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Folk Yoga & Fitness

4.76

Based on 426 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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  • 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.
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Ansel Schoonhoven Mar 16, 2024

    Folk yoga teacher training was great. The instructors are knowledgeable.

    • General Comments

      Folk yoga teacher training was great. The instructors are knowledgeable.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Ashley Narsutis Mar 13, 2024

    I appreciate that the Folk YTT was taught by a group of teachers with varying backgrounds, perspectives, philosophies, and training styles. I feel that I graduated the training with a broad base of knowledge and skills that I am excited to continue to build upon.

    • General Comments

      I appreciate that the Folk YTT was taught by a group of teachers with varying backgrounds, perspectives, philosophies, and training styles. I feel that I graduated the training with a broad base of knowledge and skills that I am excited to continue to build upon.
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Jamie Hall Mar 13, 2024

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Meera Dhawan Mar 11, 2024

    Loved the teachers and program!

    • General Comments

      Loved the teachers and program!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Wilmari Torres Jan 30, 2024

    YogaGarden SF will always have a special place in my heart, it taught what interoception looked like for me and unfolded this yogic path that I now get to be able to share with others. Thank you for all the teachers and mentors from this studio. Gratitude and Love!

    • General Comments

      YogaGarden SF will always have a special place in my heart, it taught what interoception looked like for me and unfolded this yogic path that I now get to be able to share with others. Thank you for all the teachers and mentors from this studio. Gratitude and Love!
  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Rosie Sharkey Dec 08, 2023

    I chose this 300 hr training program because it offered a diverse array of instructors and a relatively flexible schedule with their module system. I also really appreciated the diversity of students in the room, it brought new and valuable perspectives to the material. Learning from many experienced and qualified teachers has really helped me hone my teaching skills and enlighten my personal practice. While there was often a wide range of teaching and yoga experience with my colleagues, most instructors were able to navigate to make all feel included and pushed to their personal level of learning.

    • General Comments

      I chose this 300 hr training program because it offered a diverse array of instructors and a relatively flexible schedule with their module system. I also really appreciated the diversity of students in the room, it brought new and valuable perspectives to the material. Learning from many experienced and qualified teachers has really helped me hone my teaching skills and enlighten my personal practice. While there was often a wide range of teaching and yoga experience with my colleagues, most instructors were able to navigate to make all feel included and pushed to their personal level of learning.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kavya Sibbala Dec 05, 2023

First Registered June 2010

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 426

By Megan Shahan RYT® 200

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. Full Review

By angela busa RYT® 200

Mar 18, 2024

the teachers are world class, competent, compassionate, inspiring 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 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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