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WELCOME TO

PURUSHA YOGA

Purusha Yoga is a community focused, heart centered teaching studio located in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District. We offer a full schedule of daily classes led by a diverse group of experienced, inspired teachers who are not only interested in your safety and fitness, but in your holistic wellbeing. We use the classic 8 limb practices and philosophies of Hatha and Raja Yoga to open the mind, balance energy, move, inspire, and spark the imagination.  By providing a variety of personalized services, movement, dance and fitness classes, we take the student beyond yoga and into holistic wellness and health. 

 
 
 
 

community studio

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Teacher training

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Purusha seva project

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Patanjali states in sutra II-28: "By the practice of the limbs of Yoga, the impurities dwindle away and there dawns the light of wisdom, leading to discriminative discernment". Patajanjali's first practice of the first limb of yoga is the principle of Ahimsa, or Non-violence. While in your meditations this week, we invite you to bring in the presence of the spirit of 'Ahimsa' toward all living things. It has done great things for those who have practiced it: Buddha, St. Francis of Acici, and Mahatma Gandhi, to name a few. "Non-violence, or even a bit of Ahimsa, is enough to elevate us to a higher state". Enjoy your Spring, be gentle on yourselves and on each other, and find your higher state. . . . #seeyouonthemat #patanjali #yoga #meditation #namaste #lotusmudra #lotus #ahimsa #yama #purushayoga #purushayogasf #yogaeverydamnday #yogalover #iloveyoga #yoga
Paschimottanasana / Seated Forward Bend @lpim1276 . 🌸Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression 🌸Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings 🌸Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus 🌸Improves digestion 🌸Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort 🌸Soothes headache and anxiety and reduces fatigue 🌸Therapeutic for high blood pressure, infertility, insomnia, and sinusitis 🌸Increases appetite, reduces obesity, and cures diseases. 📸@amalbisharatphotography . . . . . . #purushaposeoftheday #yoga #teachyoga #yogateacher #yogateachertraing #yogaeverydamnday #doyoga #purushayogastudio #purushayoga #purushayogasf #practiceyogachangeyourworld #practiceyoga #poseoftheday #asana #benefitsofyoga #yogabenefits #pascimottanasana #yogaworks #yogatherapy #learnyoga #whyyoga
 

Upcoming workshops

Featured
Restorative Chakra Flow and Sound Bath
Apr 21
Restorative Chakra Flow and Sound Bath

Treat yourself to a luxurious afternoon flow through a sequence of practices that will delight the senses and imagination,  leaving you feeling both deeply relaxed yet invigorated at all levels of self: physical, energetic, emotional and intellectual. . .as we release stuck emotions and blocked energy using the ancient model of the Chakras as our map.  This spacious flow weaves together energizing somatic practices drawing on Hatha, Tantra and Kriya as we move towards deeply relaxing restorative poses, guided yoga nidra meditation, and ending in a purifying gong and crystal bowl sound bath.

Restorative Thai Yoga Workshop
Apr 27
Restorative Thai Yoga Workshop

Treat yourself to an indulgent evening of giving and receiving a relaxing and restorative full body massage. During this workshop, you will work with a partner taking turns to massage each other and apply all of the exercises learned during our two hours together. No massage experience needed.

Bring a partner, or we are happy to find you one in class. You will leave feeling deeply relaxed and rejuvenated!

 

Cultivating Embodied Presence
Jun 2
Cultivating Embodied Presence

We all share a basic human need to be truly seen and known. We all feel a deep soul desire for true connection and unconditional love. Join us for a transformative deep dive into practices that explore connection, intimacy and presence. 

Using a variety of practices based in the traditions of mindfulness, tantra, yoga, and improvisational somatic movement, you will learn simple, yet powerful techniques to deepen intimacy with yourself, with others, and with your life. Come solo or with a friend or partner. All are welcome! 

Fearless Flight
Jun 9
Fearless Flight

Find Your Courage To Fly! 

This workshop includes step by step tutorials, anatomy, focused flows and core work to develop a mindful arm balance practice.

All levels welcome, but some yoga experience is recommended. 

 

UPCOMING SIX WEEK SERIES

 

Beginner Yoga Six Week Series

Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:30pm

Starting April 24th

 
 

 

 

UPCOMING SPECIALIZED

CERTIFICATIONS

Holistic Asana

Wednesdays: March 17 - May 23 6pm-8pm

Plus 3 Saturdays:  March 17th, April 14th, May 12th / 9am-4pm

Thai Yoga Bodywork Retreat -  hawaii

Jun 24, 2018 – Jun 30, 2018

Yin Yoga retreat - Mexico

Apr 7, 2018 – Apr 14, 2018

Chakra Journey retreat - hawaii

Jun 17, 2018 – Jun 23, 2018

Manifest Your Destiny Retreat - Hawaii

Jun 10, 2018 – Jun 16, 2018

 
 

Introduction to Ayurveda

Three weekends: July 28th & 29th, August 4th & 5th,

August 11th & 12th 

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Upcoming Retreats

All Spring /Summer Retreats $150 Off Through February 20th!

Calendar
Manifest Your Destiny Yoga Retreat in Hawaii
Jun 10
Manifest Your Destiny Yoga Retreat in Hawaii

On this Hawaii yoga retreat you will be given opportunities to explore and ponder the most inspiring moments of your life; past, present, and future. We will connect great truths by exploring classic yoga, rituals and beliefs through writing, expressive art, chanting, movement, meditation and authentic play. There will be many options for spending time alone, in small groups and all together. We will enjoy sunrise drumming, yoga flows, beach swimming, and nature hiking.

Chakra Journey Yoga Retreat in Hawaii
Jun 17
Chakra Journey Yoga Retreat in Hawaii

Take a journey through the 7 centers of your body, mind and self.  Discover the state of your own Chakras and how the healthy flow of energy relates to your physical, emotional, and subtle well being. Learn specific Yoga Practices to balance this energy for yourself and others. These practices include Gentle Physical Exercises, Breathing, Meditation, Energy Work, Lifestyle Choices, Sound Healing, Authentic Movement, Expressive Writing and art. A different Chakra will be explored each day through a variety of practices.

Thai Yoga Bodywork Retreat in Hawaii
Jun 24
Thai Yoga Bodywork Retreat in Hawaii

Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork has been practiced for thousands of years and shared casually between family members and throughout communities. This yoga retreat in Hawaii is recommended for any one who would love to learn more about the healing ways of touch, energy, breath and movement. 

 

The ancient practice of Thai Yoga Body Work is understood to be a physical application of Metta or 'loving kindness'. Join us on this yoga retreat in Hawaii with a partner/friend or on your own, and ample time and space will be given for couples and friends to connect.

free classes

WE OFFER free yoga ON A WEEKLY BASIS through our non-profit, the purusha seva project.  

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Free Yoga in Golden Gate Park

Saturdays 11:30AM - 12:30PM

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Free Yoga at Lake Merritt

Saturdays 9AM - 10AM

 

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Free Yoga For Vets

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2PM - 3PM

 

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Free Yoga for Seniors

Tuesdays 3:15PM - 4:15PM 

 

PURUSHA

noun, Sanskrit 

1. One's true self, regarded as eternal

and unaffected by external happenings.

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