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4 moves to ease your way into Crow Pose
Written by Daniela Rizza for her Blog Whether you like it or not, Crow pose / Bakasana is one of the foundational arm balances that sets you up for many other arm balances; so if eventually doing all those poses is a goal of yours, let’s start here. These 4 moves are great for anyone…Fall Back into Your Practice
Fall Back into Your Practice By Christie Pitko Have you made it back to the yoga studio for an in-person yoga class yet? We get it - it might feel challenging to return to your mat after a time away. Maybe you haven't practiced yoga in a long time. Maybe you haven't felt quite ready,…Featured Teacher: Phoenix Ha
This month we welcomed a new teacher to the Yoga Garden SF team: Phoenix Ha! She regularly subs classes, so keep an eye out for her name on the schedule. Tell us about yourself! What are some things that your students might not know? I am a fire performer and dancer of ten years. Music…Featured Teacher: Luba Gloukhova
This month we welcomed back Luba Gloukhova to the Yoga Garden SF team! Luba is a movement enthusiast who dabbles in stillness. She takes pleasure in sharing yoga with an air of lighthearted discipline, playfulness and curiosity. Having received her 200 hour certification through Avalon Yoga International, Inc. in 2011, Luba continues to study under the mentorship of Anirudh Shastri. Off…Featured Teacher: Steph Lo
This month we welcomed a new teacher to the Yoga Garden SF team: Steph Lo! Stephanie (RYT 200) is a lover of movement and passionate about the quiet, consistent power of yoga and barre work. With boundless energy and good tunes, she encourages proper alignment and challenges folks to squeeze in just a few more reps.…Featured Teacher: Regan Catanzaro
This month we welcomed a new teacher to the Yoga Garden SF team: Regan Catanzaro! She teaches Yoga Sculpt on Saturdays at 10:30 am. Get to know her below, and sign up for her class here! Tell us about yourself! What are some things that your students might not know? I started teaching yoga in…Featured Teacher: Logan Coffin Shipp
This month we welcomed a new teacher to the Yoga Garden SF team: Logan Shipp! She teaches Power Flow on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Get to know her below, and sign up for her class here! Tell us about yourself! What are some things that your students might not know? I grew up in Southern…Featured Teacher: Jenna Valez
This month we welcomed a new teacher to the Yoga Garden SF team: Jenna Valez! She teaches Power Flow on Thursdays at 9:00 am | Vinyasa on Fridays at 4:00 pm | Flow, Core & Restore on Sundays at 6:00 pm. Get to know her below, and sign up for her class here! Tell us…DIVYA BALAKRISHNAN
DIVYA BALAKRISHNAN As a Tamil-American yoga teacher brought up around the world, Divya's cross-cultural identity is inextricable from her approach to teaching wellness practices and advocating for social justice. Seeing her culture manipulated for the western market stirred her to use art and yoga to reclaim ancestral wisdom. Her classes incorporate philosophical teachings, martial techniques,…Re-Opening Update
More changes are coming! By now, we are all somewhat accustomed to the gradual shifts in local health guidelines. San Francisco has been one of the most conservative counties in the nation, to great success. At the time of writing, 66% of San Franciscans over 16 have completed a vaccine series and the average number…