Yoga Society of San Francisco

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.

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

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.

I love the Yoga Society of San Francisco! I had heard about the place for years but finally started going there when I moved to an apartment just a few blocks away. My favorite things about the YSSF are the frequent potlucks, Pedro Franco's Wednesday night Tantra Vinyasa classes followed by the Vedic homa fire ceremony and kirtan. I also hosted a going away party here in their studio space just before leaving for an extended trip to Asia. The studio space is large, easy to heat and cool if needed, and has all the mats and props you need for classes. It was also very affordable. I highly recommend coming and taking classes or hosting events at the YSSF, it's a wonderful place!

The YSSF is an urban ashram, bringing you a wonderful daily yogic experience in the thrilling city of San Francisco. I have stayed there three consecutive years and I still plan to return many more times. You will find yourself at home no matter how far away you are from your own.