I ran around to alot of other studios trying to find ... I don't know what. And I was planning to just keep going until I'd seen everything, but when I found Yoga Garden, I found my home. I take classes here as much as I can manage (so right now everyday but friday) and have had class with just about every teacher. They are all great, and each has their own unique style! I'll go into detail, but let's get the basics out of the way first. The prices are very reasonable (they haven't gone up in the years I've been there; and these are hard economic times). The teachers are amazing. And yes they have both air conditioning and central heating (sparingly used, but available to meet the needs of the class). I've been growing in the Garden for a couple years now and am grateful at every turn of the season for the skill with which the teachers walk the line between tuning in with nature and keeping the classes comfortable. Friendly, knowledgeable and responsive to their students needs; I can't say enough about how wonderful the teachers are. They laugh with you, they cry with you, they sooth your hurts and buff your joy to glowing goodness. In short, they are real, down to earth, smart as heck, and authentic in every way. And most importantly, they adapt the practice to the person, not the other way around. You can get just about any kind of class your heart desires here. If you're looking for more energy and focused exercises, look for a strong flow class. If you want calmness and ease look for a gentle class. And if you want to go deeper, beyond seeing yoga asana as just exercise (as I am), all you need to do is ask a question from any teacher and the deep, transformative knowledge of Yoga will unfold for you as a steady, easy stream of experiences. The real proof of the pudding may be the community. I often see people come into class tightly wound and rigidly held, only to see them bloom with time and tending from the teachers. Heck, I can say the same about myself. Over time, this place and the wonderful people in it have smoothed out my rough edges and brought me closer to everyone I've met. Together, we are becoming -- from our surface to our core -- the relaxed, easeful, damn near magical creatures we all are inside. Not to be outdone by the people, the place itself seems almost alive at times. The wood ceiling crackles with the waves of excitement rolling up from below, and sighs in sympathetic bliss along with the sangha. Faux-painted walls and gauzy draperies make for a warm, serene space. The soft, natural light from the windows is especially beautiful in the morning; but my favorite time is night, when the lantern lights glow serenely during class and dim subtly for rest and meditation. And I didn't notice any of that when I first got here. It was just a space that felt good to me. I hope it's good for you too. read more

I'm 54 and have been practicing yoga for 13 years. It's an essential part of my life. Janice Gates was my first teacher and I've attended her classes ever since. Building on all that Janice put together over all these years Laurie, the new owner, has revivified the studio and polished it so that it gleams with a welcoming smile. I still attend two of Janice's classes. There's no one like her for bringing the unseen to light. Linda Prosche is a teacher with rigor, a light touch, and a hidden smile. She has an early morning class on Weds. and Fri. - there might be a Monday class in the future which would nicely round out my practice - and her Sunday yin yoga class builds on Lynn Weinberger's style. Linda's classes are focused. Even after all these years I've learned subtle things, like, "Move your big toe to the center," and, "Tuck your elbows, lift with your chest," that have profoundly shifted my practice. Sarah Badorine is another excellent teacher that I knew from classes at the Fairfax Gym is Sarah Badorine. She's a younger teacher whose classes shine for me with her love of yoga. Yoga is still a challenging practice after all these years. These teachers have helped me deepen my practical understanding and physical practice. I do love this studio. read more

If you're looking for an authentic yoga studio, it's worth your time to try Yoga Garden in San Anselmo. The very reasonably priced "New Student Special" for sampling classes for a one-month period is a reflection of the wonderful owner's nurturing and compassionate personality. Santa Monica Yoga was my home yoga studio where I learned and practiced yoga for four years from the best yoga teachers, including my yoga-teacher-training educators in late 2014. Imagine my happiness when I moved back to Marin and found a similar yoga home in 2016 at Yoga Garden, owned by one person and made up of a variety of good teachers. Temple's Tuesday & Thursday morning classes are my favorite classes because of her emphasis on body alignment, breathing and sequential flows that taken together, feel divine to my body, mind and soul. And the space is lovely -- serenely painted and decorated, airy, with a nice balance of daylight and lights, beautiful hardwood floor, well stocked with mats and all props and graced with flowers from a yogi's personal garden as well as live plants. Thank you, Yoga Garden! Namaste, Rosaline read more

I find this studio so special that I'm more than happy to travel from SF city to be in this space. My favorite thing about this studio, besides taking invigorating and healing classes from Crystal Hatzimichael, is the ability to look up from the mat and out into the trees and hills of Marin at any point. (One whole side wall is almost entirely windows and the front facing wall is also forest and sun facing.) From the gorgeous yogini painting in the foyer to the yantra on the front wall, this space feels nothing short of healing, warm, welcoming, clean and even sacred. I've also never been to a studio with better props; they have props I had never even seen before. My favorites are a swing that allows you to hang (or swing!) upside down, ropes on the walls to allow for very deep down dogs or forward bends, and a bench made for making inversions easy, fun and stronger. Can't wait to BE back there! read more

I highly recommend the Yoga Garden. They have excellent instructors, and a variety of classes, workshops and training. The studio is beautiful and serene. Their floors are clean and the no-scent policy really helps people who are sensitive to incense and heavy perfumes. The owner, Laurie, really makes you feel welcome as does the rest of the staff. When I am back in town, I will definitely be back! read more

I took my first yoga class at the Yoga Garden several years ago. Yoga has changed my life and I owe much gratitude to the teachers at the Yoga Garden. Each of the teachers takes the time and energy to guide every student in a loving and nourishing way. Every class from the Beginner to the more Advanced classes creates a peaceful supported atmosphere where I can relax and unwind. read more

If you have the chance to learn from Janice Gates, the previous owner who still teaches here, I highly recommend doing so! This sweet Yoga Studio creates true Yoga Community and is much preferred to the commercialized spaces. Sat Nam. read more

Yesterday I took a great yoga class. I am new at this so I never know what to expect. I really liked the intructor and I was ver welcomed. I will be going back. I also love that fact it's not too large of a class. read more