Folk Yoga Richmond — Local services in San Francisco

I was very excited to try this spot, especially now that they have locations across the city. However, the yoga at the Folk locations I visited (here and NOPA) was variable— some teachers were absolutely excellent, others pretty mediocre, offering the same sequence and music each time. Often the yoga was not challenging enough, even for their supposedly fastest and most vigorous classes. Several times, I found myself needing more exercise afterwards. Folk is also pretty expensive, especially given the variable and sometimes underwhelming experience. They also threaten to charge members 20 bucks for no shows, even though the classes I went to were almost never full and despite the fact that they canceled several classes last minute with no explanation or alternative. Imo there are better studios in the city, and/or versions online that offer more or...

The classes are adequate, though somewhat elementary, which may or may not meet your specific needs. However, I must express significant disappointment regarding the handling of my membership. My monthly subscription was auto-renewed for $200, a situation complicated by the fact that I am currently residing outside the U.S. and had only visited San Francisco for a few weeks. When I requested a refund due to my inability to attend the classes, the company denied it. They proposed crediting my account instead, but this is not a viable solution for me as I have no intentions of returning to the U.S. So, bad customer...

Folk Yoga is truly exceptional and has been a huge part of keeping me motivated on my yoga journey. The Richmond studio is my favorite—it has such a welcoming vibe, and the instructors are incredibly thoughtful, friendly, and well-trained.

The classes are both grounding and challenging in the best way. Yoga Flow with Abigail and Jen are my absolute favorites—they bring great energy and inspiration to every session. Every time I take a class at Folk, my day feels better. Can’t recommend this...