Yoga Classes San Francisco

LOVE IT!!  Well organized, refreshing, clean, studio with wonderful teachers.  It’s a great balance between meditation and yoga.  Also, the instructors come around often to adjust positions which I think is great.

HIGHLY recommend!

From Rachel S. on Yelp

Have been going to the Garden for a year now and want to say thank you to all of the teachers and students for making the Yoga Garden the best and most welcoming studio. I’ve stepped out to other places for classes and workshops and keep coming back. This studio is a community first which I hadn’t looked for or realized I needed until I encountered it here in the heart of the city. All the yoga, none of the vanity, all the sanity.

From T O. on Yelp

I’ve been an on and off yoga practitioner for years, never quite finding a teacher or flow that I really was inspired by, until now. I’ve been going to David Jones “Intro to Ashtanga” for a few weeks and WOW. I love this class. David is stern yet gentle in his instruction, concentrating on the breath but not annoying about it. (Thank you!)

The flow is constant even when holding the poses, its the perfect mix of mindfulness meditation and a good ole fashioned ass kick! David’s subtle adjustments make a huge difference in the postures too.

Thank you Yoga Garden for getting me up and into class at 7am. I finally ‘get it’!

Also, big Shout Out to Sonya for being so understanding and helpful with my membership options!

From chelsea t. on Yelp

This is hands down the best yoga studio I have ever been to.  I signed up for their 30 day intro package. ($65 unlimited yoga for one month- awesome deal!)  I thought if I could find one great vinyasa instructor I’d be satisfied.   I found 3 so far!  After my first experience at YG I was hooked.  Sonya taught, the room was a beautiful airy room with hardwood floors.  The students all seemed to take their practice very seriously.  Sonya’s knowledge and instruction were superior.  I felt immediately that this was a place that I can come and truly progress in my own practice.  The support was there and then some.  Since that class I’ve attended Brenna’s and Isabelle’s classes.
Though all 3 teachers teach vinyasa flow, all three have different styles and energies.  I enjoyed each class immensely.  All three had at one point or another come over to me and adjusted my posture and given me individual feedback and direction.  I love that.  Brenna makes sure to know the names of all her students.  Each instructor appears to really embody and understand the deeper philosophy of yoga as well as being incredibly knowledgable about the asanas and their benefits.  Really, I can go on and on about the instructors I’ve had, they are impeccable at what they do and how they communicate and connect with their students.
The place is really well kept.  It feels very clean and organized.  The front desk greeters are always kind and helpful.  There are 3 studios, though I have only been in 2 of them- both lovely.
I look forward to a long-term relationship with the Yoga Garden.  So happy I stumbled upon this place!!

From Dara P. on Yelp

Great studio!
I came here because I just moved to Lower Haight and wanted a local studio to go to.  They have a good intro deal – $49 for three weeks, which allows you to try several different teachers and figure out which you like best.  I also purchased their Yelp deal, which kept it affordable.  The classes are pretty small, which gives you the individual attention you’d need to get tips and improve your practice – making it worth the money!  Isabelle’s class is my favorite, but all the teachers I have tried are great!

From Sheila L. on Yelp

Ok – since my last review, I have been attending Sonya Genel’s 12-1 Vinyasa class almost every day, and I have this to say about her and her classes:
I LOVE them! This is why.

1. Sonya is ALWAYS clear, concise, eloquent, and specific with her instructions.
2. Sonya’s teaching and practice focuses on alignment, both physical and mental/spiritual, which is an incredible foundation for everything else we do in class.
3. She never rushes through poses, but doesn’t go at a snail’s pace either – classes are always perfectly balanced between challenging, energetic, peaceful, and thought-provoking.
4. She is just a total gem of a person and is so obviously dedicated to her practice, the class, her students, and making this world a better and more mindful place!
5. Sonya’s dedication and unique, giving spirit create a safe space in every class she teaches for all students, of all levels and backgrounds.

As I mentioned in my first review, I am a teacher myself and therefore I come into any class with a heightened awareness of pedagogy and teaching practice.  Sonya’s thoughtfulness, dedication, individual accommodations, preparedness and level of professionalism can set an example for any teacher of any discipline.  She facilitates my own progress, as a physical and spiritual being, by helping me tune into my own teacher inside myself, which is the greatest gift any teacher could ever give me.  I HIGHLY recommend Sonya as a yoga teacher to anyone who loves yoga – or even to anyone who doesn’t YET know that they could love it!

From Toby B. on Yelp

Just finished my 10-session pass (for prenatal yoga) from Yelp and really enjoyed all the sessions. Super great deal!! I only attended Megan’s and Marisa’s classes–both are excellent instructors although they do have very different styles. I liked them both and felt it was a good balance to have the two.  The studio is clean and well-maintained and you can preregister online. Classes are not too crowded and the other clients are very nice too–great way to meet new moms.

Because of the sessions, I feel much stronger and confident about my upcoming labor and delivery. All the poses help with focus, breathing, stretching, strength, relaxation, and a variety of other health benefits. I also like how they modify the poses as you get further long in your pregnancy–I went all the way to 40 weeks!!

The only difficulty is parking during the weeknight classes–if you can, bus, walk, or get a ride from someone. I also wish they had a weekday class during the day when parking is easier–but those might be harder to fill.

Would definitely recommend this studio and these instructors for prenatal yoga.

From Bobbie B. on Yelp

I’ve been a student at Yoga Garden for over 4 years. After moving across town, I still make my way to the Garden. The community of students there share my devotion. While I am firmly rooted in Iyengar-style yoga, I have tried the other classes offered. While it is a bit scary to try something new, the teachers are there to help and guide you–which makes it so much easier to be present and enjoy the work. The rewards of continuing with the same school, for me, is the bond with the teachers and and their ability to continually align your practice for the better.

From randall k. on Yelp

I’ve been coming here for almost two months now, and I LOVE this place. As an absolute beginner, I first enrolled in the Yoga 101 series with Mia. I had taken a few yoga classes in college and hated it, so I walked into my first class pretty skeptical of the whole thing. After that first day, though, I was hooked. Mia is a great teacher – she paces the class really well, and she gives lots of verbal cues and gentle adjustments.

In the meantime, I took classes at six other studios in the area before committing to YGSF. I had some good experiences and great teachers elsewhere, but I felt that the Yoga Garden was the most genuinely beginner-friendly, in addition to having the best mix of classes, levels, and styles. There’s also an intimate and friendly vibe here that I didn’t get anywhere else (except maybe the Laughing Lotus on 16th), which is perfect for someone like me, who is brand-new to yoga, has comically tight hamstrings and still gets nervous walking into a new class. All in all, I feel lucky to live so close to this place and I plan to keep coming back.

From Kat H. on Yelp