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🌿✨ Bhakti Yoga Retreat Day ✨🌿
Bhakti yoga day retreats are a blissful opportunity to gather, connect, and grow. Bhakti SF volunteers invite you for a rejuvenating day of yoga, mantra meditation, music, a vegan picnic feast, and satsang. This is a special opportunity to deepen your practice in bhakti yoga and meet new people on a spiritual journey.
Set in the peaceful surroundings of Woodside Wellness Farm, this retreat offers a full immersion into devotional practice, community, and nourishment. Highly recommended for those interested in bhakti yoga, spirituality, and a yoga lifestyle, as well as holistic foods and kirtan. The day includes a fully catered mouthwatering vegan feast not to be missed!
What to expect:
• 1 hr outdoor Asana Yoga class at our venue (mats provided, or you can bring your own) with Monika
• 1 hr Wisdom Talk with H.G Sunanda
• Kirtan meditation with Bhakti SF kirtanees
• Chat and mingle with other yogis
• Gourmet vegan/vegetarian lunch!
📍 Location: Woodside, CA (address to be announced prior to event, check your spam folder)
🗓️ Sunday, September 27th
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $45 registration, includes yoga class, workshop, and vegan lunch.
Carpooling options are available from Bhakti SF, Bhakti Santa Cruz, and other Bay Area locations at 9:00 AM. Please contact bhaktisf@gmail.com to confirm your ride.
Bhakti yoga day retreats are a blissful opportunity to gather, connect, and grow. Bhakti SF volunteers invite you for a rejuvenating day of yoga, mantra meditation, music, a vegan picnic feast, and satsang. This is a special opportunity to deepen your practice in bhakti yoga and meet new people on a spiritual journey.
Set in the peaceful surroundings of Woodside Wellness Farm, this retreat offers a full immersion into devotional practice, community, and nourishment. Highly recommended for those interested in bhakti yoga, spirituality, and a yoga lifestyle, as well as holistic foods and kirtan. The day includes a fully catered mouthwatering vegan feast not to be missed!
What to expect:
• 1 hr outdoor Asana Yoga class at our venue (mats provided, or you can bring your own) with Monika
• 1 hr Wisdom Talk with H.G Sunanda
• Kirtan meditation with Bhakti SF kirtanees
• Chat and mingle with other yogis
• Gourmet vegan/vegetarian lunch!
📍 Location: Woodside, CA (address to be announced prior to event, check your spam folder)
🗓️ Sunday, September 27th
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $45 registration, includes yoga class, workshop, and vegan lunch.
Carpooling options are available from Bhakti SF, Bhakti Santa Cruz, and other Bay Area locations at 9:00 AM. Please contact bhaktisf@gmail.com to confirm your ride.
Sound Bath & Dinner (Fridays 7:00pm)
Teacher: Yvonne
Join the next Friday night yoga nidra and sound bath (followed by soothing golden milk drink!) at Bhakti SF. A relaxing end to your week, with healing sounds lead by certified yoga teacher at Google, Yvonne Wong.
A deeply immersive, meditative experience accompanied by soothing vibrations from crystal and Nepalese singing bowls, harmonium, and gentle vocal tones. This soulful journey uses sound as a healing language—allowing resonance to flow through you, soften energetic blocks, and reconnect you with inner stillness. No effort is required; simply lie back, receive, and let the harmonics support renewal, clarity, and a sense of sacred calm.
This is a great event to explore spiritual healing practices and meet new people. Enjoy a delicious dinner with other students after the class.
All levels are welcome. All equipment provided.
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join the next Friday night yoga nidra and sound bath (followed by soothing golden milk drink!) at Bhakti SF. A relaxing end to your week, with healing sounds lead by certified yoga teacher at Google, Yvonne Wong.
A deeply immersive, meditative experience accompanied by soothing vibrations from crystal and Nepalese singing bowls, harmonium, and gentle vocal tones. This soulful journey uses sound as a healing language—allowing resonance to flow through you, soften energetic blocks, and reconnect you with inner stillness. No effort is required; simply lie back, receive, and let the harmonics support renewal, clarity, and a sense of sacred calm.
