Ananda Yoga Postures classes
Sunny, spacious new yoga center now open
Palo Alto’s newest yoga studio is a place where highly skilled yoga teachers will gently help you become healthier, happier, and more flexible. It's a beautiful place for the practice of yoga: natural light, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. See the calendar below for a full schedule of classes.
“This is the workout I have been looking for. It gives strength
and balance. But what I enjoy most is the feeling afterwards:
a powerful sense of being deeply at peace within myself.”
—Jeffrey P., San Carlos
We are honored to have some of the finest yoga instructors in the Bay Area offering classes here. You are invited try a few sessions, and see what a difference Ananda Yoga can make to your health, strength, and inner peace. One of the unique features of Ananda Yoga is the use of affirmations with each pose to enhance the mental, spiritual, and physical benefits.
Benefits of Ananda Yoga
• gentle and revitalizing
• mentally rejuvenating
• inward and meditative
• welcoming to all body types
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Gentle Yoga |
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| Beginner noon–1 pm Nirmoha |
Gentle Yoga noon–1 pm Sita |
Beginner noon–1 pm Nirmoha |
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Yoga & Pilates, Level 2 w/med. |
Restorative Yoga
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Level 1-2
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Beginners: students new to Yoga. You'll learn the basic poses and modifications.
Level 1: students with at least 3 months experience or for those who enjoy a gentler class.
Level 2: for intermediate & advanced students with emphasis on strength, stamina, breath and mindfulness. Note: all poses can be modified to your physical condition. Sessions end with chanting and a 15-minute meditation.
Yoga drop-in class fees
To celebrate the opening of the new Yoga Center, rates are as follows:
Drop in $10.00 per class
5 class card $45.00
10 class card $85.00
1st class free to any new students. Just mention this offer to receive.
Helpful guidelines
- Avoid eating for an hour before class
- Wear comfortable clothing
- You’ll need a mat. You can bring your own, purchase one at Ananda, or rent one for the session for $1.
- Please talk with the instructor before class if you have had a recent injury or if you are pregnant.
Raja Yoga
Yoga postures are the most well-known aspect of the ancient science of Raja Yoga, a comprehensive and scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for stilling the mind, calming turbulent emotions, and awakening deep compassion. Ananda’s winter Raja Yoga series is our most popular program. Classes in all aspects of Raja Yoga are available year-round.
Yoga postures workshops
Ananda Yoga workshops are usually on Saturday mornings, and allow more time for a specific area of study. Please check-in at the Teaching Center before going to the Yoga Center. Grounds map.
Ananda Yoga and Energy
CANCELLED Saturday, March 13, 10 am–1 pm, $30 Register
Everything in life depends on the quality, quantity, and control you have over your energy. Working with postures helps us to release and experience energy throughout the body, particuarly in the chakras. Learn how to use Ananda Yoga to feel your inner energy more deeply, remove inner blocks, and strengthen and harmonize the flow of energy throughout the body.
Instructor: Kripamayi (Suzanne) Caughlan
Ananda Yoga and Breath
Saturday, April 10, 10 am–noon, $30 Register
Breath control, or pranayam, is a powerful tool for developing concentration, emotional stability, relaxation, and health. All yoga postures include some pranayam. This session gives greater emphasis to the breath, teaching breath awareness, and including more pranayams than the usual Ananda Yoga Sadhana.
Instructor: Tushti Conti
Ananda Yoga Sadhana
Saturday, May 29, 10 am-1 pm, $30 Register
A balanced foundation sequence of yoga postures that you can personalize for your level of skill and time available. Generates a soothing flow of inner energy. Learn how to lift the energy gently upward and focus it at the spiritual eye to maximize the transforming effect. Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating.Instructor: Amara (Barbara) Fiesterman
Drop-in yoga classes at the Yoga Center:
Follow directions to the Ananda Temple in Palo Alto; then from the corner of College Ave and El Camino Real, walk down the arched, outdoor hallway to the main door of the Ananda Yoga Center. When standing at the main Temple door entrance on El Camino, the Yoga Center door will be to your right. You do not need to sign in at the bookshop as stated below.
Nearly all of our other classes and events take place at the Temple in Palo Alto, except for a very few which take place at the Ananda Community in Mountain View (those are specially noted, so you’ll know).
Directions to Ananda Temple in Palo Alto
Directions to Ananda Community in Mountain View
Raja Yoga classes or Yoga Workshops
When you come to a class or event at the Temple, even if you registered ahead of time, please sign in at the bookshop so we can greet you and direct you to the right classroom. The bookshop is located in a one-story building just behind the main sanctuary (enter through the sliding-glass door). Map of Ananda Temple grounds.
You may pay and/or register for classes and events. Payments are processed In a secure manner through PayPal. Fees shown are for an entire series unless indicated otherwise. If you need to miss a class in a series, an audio recording is available.
More drop-in yoga postures nearby
at East West Bookshop in Mountain View
Instructor: Camella Nair
Classes: Tuesdays from 5:30-6:45 pm
$12 per class; Six classes: $60; Ten classes: $95
Drop-ins are welcome
Classes take place in the large classroom in the back of the store near the gallery. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. You may wish to call the store, just to confirm that instruction will be taking place the day you are planning to come; sometimes holidays and special events result in a schedule change.
East West Bookshop, 324 Castro Street, Mountain View, (650) 988-980 Directions
