Finally a yoga place I adore! The teachers here are so zen, spirtual and welcoming. As a newb to yoga, this place does not discriminate. I love how they offer different techniques for beginners to experts. It is not just going to exercise but has a spa like quality which I love. You can choose from hot yoga to candle lit yoga depending on your mood. As a fan of cardio, they have that in yoga style called cardio yoga PLUS Zumba with Tai! I already take her classes and was ecstatic that she teaches here as well. The monthly membership is decently priced and cheaper than some gyms. My review is bias because I live so close and that's why it works for me but the classes are wonderful. After taking one class, I always feel refreshed and energized. 5 stars all the way! read more

Purusha Yoga is a wonderful studio that offers an amazing array of classes, services, and events. I found this studio a couple of years ago and the positive impact on my life is endless. My first classes were the Vinyasa and Hatha classes... thereafter, I discovered the Yin and restorative. By the time my groupon membership ended I was not only re inspired to practice yoga but I was now a member of the community. I met the owner of the studio and her friendly and informative nature inspired me to continue to explore all their offerings. A few of my favorite teachers are Eric Sparks, Alexandra Muz, Kristin Singer, Laxman Panthi , PJ Church, Valery Star, Lucia Young, and Joy Ravelli. Each of these teachers bring their unique experience, informative yoga practice, heart, and soul their their teachings. One of the best parts of Purusha Yoga is that it is authentic and welcomes everyone. After a year of daily classes I enrolled in the their teacher training program and learned a more comprehensive understanding of the history of yoga, practices, spiritual, and empowering principles. I have been so inspired by Purusha Yoga! I can't say enough good things... I highly encourage you to visit and take a class. read more

Great little studio. I've only been able to come 2x a week. Since my last review, I've also tried Ali's V1-2, Alex, PJ Church, & Lucia's classes.They were a good fit for my level. Ali's V class wasn't too dynamic for me and Alex's class in the evening was very calming, great for calming the body and mind to prep for sleep. Great to have eateries and a cafe nearby. There's been times when i was held up in traffic and/or parking, arrived 5-8 minutes late & had no success with anyone picking up the phone, so i had an hour or more to kill before the next class, and i'd take advantage of the establishments nearby. I would definitely continue if i lived closer/in the City. But driving 30-40 minutes and then dealing with parking has been too stressful & time consuming. I've tried coming for 5;30-6pm classes during the week and it was very difficult. Earlier afternoon was much easier to park. Weekend late afternoons/evenings, forget it. read more

I love the community, I love the various skills of the instructors, love it all! On my fourth year, no end in site! Anne

Purusha yoga is one of the best yoga studios I've been too. No pretensions, really laid back, nice people, go-at-your-own-pace, great website. If you want to chill out, get sweaty, or find somewhere in between they have something for you. I just wish they had a few more earlier or later classes so I could go even more!. I'm so glad they're in my neighborhood! Happy anniversary Purusha x read more

Love this place!! A little hippy dippy, but it is yoga after all!! I love that the classes are a true experience, and not just a workout. Truly a treat for the body and the mind. The instructors create a relaxing atmosphere with music and candles and are very welcoming and helpful. I really like that Purusha provides all equipment that you may need: mats, bolsters, blocks, etc... One less thing you need to worry about when going to class! read more

Purusha Yoga rocks! The vibe is just right. Not too hip and competitive, classes are not too crowded and it has the right blend of physical and spiritual. The prices are fair and they have good discount packages. I do wish that the front desk person was better informed about pricing policies. What she told me conflicted with what the website says about carrying over unused classes beyond expiration. read more

I feel very comfortable to do my practice with great teachers and really friendly environment here. I've learned a lot about the meaning of each movement and pose..etc, teachers here are wonderful! Also, this place is super affordable. Yoga is getting more popular, trendy but most of yoga places are so expensive, cultivating body and mind can be easily out of reach. I am so glad that Purusha keeps its service affordable. read more

Purusha Yoga is a magical place where acceptance and discovery are key parts of every experience. I am learning so much about myself because of the wonderful teachers, community and space that is provided to all students here. Thank you, Purusha, you add sunlight to my every day! read more

Purusha Yoga far exceeded the expectations I had prior to attending class. I took my second ever yoga class at this studio and it was incredible! The instructor, Joy, was extremely helpful but also mindful of people's limitations and ability levels. She was also very good at creating an environment where I felt comfortable trying some poses that I would otherwise would have been embarrassed to try due to my ability level. The studio also offered free yoga mats for clients to use, which I found really nice because the other studio that I had attended charged to borrow one for the class. The location is great in between 38th and 39th Ave on Balboa. Parking was ridiculously easy to come by (we attended an 8:30 AM Sunday class). I would definitely recommend this studio without hesitation and will, without a doubt, be back for more. read more

Excellent yoga class. Best in the city-and I've tried yoga tree, moxie yoga and a hot yoga place in seacliff. The class was led by Candace and I loved it! read more

Purusha is my all time favorite Yoga School and Studio. You can show up just as you are and experience a community of playful authenticity. Deeply connect with yourself and others in the classes, workshops and certifications at Purusha! read more

Best Yoga studio in the Outer Richmond, the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly!

