Yoga Society of San Francisco
About
The Yoga Society of San Francisco offers authentic yogic teachings in a historic Victorian building in the Mission District. It provides daily yoga classes, meditation sessions, and special events like fire ceremonies each morning and weekday evenings. The facility includes well-kept, clean rooms and a dedicated guru's room for meditation, creating a peaceful retreat within the bustling city. As a sister location to Ananda Ashram in New York, it carries on the profound wisdom of founder Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati through ongoing programs and community gatherings. Guests can participate in Sanskrit studies, teacher training like the Green Path program, and seasonal celebrations such as the guru's birthday on March 8th. The space maintains a warm, cozy atmosphere while offering both group sessions and private accommodations for extended stays. Members describe it as a healing haven with subtle grace, where the community comes together through shared practices and delicious communal meals. The staff is noted for being unusually dedicated and helpful, encouraging participation in all programs. Whether attending a challenging yoga session with instructor Shane or a calming breath session, visitors find a welcoming environment that values each person's contribution. This ashram-style studio combines traditional teachings with a supportive community, making it a special place for both local practitioners and international visitors seeking authentic yoga experiences.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the welcoming, community-focused atmosphere where they feel immediately at home and valued. They highlight specific experiences like challenging yoga sessions with Shane, daily fire ceremonies, meditation practices, and special events such as the guru's birthday celebration and New Year's Eve breath sessions. Reviewers describe the space as a peaceful haven with profound teachings, excellent staff dedication, and clean, character-filled facilities. One minor concern mentioned was some class cancellations during holiday seasons, but overall members express deep appreciation for the authentic yogic environment and often mention plans to return.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Evan
2 months ago
Had a challenging yoga session with Shane. I'm surprised that I did not find this place until now.
Amba
3 weeks ago
Wonderful place to escape the city within the city - with wonderful classes, events and or just to go and sit in the gurus room and meditate.......I was fortunate to study sanskrit with Dr Sharma abd be named Amba there during Clayton Hortons Green Path yoga teacher training and meet amazing teachers and community every time I come by. Wonderful fire ceremonies every morning and week day evenings. A blessing to sing in the melodic way that the guru taught This is a sister to Anada ashram that the guru founded in new York. His wisdom is so profound and his books live on after his physical body has left this current time. . If you are ever able to visit on the gurus birthday - it is one of many amazing times to be present. MARCH 8TH :-) NAMASTE DR AMBA DRYG-TOBIN AKA MISS AMBA HENRY SINGS
L Leo
13 years ago
The Yoga Society of San Francisco is a wonderful place. From the moment I arrived I felt part of the commmunity and completely at Home. The atmosphere is friendly and open and guests are encouraged to participate and contribute in programs where each contribution is valued and appreciated. The staff is unusually dedicated and helpful and the rooms and are very well kept and clean. This is truly a special place.
Kristina Lanuza
8 years ago
The Yoga Society of San Francisco is a jewel in the Heart of the Mission District. It is a place of healing, authentic yogic teachings, peace and joy. What is remarkable is how Shri Brahmananda Sarasvatī, Guruji, Ramamurti S. Mishra, M.D., founder of Brahmananda Ashram / Yoga Society of San Francisco and his devotees are able to infuse an old Victorian house in the middle of a bustling city with the same stillness and divinity found in remote forest Ashrams. I fly all over the world and yet, come home for healing to the Yoga Society of San Francisco. It is an extraordinary haven and powerful in its subtle grace.
Alma Boyle
11 years ago
I recently stayed for 6 nights at the ashram whilst visiting my son who moved to San Francisco to live from Northern Ireland, and was just around the corner from where he was living. I was warmly welcomed and received into this community. I was able to take part in all their programmes during my stay there, unfortunately because of the Christmas holiday season most of their yoga classes where cancelled. I loved their daily fire ceremony and meditation in the mornings and evenings which brings the community of people staying at the ashram together. I had a lovely private room which the sun streamed through in the morning. Although the building an old Victorian one iit had so much character and was warm and cosy. The New Year's Eve Breath Session with Brickshaw( don't think I spelt that correctly) was lovely so calming and peaceful followed by a delicious meal together. Thank you Yoga Society for a lovely stay and maybe someday hopefully I shall be able to come back Alma
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM