Yoga has been a source of physical fitness, mental well-being and spiritual renewal since its development in India thousands of years ago. Our yoga is taught in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We offer yoga that is appropriate to any age and fitness level, including three levels of senior yoga. Private instruction is also available. To sign up for a class or for more information, call (415) 600-1584 or email martindm@sutterhealth.org.

Continuing Yoga  |  Senior Yoga  |  Gentle Yoga for People with Cancer  |  Yoga is Deep Medicine Workshop

Continuing Yoga

This class is for students who have some previous yoga experience and enjoy a gentle practice.

Ongoing: Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 pm
Location: 2040 Webster Street, San Francisco
Instructor: Kathryn Keller, RYT
Cost: $130 for 10 class card; $16 drop-in
**special intro price for new students - 3 classes for $20**
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Senior Yoga

Developed exclusively for people over 59 years of age, these gentle classes focus on helping participants increase range of motion, improve posture, restore flexibility and increase breath capacity.

Level 1: Chair Yoga
Chair and standing yoga poses for people with limited movement or who have difficulty with floor exercises. This class focuses on ease of movement, gentle strengthening and balance, and relaxation tools.
On-going: Wednesdays, 11:30 am–1:00 pm

Level 2: Gentle Yoga
This restorative and healing yoga class includes slow, gentle standing and floor stretches with meditation and guided imagery. It is beneficial for those suffering from chronic pain.
On-going: Thursdays, 9:00–10:30 am

Level 3: Deepening Your Practice
This class incorporates a series of floor and standing yoga poses focused on strength and flexibility. Teacher approval is required.
On-going: Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 pm

Information for All Senior Yoga Classes:
Location: 2020 Webster Street, San Francisco
Instructor: Kathryn Keller, RYT
Cost: $110 for 10 class card; $14 drop-in
**special intro price for new senior students - 3 classes for $20**
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Gentle Yoga for People with Cancer

This class combines group support, gentle yoga postures, breathing practices, guided imagery, and yoga philosophy to relieve stress and encourage healing of the body, mind, and heart.

Ongoing: Fridays, 10:00–11:30 am
Location: 2020 Webster Street, San Francisco
Instructor: Kristie Dahlia Home, RYT
Cost: $50 for 10 class card; $7 drop-in
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Yoga is Deep Medicine Workshop

This workshop merges yoga asanas with medical knowledge to promote a deeper experience of your potential for health and wholeness. Open to all levels.

Susy Stewart began her study of yoga more than 30 years ago. Her yoga practice has been fueled by several trips to India where she studied with the Iyengars and followers of Sri Aurobindo. Her principal teacher is Manouso Manos. Mature yoga students and beginners alike will benefit from her holistic perspective, sensitivity and experience.

William B. Stewart, MD, is the founder and medical director of the Institute for Health & Healing and author of Deep Medicine: Harnessing the Source of your Healing Power. Dr. Stewart is a long-time student of Iyengar yoga. His website is deepmedicine.net.

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2–5 p.m.
Location: 2040 Webster Street, San Francisco
Instructors: Dr. Stewart and Susy Stewart
Cost: $60

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