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Folk Yoga & Fitness

4.75

Based on 433 reviews

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NPS Score 8.5/10


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286 Divisadero Street

San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Full-time
usually intensive/immersion

Part-time
spread out over time

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Languages

English

About Folk Yoga School (formerly Yoga Garden SF)

Folk Yoga School (Formerly Yoga Garden SF) empowers you to teach your style of yoga. Our alignment-based hatha yoga teacher training originates from the teachings of Krishnamacharya, the teacher of B.K.S. Iyengar (Iyengar yoga), Pattabhi Jois (Ashtanga yoga) and T.V.K....

Folk Yoga School (Formerly Yoga Garden SF) empowers you to teach your style of yoga. Our alignment-based hatha yoga teacher training originates from the teachings of Krishnamacharya, the teacher of B.K.S. Iyengar (Iyengar yoga), Pattabhi Jois (Ashtanga yoga) and T.V.K. Desikachar (viniyoga). This gives you a solid foundation of technical excellence combined with philosophical depth, enabling you to teach your practice. Your yoga teacher training is a time for personal learning and growth, but we have found that the greatest gains are made in a supportive community. Yoga Garden’s yoga teacher training actively nurtures a community of professional peers that will support your practice and your career, today and tomorrow. Yoga Garden offers smaller, intimately-sized teacher training programs, which provide you with unparalleled access to lead teachers during the program and ongoing mentorship and career advice well beyond the program completion. You will begin “practice teaching” your peers early in the training. Through real classroom experience teaching groups and offering hands-on adjustments, you will gain the confidence and ability to begin teaching yoga immediately upon graduation. Learn how yoga works and ignite your passion for self discovery and service to others. See also Yoga Garden SF Kids for our Children's Yoga program RCYT.

First Registered June 2010

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  • 3.5 out of 5
    By: Michelle Martone Jul 17, 2024

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Mackenzie Patel Jul 15, 2024

    I had a wonderful experience at Folk SF! The teachers were all super knowledgeable, encouraging and gave constructive feedback. We learned about the true meaning of yoga and how to sequence a class to keep students safe and engaged. I also had an awesome cohort that respected and valued the practice. Overall, I had an amazing time!

    • General Comments

      I had a wonderful experience at Folk SF! The teachers were all super knowledgeable, encouraging and gave constructive feedback. We learned about the true meaning of yoga and how to sequence a class to keep students safe and engaged. I also had an awesome cohort that respected and valued the practice. Overall, I had an amazing time!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: sweeta tamiz Jul 02, 2024

    I would highly recommend this program to ALL! I shared this journey with an amazing cohort and fabulous teachers. This was an unforgettable journey and I have Folk to thank. The teachings they offer here are invaluable. I started the program with so much anxiety about teaching yoga to others out of my own fear of public speaking, however, they helped me get to a place where I no longer have this fear. I feel comfortable and confident in my ability to teach others, all while having fun, keeping students safe physically and spiritually. Forever thankful to Folk for helping me gain this experience so I can share it with others around me.

    • General Comments

      I would highly recommend this program to ALL! I shared this journey with an amazing cohort and fabulous teachers. This was an unforgettable journey and I have Folk to thank. The teachings they offer here are invaluable. I started the program with so much anxiety about teaching yoga to others out of my own fear of public speaking, however, they helped me get to a place where I no longer have this fear. I feel comfortable and confident in my ability to teach others, all while having fun, keeping students safe physically and spiritually. Forever thankful to Folk for helping me gain this experience so I can share it with others around me.
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Monique Wray Jun 17, 2024

    Truly appreciative of this programs teachers and their care with teaching the thoughtfully crafted curriculum. Lead teachers Ro and Martin are fabulous. Having a variety of teachers in the mix was helpful, allowing me to take in different POVs and find those that aligned most with how I’d like to teach. And the schedule allowed me to balance all other aspects of my life with my education.

