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 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.

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.

This is one of the two most authentic ashrams I've found outside of India. I walked into their temple for a kirtan (call and response chanting) after spending four days at Bhakti Fest, non-stop chanting in the Joshua Tree desert, and the energy and the bhav in the temple was even more potent. I never wanted to leave! It is a gift to offer something so powerful and at the same time so accessible. I thought I was just passing through on my way home, only stopping by for the kirtan after searching for one on Google, but I ended up staying for three days. I had the thrill and delight of meeting and studying with Dr. R. K. Sharma, an eminent Sanskrit scholar who makes periodic visits to teach in depth Sanskrit courses, one of my passions. Their Sanskrit library alone is breathtaking. The residents, teachers, and visitors all live, study, and practice together in harmony, which is what an ashram is all about. I immediately felt like a member of the family, and I consider this one of my homes on the planet. It truly is a treasure!

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 have been coming to the Goddess Flow class, taught by Lydia, at the Yoga Society of San Francisco for the past little while. What a phenomenal class this is! The poses, instruction and overall experience is quite feminine, I think (although men defintely benefit as well!)... both soft and gentle yet strong and firm all at once. The class ranges from gentle motion to a faster pace - and Lydia will always ask you what you'd like from the class, how intense you are feeling that day, etc. She is a great instructor, very intuitive and kind and full of range. It's also the first yoga class I've experienced that is so open and fluid, emphasizing constant light motion as opposed to abruptly starting and stopping poses, which is wonderful and makes the whole class feel very holistic in a way. Lots of hip openers! Definitely recommend it!!

Breath work, (including light tantric), and great yoga classes for all levels. The fire ceremony is an amazing experience with signing from the Gita.. it is open to the public but be sure to not wear perfumes and to be ready to sit quietly in meditation around the fire for almost an hour. They work on donations.

Very Blessed space. Honored by all who enter or live here. Cosmic Temple used for Homas or Fire Rituals has some exquisite chairs..all very unique. I love entering this space removing my shoes and attending meditation, yoga, Deeksha, homas, talks by monks or whatever else might be on the schedule. Upcoming events and schedules post in front hallway. Also sandwich board outside!