Welcome to the West Oakland Yoga Studio

Bringing yoga to the West Oakland community since 2004!

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'All life is yoga' - Sri Auorobindo

Come experience the powerful benefits of yoga in this beautiful new space. Classes are offered daily with a great introductory rate. All levels welcome.

About Raja Yoga

Also known as Ashtanga Yoga (Ashta meaning 'eight', Anga meaning 'limb' or 'part').

Ashtanga Yoga literally means 'eight-limbed yoga,' as outlined by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. According to Patanjali, the path of internal purification for revealing the Universal Self consists of the following eight spiritual practices:

Yama [moral codes]
Niyama [self-purification and study]
Asana [posture]
Pranayama [breath control]
Pratyahara [sense control]
Dharana [concentration]
Dhyana [meditation]
Samadhi [contemplation]

Physical Benefits

Practice of Ashtanga Yoga improves resistance to disease, builds up will power, developes strength and flexibility, reduces excess weight, and removes toxins.

So forth, it assures a more pleasant environment for the mind to function in everyday life.

Quick FAQs:

- 10 class card- $90 (good for 3 months)
- Classes are held Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
- Classes are 1.5 hrs each
- We can design poses for students of all levels
- Children and young adults to 18 years are free!
- The West Oakland Yoga Studio offers a full program of holistic wellness learning. We encourage our students to participate in as many aspects of wellness learning that they can. Check out our Classes Page to hear more about these.
- Have a look at our Studio Page to hear more about why we chose West Oakland.