Ananda Seva Mission
- Santa Rosa
Ananda Seva Mission is a non-profit International community
offering meditation practices, a'sanas (yoga postures), and
yogic teachings to nurture and develop body, mind, and spirit,
as well as ideas for social transformation inspired by Shrii
Shrii A'nandamu'rti, a great spiritual master and innovative
thinker.
Annie's Yoga Studio
- Sherman Oaks, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles
Many San Fernando Valley residents have been introduced to
Yoga through Dario's teachings and have come to rely upon
Annie's. Dario has been joined at Annie's Yoga Studio by Steven
Vincent. Steven teaches a style of Yoga which he developed
called Pranayoga. For more information about Steven and Pranayoga
visit www.Pranayoga-LA.com. Dario and Steven continue to honor
Annie's spirit by offering an intimate atmosphere with a close
rapport between teachers and students. All teachers at Annie’s
have been selected for their deep spiritual commitment to
the transformational and healing possibilities of Yoga.
Awakening Self
- Menlo Park
Connie’s classes are inspired by yogic wisdom and the
process of inner exploration that she has found so valuable
through her training as a counselor. She integrates these
principles in a way that allows each student to make their
own discoveries, find ease in the body, and peacefulness in
the mind. She is very eclectic in her approach, but mainly
draws upon the Iyengar style for alignment and individual
adaptation, the Vinyasa style for its flowing movement and
emphasis on the breath, and yogic philosophy to apply the
experience to our daily lives.
Baptiste Power of Yoga
- Marin County, San Francisco
The purpose of this dynamic system of mind/body fitness is
to stretch, strengthen and purify the muscles of your mind
as well as those of your body. The classes are based on a
series of traditional time-tested Hatha Yoga postures [asanas]
held in accurate alignment, giving full range of motion of
muscles, bones and joints, as well as learning to develop
and control a deeper breathing pattern.
Bikram Yoga
Pacifica - Pacifica
Bikram Choudhury developed Bikram Yoga over 30 years ago.
It is a series of 26 postures, practiced twice in a heated
room. Each posture warms and prepares the body for the next
sequential pose. The heat is intentional and helps to warm
the muscles for deeper stretching, making the body sweat,
thus detoxifying and cooling the body. The heat also increases
calorie burning and promotes relaxation.
The Bo Tree Bodymind
Center - Davis
We are a small healing center offering an atmosphere of integrated
practices including Yoga, Colorpuncture, Vision Improvement,
Meditation and Massage (coming soon). In our yoga studio,
we offer over 20 classes per week from beginning yoga to advanced
vinyasa.
Center of Balance
- Mountain View
Founded in 1997 by health and fitness specialist Tom McCook,
Center of Balance specializes in Pilates, Yoga , BodyCode
System, Meridian/Resistance Stretching and Therapeutic Massage.
Whether in a private or class setting, our expert instructors
offer balanced exercise techniques for people who want to
lead healthier and more vibrant lives. You'll learn how to
train with more awareness and feel what's right for your body,
regardless of your current condition or fitness level.
CHANGE of
the Peninsula - San Mateo
We are the Center for Healing and Global Evolution offering
Yoga and other movement classes, Meditations and Workshops
in San Mateo, CA.
Darren Main
- San Francisco
Although this site began as a way for me to post information
about my work as a yoga teacher and author, it has grown to
so much more. In addition to my schedule of classes and workshops
and information about my books, you will find a vast collection
of resources to support you on your path.
East West Yoga &
Health Center - San Diego
East West Yoga & Health Center offers an assortment of
both eastern and western holistic techniques. We promote unified
health of the body and mind to encourage balance and well
being in your everyday life.
Evolution Yoga
- Santa Rosa
Evolution Yoga offers Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa and other
styles of Yoga in a friendly, nourishing, community atmosphere.
Our goal is to guide you in finding an inner place of stillness
where you may experience the bliss that is your true nature.
Expanding Light
Retreat Center - Nevada City
A place of spiritual renewal for people of all backgrounds,
located in the beautiful foothills of California's Sierra
Nevada Mountains. Experience "inner yoga." Beginners
through advanced; also special needs. Yoga Teacher Training
and certification. Registered with the Yoga Alliance
Flow Like a
River Yoga - Berkeley
Offering a strong parent /child program followed by complimentary
child care. Providing a welcoming haven for beginners, seniors
or those seeking yoga as therapy.