This is a great event to explore spiritual healing practices and meet new people. Enjoy a delicious dinner with other students after the class.
All levels are welcome. All equipment provided.
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Teacher: Jordan Boyd
60 minute Sound Bath Experience*
*Followed by dinner
Join us for an immersive sound bath experience at Bhakti SF brought to you by Jordan Boyd.
During this class you will experience a sound bath where soothing sounds from singing bowls and harmonium will guide your mind and body into a deeply relaxed state. These healing frequencies stimulate alpha and theta brain waves to promote a sense of ease and inner peace.
This is a great event to explore spiritual healing practices and meet new people. Enjoy a delicious dinner with other students after the class.
Friday April 10th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 per person *early bird $15
60 minute Sound Bath Experience*
*Followed by dinner
Join us for an immersive sound bath experience at Bhakti SF brought to you by Jordan Boyd.
During this class you will experience a sound bath where soothing sounds from singing bowls and harmonium will guide your mind and body into a deeply relaxed state. These healing frequencies stimulate alpha and theta brain waves to promote a sense of ease and inner peace.
This is a great event to explore spiritual healing practices and meet new people. Enjoy a delicious dinner with other students after the class.
Friday April 10th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 per person *early bird $15
Teacher: Nadia
Join us for a gentle invitation to pause, restore, and reconnect before the month comes to a close.
As summer begins to soften into autumn, we’ll explore the themes of transition, gratitude, and release, honoring all that has grown while gently letting go of what no longer serves us. Together, we’ll create space for reflection and a grounded beginning to the season ahead.
Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and an ocean drum as they guide your nervous system into deep rest. This meditative sound journey invites the body to relax, the mind to quiet, and the heart to open, leaving you feeling refreshed and centered.
All are warmly welcome.
Join us for a gentle invitation to pause, restore, and reconnect before the month comes to a close.
As summer begins to soften into autumn, we’ll explore the themes of transition, gratitude, and release, honoring all that has grown while gently letting go of what no longer serves us. Together, we’ll create space for reflection and a grounded beginning to the season ahead.
Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and an ocean drum as they guide your nervous system into deep rest. This meditative sound journey invites the body to relax, the mind to quiet, and the heart to open, leaving you feeling refreshed and centered.
All are warmly welcome.
Sunday Yoga 9:30am-10:30am
Teacher: Vandita Anand
Expect a 60 minute guided Vinyasa yoga class by Vandita that will begin with chanting, pranayama (breath work), and deep stretches to open up the body, that will transition into steady paced detox flow focused on strengthening the core and igniting your agni (fire). The class will end with a long savasana and a guided meditation. The class is designed to heal and reduce your stress and anxiety.
Expect a 60 minute guided Vinyasa yoga class by Vandita that will begin with chanting, pranayama (breath work), and deep stretches to open up the body, that will transition into steady paced detox flow focused on strengthening the core and igniting your agni (fire). The class will end with a long savasana and a guided meditation. The class is designed to heal and reduce your stress and anxiety.
Teacher: Ariel Zhang
In Ariel's Vinyasa Flow class, expect 60 minutes of moving meditation, connecting breath to movement, in order to provide a full body workout to reduce physical pain and help the mind find peace and balance. You will be guided through a series of poses and breaths. Modifications will be provided for all levels. You’re encouraged to tailor the class to fit your needs. Suitable for those looking for a little more movement.
In Ariel's Vinyasa Flow class, expect 60 minutes of moving meditation, connecting breath to movement, in order to provide a full body workout to reduce physical pain and help the mind find peace and balance. You will be guided through a series of poses and breaths. Modifications will be provided for all levels. You’re encouraged to tailor the class to fit your needs. Suitable for those looking for a little more movement.
