Erika is hands down the best yoga teacher that I've had in San Francisco. Ever since I walked into…read moreone of her classes many years ago at Yoga Flow SF- Ocean I've followed her relentlessly throughout the city, at all the other studios that she use to teach and I must say every class has been a great experience. Whether is the music that she chooses or the light/ambience or chanting. Her attention to detail during the yoga session is unmatched. If you do a private lesson she will create a lesson that is unique to you. I can say I've advanced so much in my posses and flexibility thanks to her. Major props for her yoga retreat that I attended to in Ukiah, I'm still buzzing from it. :) At the end of every class you will feel a sense of relaxation and peace. I highly recommend her as your go to Yoga Guru.

I just received a life activation with Erika and the Magík that has flowed in the last 72 hours has…read morebeen profound. I instantly felt lighter and energized after it. The following day I was guided to an event that appears to be a weekly gathering that I have been seeking out for at least 2 years. I am bubbling over with excitement of what the future has in store for me and I know in my heart Erika's session set this all into motion.

I used to frequent TY and now all classes are via Zoom. It's very disappointing how things have…read morechanged.

I've had a lot of personal challenges lately and have been seeking effective self-care strategies…read more I tried out the introductory plan of $30 for 3 classes (over 50% off the regular drop-in class fee of $21!) and signed up for the Gentle Flow & Restore class with Tonia. It was amazing! All of the toxic stress that had been building up inside me was released in the most gentle, easy manner. Better than massage! Tonia is a fantastic instructor and really knows her stuff. She combines breathing techniques with easy poses. Nothing is ever uncomfortable, only incredibly relaxing. I can't wait to try out the other classes, but, for now, I am thrilled with Tonia's class, late enough for me to go to after work on Tuesday evenings, and offered on Sunday evenings as well. The yoga studio is very clean, warm and friendly. I prefer to rent a mat for $2 rather than worry about bringing my own each time (yet another thing to keep track of). Parking on West Portal is not difficult after regular business hours. Highly recommend for newbies to yoga and anyone seeking effective strategies for self-care!

*Don't buy a pass here, they no longer exist*…read more Apparently this place is defunct and no longer exists in brick and mortar form, YET they still have a Mindbody Online portal that WILL accept your money for class passes, and continues to show that they're offering classes. Their listed business address is currently inhabited by a Yoga Garden/Moxie studio, and there is zero indication that I will get a refund of $50 for the pass I bought for a ghost studio.

I'm fairly new to SF and was looking for a good yoga studio in the area and came here due to the…read moregreat Yelp reviews - they were very accurate! I had no idea this studio specialized in Iyengar yoga, nor had I ever practiced it so was slightly surprised - but in a good way. The classes are a much slower pace than the vinyasa classes I was used to from back in LA, and each pose is held in a much more precise, mindful way that provides instant pain and stress relief. The studio itself is HUGE and clean, with tons of props and mats to use. I scheduled myself for Larry's mixed class a few weeks in a row which has had a new substitute instructor, Justine, each week that I've gone. She is incredibly kind, helpful, spending a great amount of time with each student to correct their form or adjust as needed based on your needs/injuries etc. She even showed me how to use yoga stretch belts to support my back while working at the computer which has helped with debilitating back pain I've been experiencing. Just bought my second pack of classes and so glad I found Bija!

Just...Wow... What a journey. What an honor to learn from Laura and Danilo, who put their heart and…read moresoul in yoga and their students. They take their teaching seriously, but with a lot of fun and gentleness that cater towards everyone in the class, regardless of experience and level. What really impressed me was their continuous dedication to spread the pursuit of enlightent living: calmness, positivity, and joy even in the hardest period of life. I randomly walked in the studio little less than two months ago with pretty much no experience under my belt. I was a little intimidated knowing that this studio practices "traditional Hatha" with "no heat, no background music". I was worried that my ADD mind will be bored within 10 seconds. In fact, I was introduced to yoga many times in my life and I was always so bored within 1 min I couldn't keep going. (to be continued...will keep adding to this review to share my experience with this studio. in short, it's life changing.)

During these trying times it is such a relief to still be able to take classes via Zoom. The clear…read moreinstruction guides you through the 1.5hr long session, which leaves me feeling more relaxed and chilled. I am always guaranteed a better nights sleep after some gentle yoga.

As someone who's never done yoga before (I usually just do light stretching before weightlifting),…read morethis was a great first experience. My girlfriend and I dropped into a Saturday morning Power Vinyasa Flow class at The Yoga Shala. The studio is conveniently located in the Sunset near where we live. The lobby area is a bit tight, but the main studio itself is spacious and comfortably fits around 30 people. Staff were friendly, and there were plenty of clean mats, towels, and blocks available if you don't have your own equipment. The class definitely kicked my ass, but in a good way. The instructor was kind and offered variations for different mobility levels, which made it approachable for a beginner like me. I felt great afterward. One thing to note: the studio gets very warm, so bring water and hydrate beforehand. Overall, a great experience--I'm looking forward to coming back and trying another class.

My current yoga studio. Getting a membership here gives you access to both the Judah and Balboa…read morestudio. Balboa location is much more convenient for me, but I LOVE how hot the Judah studio gets. Also, certain instructors teach mostly at one studio so I'll occasionally come here depending on instructor too. Yoga Shala is such a great place to show up on your mat, move your body, and clear your mind of what has happened and what could happen. Much love!

My husband and I have been working with Kipp for nearly two years and it has been a great…read moreexperience. He is a very skilled trainer and sensitive to our individual needs. He has been flexible in accommodating our erratic schedules, and the real bonus is that he is fun to be around.

I have been working with Kipp for five years and I can't believe it has taken me this long to write…read morea review. Kipp is the best, hands-down. My very first goal was to be able to do ten straight leg push-ups and Kipp this challenge to heart. We worked holistically on total body movements and strength to make the push-ups a reality, and has since kept the same approach and positive attitude on all other fitness goals. Beyond exercise, Kipp is an incredible guy, personable, easy to talk to, patient, understanding, funny and one of my favorite people.

LOVE me some Allison Hodge Yoga! I've been taking Allison's class at International Orange for…read morenearly two years. She teaches a challenging and inspiring flow class and she shares her knowledge of yoga in a way that any one can relate to. Allison brings such sincerity and heart to the practice. I feel stronger and calmer and I breathe deeper when I'm practicing with Allison.

I wouldn't be where I am on my yoga journey without a teacher like Valerie Starr and I feel blessed…read moreto have crossed paths with her when I did. It's her inspiration, incredible teaching style, and kindness that brought me back to my mat day after day, week after week, and month after month, eventually reaching the proud place I find myself today, when I can confidently, but modestly, refer to myself as a "yogi." Valerie is truly in a league of her own and you have to meet her and take one of her classes to understand what I mean. Words don't do the experience justice. Every class is unique and you will leave feeling like you just attended a one hour yoga retreat. She is everything a good yoga teacher needs to be: knowledgeable, welcoming, humble, and so much more. That's the yoga ... then there's the music! Valerie has a well-deserved reputation for putting just as much thought and creativity into her playlists as her asana(pose) sequences. [I'm rocking out listening to her SoundCloud station as I write this review!]. So ... when you leave one of Valerie's classes and feel like your flow was spot on (trust me, it happens every time!), don't forget to give credit where credit it due. It's not the alignment of the stars or some other divine power at work, it's Valerie Starr. I'll have to leave it to others to write reviews for Valerie as a private yoga coach, nutritionist, corporate yoga teacher, and retreat leader, but I don't doubt for a second that she is equally as accomplished in any of those roles.