with Brenna Geehan

According to the Gherand Samhita, an ancient text, there are 7 attributes of Success:

• Purity
• Determination
• Steadiness
• Patience
• Lightness of Body
• Direct Perception
• Detachment

In this class, we will discuss these attributes and how they may be manifested through asana, pranayama and meditation practices. more »

Master Class is back!  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, January 20. 

Enjoy a 90 minute Master Class taught by Jon Isaacs. Our Advanced Studies Director, Michelle Myhre will be assisting Jon. This will be a strong, fun, all-levels vinyasa yoga class followed by food, refreshments, and mingling from 2pm – 3pm!

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. Plus, all attendees will receive an insider discount on the teacher training program if they choose to enroll.

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Register for the first Yoga 101 series of 2013- beginning this Sunday, January 13th.

Yoga 101 is an introduction to yoga for complete beginners. It is a progressive series that meets weekly for four consecutive weeks.  Get started with a mindful, heartful yoga practice this year.

Learn basic poses, how to practice yoga, and relaxation techniques. Practice in the supportive community of other beginners with an experienced teacher.

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This Saturday, January 5th, meet YGSF Teacher Training graduates and faculty during our mixer from 1:30-3pm!  Learn about Yoga Garden of San Francisco’s 200-Hour Teacher Training Program from those who know first hand.  Refreshments and goodies will be served!

The mixer is preceded by a Master Class led by Katrin Kuttner.  The class is free, so request your invite by emailing Michelle Myhre at Michelle@YogaGardenSF.com!

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Yoga Garden wants you to have a joyous and peaceful holiday season.  That’s why we are offering a limited schedule of classes this Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, to help you celebrate, unwind and recharge.  Click here to see our holiday schedule.

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Yoga Garden has recently partnered with Prana to bring in the latest collection of yoga apparel for both men and women. Stop by our retail area and check out the new line!

This collection offers the best in performance and casual style. Born from experience, Prana’s apparel design is informed by yoginis like Shiva Rea.

Yoga Garden members always receive 10% off retail purchases at our studio.

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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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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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