*Here's a list of Donation Yoga Teachers, yoga studios, and yoga classes in the San Francisco Bay Area Community making Yoga affordable for every individual. Come to a yoga class regardless of your finances. Beginners and seasoned yoga students of all levels are encouraged to attend.
Twelve years later the innocent answer as to why I was taking yoga ("to learn something new about my body") is still the part of what yoga is for me, but the exploration has gone much deeper inside my soul. Yoga is an exploration of the muscles, the bones, the tendons, the breath, the heart, and the quieting of the mind.
"This Tribe is for people in the San Francisco Yoga Community who support the notion that yoga classes should be accessible to absolutely everyone regardless of financial resources. It's for sharing of information about classes currently available in San Francisco entirely on a donation basis, and for any sort of discussion, networking, community-building, or ride-sharing that may transpire. Instructors from anywhere in the Bay Area, please post your donation classes! Free events and benefits are, of course, welcome as well!"
"Come try a FREE Gentle Hatha Yoga Class on Monday 4:15pm - 5:15pm at Satori Yoga Studio.
This class is open to all levels of experience. Senior citizens are welcomed to attend. You can enjoy the positive effects of yoga by doing it just once a week! We provide mats (free of charge) and towels for your use at Satori and our facility includes changing areas. Space is available for storing your clothing and personal items during class. Any volunteered donations will benefit a local non-profit organization. This quarter, all donations will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area. See the good work they do at their website http://www.bbbsba.orgOn Mondays Satori Yoga Studio is the place where you can improve your flexibility while making a difference!"
Founder-Director, Swami Vignanananda Meditation & Chanting by Donation First Sunday of Each Mont 9:00 - 10:30 am 1717 Alcatraz Avenue: Berkeley, CA 94703: USA
(1723 Alcatraz - Classroom Entrance)
except as otherwise noted Telephone: (510) 655-3664, Fax: (510) 428-0762 info@yogalayam.org
"A Graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, Tony Eason has been a student of Yoga for twelve years. As an Aidslifecycle cyclist, Tony came to yoga for the benefits of stretching.
Through Hatha yoga classes, he teaches students to pay attention to the alignment of their bodies, to become aware of the breath, and to control the mind.
"Stacy Geagan Wagner is a friend, wife, mother, daughter, sister, yoga teacher and a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. After 15+ years in the corporate world, Stacy is aligning her personal and professional passions. A seasoned athlete, she realizes that a healthy lifestyle – while necessary for health and wellness – doesn't come easily for everyone. She now focuses on helping beginners make positive, simple lifestyle changes through in-home personal training and yoga instruction at her company, http://www.workinprogressfitness.com/ , as life-long fitness is always a “work in progress”
Kundalini Yoga uses breath, posture, mantra, guided visualizations and lifestyle techniques to affect deep, yet gentle, changes in physiological and psychological patterns.
Sliding Scale FREE $0 to$10 donation per class
No one turned away for lack of funds!
Taught by: Guru Tera Singh and Adesh Singh
More info: 415-695-1265
Looking for a Donation Yoga Teacher or Donation Based Yoga Classes?
**The following teachers and classes are posted on ynottony.com as a community service to the San Francisco - Bay Area community. For detailed description, class schedule changes, or detailed teacher bio, please contact each individual directly.
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Janet Mac Leod
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Janet Macleod) has been a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor for 20 years. She teaches classes to the general public in San Francisco; teaches in the Teacher Training Program at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco (IYISF) and conducts retreats and workshops worldwide.
Janet continues to study in the U.S. and in India with the Iyengar family. Janet has been an active community member holding positions on both the local and national boards. She was Convention Chair of the BKS Iyengar Association of the U.S. during the Iyengar Yoga Odyssey in 2001. She has relinquished these duties and is now happy to dedicate her life to the practice, study and teaching of yoga.
Christopher Love, MA is a counselor, teacher, yogi and dancer who brings over 20 years of experience to his practice of consciousness and movement. He holds a master's degree in counseling from the University of Cincinnati, and certifications in yoga, bodywork and Reiki (Level II). As a counselor he assists individuals and couples to embody principles of integrity and consciousness through a practice of meditation, self-inquiry, and compassion.
His yoga training has included immersion in the Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, and Kripalu traditions. His vinyasa ("flowing on the breath") practice with individuals and couples provides the opportunity for power, grace and presence. Students are invited to their physical edge, and bravely beyond, releasing into the breath.
Bhagvati Iris Lange - Kundalini Yoga Classes
Kundalini Yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) is a practice that combines physical exercise
(asana), breath control (pranayam), mantra (man= mind, trang=projection) and meditation.
The combination of these tools allows us to connect with the unseen creative potential
within and to create a healthier and happier life.
Energize your body, balance and strengthen your glandular and nervous systems! Open your
heart and tune into your intuition to attract the opportunities that match your soul!
All levels welcome, no previous experience required.
This Open level donation based
yoga class is an offering
to our community center
and benefits Love Saves the Day. It's a great way to drop by
and check out our center
and Blossoming teachers.
"I love this yoga studio. they have donation based classes which is good cuz it can get pricy in this city, and a gorgeous sunny and bright space with all natural light. Keep in mind though: the thursday night class always runs at least 30-45 minutes OVER, so if you have to be somewhere, keep this in mind. Also it's awkward when you come out and the next class is waiting patiently to go in, we all felt really bad that the teacher didn't cut it off according to the schedule." - Amy P.
Yoga Loft - Recession Special! $10 Yoga Classes!
The following classes are yours for $10 cash, beginning April 1st! Please spread the word. It is our hope that everyone who needs yoga, gets yoga.
MON/WED, 7-8:15am with Melissa: Dharma Mittra Yoga
WED: 9am Iyengar Yoga with Villard
MON-THURS: ALL 4:45pm classes: Restorative, Vinyasa & Hatha classes!
Krishnamacharya Healing Yoga classes are designed to meet the needs, capabilities and goals of each student for the purpose of reducing pain and discomfort, maintaining current health/well-being, preventing illness or injury, increasing flexibility and strength, reducing stress, and overcoming depression and anxiety. Each class includes asana, pranayama, meditation and sometimes chanting. All levels are welcome! Though it sounds very gentle, students will actually get a good workout- without fear of injury!
Each Saturday at 11:00am. Meet at the Botanical Gardens entrance near 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way.
Ages 3 - 10. Come and join in the fun!
Call Adnan at 617-359-3404 if you have trouble getting there,
Healing Yoga Foundation (HYF) is a nonprofit service, support, education, and research institution dedicated to health, healing, and personal development through Yoga. We are committed to serving all who wish to benefit from Yoga by respecting and meeting the needs of the individual regardless of physical capability, health, background, age, experience, or financial means.
I have had some really interesting and heated conversations with my boyfriend (a non yogini) regarding yoga. The issue that continues to come up is defining yoga as a religion. I am not talking about asana practice but more about the the spiritual practice of the vedic scriptures and using mantra and other aspects for self realization and union with god. I have been taught that Hinduism and the yoga teachings were traditions of spiritual practice but not really defined as religion in the western sense of organized religion. I would love to get other peoples input and thoughts on this.
Donation Yoga Classes - Donation Yoga Teachers - Free Yoga Classes
