A great studio with a wide variety of c lasses, with something for all abilities, ages and styles…read more I especially appreciate the Iyengar classes with Karen Kukula, she makes Yoga approachable for anyone. So glad this studio is here.

Simply the best Gentle Yoga for me. Large space, skylights, all accoutrements needed are available,…read moreeveryone pleasant and helpful (including clients), positive vibe and terrific teachers - attentive, inherently delighted with what they are doing, relatable and not a) mechanical or b) overly "woo woo." Super pleasant and well stretched!

This is the way a yoga class should be! Mats available if…read moreyou need them. No membership prices or hooks to nickel and dime you. I'm all for prosperity and making money, but yoga has turned into "ego" and most places I've been to, well I thought I walked Hollywood or something! Yoga Garden is down to Earth, reasonable without being cheap, great and HELPFUL instructors.... I feel comfortable and at home. I won't go anywhere else! Thank you

My yoga experience began many years ago in Los Gatos and was fortunate enough to find an ego-less…read moreneighborhood place which nurtured my path. When I moved back to SF I found Yoga Tree and while grateful to have such a quality studio, I longed for my smaller classes and mellow small-town vibe. Recently moving to San Anselmo, I've found the Yoga Garden and it feels like home again! Janice Gates, the owner is a humble, gentle 'presence' whom also teaches at Spirit Rock. The studio and other teachers exude her integrity with mindfulness. Be sure to also try Jolie Cash's Strong Flow..a perfect balance of fire and calming cool-down. I have such gratitude to this studio which provides such beautiful service to our community!

Hot yoga every day, no matter what, when I'm in town! So grateful for yoga teachers Mona, Heather,…read moreJodi, plus front desk staff including Ramona who always has a smile on her face. This hot yoga is medicine for my body, mind and Spirit. So grateful to the Red Dragon team. Thank you for all you do to keep me flexible in mind and body.

Decided to drop in and check out Yin yoga. The storefront…read moreis choked full of yoga gear, and accessories. The staff was super warm and friendly. Since it was my inaugural visit, they supplied me with a hand towel and a large one. I wasn't sure why I needed that as I brought my yoga mat and water. I didn't realize the studio was heated. Duh!!! bikram hot yoga was just ending. The space was pretty big and dimly lit, creating quite an intimate atmosphere. The season featured Groovalicious music, putting all in a relaxed mood. Not to mention the candles the instructor lite ahead of starting the season. I didn't know what the heck I was doing but the poses were easy enough to pick up using blocks and supplied strap. Very similar to Kaiut yoga which is exactly what I was hoping for. More restorative, with most poses held longer allowing the focus on breathing and posture. I also understand why thy supplied a towel to cover your mat. While not stifling hot, it was very easy to work up a sweat. It was obvious after the session my body missed yoga practice in a studio with expert instruction. So of course I signed up to continue visiting at least 2 times a week.

Here's the thing -- yoga used to be a competitive athletic pursuit for me. Losing that version of…read moremyself has been one of the harder, quieter griefs of pregnancy, something I didn't expect to carry. The owner understood that immediately. She didn't just encourage me to keep showing up -- she met me exactly where I was, without making me feel like I needed to be okay with where I was. That's a rare gift. What sets this class apart is how genuinely individualized the instruction is. Every woman in that room had her own set of challenges, and every single one of us was seen and addressed specifically -- given real feedback, targeted exercises, actual solutions. Not generic modifications. Not a one-size-fits-all approach. Real care. The community is something special too. Being surrounded by other pregnant women who get it -- some who've been through it before, who related to my birth story, who showed up week after week -- that sense of being held in a room full of people who understand is worth more than I can put into words. This is 100% worth every penny. If you're pregnant and wondering whether to go -- go. Your body and your heart will thank you. I almost talked myself out of joining -- I already have a big gym membership and honestly wondered how much I could realistically do right now. I'm 6 months pregnant with a 10-month-old at home, and my body has been a whole situation: vein/nerve pain in my knee, hip pain, rib pain, shoulder and deltoid tension from breastfeeding. I was exhausted before I walked in the door. But Ashley's prenatal yoga class changed something for me, and I feel so much better!!!! I an learning a LOT. They have 4 locations and tons of workshops too. I took a class the other day where we literally just laid there and meditated and relaxed with our legs up and I had no idea how much I needed that.