I organize a running group in San Francisco and highly recommend Adnan to everyone in my group because of the importance for runners to utilize Adnan techniques in order to be more flexible and less stiff. read more

Ballet body by Eric Sparks is an excellent class! Great selection on the classical music to accompanies super effective exercises to stay lean and fit. If you love yoga and pillates and you are looking for another type of challenge - that would be a great class for you! Eric is a professional ballet dancer but he adjusts exercises to fit anybodies level and he makes the class very fun! read more

What I and many others LOVE about this studio is the warm, welcoming atmosphere as well as the teachers, who are well-rounded in their knowledge not only of the asanas (poses), but also of the philosophy behind what they are teaching. It is always a relaxing and deeply nourishing experience to take a class at Purusha!!!! read more

Awesome studio and community. As a yoga newbie it can be intimidating to join in new classes, but it is hard to imagine a more welcoming vibe than you'll find at Purusha. Classes here have become part of my regular Sunday morning routine that I look forward to. One of these days I may even venture out of the back row! read more

Purusha Yoga will always hold a very special place in my heart. I was lucky enough to meet Joy and learn about the yoga teacher training offered at Purusha during a time of transition in my life. While I was not sure I wanted to become a yoga instructor, I was interested in deepening my yoga practice and doing something for my own personal growth. Unbelievable as it may sound to someone who has not been through the program, the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training changed my life. Learning about the spiritual and psychological sides of yoga (along with the physical practice), I was able to change the way I approach and react to life. The cost of any teacher training program was high for my budget at the time, but this positive change is one I would pay any price for. After completing the yoga teacher training, I went on to teach kids yoga, begin a practice of my own at home, and continue to take yoga classes at Purusha. Purusha's classes offer something very hard to find in other studios- a holistic approach to yoga that is fun, creative, spiritual, and fulfilling on all levels. It is for the body, mind, and spirit. As with any studio, I find it is always worth attending classes from many different instructors in order to find those that click with you personally. Joy is an incredible mentor to anyone walking through the studio's doors with a sincere desire to improve their life through yoga. read more

Yoga can change your life. I bought a one month pass to this studio in an attempt to get my blood pressure down. The doctors were telling me that I have to surf or do something -- and what with the weather and the price of gas I was doing nothing. Purusha studios didn't necessarily change all that, but they did lower my blood pressure by thirty points in a week. Not to mention there is something for everyone. I've been to other places in the city, and while many of them have classes I enjoy, I would highly recommend certain meditation classes at Purusha. Specifically: Eva's Kundalini Yoga class; Briksha's meditation class; and Carly's meditation class. Deanna Brolly's posture clinic is largely helpful. Deanna focuses on making sure that you are performing yoga postures correctly, so that in normal class you are getting more out of it. The rest (yoga practice) you could get at other studios, but it's hard to find a place where you may involve yourself in yoga as well as meditation. Perhaps it's not so, so hard, but it looks like most places focus on one or the other. The yoga at Purusha is Hatha, and the instructors range in levels of experience. Joy Ravelli has been teaching yoga for a significant amount of time, and her classes are extremely informative Today's deal on yelp is a good deal. Also, the place is clean, the bathroom is clean, and they provide mats etc. read more

Such a warm and welcoming environment. They have a great variety of instructors, approaches and time slots so there is definitely something for everyone. Such a great part of our outer Richmond community! read more