Teacher: Amy Becker
Expect a 60 minute gentle and restorative flow. Amy offers her classes as an act of devotion to the inner wisdom and healing capacity we all carry. She focuses deeply on the power of restorative practices to activate the body's natural relaxation response, regulate the nervous system, and open up physical and energetic space for deep rest and recovery. Integrating gentle accessible movements, breath awareness, and heart-centered reflection, Amy warmly invites her students to slow down, drop from the head into the heart, and rest in their own true nature
Expect a 60 minute gentle and restorative flow. Amy offers her classes as an act of devotion to the inner wisdom and healing capacity we all carry. She focuses deeply on the power of restorative practices to activate the body's natural relaxation response, regulate the nervous system, and open up physical and energetic space for deep rest and recovery. Integrating gentle accessible movements, breath awareness, and heart-centered reflection, Amy warmly invites her students to slow down, drop from the head into the heart, and rest in their own true nature
Teacher: Pooja
In her classes, Pooja weaves together mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga philosophy, encouraging students to approach their practice with curiosity and compassion. She views yoga as a practice that extends beyond the physical, offering a pathway to cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and connection both on and off the mat.
About Pooja
Pooja completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Stanford YogaX within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the intersection of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being. Her background as an occupational therapist further informs her interest in nervous system regulation, body awareness, and the connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
In her classes, Pooja weaves together mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga philosophy, encouraging students to approach their practice with curiosity and compassion. She views yoga as a practice that extends beyond the physical, offering a pathway to cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and connection both on and off the mat.
About Pooja
Pooja completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Stanford YogaX within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the intersection of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being. Her background as an occupational therapist further informs her interest in nervous system regulation, body awareness, and the connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Teacher: Arushi
Arushi is a Bay Area native and was first introduced to yoga at a young age through classes at the Sunnyvale Hindu temple that she’d attend with her mom. She maintained a strong practice with meditation and yoga and her Indian and Hindu roots inspired her to pursue her yoga training in Rishikesh, India where she got her 200-hour YTT certification in 2024. Her intention for her classes are to provide a safe space for students to grow in their practice of presence and deep connection with themselves through pranayama and asana.
Class description:
Join Vinyasa Flow to slow down, tune in, and reconnect to your body and breath. Rooted in the traditional Hindu practice of Vinyasa, this class honors the lineage from which this movement was born. We’ll move through an intentional sequence focused on the areas of the body where emotion lives, using breath and asana to gently release anything what’s been held. You’ll be guided to stay present and curious, noticing how each pose feels from the inside out. Modifications will be offered throughout and all levels and backgrounds are welcome!
Arushi is a Bay Area native and was first introduced to yoga at a young age through classes at the Sunnyvale Hindu temple that she’d attend with her mom. She maintained a strong practice with meditation and yoga and her Indian and Hindu roots inspired her to pursue her yoga training in Rishikesh, India where she got her 200-hour YTT certification in 2024. Her intention for her classes are to provide a safe space for students to grow in their practice of presence and deep connection with themselves through pranayama and asana.
Class description:
Join Vinyasa Flow to slow down, tune in, and reconnect to your body and breath. Rooted in the traditional Hindu practice of Vinyasa, this class honors the lineage from which this movement was born. We’ll move through an intentional sequence focused on the areas of the body where emotion lives, using breath and asana to gently release anything what’s been held. You’ll be guided to stay present and curious, noticing how each pose feels from the inside out. Modifications will be offered throughout and all levels and backgrounds are welcome!
Teacher: Pooja
In her classes, Pooja weaves together mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga philosophy, encouraging students to approach their practice with curiosity and compassion. She views yoga as a practice that extends beyond the physical, offering a pathway to cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and connection both on and off the mat.
About Pooja
Pooja completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Stanford YogaX within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the intersection of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being. Her background as an occupational therapist further informs her interest in nervous system regulation, body awareness, and the connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
In her classes, Pooja weaves together mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga philosophy, encouraging students to approach their practice with curiosity and compassion. She views yoga as a practice that extends beyond the physical, offering a pathway to cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and connection both on and off the mat.