    • General Comments

      Truly appreciative of this programs teachers and their care with teaching the thoughtfully crafted curriculum. Lead teachers Ro and Martin are fabulous. Having a variety of teachers in the mix was helpful, allowing me to take in different POVs and find those that aligned most with how I’d like to teach. And the schedule allowed me to balance all other aspects of my life with my education.
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Cindy Shusterman May 14, 2024

    Folk was a wonderful Yoga School! I learned so much and especially appreciated the teachings of Alex Rossi in her Kids and Teens Yoga Teacher Trainings. Thank you!

    • General Comments

      Folk was a wonderful Yoga School! I learned so much and especially appreciated the teachings of Alex Rossi in her Kids and Teens Yoga Teacher Trainings. Thank you!
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Natalia Moskal May 13, 2024

    Knowledgeable and passionate instructors and I made friends with some of my fellow teachers-in-training, so it was a positive experience!

    • General Comments

      Knowledgeable and passionate instructors and I made friends with some of my fellow teachers-in-training, so it was a positive experience!
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Laura Fasman Apr 30, 2024

    My prenatal training here was comprehensive and lead by a teacher who is very trustworthy, kind, and knowledgable.

    • General Comments

      My prenatal training here was comprehensive and lead by a teacher who is very trustworthy, kind, and knowledgable.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Megan Shahan Mar 25, 2024

    My 200h YTT experience at Folk Yoga School was transformative - in some ways, I just scratched the surface; in others, I dove deep into the waters of this ancient wisdom. This dance was at times uncomfortable, but without a doubt it set the stage for a life of deepening devotion and connection. It is from this place that I will continue to learn and share the magic of yoga with others.

    • General Comments

      My 200h YTT experience at Folk Yoga School was transformative - in some ways, I just scratched the surface; in others, I dove deep into the waters of this ancient wisdom. This dance was at times uncomfortable, but without a doubt it set the stage for a life of deepening devotion and connection. It is from this place that I will continue to learn and share the magic of yoga with others.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: angela busa Mar 18, 2024

    the teachers are world class, competent, compassionate, inspiring

    • General Comments

      the teachers are world class, competent, compassionate, inspiring
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Cecile Mar 18, 2024

    I went in to my 200-hour YTT with the primary intention of deepening my personal practice and I came out of it with a deeper understanding of the practice of yoga and broader knowledge of the various aspects of the practice. I appreciate the comprehensive curriculum and the diverse viewpoints and approaches of the teachers in the training. I also like that Folk offers a 4-week immersion option as I was able to be fully immersed in the program and create meaningful connections with my peers. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to study with the incredible teachers and community at Folk.

    • General Comments

      I went in to my 200-hour YTT with the primary intention of deepening my personal practice and I came out of it with a deeper understanding of the practice of yoga and broader knowledge of the various aspects of the practice. I appreciate the comprehensive curriculum and the diverse viewpoints and approaches of the teachers in the training. I also like that Folk offers a 4-week immersion option as I was able to be fully immersed in the program and create meaningful connections with my peers. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to study with the incredible teachers and community at Folk.
First Registered June 2010

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 433

By Michelle Martone E-RYT® 200

Jul 17, 2024

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By Mackenzie Patel RYT® 200

Jul 15, 2024

I had a wonderful experience at Folk SF! The teachers were all super knowledgeable, encouraging and gave constructive feedback. We learned about the true meaning of yoga and how to sequence a class to keep students safe and engaged. I also had an awesome cohort that respected and valued the practice. Overall, I had an amazing time! Full Review

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Teaching Staff

Europa Grace Europa Grace

E-RYT® 500

Michelle Nayeli Bouvier

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

David Nelson

E-RYT® 200, YACEP®

Christie Pitko

E-RYT® 500

Daniela Rizza

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®

Alexandra Rossi

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, RPYT®, YACEP®

Martin Scott

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Melylah Botté Smith

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®

Karen Macklin

E-RYT® 500

Darren Main

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Denelle Numis

E-RYT® 500

Emily Knell Spaeth

E-RYT® 200, RPYT®, YACEP®

Brandi Zorzy

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

All Teaching Staff (13)

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