This review is specifically regarding Purusha's teacher training program. Choosing a school to take your teacher training is a big decision. What are you wanting to get out of the experience? Do you want to become a teacher? Deepen your practice? Make a connection with a rich and thriving yoga community where you are included, valued, and elevated by your peers? You will find all of these things at Purusha. I have practiced, and continue to practice at many different studios, and have taken some specialized advanced teacher training modules elsewhere, but what led me to choose Purusha for my teacher training certification was the great energy of the staff and the loving community they have created. And the amazing depth of experience. First, there is Joy Ravelli, with over 30 years experience teaching yoga. If you are considering taking a teacher training, do yourself a favor and interview with this incredibly light and present teacher to see if Purusha is right for you. Also on your journey is anatomy, physiology and and asana instruction from a beautiful man who lives his yoga practice and approaches the body from the knowledge of a lifetime in ballet. And you will learn about the philosophical and subtle practices of yoga from a teacher who grew up with yoga, taught for 8 years at an ashram in Nepal, and can recite Patanjali's yoga sutra's by heart. If you want to actually become a teacher, you may be thinking: Will this look good on my resume? There's always the seduction of the big name, high volume student mills. But what looks best on your resume is actually having teaching experience. And that is something you will find ample opportunity for at Purusha. If teaching is what you want to do, you will not only be encouraged and personally mentored into teaching, but you WILL find opportunities to teach in Purusha's numerous volunteer projects, free yoga in the park, as well as studio opportunities as you find your voice. What style of yoga do you want to practice and/or teach? This was the unexpected surprise of Purusha's teacher training for me. It's not a cut/paste "do this and that" teacher training. It's almost like an art school that exposes you to various mediums and methods in a structured way to find your own voice as an artist. Or as a yogi. Hatha is the core, but we sampled everything from Vinyasa, Yantra, and Tantra to Bhakti. We experienced the whole color pallet of yoga: Asana, mantra, mudra, pranayama, meditation and more, and were encouraged to find our own voice and draw from what nourished our own practice and put that into our teaching. I have watched those who graduated with me. . .in just the recent few months, develop into vinyasa teachers, kids yoga teachers, and personal yoga coaches. And those who have chosen not to become teachers are still here, vibrant practitioners in a loving community who bring the energy of their teacher training experience to every class they attend. Don't take my word for it. Stop by, practice at the studio, and interview the teachers before making your decision. And if you are currently living in San Francisco you will REALLY appreciate this: there is ample free parking and direct transit, the beach is right there for lunch breaks, and the studio is right next to Golden Gate Park (and yes, there are those gorgeous days of "we're taking class outside" under the fragrant eucalyptus trees in the park.) Namaste! read more

Adnan and friends do a great service to San Francisco. Being new to the bay, I joined a free yoga in the park session and immediately felt welcomed. I see the change that yoga has made in my everyday life, and for that I owe all my thanks to Purusha Yoga. Adnan is the man. He's so great, I wrote a song about him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCaPguu4WSY read more

Joy and Adnan are great yoga teachers -- they are positive, patience, fun and a pleasure to be with. They pulled me back into yoga and they are making a difference in my life and health. I am so grateful I have the opportunity to practice and learn from them. I highly recommend taking yoga with them -- you wont regret it. My back says "Thank you Purusha Yoga!!!" read more

Attended the Yoga in the park session with my wife. She's shopping around for a non-hot Yoga place, and me being the awesome husband I am, I decided to roll with her before a crossfit workout. This was the outdoor "donation" session that was held outside near the baseball field at GG Park on Lincoln and 9th. There were two very good, pleasant and helpful instructors. Felt at peace with the Earth and all that good stuff. I'm not a yogi, nor am I flexible. I found the session to be difficult, a good core and leg workout, and a nice hour reflecting on kindness (which was the theme of the workout today). Ohm very happy. read more

I don't know guys what do you like in such a place. I was very disappointed. First of all it was very cold. I don't know why they don't use a heater. Second, they don't have a locker room. You need change your clothes at a crazy cold restroom. And the last, the majority of teachers have a small yoga experience. (I can say it because I have been teach yoga for 8 years) One of them fell down twice trying to show how to do virabhadrasana!! read more

I've experienced Joy and Adnan's yoga classes open to the public as well as portions of their trainings for those interested in teaching yoga and yoga therapy. They both model what they practice, shine brightly and are a pleasure to practice with. I also appreciate the community they create, which is welcoming to all, across all ages and levels of practice. The Purusha Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy courses are both unique in their breadth of scope (i.e., focus not only on asana practice but all of the 8 limbs of yoga) and attention to the psychology of yoga. Check out Purusha classes for sure! read more

I have been a member of Purusha for about a year and look forward to continuing. Having soured on yoga through past negative experiences, I learned of Purusha in an unusual way. While volunteering in a newly-opened cat cafe, KitTea, I noticed that a yoga class was being held in the cat room the following week and decided to give it a try. The teacher, Lucia, was excellent and geared her class to all levels. When asked, she offered that she teaches regularly at Purusha. A friend, who also joined, shared a Groupon offer with me and I immediately signed up. I started with the beginner classes and gradually ventured into multi-level sessions. I am sometimes now in a class where advanced poses are workshopped, but do not feel out of place as there is invariably an alternative offered and I get my full workout. There are a variety of classes offered at various times of day to serve the needs of members. The studio is also engaged in serving the community through free and low-cost classes, work exchange, and offering members a chance to give back through donations. Purusha is a first-class yoga studio! read more

