Anasa Yoga

Although we’ve closed our doors, we’re keeping this page active to memorialize our existence should the right person(s) inquire about continuing our legacy…Anasa Yoga is a beautiful, fragrance-free, green-certified yoga studio & community center co-founded by two African American, creative & business-minded yoga teachers from Oakland. We honor the ancient tradition of yoga as a source for endless life benefits that enrich the mind, the body, and the spirit. The word “Anasa” has deeply significant meaning in several languages. In Sanskrit, the ancient language of India that describes the timeless practice of yoga, anasa translates as "indestructible" or "undivided". In Swahili, a girl child named Anasa translates as “joy”. And in Greek, anasa means breath! Through the practice of yoga, each breath helps bring awareness to the connection between mind, body, & spirit to bring us more in harmony with ourselves. Yoga means “unite”. We hope that the wisdom of harmony, and the gifts of well-being, serve to liberate our students into discovering the connection between us all and thereby lead to making the world a better place for us all. Yoga.Health.Community summarizes our commitment to bringing yoga and wellness practices into the Laurel District, a neighborhood located in the heart of Oakland that we fully embrace. Our diverse offerings include Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Prenatal, Anusara, and Kundalini Yoga, plus meditation and Reiki, as well as slower-paced, alignment-based Hatha Yoga classes. There are options for all levels of experience. We cultivate an atmosphere of community by scheduling all weekly classes 30 minutes apart, allowing space for students to connect and get to know each other in our healing-inspired studios and tea bar lounge. Many Saturday and Sunday afternoons are graced with guest teachers and holistic-based workshops or trainings for students wishing to deepen their practice. Our 5, 10, and 20-Class Packages can be shared! And we maintain a fragrance-free space in respect for those with allergies and environmental sensitivities. Our students often refer to Anasa Yoga as a “sanctuary”. We welcome you to contact us and learn more about our beloved community.