Free Spirit Studio
- Sacramento
Free Spirit Studio is a school for the study and practice
of yoga. Our contemporary approach to yoga follows the streamline
of knowledge to this ancient practice as it unfolds and integrates
into our western lifestyle. Our yoga is Hatha-based yoga with
instruction of the traditional hatha asanas (postures), pranayama
(breathing), bandhas (locks), and shat karmas (cleansing techniques).
Full of Joy Yoga
- San Francisco
Full of Joy Yoga was started by Lani Rosen in the fall of
2004 in San Francisco. It is not a yoga studio, but an idea.
We are all looking to live our lives "full of joy"
so why not start as early as possible?
Golden
Bridge - Los Angeles
Golden Bridge is one of LA's best known yoga centers with
over 60 classes a week including pre and post natal, mommy
and me, healthly back series, and yoga for children. Come
see us anytime and your first class is free.
Greenpath Yoga
- San Francisco
Offers a wide variety of classes, from Ashtanga Mysore Style
and Flow to Post-Natal and Kirtan Devotional Chanting.
Health2U - Laguna
Beach
Everyone knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle,
but in today's busy world we get caught up in our lives. Health2U
was born out of that need. Health2U brings personalized yoga
and nutrition programs to your corporation, business place,
home, or the beach in Orange County.
Integral Yoga Institute
of San Francisco - San Francisco
The San Francisco Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) was opened
in 1970 and remains dedicated to the principles of Integral
Yoga as taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda. The Institute offers
daily Hatha Yoga classes and group meditations, as well as
Course Classes, Workshops and Special Events on many aspects
of Yoga, including topics on health and spiritual growth and
a Teacher Training Program.
Iyengar Yoga Institute of
San Francisco - San Francisco
Home to the oldest Iyengar teacher-training program in the
United States, and the only state accredited Iyengar Yoga
program in California, the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco
(IYISF) has trained students and teachers from the United
States and around the world for over 30 years.
Jamie Lindsay Yoga
- San Francisco
Class are built around sequencing inspired by Kundalini Tantra
practice, using the alignment principles of Iyengar, and the
integration of breath and movement and internal energetics
of Ashtanga Vinyasa. Each week, especially in the sunrise
class, we will be building a sequence focusing specifically
on opening one of the chakras. Please bring your sense of
humor! Though practice will be quite physically challenging,
the focus will tend to be on the inner work of yoga, and there
will be an emphasis on Inversions.
Laura Morgan Yoga
- Topanga Canyon
Private yoga instruction at your home or office. Serving Topanga,
Malibu, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica,
West Los Angeles, Bel Air, and surrounding areas. Also available
for weekend workshops throughout the country.
LA Vida Yoga - Venice
LA Vida Yoga specializes in Ashtanga/Vinyasa based Yoga and
Mat Pilates that energizes and strengthens the body and mind.
Both group and private instruction is available (check out
the public and private class areas).
Now Yoga -
Los Altos, Palo Alto, Mountain View
There is one YOGA, many styles. Our beginning course, Buddhist
Yoga, was developed by Bodhidharma during his stay at the
Shaolin Temple, China, in the 6th century A.D. Our developmental
course, Asana 1 and 2, are based on the work of Krishnamacharya.
Two of his most influential students are B.K.S. Iyengar and
Krisha Pattabhi Jois. Our third course has been passed to
us through Larry Johnson, O.M.D., L. Ac., the only Lineage
holding disciple of Chan Chiu Lim, Master of Hua Shan Chi
Kung...
Pleasant
Valley Sanctuary - North San Juan
Join us in reconnecting with the true spirit of yoga at this
extraordinary retreat set amidst the rolling foothills that
line the magnificient canyon of the Yuba River.
Pranayoga - Sherman
Oaks
Pranayoga is a blend of Hatha and Raja Yoga, Tantra / Chakra
Yoga, Pranayama, Kundalini, Tai Chi / Chi Kung and Buddha
Dharma . Yoga classes are taught in Los Angeles (L.A.), California
in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Valley Village,
Sherman Oaks and in Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles. Affordable
Private yoga instruction and Semi-Private yoga classes are
available. Pranayoga synergistically integrates and cultivates
Strength, Mindfulness and Spiritual Awakening.