This is such a lovely, friendly, welcoming studio! It is clear that the owners and instructors are passionate about what they do. Everyone I've encountered so far has been super-welcoming and the classes are fantastic, not to mention plentiful, so you're sure to find one that suits your mood and style. I had questions about YTT (which I've now signed up for! Woo hoo!) and the owners were very responsive and helpful. I'm thrilled to have found this place! read more

Every time I leave Purusha I get an incredibly euphoric, blissful, wow feeling that I just haven't received at any other yoga studio! Since I work late I've only taken the evening Hatha Flow, Restorative, and Goddess Flow (lucia) and every experience has been magical. Lucia creates a safe, welcoming space where I feel comfortable opening up and truly letting go. It's a time for meditation and reflection and she incorporates some really incredible poses that celebrate the goddess and light within, and also help you release all the toxic tension and stress you bottle up during the day. She encourages you to be silly and free, all while getting a great sweat and strengthening every muscle group! She also fills the room with aromatherapy oils and comes around to everyone a couple times during the class to reposition you and give a light, warm, healing touch! It's sooooo relaxing. I totally recommend all the classes at Purusha! The hatha flow classes are challenging but also great for beginners. Everyone is incredibly friendly and a true community. You don't need to feel like you need to compete with the other yogis in the room--it's all about focusing on the yoga experience you want by connecting with yourself. Every class I've taken has left me inspired to live better, feel better, and be better! read more

A Yoga newbie & I've only been a half doz times to Purusha. Won't repeat all the accolades written prior. Concur w/ all of the posts and perhaps it's because I am a novice at the art yet I did find regardless of where I planted myself in the room, I could barely hear the instructors over the music. I find myself watching the other attendees to see what they are doing because the music just seems a few decibels louder then the instructor. I also found during the candle light chill; if there is another class going at the same time, I seem to be able to hear the other instructor louder then the class I am attending. Also, I really wish someone would ask the neighboring stores not to bang on the walls during while classes are in session. Happened more then once and is really distracting but I guess that is why one takes yoga to learn to zone out the noise. Love the vibe. Hate the smell of the blankets. [smelly feet?-sweat-yuk]. Would love to attend more frequently and prices are competitive but wish they'd have more discounted specials. read more

I really like this yoga studio. There is a lot of sincerity, kindness and all around good vibrations! The teachers are friendly and committed. My only real complaint I have is the really loud dramatic music that is played by many of the teachers . . . but this is the case with so many yoga classes these days! Bring back the silent yoga classes please!!!! The music plays even in savasana! read more

Finally you decided to lift the ass from a couch to find nearby inexpensive yoga studio and to start to look as a normal person. Safely open door of Purusha Yoga and go ahead. I guarantee, you will find here everything that it is necessary for you. There is no energy today - visit the yoga class and you will immediately be fed with it. Excess of energy- Zumba class is waiting for you. I am not talking yet about the ballet class -it's just a dream! I didn't mention about fantastic massage you can found here. There is no time? There is no money? Desires? Will come in the future, another day, another time? It's cool! Stay home, grow fat, and look as an old grandma. When you change your mind, here are always glad to see you and will serve you according to the highest standards. read more

I love Wednesday night Zumba with Katia! She is a great instructor and provided a great workout. It gets really crowded though so make sure to get there early so you can get a good spot! read more

I highly recommend this yoga studio! The staff is so nice and the teachers are approachable for questions after class. If you are in the area definitely give this place a chance. I only downgraded them to 4 stars because it's getting more popular and some classes can be quite crowded. However, somev of the weekday classes in the morning can have no more than 10 people in them. read more

This studio has the most variety of yoga classes daily. There really is something for everyone. The teachers and staff are very kind and genuinely care. Purusha is just a great little community yoga studio that welcomes all and attends to all sorts of their students needs. The app they use makes it very easy to find a class that I want to take that day and book it right then and there. So glad and blessed to have found this wonderful space. read more

The classes are so diverse and all excellent. The advanced training I've taken has been inspiring. Purusha is more than a yoga studio to me, it's a big extended family, full of loving and joyful fellow students. I cannot recommend this place highly enough read more

The variety of classes, the peaceful setting and the wonderful teachers make this place so great. I don't often have to cancel my scheduled classes but when I have had to do this, your staff are always so kind and understanding. My husband is ill right now and some days are just very unpredictable for him so I appreciate the flexibility you offer. The online system for signing up, canceling and waitlisting is also really efficient and convenient. read more

I like the variety of classes, all the teachers and that there are many classes offered. Everyone at the studio is awesome - Purusha is my favorite and only place I choose to practice. read more

Purusha is an excellent yoga studio : community oriented and this is great ! The teachers are knowledgable , caring and warm.

I have been going to Purusha for a little over a month, and I can't say enough good things about it! I have tried a variety of classes from different instructors, and every time I feel welcomed. They have such a wide variety of choices and so many classes are offered each week. read more