About Pooja
Pooja completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Stanford YogaX within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the intersection of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being. Her background as an occupational therapist further informs her interest in nervous system regulation, body awareness, and the connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Monday Yoga & Dinner (6:30pm - 7:45pm)
Teacher: Chris Hill
Expect a 75-minute guided Jivamukti Vinyasa yoga class curated by Chris that includes a well rounded flowing practice that weaves dynamic movement, yogic philosophy, Sanskrit chanting, meditation and (consent-based) skillful hands-on assists with a wide range of eclectic music. Each class is designed to help you reflect, heal and feel better, as well as empower fearless curiosity, increase self-acceptance, reconnect with your humanity and inspire spiritual activation.
Classes, may on occasion, be accompanied by a live sound healing utilizing Nepalese singing bowls, gongs, hand-pan and other meditative and relaxing instruments.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Expect a 75-minute guided Jivamukti Vinyasa yoga class curated by Chris that includes a well rounded flowing practice that weaves dynamic movement, yogic philosophy, Sanskrit chanting, meditation and (consent-based) skillful hands-on assists with a wide range of eclectic music. Each class is designed to help you reflect, heal and feel better, as well as empower fearless curiosity, increase self-acceptance, reconnect with your humanity and inspire spiritual activation.
Classes, may on occasion, be accompanied by a live sound healing utilizing Nepalese singing bowls, gongs, hand-pan and other meditative and relaxing instruments.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Gillian teaches a 75-minute heart-centered yoga that warms and opens your joints so you can deepen into longer holds, connected by breath. Expect a grounding, heart-opening practice with a focus on alignment and presence. You are invited to drop into your body and spirit and meet yourself exactly where you are.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: Gillian
Instagram: @YogaWithGillian_SF
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: Gillian
Instagram: @YogaWithGillian_SF
Teacher: Arushi
Arushi is a Bay Area native and was first introduced to yoga at a young age through classes at the Sunnyvale Hindu temple that she’d attend with her mom. She maintained a strong practice with meditation and yoga and her Indian and Hindu roots inspired her to pursue her yoga training in Rishikesh, India where she got her 200-hour YTT certification in 2024. Her intention for her classes are to provide a safe space for students to grow in their practice of presence and deep connection with themselves through pranayama and asana.
Class description:
Join Vinyasa Flow to slow down, tune in, and reconnect to your body and breath. Rooted in the traditional Hindu practice of Vinyasa, this class honors the lineage from which this movement was born. We’ll move through an intentional sequence focused on the areas of the body where emotion lives, using breath and asana to gently release anything what’s been held. You’ll be guided to stay present and curious, noticing how each pose feels from the inside out. Modifications will be offered throughout and all levels and backgrounds are welcome!
Arushi is a Bay Area native and was first introduced to yoga at a young age through classes at the Sunnyvale Hindu temple that she’d attend with her mom. She maintained a strong practice with meditation and yoga and her Indian and Hindu roots inspired her to pursue her yoga training in Rishikesh, India where she got her 200-hour YTT certification in 2024. Her intention for her classes are to provide a safe space for students to grow in their practice of presence and deep connection with themselves through pranayama and asana.
Class description:
Join Vinyasa Flow to slow down, tune in, and reconnect to your body and breath. Rooted in the traditional Hindu practice of Vinyasa, this class honors the lineage from which this movement was born. We’ll move through an intentional sequence focused on the areas of the body where emotion lives, using breath and asana to gently release anything what’s been held. You’ll be guided to stay present and curious, noticing how each pose feels from the inside out. Modifications will be offered throughout and all levels and backgrounds are welcome!
