Yoga Garden SF is home to San Francisco’s premier Mysore Ashtanga Yoga practice.

Russell Case and Sidney Huang lead our Mysore Ashtanga Yoga program here at Yoga Garden SF, Sunday through Friday from 6am – 10am. At the time of writing, Sidney is making his annual trip to Mysore, India through February 22, 2013 – so Russell has covered his timeslot during the interim. Mysore classes are not held on Moon Days.

A one week pass is offered for new students at $60 – which you can purchase here. 

In the following interview, Russell offers insight for new students and shares how he came to practice Mysore.

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Alumni are a valuable resource when choosing a yoga teacher training program.

They’ve already been where you’re planning to go. They’ve faced the same decisions, contemplated the same pros and cons, and come out the other side graduates. They can offer insight into a program’s curriculum, instructors, energy and outcome. What were the strengths and weaknesses? What were their most and least favorite aspects of the experience? Did they feel prepared to teach when they graduated? Are they working now? When they were researching and preparing to decide on a program, what did they wish they had known ahead of time?

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Choosing a teacher training program is easier when you can talk to those that know first hand. Join lead teacher Michelle Myhre, teacher training alumni and current trainees for a Master Class on Saturday, December 8. 

Meet for a complimentary Vinyasa class at 9:00am, followed by food, refreshments, and mingling from 10:30am – 12noon.  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 tasty snacks are only available at the Master Class. Plus, all attendees will receive an insider discount on the teacher training program if they choose to enroll.

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In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Yoga Garden has made an alliance with Yoga For Vets, a non-profit organization for war veterans to help them cope with stress of combat through yoga instruction.

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French-born massage therapist and Reiki master Caroline Vigery lets us in on how she became a healer, what to ask your therapist when you’re pregnant, and the three aspects that make for a really great massage.

Learn even more about Caroline and book your session with her here.

You can also read Caroline’s articles on the benefits of prenatal massage and the power of reiki

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The postpartum period can be a difficult time, especially for women who’ve experienced a traumatic birth.

Gabby Yates shares with us an excellent article, exploring post traumatic stress disorder in mothers, and pathways to healing.

Her upcoming workshop with expert Phyllis Klaus Helping Women Heal from Traumatic or Negative Birth, further explores this concept and more.  Learn how yoga can help mothers heal at this two day workshop. more »

In an effort to get to know her better, we had a few questions for massage therapist Julia Forberg.  Here she shares on the topics of yoga, meditation, and why when it comes to massage, it’s good to go with your gut.

Learn more about Julia and book your massage with her here.

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Yoga Garden welcomes new Yoga Teacher Laurie Sleep!  What Laurie finds most rewarding about teaching yoga is creating a safe and supportive environment where students can challenge themselves, be present and mindful, be playful and accept themselves, and relax — all at the same time.

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It’s always great to hear from our graduates!

Lindsey Gillette graduated from our 200 Hour Teacher Training program in February 2011. Since then, she’s been busy teaching 6 yoga classes a week and founding a non-profit focused on increasing community health in Oregon! Read further about what she’s doing and her advice for anyone looking into teacher training.

Congrats Lindsey and keep up the good work!

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