I have been receiving Reiki Tummo healings from Guillaume and the sessions are always what my body,…read moremind and spirit need at the specific times. I feel he is a great connector between the energy from the Divine and one's self. I feel the energy flowing through my body, going to what it needs to go to alleviate my pains and cleansing myself. I feel Guillaume is in tune with this amazing, powerful energy, which makes the healings successful. I am grateful for having the opportunity to experience these blessings through Guillaume.

The healing sessions were life transforming. They opened me up to a new path - to live by the…read moreheart, not by my brain. I was known to be an impatient, short tempered person all my life. But through the introduction of Open Heart Meditation, and Reiki Tummo healing, I have now become a "happy heart" and share positive energy with everyone I connect with. I now also have a lot more patience and in general much calmer. I highly recommend giving Reiki Tummo a try.

i had been dealing with some tough stuff, and I still am, I needed to find a way to calm my mind…read moredown, so i went in search to find what could help me heal holistically. After searching, meditation and this method is what i found, and i found that this meditation ( SF Meditation) is what saved my life. What i like most about this program is that they care. They are invested in our mental health and well being. I have been apart of this program for a few years now and this is the reason i keep coming back. SF meditation, has been my saving grace. I have been experiencing mental clarity and this was my reason for signing up with this program. It has definitely given me a new outlook on life. I am so happy that I am finally in a good place after so many years of mental turmoil. This method is a God send

I am in my 50's and in a place in my life where I am the sandwich generation. I am caregiving my 2…read moreelderly parents who live in San Diego while I am in the Bay, so I travel monthly to care for them. I am raising 2 kids at the same time. One who has ADHD. Through this stage in my life, there is a lot of stress I experience from caregiving my parents and there is more conflict I have with my wife and kids. Through my life, I sought help from supportive friends and relatives. I went to therapy. I also tried yoga and Taichi. It has not been enough. I researched meditation and came upon SF Meditation and met with Emily. When I first met her, her demeanor and aura was of calm and I already felt better with her presence. I did my first session with Emily and learned the overview of the method. Going through my life cycles was revealing. Learning to meditate with my eyes open showed me I can reflect and make better choices in how I handle life's situations as I go about my day. In the last weeks, my approach with my family is calmer, more open and less rigid. My son said once, "Is this really my mom?" and we had a good laugh. My daughter was experiencing some anxiety and I shared some helpful tips I learned from Emily, and my daughter found them helpful. I look forward to learning more and more. On how the meditation center runs: it is super accessible because they have virtual sessions. In these sessions, you meet other meditation leaders and people from all over the US. I feel like I am not only part of the Bay area community, but also a larger community worldwide. If there is one thing I would change (besides wishing I found the meditation center sooner!), I would want access to weekend in person sessions. But I understand even our meditation leaders need a break :) And on weekends, there is still access to virtual meditation, so still can get support that way.

I love love love this studio! It is truly my escape that I use to destress after work and is full…read moreof amazing instructors that are both knowledgeable and helpful. They also offer morning workout classes that get me energized for the day. I also love that they provide all of the equipment you could ask for like the basics of mats and blocks to the more extra things like straps, blankets, mat cleaner, etc. It really feels like a community at this studio and I highly recommend!!

The Mats is a cozy little yoga studio that has become my escape for self-care. The studio space…read moreitself is a little small but I love how intimate the classes are! They provide quality yoga mats, blocks, blankets and bolsters so you can focus on your flow if you're new and don't have equipment. I've been attending classes here for a few months now and have found an instructor for every mood. Stephenie's evening classes are perfect when I want a slow, meditative flow. She gently guides us through poses and holds each one long enough for my body to fully sink in. I always leave her class feeling loose and limber. Joann's morning Hatha class is great for de-stressing. The sequences are simple but rejuvenating. We move through meditations and breathing exercises at a leisurely pace. When I want more of a challenge, I go to Josh or Tiffany's Vinyasa classes. They seamlessly flow us through faster-paced flows focused on breath and building up to more advanced arm balances or backbends. Both are so encouraging and help modify poses for all skill levels. I come out of their classes energized and empowered. Overall it's a gem for anyone looking to establish or deepen their yoga practice. I feel lucky to have discovered this oasis in my neighborhood!

I went to this studio for a month and did mostly the classic and inferno Pilates classes. I really…read moreenjoyed them, it was my first time doing mat Pilates. The instructors are informative and really switch things up, which is great when trying to target different muscle groups. The parking can be really tough and they lock the door when class starts so sometimes if someone is not at the front and it took you too long to get parking you'll miss the class. The yin yoga is really helpful when you're sore and need a good stretch. The 90 minute yoga can be a bit too long for me. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I would have continued to go had the parking not been so difficult and it's decently far from where I live.