Tuesday Yoga & Dinner (6:30pm - 7:45pm)
Teacher: Kono Hernandez
The 75 minute class will begin with Pranayama (breath work) exercises, followed with vocalization training utilizing the classical Indian Tanpura instrument played by Kono, finishing with a guided Hatha based yoga class that includes a shavasana with live music played by Kono on the Bansuri (Indian flute) to deepen the meditative recovery.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
The 75 minute class will begin with Pranayama (breath work) exercises, followed with vocalization training utilizing the classical Indian Tanpura instrument played by Kono, finishing with a guided Hatha based yoga class that includes a shavasana with live music played by Kono on the Bansuri (Indian flute) to deepen the meditative recovery.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: Cara
During the 75-minute Vinyasa-based flow, Cara will guide you to help explore your inner microcosm, to use gravity to open up the heart space and travel through inversions to feel the lightness of space and connection to the Earth.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
During the 75-minute Vinyasa-based flow, Cara will guide you to help explore your inner microcosm, to use gravity to open up the heart space and travel through inversions to feel the lightness of space and connection to the Earth.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: Natasha
Anahata is the unstruck sound that reverberates throughout us, the silent pulse of the soul that is untouched, the heart space. The 75 minute heart-opening class curated by Natasha offers play, pranayama, prayer and kirtan, alignment, and teachings beyond the asana/physical practice; a place where love and devotion bridge the physical and spiritual realms. Be held in an environment rooted in love and immersed in diverse sound to flow and move inward to connect with your innate wisdom and inner knowing.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Anahata is the unstruck sound that reverberates throughout us, the silent pulse of the soul that is untouched, the heart space. The 75 minute heart-opening class curated by Natasha offers play, pranayama, prayer and kirtan, alignment, and teachings beyond the asana/physical practice; a place where love and devotion bridge the physical and spiritual realms. Be held in an environment rooted in love and immersed in diverse sound to flow and move inward to connect with your innate wisdom and inner knowing.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: Jo Bazouzi
A slow and progressive sequence of Asanas (postures), supplemented with Pranayam (breath technique), rest and Meditation. We start by grounding the body with a warm-up and sun-salutation. Followed by standing poses, gentle twists, light inversions, gradual back-bends & forward bends. Variations are offered and encouraged. We conclude the class in Savasana and a seated Meditation. Jo welcomes All people regardless of faith, gender, race, body type and ability. Please note: no accessible elevator or ADA ramp available at this time.
Jo hopes to empower your Yoga journey through this Slow Flow. Whether it's your first time on the mat or you're a seasoned yogi. Welcome!
A slow and progressive sequence of Asanas (postures), supplemented with Pranayam (breath technique), rest and Meditation. We start by grounding the body with a warm-up and sun-salutation. Followed by standing poses, gentle twists, light inversions, gradual back-bends & forward bends. Variations are offered and encouraged. We conclude the class in Savasana and a seated Meditation. Jo welcomes All people regardless of faith, gender, race, body type and ability. Please note: no accessible elevator or ADA ramp available at this time.
Jo hopes to empower your Yoga journey through this Slow Flow. Whether it's your first time on the mat or you're a seasoned yogi. Welcome!
Teacher: Ro
Power Vinyasa with Ro is an Ashtanga-inspired Vinyasa practice blending mindful breath with an intentional, sweat-inducing workout. Infused with the sacred vibration of live mantra chanting, this dynamic class invites presence, gratitude, and devotion through a powerful mix of Bhakti and physical conditioning. Beginner-friendly, with options to scale up for seasoned yogis looking for a soulful edge.
Power Vinyasa with Ro is an Ashtanga-inspired Vinyasa practice blending mindful breath with an intentional, sweat-inducing workout. Infused with the sacred vibration of live mantra chanting, this dynamic class invites presence, gratitude, and devotion through a powerful mix of Bhakti and physical conditioning. Beginner-friendly, with options to scale up for seasoned yogis looking for a soulful edge.
