




Since 2005, I've been doing my best to wholeheartedly share the practice of yoga. With dance-like fluidity, my classes retain the structure of ashtanga vinyasa with a precise yet gentle attention to alignment, gracefully blending postures into a deep, breath-inspired flow that will get your blood pumping, your heart opening and your mind clear. I encourage students to approach their practice with mindfulness, honing their ability to hold a safe, compassionate internal space from where they can meet all the sensations and thresholds in their bodies, their minds and their hearts. Each class incorporates a wealth of knowledge and love for the principles of somatics and functional integration. Little by little, we begin to feel and understand our bodies as the amazing organic systems that they are, which are part of bigger and bigger interdependent systems. Embracing all the limbs of ashtanga yoga, I continue to explore and work with how these ideas and practices fit into the context and the needs of our American society. In my classes, I hope you find a safe and nurturing environment filled with plenty of space for growth, experimentation, play, and rejuvenation.
Phone: (510) 604-4342
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Oakland, CA 94618 ·2335.82 mi
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yelpI really love this studio! I found it through a friend, and decided to try the new student special. After practicing yoga on and off for years, I wanted to start a more regular practice. The space...
MoreAn excellent teacher who's class facilitation is accessible, supportive and clear. Gretchen offers an Ashtanga flow sequence that is physically rigorous with multiple options for poses designed to...
MoreGretchen has a depth of knowledge that is amazing. A beautiful practice and wonderful teaching skills. If you can take her class do take her class. Namaste.
MoreI love Gretchens classes because they are a mix of traditional ashtanga with a creative/dance flare. Her classes are physically challenging which helps me clear my mind and she always offers...
MoreGretchen is a great and inspiring teacher, which often shows me new sides of myself.
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