I first visited the Noe location of Yoga Flow in October 2025. I had mixed feelings about the studio on my first visit because on the one hand, the customer service was not great. Upon entering, I met the most stoic, unexpressive dude. It kind of seemed like he didn't want to check me in, but I packed my stuff in the cubbies in front and still had a good class for an overall net neutral experience. Flash forward to now. I just took my second class at this place, and the experience was a lot better. The check-in staff member was very nice and amicable and gave me a rundown of the studio layout since it had been a while since my first visit. The class and instructor were great. I felt like I got a good workout and stretch in, so I left feeling rejuvenated. Facilities are very comfortable and super clean. I'm glad I gave this location another chance. read more

Amazing studio that almost feels like a modern Nordic sauna or spa. The changing colors and soft lighting and gentle sound-system are all very soothing, the staff is helpful, the bathroom is very modern, and the instructors are wonderful. read more

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Came here on a rainy day with my 5 month old because I was curious about baby yoga. Scratch that. I TRIED to come here. What a disaster. The street parking is horribly limited and the rain made everything congested and difficult. After 25 minutes of looking for parking, I called and asked if they accept late walk-ins. The girl who picked up was super nice and said of course and to drive safe. After another 10 minutes, I gave up. I don't live in the area so I was determined to try after a long drive but chalked it up to a bad idea. A week later, I left the house on a sunnier day and gave myself 25 minutes to find parking. After 15 minutes I ventured near the school and found one on the corner. Baby and me arrived at the studio and saw 6 other moms with babies in the small lobby. Check in process was fast. The man helping me was super nice and worked something out so I could enjoy the $35 new yoga deal for a week when I had an issue since I was going out of town. Appreciate him for helping me! Once checked in, there was little space for anything with the 4 strollers already parked inside. Luckily, I just had a carrier and small diaper bag with me. I left both in a cubby along with my shies and walked into the studio. There were about 8 moms already set up inside and didn't really know what to do. I noticed there were some setups against the wall but wasn't sure if that was for me or if someone else set it up for themselves. So I sat between set-ups and close to the front (instructor wasn't there yet) since it was my first time. I brought my mat and a baby blanket and set baby on her blanket at the top of my mat. Played with her for a bit while other moms arrived. The instructor arrived on time and spent the first 10-15 mins talking about her practice and what we would be doing by going around the room and having us say our names, baby name and age, and desired focus for the time together. Not my general preference but it made it feel more personal and I was glad it was quick. There were babies ranging from 2-7 months and about 15 moms altogether. After checking in, we started a gentle yoga flow which mirrored all the yoga I've been watching on youtube for postpartum stretching and recovery. Literally, almost verbatim. Instructors voice was soothing and she walked back and forth in class and acknowledged people's needs and made adjustments throughout. I did about 1/2 the things since my baby made it a little harder (she was on my yoga mat). I didn't think to put her on a folded blanket above my mat and didn't see the moms around me do that so only moved baby after the instructor guided people to do so. This was about half way through the class so a bit of time was lost. I borrowed a thicker blanket from someone next to me (cause I didn't know the setups were for each person so didn't have my own things) and continued. It felt like doing the yoga I do at home only much more distracting. The last three mins of class, the instructor had us touch our babies and have them tap their hands to their toes or over their heads over the course of three short lullabies with yoga lyrics. In summary, it was nice seeing so many loving mamas wanting to exercise and find community, but the class was not for me and I won't be returning for baby yoga. Here's why: 1- even though my baby (like most there) was well behaved, it was impossible to focus on my yoga practice long enough to relax or feel any tangible benefit. I kept having to make sure baby was fine. 2- the baby yoga section was crazy short. A few minutes of having the baby tap hands to feet etc... was kind of useless. It felt like a mama tries to do yoga while baby watches and then mama touches baby for a few minutes at the end. This sounds blunt, but that's pretty much what it was. I don't see myself returning for this class, but based on the cleanliness of the studio and friendliness of the staff, I would definitely either come back without my baby, or recommend the class to other moms who are good with how the class is setup Also give yourself ample time to find parking! read more