Teacher: Terri Lewis
Expect a 75-minute guided Jivamukti Vinyasa yoga class curated by Terri that includes a well rounded flowing practice that weaves dynamic movement, yogic philosophy, Sanskrit chanting, meditation and (consent-based) skillful hands-on assists with a wide range of eclectic music. Each class is designed to help you reflect, heal and feel better, as well as empower fearless curiosity, increase self-acceptance, reconnect with your humanity and inspire spiritual activation.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Expect a 75-minute guided Jivamukti Vinyasa yoga class curated by Terri that includes a well rounded flowing practice that weaves dynamic movement, yogic philosophy, Sanskrit chanting, meditation and (consent-based) skillful hands-on assists with a wide range of eclectic music. Each class is designed to help you reflect, heal and feel better, as well as empower fearless curiosity, increase self-acceptance, reconnect with your humanity and inspire spiritual activation.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Wednesday Yoga & Dinner (6:30pm - 7:45pm)
Teacher: Colette
Expect a 75 minute Restorative Yin yoga class curated by Colette. Reset your nervous system at the end of the day in this restorative, yin yoga session. Allow your body and mind to melt as you return back home to your soul.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Expect a 75 minute Restorative Yin yoga class curated by Colette. Reset your nervous system at the end of the day in this restorative, yin yoga session. Allow your body and mind to melt as you return back home to your soul.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: Katie Anthony
Expect a 75 minute Restorative, Slow Flow yoga class curated by Katie. Slow down and move with intention. Sequencing that is focused on our connection with the Earth to facilitate a deeper connection with the self. Expect to feel more grounded after this Down - to - Earth practice.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Expect a 75 minute Restorative, Slow Flow yoga class curated by Katie. Slow down and move with intention. Sequencing that is focused on our connection with the Earth to facilitate a deeper connection with the self. Expect to feel more grounded after this Down - to - Earth practice.
Each class will include a vegan dinner to be shared with friends and community after class.
Teacher: John
A balanced and accessible vinyasa practice inspired by the traditional Ashtanga method. Class begins with a short pranayama-based meditation to cultivate breath awareness and internal focus, followed by a flowing sequence that emphasizes mindful movement, proper form, and the connection between breath and body.
Suitable for students of all levels, with options to modify and deepen the practice according to individual needs.
About John:
John began practicing Ashtanga in the
'90's and was quickly taken with the depth, challenge, and continuously evolving nature of it. Traditional Ashtanga is the root vinyasa practice. Its design offers an experience of balance and counterbalance, a pranayama practice in motion and, at its essence, a moving meditation. It is truly a practice of releasing Samskara: unwinding the conditioned patterns of movement, thought, emotion, and spirit that we often find ourselves bound in.
John is authorized by the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute of Mysore, India where he has made 5 extended trips over the years. He has been teaching consistently since 1995 and continues to study many forms of yoga, philosophy, and the movement and understanding of the physical body. The gift of teaching for John is supporting each person's experience of practice, and facilitating the depth, transformation, and healing power that yoga has to offer.
A balanced and accessible vinyasa practice inspired by the traditional Ashtanga method. Class begins with a short pranayama-based meditation to cultivate breath awareness and internal focus, followed by a flowing sequence that emphasizes mindful movement, proper form, and the connection between breath and body.
Suitable for students of all levels, with options to modify and deepen the practice according to individual needs.
About John:
John began practicing Ashtanga in the
'90's and was quickly taken with the depth, challenge, and continuously evolving nature of it. Traditional Ashtanga is the root vinyasa practice. Its design offers an experience of balance and counterbalance, a pranayama practice in motion and, at its essence, a moving meditation. It is truly a practice of releasing Samskara: unwinding the conditioned patterns of movement, thought, emotion, and spirit that we often find ourselves bound in.
John is authorized by the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute of Mysore, India where he has made 5 extended trips over the years. He has been teaching consistently since 1995 and continues to study many forms of yoga, philosophy, and the movement and understanding of the physical body. The gift of teaching for John is supporting each person's experience of practice, and facilitating the depth, transformation, and healing power that yoga has to offer.
Community
30-60 minutes yogic wisdom discussion
Kirtan will precede and follow the yoga talk
Sundays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga Talks explores diverse perspectives, featuring special or in-house speakers, with discussions on the Bhagavad Gita, spiritual literature, and current events, fostering deep, reflective dialogue for everyone.
