00am-12:30pm and now Saturdays 9:15am-10:45am! Warm up with a brisk walk through neighborhood hills and parks, followed by a 50-minute yoga practice in a beautiful outdoor setting. Build heat, endurance, strength, flexibly, and balance while inspired by San Francisco’s amazing weather and scenery.

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Core Training for Yoga Students & Teachers

The YTU Core Immersion enhances your connection to the abdominal core and is filled with practical tools for effectively integrating profound core work into your practice and teaching. Learn how to apply conscious core moves into your daily fitness or yoga practice, as well as ways of “core”ganizing and sequencing the exercises within a classroom setting. more »

A doula is a labour coach, a non-medical person who assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth, as well as her partner and or family, by providing information, physical assistance and emotional support.  The provision of continuous support during labour by doulas has been associated with improved maternal and fetal health and a variety of other benefits.

At her recent workshop, Helping Women Heal from A Traumatic or Negative Birth, Gabby Yates and I were forturnate enough to meet some wonderful doulas.  We would like to recommend Carmen, Lucy and Ilka to all of you.  I’m providing their information below.  I’d like to encourage you to learn more about doulas, and to conduct careful interviews before making a final decision. more »

Two weeks ago we asked for your input regarding possible changes to class times during peak hours. Thank you for your responses! Based on your responses, we are making two changes. As most of you requested, we are working with the instructors to ensure that they start and end promptly. Second, some classes during the busiest peak hours will now end five minutes earlier for a smoother transition between one group and the next. more »