The yin class my friend and I took this week was awesome! They dim the studio and add some colored lights to set the ambiance. The instructor guided us through poses well and helped to really stretch and open up areas that can be tight like hips. The class can get pretty full I would say so try and come early to get a spot you like. read more

Prenatal yoga with Jane is an incredible yoga class, but more than that, it's a healing community. Over the last three years, Jane has seen us through losses, IVF, and now welcoming our baby girl in a few short weeks. She is a highly evidence-based teacher with a background in midwifery and 30 years of knowledge about giving birth in SF and the Bay Area. I can't recommend her highly enough. She has become like a mother figure for me -- filling spaces my own mother cannot -- and I adore her and her teachings and the community she cultivates. Thank you, Jane! read more

Wonderful vibe - I've done a bunch of chill classes here and can't speak for the flow classes but I love the location and facility

Rebecca Rogers... goddess! I've taken yoga classes for 30+ years and have taught classes and teacher trainings for 20+. Rebecca is a gem. She is incredibly knowledgeable about yoga philosophy and about the body. Her classes are flow-based and allow you to dive into a moving meditation. She begins her classes playing the harmonium and with breath work. I sweat my bootie off every time and am grateful for sustained stretches at the end. In savasana Rebecca again plays the harmonium and will often sing. Her voice is so beautiful and I consistently melt into deep relaxation. Honestly, her classes are transformative experiences. I could not recommend her more highly. read more

This is a beautiful studio! I tried the yin class tonight and it was really great! Loved the warm room temperature and felt so welcomed by the front desk lady who didn't charge me for my yoga mat rental bc it was my first time visiting :) I'll be back! PS - Some people can be so harsh with their Yelp reviews, especially for a local yoga studio. Let's support small businesses, they've been through a lot through the pandemic. Hope that yoga reaches you some compassion, patience and kindness. read more

I live in the area and keep trying yoga flow hoping it will get better. Unfortunately, my experience has been the same every time. The studio is NOT heated. You could call it "warm," but even that might be a stretch. Breaking a sweat in this studio would be a luxury. In each class, the AC has kicked in mid-class making the studio legitimately cold. In the last class I took, I had to put on a sweatshirt. The classes are also not vigorous at all, even when labeled vinyasa flow. The sequences are always extremely basic and not creative or interesting. I would categorize them all as beginner classes. The floor is also quite hard which makes it painful to do lunges or any pose that requires a knee down. I really want to like this studio but have sadly been disappointed every time I go. read more

I really want to love Yoga Flow Noe! It's close to my apartment, the studio itself is warm but not Bikram hot, and they have an impressive roster of experienced teachers. I've been frequenting another nearby studio, but recently jumped on a 10-class promo at Yoga Flow to test it out. There are some things I really like about the studio, but I do have a few pieces of feedback that I hope will help them improve. + Vet substitute instructors more closely. My very first class on Saturday morning (a peak time at most other studios) was taught by a sub who had a somewhat abrasive teaching style and went 15 minutes OVER time. (For context, I've gone through teacher training and teach yoga occasionally, so I'm evaluating through this lens.) He said something along the lines of, "If your yoga teacher does triangle and doesn't then do revolved triangle, that's WRONG." + Make sure the front desk people are friendly and welcoming. Seems like a given, but I recently encountered a very unfriendly and cold front desk person who didn't smile or acknowledge me, even after I said hello, which is obviously not the best way to start a yoga class. + There's another instructor who is very nice and has great sequencing and music, but she has her back to the class most of the time - as in, ONLY demos poses with her back to us! Everyone has their own teaching style, but this is jarring and doesn't allow her to see what's going on or cue necessary adjustments. + More restorative/yin (or flow + restore) classes would be great! (Sunday would be a fantastic day for this.) Hoping the studio will continue to get better so that I keep coming back. It's truly a great space and there is a lot of potential, but they do need to work out a few kinks before I become a member. read more