Sacramento Yoga Center
- Sacramento
The Sacramento Yoga Center is a sacred space dedicated to
the conscious practice of yoga. Our mission is to serve the
community by offering daily classes taught by experienced
and dedicated teachers. Hatha yoga classes in a variety of
styles are available for both beginning and continuing students.
Sacred
Space Yoga Sanctuary - Berkeley, Nevada City
Kundalini is the energy of the Divine as it is experienced
in the individual. Kundalini binds us when we project its
energy into the world and yet, kundalini liberates us when
we return this energy to its divine origin. Our spiritual
practice focuses on the raising of the kundalini from the
chakra at the base of the spine to the chakra in the crown
of the head—awakening a powerful transformative energy.
San Diego Yoga
Studio - San Diego
Shri B.K.S. Iyengar developed this method after more than
sixty years of practice and study, and is considered the foremost
Yoga teacher in the world. The method is precise and integrates
alignment, balance, strength and flexibility. Yoga increases
vitality, concentration and a sense of well being. The relaxation
at the end brings one to a more centered space, ready to meet
the demands of modern life.
Santa Monica Yoga
- Santa Monica
Offers a wide variety of yoga and meditation classes.
Sennin Foundation
- Center for Japanese Cultural Arts - Albany
The Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts has
been offering instruction in traditional Japanese arts under
experienced, certified teachers since 1981. Established in
California by H. E. Davey Sensei, it presents separate training
in Japanese systems of yoga, healing arts, martial arts, and
fine arts. Ongoing classes are available to people of all
ages and levels of health, including classes for children
ages five and up.
Sivananda Ashram
Yoga Farm - Grass Valley
In spring and summer yoga classes are held on the outdoor
deck shaded by a grove of oak trees. You can take a meditative
walk in our Peace Miracle Labyrinth; casual, contemplative
walks around the beautiful 40 acres, and the adjacent 30 acres
or hike the 108 steps to Siva hill. Enjoy swimming in our
pond and visiting nearby historical Grass Valley, Nevada City
and the beautiful Yuba River. In winter, activities are held
indoors in the woodstove-heated farmhouse. A cedar sauna is
open year round.
Soma Yoga - Fremont
Providing a peaceful and friendly environment to practice
yoga, focus inwards and find solace for a couple hours, Soma
Yoga gives a sense of community to those who attend classes
here. From the simple but well-organized and clean studio
to the inspirational, friendly and dedicated teachers, you'll
find that your experience at Soma Yoga will be one you'll
want to repeat as often as you can.
SomaticArts of Santa
Barbara - Santa Barbara
We are a local team of bodywork and movement specialists seeking
to share our unique approach to the body with a larger community.
As you can see from the list to your left, we offer an unusual
menu of body-centered disciplines, some of which may be unfamiliar
to you. This is because we believe that much of the work we
do at SomaticArts is unlike anything else out there - and
new work deserves a new name, right? So before you let unfamiliarity
breed contempt, we invite you to peruse all of the sections
- you might just like what you find!
True Yoga - Thousand
Oaks
At True Yoga, classes are in Hatha yoga, the physical form
of yoga. True Yoga offers the invaluable exploration of the
body, mind, and spirit which will bring renewed energy and
serenity to each individual that embraces it.
Village Yoga -
Glendora
At Village Yoga, we offer classes for various levels of yoga
designed to help bring the mind, body and spirit into harmony.
Our classes in this ancient practice are taught by certified
yoga instructors.
Wild Women Workshops
- El Portal
The practice of yoga has come to mean different things to
different people. One Sanskrit translation of yoga is Union.
In our Workshops our aim is to explore that union with ourselves,
each other and our natural world. Our focus is on the process
and flow of yoga and not on the "final" pose. All
levels of yoga are welcome.
World Yoga Healing Arts
Center - Walnut Creek
What is Power Yoga? Power Yoga is an athletic full body workout
designed to build cardiovascular strength, muscle tone, and
flexibility along with the yoga mental benefits of clarity,
focus, confidence and relaxation. From beginners to seasoned
yogis we have the class for you.
