It was my first time coming to this studio and really loved how small and intimate it was. Or…read moretaught a challenging class with a really good flow to it and I felt refreshed and grounded after. I loved the little touches like the aroma oils she uses and her adjustments. Everything has such a personal touch and is unlike anywhere I've taken class before in the city. I can't wait to go back!

I have been doing Yoga for the last couple of years mainly through Or…read more In large class, private classes, yoga, retreats and more. I can't describe how much I have gotten from yoga. It's more then a workout, it really connects you to your body and soul, especially with Or that she brings more to it to her practice. I highly recommend practicing with her!! Thank you so much for everything you have created. See you in the Matt ‍

Kim is wonderful! Not only is she a bad ass yoga instructor that can go easy or hard, depending on…read morethe vibe of the room, she is also funny, kind and personable. She remembers her clients names and genuinely cares about their personal lives and their wellbeing. Taking her class every week is the highlight of my job, don't tell my boss ;) But seriously, having a lunchtime yoga class really helps put me in a zen mood and helps stretch out all those parts that get so cramped up sitting at a desk all day. Would definitely recommend.

I'm not an avid yogi but I've taken a variety of classes throughout the years - different levels…read moreand teaching styles. Kim is one of my favorite instructors and I look forward to Tuesdays now just because I get to take her awesome class. What I love about her/her class: - She makes you feel and get inside yourself, rather than watch and try to match. I love this! Kim definitely shows the movements but she spends most of the class giving vivid descriptions and correcting. This makes it so you can focus on how the pose feels rather than how it "should" look. - Unpretentious yoga. Rather than ramble a ton of (albeit beautiful-sounding) Sanskrit names for all the movements, she actually describes what you're supposed to do with your body. Thank you! - Basic doesn't mean easy. Some classes we focus on the most fundamental poses and I still feel like I got a ton out of it. Kim does a great job stressing form over impressive flexibility or balance. - Variety. Kim takes the time to asses the class - mood, skill-level, etc. She caters each class to her group. All in all, Kim keeps it real and takes yoga where it needs to be - she helps you discover meditation in your true focus on the moves/your body. I highly recommend her!

I've been working with Rowena for over a year now, starting with her fertility yoga class after I…read morespotted a flyer when I was walking around the neighborhood. I'd never seen such a thing and I was in the midst of getting ready for a second embryo transfer attempt so I figured why not try it, anything that could possibly help. I enjoyed the class and the explanations Rowena gave for the moves we were doing. And I became pregnant! So then I graduated to prenatal yoga which I began doing as private lessons in the shala which Rowena had just gotten (conveniently in the same location as the class, at Mobu Dance Studio). After giving birth, I have been continuing on with private postpartum mom and baby yoga. It's been great to be able to bring my daughter with me to practice without having to worry about care, and my baby has really enjoyed watching me do my yoga and then the baby yoga time she gets near the end. I caught her doing happy baby pose at home after about a month of sessions! Now she does it all the time. I consider it a nice bonding activity for us and the shala is a nice relaxing place for her. Rowena makes sure my daughter is set up comfortably. She has a blanket she would lay on next to the yoga mat but now that she's gotten a little older, she has a little throne of bolsters she can lounge against for some sitting practice and a better view. At first I wasn't sure about taking private lessons instead of classes since it is a lot pricier. But it's been nice having workouts customized to me, and Rowena is super accommodating about making adjustments if there's anything I want to focus on or if a particular area of my body needs relief. I definitely notice the difference in my body now compared to when I first started. My strength and flexibility are both increasing.

Rowena brings intention and focus to every class. Her teaching is thoughtful, grounding, and leaves…read moreyou feeling both centered and strong. I always walk away feeling better than when I arrived - and love taking her classes - it is a huge treat. My practice has gotten stronger and deepened with her teachings - HIGHLY recommend making time to attend her classes! Absolutely a highlight of my week.

I've done private lessons with a few different Pilates teachers, and Patty is by far the best…read more Patty is a former dancer, teacher of anatomy, and massage therapist (for 30 years). Probably due to her background in movement, bodywork, and teaching, she is able to see patterns and coach me in ways that really work for me. In the past, I injured my shoulder with a different Pilates teacher and had no fun (this other teacher had been pretty negative) with another Pilates instructor. With Patty, I've never been injured and it's always been fun. Patty works at her Pilates office in Noe Valley 4-5 days a week. She used to teach Pilates to rehab patients at St. Francis Hospital, in the department of Sports and Dance Medicine. I think she works one day a week in a Pilates studio in Palo Alto. Patty's primary interest is in functional movement of Pilates. Her areas of specialty include children with Asperger's, rehabilitation, and post-natal moms. A couple of things I really like about Patty are her ability to identify patterns that her clients need to work on and her tendency to "go with the energy" (which, in this case, means to make the work-outs enjoyable, push her clients, and tune into what exercises her clients like and need).

