San Francisco's Best Yoga 2008

An appealing Pacific Heights day spa with East Coast flair.

Reviews:

• “so so massage”
• “SF WEEKLY’s BEST Spa & Yoga Combo 2008”
• “TRUE CUSTOMER SERVICE…”
• “International Orange not for Men”
• “The Worst Spa Experience Ever!”

Tips: Try a morning yoga class coupled with an afternoon spa treatment and spend down time in the lounge or steam rooms.

International Orange Spa or email International Orange Spa

Sophisticated boutique yoga complex with 5,000 square feet of studio space.

Reviews:

• “Welcoming, Peaceful, Spacious, Experienced Teachers”
• “Intro Class was Just What I Was Looking For!”
• “Great Space, Amazing Teachers”

Tips: Walk-ins should expect to pay between $12-$20 per class; inquire about special times for the lower rate.

Yogastudio SF

Popular Pacific Heights yoga and massage complex with warm, welcoming appeal.

Reviews:

• “Best massage EVER!!”
• “Worst Massage of My Life, Bad Front Desk”
• “Best Massage EVER!”
• “Love The Mindful Body – Never a bad experience after many years of dedicated patronage!”
• “Worst experience with customer service”

Tips: Private bodywork includes pre-natal, deep tissue, neuromuscular, reiki, reflexology, Swedish, shiatsu and cranio-sacral massage.

The Mindful Body or email The Mindful Body

Yoga and Pilates for all levels; workshops, private instruction, shiatsu, Swedish and deep-tissue massages, and more.

Reviews:

• “Top-notch yoga, pilates and massage”
• “love satori”
• “a horrible place…”
• “GREAT studio”
• “great downtown studio”

Tips: New students receive special rates on their first few classes. Community class offers lower rate than regular classes.

Satori Yoga Studio or email Satori Yoga Studio

Classes include vinyasa, flow, ashtanga and more. Workshops for mothers, physical alignment, plus retreats, teacher training and more.

Reviews:

• “challenging classes and great teachers”
• “Good workout, but no where near what yoga is meant to be…”
• “Not a Fan”
• “Best Teachers at Yoga Flow and Amazing Space”

Tips: Mat and towel rentals available.

Yoga Castro Flow or email Yoga Castro Flow

Instructional institution offers yoga (including Bikram, ashtanga and Iyengar), Pilates classes and private instruction.

Reviews:

• “This is the spot!”
• “I’m Cured”

Tips: New students should ask about special deals—such as 90 days for $90.

Pretzel’s Yoga School

A San Francisco yoga empire that bends to every yogi’s needs.

Reviews:

• “Great Intro to Yoga”
• “Too much focus on bringing in over capacity classes”
• “Amazing massage with Erin on Stanyan!”
• “Good beginner spot…”
• “Great”

Tips: First-time students get three classes for $20, a savings from the $12 drop-in rate.

Yoga Tree or email Yoga Tree

Iyengar and ashtanga yoga, prenatal and family classes, retreats, workshops, teacher training and more. Sells props, mats, books.

Reviews:

• “Great Space, Excellent Intstruction”
• “thank goodness”
• “my favorite studio in SF”
• “Nice, but not a 10”
• “Excellent, supportive place to learn!”

Tips: Towels and mats available to rent.

Yoga Loft

Classes for all levels held at the Hapkido Institute focus on the vinyasa and hatha flow techniques. Private sessions available.

Tips: Bring a new student and both of you will receive a discount.

North Beach Yoga

Pilates studio offers appointment-only private and group sessions, and specializes in rehabilitation, prenatal, and postnatal conditioning.

Reviews:

• “Pilates at an intellectual level.”
• “professional, personal and fun. Totally addicting….”
• “Spring Pilates is GREAT!!!!! Amazing instructors, great space and lots of equipment”
• “Excellent Instruction”
• “Great instructors who are extremely well trained and friendly”

Tips: For new clients, the studio has an introductory special of 20 percent off your first three private sessions.

Spring Pilates & Yoga or email Spring Pilates & Yoga

Variety of yoga classes including naked yoga, dance classes and workshops on topics including sexuality and more.

Tips: The center features a juice bar, art gallery and store, and is available to rent for special events.

One Taste Urban Retreat Center or email One Taste Urban Retreat Center

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