Metta Mama was such a huge and meaningful part of my pregnancy. I started going to Coco's Birth…read morePrep class early in my first trimester, and she played such a critical role in preparing me for labor and delivery. She was truly a guiding light throughout my pregnancy, and I always looked forward to Wednesday nights. Her class gave me so much knowledge, confidence, and reassurance as I prepared to give birth. Elizabeth's evening Gentle Yoga class was also a regular part of my pregnancy and something I thoroughly enjoyed each week. I didn't make it to the daytime classes quite as often, but Ashley was also wonderful whenever I was able to attend. We feel so incredibly blessed to have Metta Mama in our community. It was such a special part of my pregnancy journey, and I'm so grateful for the community, support, and wonderful teachers. I'm looking forward to taking the postpartum classes and continuing to be part of the Metta community as I navigate this next chapter!

I had been working construction for about 4 years. My back always hurt, but I chalked it up to…read morehaving a straneous job. In my fourth year my back hurt so bad I would take ibuprofen after work, tylenol p m to go to sleep, and Aleve if my bag hurt during the day. A friend of mine introduced me to Hot Yoga Republic and I was definitely skeptical at first. Does a construction worker even belong in yoga? The answer is YES! I took five classes in a row and and by the fifth class I was sold. Kathryn and the team are amazing, kind , inspiring, and supportive! 5 's I'll definitely keep coming back!

I've taken about 8 classes here so I think I can write a fair review. I used to go to Some Like it…read moreHot in Novato- which was right down the street. Unfortunately, it closed so I had to look elsewhere. Pro's: it's fairly close by, the heating and humidifying system is great, and the staff are very nice and seem to have their act together. It seems pretty clean, (but the locker room is meh). I like being able to purchase a 10-class pass that is good for a whole year. Con's: some of the classes are insanely jam packed. As in, other people's mats are a few inches from you in all directions. I understand they are trying to max out the capacity, but I will now only go to classes in the early morning because the other classes are so crowded. The other problem is parking. Many of the spaces are reserved for the other businesses in the strip mall and I'm afraid of getting towed. Moral of the story: show up EARLY for class in the afternoons, evenings and weekends to get a spot for your car and your mat! I will probably continue to practice here but I would not buy a monthly membership given the con's mentioned above.

Just took the Hot Core with Katina and it was fabulous. We did a variety of movements that got my…read moreheart rate up and really worked my inner core muscles. the heat allowed my muscles to be warm up but wasn't too hot! I will definitely be back!

Have loved NOW since high school I've been coming here for over 6 years! Anna is the best! Such a…read moregood workout

I've been looking for a massage therapist for 20+ years that I feel super comfortable with and…read morefinally found the right fit! Dana is amazing. Because of her background with both yoga and massage, I feel she has a wonderful sense of how the body works physically as well as energetically. I'm able to communicate to her what I need and she listens and responds via what is offered in the massage. She is caring, present, and grounded which is so helpful. I feel my health has improved in many ways since seeing her regularly. I recommend giving her a try if you are ready to go deeper into your wellbeing with someone who is caring, compassionate, and skilled.

Dana is a healer. I…read morehave longstanding issues with pain from disc herniation in my lower back. I've tried physical therapy several times but never stuck with it. I've also tried yoga a handful of times in a class setting, but again couldn't commit. Enter Dana. Working with her for the past month has been revelatory. Her gentle, expert yoga guidance has helped me begin to feel the embodiment that I'm confident leads to long-term healing. The benefits of 1:1 instruction are huge. Dana provides detailed feedback on the poses and has an wide base of knowledge that focuses on yoga, but also brings in elements of Pilates, PT, etc. I see Dana weekly for yoga instruction followed by massage. That combo is perfect. We work hard on the mat which makes the massage that much more healing and enjoyable. Both practices feel like they're contributing to my healing and a growing sense of groundedness and calm. Please go see Dana if you're struggling with pain, or are intimidated by big yoga classes. I feel so grateful to be learning this practice from her. She sees clients for massage and/or yoga, but I recommend you do them together if you can swing it. Thank you Dana!

Julia brings her many decades of study of Bodywork, Iyengar Yoga, and Human Anatomy together to…read morebring powerful results, often in just one or two sessions. She has helped me recover from bike accidents, a pulled back, and a torn rotator cuff, as well as numerous aches and pains. Her works has been a cornerstone for my health care strategy for about five years now and I am eternally grateful for the work that she does. I don't think there is anyone who has her unique perspective on how the human body functions, and I'm so glad to have a practitioner like Julia in my community!