Each Sunday before and after the Yoga Talks, we will conduct Kirtan, or mantra meditation, a call-and-response chanting practice in Hinduism, blending sacred mantras with music and dancing. It fosters ecstatic joy and deep collective participation.
Following the Kirtan, please join us for an included healthy and hearty Ayurvedic (vegetarian) feast for dinner.
Kirtan will precede and follow the yoga talk
Sundays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga Talks explores diverse perspectives, featuring special or in-house speakers, with discussions on the Bhagavad Gita, spiritual literature, and current events, fostering deep, reflective dialogue for everyone.
Each Sunday before and after the Yoga Talks, we will conduct Kirtan, or mantra meditation, a call-and-response chanting practice in Hinduism, blending sacred mantras with music and dancing. It fosters ecstatic joy and deep collective participation.
Following the Kirtan, please join us for an included healthy and hearty Ayurvedic (vegetarian) feast for dinner.
Bhakti Breakfast
Start your Wednesday with inspiration, community, and nourishing food/prasadam.
The morning begins with an open discussion on the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of the world's most revered wisdom texts. Rather than a lecture, this is a welcoming conversation exploring timeless teachings on mindfulness, purpose, compassion, relationships, and living a more meaningful life. Whether you're brand new to Bhakti or have been practicing for years, everyone is invited to listen, ask questions, and participate at their own comfort level.
Following the class, stay for Guru Puja, a traditional ceremony of gratitude honoring the teachers who have preserved this ancient wisdom through generations.
We'll then gather for a delicious prasadam breakfast—a wholesome vegetarian meal prepared with love and offered in devotion before being shared in community.
Everyone is welcome.
The morning begins with an open discussion on the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of the world's most revered wisdom texts. Rather than a lecture, this is a welcoming conversation exploring timeless teachings on mindfulness, purpose, compassion, relationships, and living a more meaningful life. Whether you're brand new to Bhakti or have been practicing for years, everyone is invited to listen, ask questions, and participate at their own comfort level.
Following the class, stay for Guru Puja, a traditional ceremony of gratitude honoring the teachers who have preserved this ancient wisdom through generations.
We'll then gather for a delicious prasadam breakfast—a wholesome vegetarian meal prepared with love and offered in devotion before being shared in community.
Everyone is welcome.
Park Yoga
Join us for a peaceful 60-minute gentle yoga class in beautiful Dolores Park. This all-levels practice is designed to be accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.
After class, stay for a light snack and a chance to connect with the community.
📍 Location: Dolores St. between 19th & 20th depending on what is available.
🌦️ Weather permitting: If it rains, we'll move the class to our cozy indoor space just up the street.
Bring a yoga mat, water, and a friend—we can't wait to practice with you!
After class, stay for a light snack and a chance to connect with the community.
📍 Location: Dolores St. between 19th & 20th depending on what is available.
🌦️ Weather permitting: If it rains, we'll move the class to our cozy indoor space just up the street.
Bring a yoga mat, water, and a friend—we can't wait to practice with you!
Friday Pop-Ups 6:30pm-7:45pm
Teacher: Pooja
In her classes, Pooja weaves together mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga philosophy, encouraging students to approach their practice with curiosity and compassion. She views yoga as a practice that extends beyond the physical, offering a pathway to cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and connection both on and off the mat.
About Pooja
Pooja completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Stanford YogaX within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the intersection of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being. Her background as an occupational therapist further informs her interest in nervous system regulation, body awareness, and the connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
In her classes, Pooja weaves together mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga philosophy, encouraging students to approach their practice with curiosity and compassion. She views yoga as a practice that extends beyond the physical, offering a pathway to cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and connection both on and off the mat.
About Pooja
Pooja completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through Stanford YogaX within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, exploring the intersection of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being. Her background as an occupational therapist further informs her interest in nervous system regulation, body awareness, and the connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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