Yoga Bliss - Oakland,
Berkeley
Julie Rappaport is a certified yoga teacher with 20 years
of training and experience.
She offers vinyasa/hatha classes, Mexico and other retreats,
tropical vacations, yoga therapy, sanskrit chanting/meditation,
prenatal, privates and teacher training.
Yoga Body - Burbank
Offers a variety of classes including Pilates Mat, Gentle,
and Prenatal Yoga.
The Yoga Center
- Carlsbad
The Yoga Center was founded in 2003 to provide high-quality
Anusara yoga instruction for residents and visitors to the
beautiful Carlsbad/North County area. After finding a home
at the Village Faire in downtown Carlsbad Village, The Yoga
Center opened its doors in June of 2004.
Yoga Garden of San
Francisco - San Francisco
Yoga Garden of San Francisco (formerly Castro Yoga) is a community-based
Iyengar yoga school. Our mission is to honor the diversity
of our community by supporting the physical health and spiritual
growth of each individual that comes through our doors. We
do this by bringing together a clean, well-equipped environment,
the highest quality faculty, with curious and willing students.
Yoga Garden Studios
- Santa Monica
Yoga Garden Studios is a beautiful indoor and outdoor facility
offering classes in Iyengar style hatha yoga. We offer daily
morning and evening classes and special courses for beginners,
pre and post natal, pranayama-yogic breathing, and restorative
yoga - a passive method that renews the entire self.
YogaKula
- Berkeley
Our purpose is to assist individuals to improve their health
and quality of life through the integration of body, mind
and spirit. YogaKula offers hatha yoga classes in progressive
levels taught by a team of highly skilled teachers. Our teachers
are trained in Anusara Yoga and some have studied the Iyengar
and Ashtanga traditions. Many of our teachers have studied
yoga, philosophy and meditation in the Siddha Yoga Tradition.
Yoga Mandala
- Berkeley
Yoga Mandala is a resource center for education in, and the
practice of the Hatha Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda traditions.
Yoga of Sausalito
- Sausalito
We offer a full schedule of daily hatha yoga classes focusing
on the integration of physical, emotional and spiritual alignment
as embodied in the practice of Anusara Yoga. Come enjoy the
vitality and serenity that comes with a regular practice in
the company of like-minded friends.
Yoga Path - Irvine
Yoga Path offers over 60 classes a week of Yoga, Pilates and
Nia ® for all levels. We frequently host workshops featuring
both guest and regular instructors. Private sessions are available
on request. We schedule half an hour between classes to provide
a relaxing atmosphere when entering and leaving classes.
The Yoga Spot - San
Clemente
The Yoga Spot is dedicated to the practice of Svaroopa®
yoga - a therapeutic, powerful style of hatha yoga that encourages
your growth and transformation through support and surrender
in each asana. Svaroopa® Yoga uses the body as a gateway
into the deeper essence of your own being - the bliss of your
own being, svaroope.
Yoga
Technology - San Diego, Palo Alto
Kundalini Yoga, the most powerful form of yoga available,
is considered the mother of all the styles of yoga. It focuses
on awakening the Kundalini, the energy of consciousness (serpent
power or Shakti) which is found at the base of our spine.
Yoga To Go - Los
Angeles
Created in response to a call for relief from the ever-increasing
stress in one's daily life. Yoga To Go brings yoga to the
workplace, utilizing existing space in your office or home.
Yoga To Go is tailored to meet the individual needs of you
and/or your employees, no matter the age or level of experience.
Yoga West - Los
Angeles
Kundalini Yoga was taught only to a selected few until 1969,
when Yogi Bhajan challenged the ages-old tradition of secrecy
and taught the sacred science, in its entirety, to everyone.
Yoga West is in fact Yogi Bhajan’s premier studio, and
the very first studio in the world, anywhere, to hold an open
teaching of this now widespread technology.
Zen Kettle - various
We will begin with dharma yoga, including 6 step asana practice,
5 step breathing, mudras, and the prana yoga flow. Dharma
Yoga integrates zen and yoga, and emphasizes authentic movement,
practicing in harmony with nature and community, and yoga
as a spiritual practice.