Julia is a super knowledgeable yoga teacher with DECADES of experience. She does a lot of classes…read morefocusing on physical issues (bad knees, hip pain, back pain). Her classes are GREAT! In addition to classes, Julia specializes in pain management where she does one-on-one work with clients. Julia is intuitive and very knowledgeable if you also have other physical problems. On some Saturdays Julia has both a back care class and a class that focused on hip flexors (on Zoom for now). The hip flexor class is amazing. Lots of very specific, in-depth instruction and demonstrations by Julia. The class was in a bit intense (as one would expect), but intense in a good, "my hips feel so much better!" way. I highly recommend checking her out even if you're new to yoga.

~ The Vibe: Ready or Not We began by listening…read more Our breath. Sounds. Scents. Whatever was taking up space in consciousness. Welcome it all in. A few yogis were still arriving. Bridget welcomed them, too. Happy you're here. Glad you made it. Better with you here. Immediately, I liked that. Come as you are. All of us. ~ The Guide: Bridget Lavin * Love Flows Vinyasa If she led us somewhere that didn't feel good, Bridget said, listen to ourselves. Our breath. Our practice. Time for us. Seated cross-legged, we swept our arms overhead and back down. Snow angels. Without the snow. Then standing. Hands at heart. Sankalpa. What did we need? For me, Be here. Right now. Nothing new. Still needed. We moved. Made shapes. Breathed into them. Fluttered our lips in Downward Dog. Then Lion's Breath. Bridget kept bringing us back to what is. The "isness" of right now. After Sun B, Child's Pose. Through the window, a little boy called out: "Close your eyes and count to ten!" I smiled. And played along. Standing balances. Deep stretches. Before Savasana, Bridget thanked the teachers who passed this practice along, helping us move through the world with more ease. "What a gift." Truly. ~ The Story Behind the Guide: After class, I thanked Bridget for such a connecting, self-loving practice. She found yoga at thirteen, practicing with her mother. Her parents encouraged her to follow what she loved. So she did. Years later, the rest of us got to practice inside that decision. ~ The Space & Place: Upstairs, above a courtyard of shops. Ganesha welcomes you in. Wood floors. Bright reception. A little seating. A little retail. "dear Yoga" invites love letters. A spacious yoga room. White walls. Exposed beams. Open windows. ~ The Field Note: "What is" can teach us, if we leave a window open. ~ The Sum-Up: Bridget invited us to welcome the sounds around us. Then thanked the teachers who passed the practice along. That evening, my teacher was outside the window playing hide-and-seek.

The good: it's a clean studio in a nice location. There's lots nearby, tons of parking, and the…read morestudio offers specials like $300 for 3 months to keep you coming. Teacher Lauren Cohen is awesome - grounded, well balanced sequences, supportive and kind. There's lots of parking which makes in and out easy and stress free. The not-so-good: limited number of classes offered and teachers can be hit or miss. Estee Fletter was amazing and has sadly left the studio. A few vanilla flavored teachers (especially late afternoon) seem to just be going through the motions and seem only willing to engage with younger students (or male students...) Not as many offering as some of the other studios in Marin: one huge room that sometimes barely has 10-12 students and an outdoor deck that would be lovely for classes but sadly is seldom used. The whole space worked so well when it was YogaWorks and the space has so much potential if they'd only cut the large studio into two and offer moonlight or morning classes in the Sun deck. Instead, there's the one big studio that's mostly empty and only affords them to offer one or two classes in the morning and the afternoon. If there were more rooms and more offerings, I'd probably get an unlimited membership; but as it is now, it's just not worth it. In conclusion, it's great for a one off class now and then but doesn't (for me at least) offer a long term home for yoga.

I took Sarah's Nia class yesterday. Both the exercise and the space felt like something I have been…read moresearching for and now I'm never leaving. As a teacher, Sarah's cues were very easy to follow which made it so easy to access the inspiring elements of dance and music. Of course there is a learning curve in any new exercise, and I hardly felt it. If you haven't tried Nia, it's such a refreshing form of exercise- creative and therapeutic. The other class members were very warm and inviting. The other businesses in the downtown setting are charming and you get that neighborhood feel. I had a smoothie at Cafe Del Soul after my class and felt like a blessed chica. I'm very excited to try all the other classes and so happy to be a part of this positive community.

Great place, great community!…read more Shamani's Pilates classes are the best!!!