I have not written a review in over 10 years as a devoted yogi student of this studio. However, I…read morewas dismayed and frankly disappointed by the yoga teacher tonight, named Dominic. I have only taken this teacher's class once before . Tonight the studio was not typically hot as usual, but more of a temperate climate. He kept the fans on and the doors open. It didn't take long for the room to become cool and eventually a cold draft ensued. A student requested for him to "please close the door."However to no avail. He responded, "you just need to work harder!" I then stated, "it's cold, can you close the doors please". He again resisted doing so, and claimed we were not working hard enough. I have been practicing yoga since 2001 and am a hot yoga and Hatha yoga certified instructor. Certainly, I practice hard enough. It was so disheartening to observe a teacher use his ego and disregard the sentiment of his students. I will not be taking his class again. It's such a shame when teachers exert egotistical control in the name of yoga....it negates all meaning of what yoga represents, and its purpose becomes null and void. Dr. Cuba

They have many different weekly meditation groups to choose from, as well as special events. The…read morestaff/volunteers are friendly and welcoming. And the space itself is comfortable and calming.

Some of the groups are really well facilitated.... Wonderful offerings and I recommend keep…read moreexploring until you find a group you resonate with

We've been coming to Yoga Flow SF weekly for over two years now, and we absolutely love this…read morestudio. The space has beautiful high ceilings, the front desk staff are always kind, and the heaters make the hot classes the perfect temperature. The teachers have all been phenomenal, and the overall energy of the studio is welcoming and consistent. We currently go to Ava's 6:30pm Tuesday/Thursday class, and she's incredible. Her flow gets your heart rate up, makes you sweat, and always leaves your body feeling great afterward. It's the perfect balance of challenge, movement, and clarity. Linda's 5pm class just before is also an amazing class. It's labeled as a Vinyasa Flow- Heated, and it's definitely not a beginner class. Her flow is fast-paced, her sequencing is thoughtful, and she's an extremely talented teacher with great energy and precision. Overall, Yoga Flow SF is one of the best studios we've ever practiced at- amazing instructors, great environment, and classes that keep us coming back every week. Highly recommend.

This was my first time ever taking a yoga class, post pandemic, and the people that run this…read moreparticular location were very sweet and relaxing! Everybody seem to be in their own Zen, humble moments! For my personality, I felt like I was hyper or something because they spoke so eloquently and calmly. The class was rather full at 9:30 AM, but the yoga teacher moved her mat off to the side so she could walk in between everybody and help pose the different people in the class. A very sweet Asian lady with a beautiful French accent! Since the holidays were coming up, she said she was traveling for a wedding and it was really cute and sweet that she shared the extra information. She gave great instruction on how to hold Yoga blocks and work different muscles. Even though this was a beginner class , I felt like I learned some new things since I've been doing yoga for about 13 years now. I would love to take another class here again! There's also an amazing little coffee shop down the way they have organic coffee with pink tables out in front! You should definitely check out that coffee shop!

I miss Anchor so much! It had such an impact on my life when I was living in San Francisco. I…read moreeven bought one of the comfy beds and I'm searching for them again if anyone knows where I can buy them? I bought it back in 2021 and don't have records of where. Sand is amazing!

Prior to lockdown, my group of three attended a handful of classes here & I was thoroughly…read moreimpressed by the variety of meditation practices available. Focuses ran the gamut from breathing techniques to chakra clearing, but always with the intention of making you the best, most open version of yourself that day. I never take the initiative to mindfully slow down & leave earthly worries behind, I actually function well under stress & chaos; with that said, I could see myself carving out a block of time to be peaceful, & in some cases, heal mental (& spiritual, for those who vibe with that concept) blockages with regular monthly practice here. Though the virtual world that has become our new norm can never compare to in-person interaction, Anchor offers 45-minute virtual classes to give you a feel for what their community offers.

This place is still relatively new renovated. Seems like they designed the place themselves and…read morestarted to build since 2007 from the photos they posted in the temple. I didn't provide any inside photos since its not so nice to take pictures in temples. The building has high ceilings for good ventilation and airflow since Theres so much incents burning. They do funeral services and has placement for placques of the deceased. Not overcrowded yet and still have space for now. There are street parking only. Can be difficult to find parking if your group has 3+ cars. They have self-serve water in case you get thirsty & some asian candies on the table for grabs. The ladies that work there are pretty knowledgeable with the traditional stuff so if you don't know just ask. . Hopefully you can speak Chinese or have a friend that does. Else if you just want to check out the Chinese culture I'm sure you can just walk in and tour around.

Great place to prey. There is free food on special days. All volunteers are very nice, so you will…read morelike this temple.