Patty is not your typical Pilates instructor. She's not interested in giving you rock-hard abs or a…read moreworkout you'll regret for three days. Instead, she's more like an incredibly skilled and perceptive car mechanic: she looks at how you move, and what might be stuck or twisted or imbalanced, and then goes about fixing it, with the help of exercises on the reformer or the mat or other machines. She's got many years of experience in bodywork, rehab, and physical therapy, and she's seen the fitness crazes come and go, and you'll be surprised at how different--and better--your body feels after an hour. This approach is not for everyone, but if you're like me and have old injuries or funky joints, it's great to have someone who really listens and doesn't just jam you into the same cookie-cutter approach. Her studio is bright and super convenient to both 24th Street and public transportation, and Patty herself is a delightful person to spend time with. Give her a try!

Keren is an excellent yoga teacher. Her style of teaching is very calming yet energizing. She…read moreintroduces flows and poses that make you feel amazing. She listens to your goals and expectations in your practice and really helps you to achieve them. I can't wait to take another class of hers!

I had a one-on-one session with Keren a few weeks ago and it was great! I've taken yoga with many…read moredifferent teachers over the years and she is definitely one of the best. She is encouraging yet challenges you appropriately. She is very knowledgeable about poses and asanas; I'm sure she can work well with everyone, from beginners to advanced students. I'm definitely looking forward to another session soon.

Megan is a portal to the divine on earth. I've brought her into our corporate wellness program at…read moreFastly for a few years (2018-2021) including virtual sessions throughout the endless COVID lockdown, and she has managed to bring our employees (not to mention myself) a sense of calm, balance, flexibility, mental and physical awareness, and value that words can't do justice. "Get out of the head and get into the body" is my favorite saying of hers, though there are many I carry into my daily life. She is enormously capable of meeting every person where they are at and still elevating their yoga and mindfulness practices. We have enjoyed a large rotation of regular attendees among novices or one-timers needing the immediate centering, and she provided a safe, serene and challenging space to connect to our minds, bodies and spirits. I cannot recommend her highly enough for individual practice, group practice, corporate sessions, short, long, vinyasa, slow flow, all of it. When Megan's leading, you can relax and get out of the head and into the body.

I highly recommend Megan for Yoga and Massage (one after another if you really want to feel like a…read morewet noodle for the rest of the day). Megan truly cares about her clients. She starts each session listening to where you are that day and tailoring the class to where your body is at and what you want to focus on. With a 1:1 session she can see any bad habits you may have built up over the years and make minor adjustments and supportive corrections. Her vinyasa style can be challenging or restorative, depending on what you are looking for. She is also calming and lovely to be around. Try it :)

I attended Rebecca's one day yoga retreat at the Glass House in Sonoma, it was the perfect one day…read moregetaway. The day was set up to activate the body with a challenging (but not strenuous) yoga session in the morning which in turn activated our energy and appetite. A delicious organic vegetarian lunch was served by a local chef, then we had free time to swim in the beautiful pool, soak in the hot tub or go for a walk about the property. The afternoon Rebecca discussed the importance of a home practice with humor and down to earth understanding that it's hard to carve out time in our days. We finished with a relaxation yoga session, tea, chocolate and homemade shortbread. Rebecca is a joy to learn from! I'll definitely be signing up to her next retreat.

I see Rebecca once a week for yoga and she's great! As a beginner yoga student, I used to feel…read moreintimidated, but Rebecca works with me to improve my practice and I felt the benefits right away! She has a wealth of knowledge not only about the practice and history of yoga, but the physical and mental health benefits which she incorporates frequently into our sessions. I've learned so much! Thanks Rebecca!

Stacey's classes are full of grounding, intention, a theme interwoven through out the class, and…read moreGREAT yoga poses. She is smart with all of her offerings, which allows each individual to access them in their own way through their own journey. Every time I go to a class led by Stacey I feel more connected with my heart, more aligned throughout my body AND I've also gotten a sweaty workout which I don't experience that often in an Anusara class. Needless to say, my body, mind, and spirit feel GREAT! Also, check her workshops out. She is an AMAZING teacher...... if you are someone who's interested in deepening your practice. She's smart, patient, and holds space beautifully.

I have been a student of Stacey's for almost 2 years now. She is a fantastic teacher and is truly…read moreone of the expert teachers in the Anusara community. Having practiced yoga in various cities, I've experienced all different styles of teachers. Stacey is someone who is so genuinely passionate about and lit up by the practice of Anusara and it is clear that she delights in teaching her students. Her classes are always very uplifting and playful and Stacey has such a poetic and moving manner of delivering the philosophy of Anusara. I highly recommend her.