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    Purusha

    4.8 (168 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lynn Marie A.

    This is just an amazing space in a great location. Some friends and I thoroughly enjoy classes here, especially the Sunday morning hatha yoga. Wonderful ambience, lovely Tulsa hibiscus tea, and fun experienced instructors.

    Keiko F.

    I'm a 3 month new yogi at Prusha. I've been searching for a good yoga studio and finally found one near my neighborhood! This place has nice vibes, welcoming sign & a pretty entrance. All the receptionists & instructors are very welcoming & professional. After each class I feel totally satisfied inside and out. They are also community friendly, and offer free classes for veterans & at GG Park. No wonder this place is expanding to Berkeley. Highly recommended for all levels.

    K L.

    I HEART PURUSHA YOGA!!!!! Zumba! Gentle Hatha Yoga! Candle Lit Chill! Belly Dancing! Hoopsana! Purusha Core! + CLEAN, you have no idea what that means to me. It doesn't smell, it's not gross looking, it smells nice and clean. + the teachers are great especially Taina (ZUMBA!!!!! my jlo aspirations), Alyssa for purusha core, Barbora, Laxman, Lily...everyone is so nice here, which I appreciate. + free filtered water, I hate how some places make you pay for it. It's just water. + massages, too bad you don't get a massage in every class =[ + affordable, discounts! They currently have a 15% off discount promo code 230113992126 to be used in-person or online until Feb 15, 2012, which is a bit cheaper than the current Yelp deal if you get the 20 class package. I will need to grab this deal ASAP!!!! I'm a sucker for deals. + Best of all, this studio definitely lets me unwind after a day at work and with my potential or current carpal tunnel condition. + Equipment provided! Every time I try a new sport, I have to keep purchasing stuff but i don't have to for this place. - The only thing that sucks is that work and home aren't really close by, ehh but it's close enough. I don't mind at all, since this place is that GREAT! I don't think I've used so many exclamation points in my reviews, but this one definitely deserves it.

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    Jennifer P.

    http://www.purushayoga.org/ Purusha Yoga offers free community classes on Saturday mornings (11a, entrance to the Botanical Gardens at Golden Gate Park) and Sunday mornings (11a, Presidio Sports Basement, last two Sundays of the month, and last three if the calendar works out that way.) Joy Ravelli and Adnan Iftekhar both teach in the Purusha style (Purusha in Sanskrit translates to "inner truth") and strive to adapt classes toward the needs of the group. Classes can range from active asana poses to restorative ones, and there is always time set aside for breathing exercises, and meditation. I met Joy through a class at the Bakar Fitness Center (Mission Bay) about a year ago, and then worked with her for a half dozen sessions one-on-one. The community classes are a great way for me to stay connected, and I think it's a real bonus to do yoga outdoors, especially at a such a beautiful place as the botanical gardens. (Public transit is easy, too- N line to 9th and Irving and a 5 min walk from there.) If a casual setting (in or out), with experienced and well-trained teachers and meeting a diverse group of fellow yoga students is what you seek, then Purusha Yoga is for you.

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    Thank you Anika. We are thrilled to have you at Purusha.

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    Joy and Adnan are great yoga teachers -- they are positive, patience, fun and a pleasure to be with.

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