I'm so excited this new yoga studio finally opened in Noe Valley! While it focuses on hot Vinyasa flow yoga, it offers kids classes too! For adults, classes are heated using FAR Infrared Radiant Heat. This type of heat is very therapeutic and it feels amazing. During these classes, little ones can enjoy supervised play in the childcare room in the back of the studio. As far as amenities go, mats are available to rent. There are plenty of gender-neutral restrooms and 2 showers behind the studio. They also sell water and yoga gear in the front. I've been taking the Mellow Flow classes and I love them, they have just the right amount of challenge without being too strenuous. Be sure to take advantage of the new student special, it's $25 for 7 days and a great way to try all of the different classes they have to offer! read more

The studio is lovely; front desk was welcoming; the instructors the two times I attended were friendly. All strengths! But I was disappointed in the caliber of the instruction offered. The first time I took a class here, after two years of being away due to a serious health problem, I talked with the instructor before class. I explained my absence, my happiness to be back, and my new physical limitations. He told me to modify. After class I approached him to express my gratitude and he asked, "How did you like it?" I told him I liked it very much. He said, "Yeah, I didn't even see you in there." I was taken aback. There are different teaching styles: hands-on adjustment, only verbal, no correction at all. All are good. But if you aren't attentive to the students whose practice you are supposed to be nurturing, if you aren't vigilant regarding student well-being, then you have no agency in the sacred role of teacher and you aren't ready to be a guide. The second instructor I took from seemed competent. But the class felt rote and boring, not joyful and magical. I didn't leave feeling tapped in and blissed out, I felt like I was missing something. Maybe it was just an off-day twice? Maybe it's just the style of the studio? I'll be seeking heart and soul and yoga elsewhere. read more

Beautiful space, wonderful energy, lovely class. Natalie is an awesome instructor - thoughtful and warm-spirited. This spot totally reminded me why I fell in love with this practice in the first place. Thank you Yoga Flow! read more

I had a rough experience at Yoga Flow Ocean Ave and did manage to speak with Kathleen, who I contacted from the Yoga Flow Noe email for introduction into the neighborhood. Upon learning of my experience, she offered me 2 months off. Upon return from vacation, when I emailed her about the offer, she never replied back. I emailed again, just in case she's forgotten and she didn't reply again. My sense is they don't honor their word! read more

This review is for Yoga Flow instructor Natalie Donnell. Specifically (mostly) for her absolutely game changing flow and restore class, but also Natalie as an invaluable instructor as a whole. As a 48yo woman coming back to yoga for the first time since 1998, I was fearful, apprehensive, and clumsy. I had zero knowledge of the Sanskrit names and was nervous to try to integrate myself. Natalie has been gentle and supportive and an absolute light of acceptance and guidance to me for the last year. Her sequences are thoughtful, imaginative and clearly called. She brings conscious awareness to the body and breath in a way that is engulfing and healing. Natalie incorporates meditation and focus into her sessions and somehow has the superhuman ability to not only guide the class as a whole, but bring individual assistance in a way that is always supportive and embracing and never judgmental. In each of Natalie's classes she simply has a magical way of making one feel HELD. I cannot possibly stress enough how she has made me comfortable in my skin in class and eager for the next session. I know I am not alone in this reverence as I've watched student after student laud the intimacy and strength Natalie brings to the mat and stay a few extra minutes to just share space with her light. How lucky I am to be able to spend time here. read more

Booked this space on the Mindbody app, got a decent price at a last min time frame. Betsy Peterson was the instructor, it was a heated Flow class for all levels. I have to say the class overall was great, got what I expected out of it and left feeling great about the practice I just had. Honestly I am not really use to instructors who can actually sing.. this may sound bad but Betsy has got a great voice and I found the music and the drones she played really interesting and fun. Being as this is SF I am not really use to upstairs, tight quarters, the overall space was kind of small, especially the area with the cubbies. When our class was over we entered a room PACKED with people, assuming it was them transitioning from one class to the next.. either way I felt like I was in a subway car in New York during rush hour... way to much impoliteness in regards to giving the finishing people space to get there stuff and get out.. overall had a good experience and will go back, just next time I will not be leaving things in the cubbies, I will go out the side door and avoid all the zombies... ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ read more