Yoga Flow SF - Noe — Local services in San Francisco

Review for Rowena & Gregory's Hips & Pelvis Release Workshop

As an observer of the hips and pelvis tension release workshop, I found it an enriching and novel experience to see two distinct physical practices—yoga and myofascial release therapy (MFR)—integrated so thoughtfully. This combination provided a valuable addition to the wellness toolkit, demonstrating how MFR can serve as a complementary tool to yoga in supporting overall wellness and managing physical health.

The presentation, along with the slideshow and Q&A session, was informative. We learned about fascia as a system that supports our daily well-being, how it moves, and how releasing it can help our bodies better respond to stressors. The opportunity to ask questions and hear insights from others with different backgrounds broadened my perspective on the impact of mobility. Although I attended as an observer, I found the workshop highly insightful and would recommend it to others. There's enough depth in the material to attend more than once and still gain new insights.

Rowena and Greg generously bring their expertise to offer students a unique and holistic practice. You are literally in great hands during this workshop. Rowena’s compassion and dedication as a healer/practitioner shine through as she skillfully attunes to the needs of her students. During the workshop, she thoughtfully provided modifications tailored to individual needs, ensuring that the poses were not only accessible but also comfortable.

Greg’s intuitive approach allows him to pinpoint areas of tension in participants’ bodies and accurately target treatment areas for deeper release. His hands-on guidance was clear and descriptive, making the practice of MFR with a partner both practical and approachable. Greg encouraged participants to listen to their partner’s feedback as well as their own limitations, ensuring that the practice remained safe and comfortable for...

Most recent update: This studio is really great, Jane Austin (instructor) and Hannah (front desk mgr) are wonderfully sweet and accommodating. It's a pleasure coming to the studio for Jane's classes.

New Update: Hannah/Hanna from the studio called me back a couple hours later and made things right. She gave me a class credit and I really appreciated our interaction and am looking forward to trying out the prenatal yoga classes.

Old review: Will change review when their studio responds to help me out.

Today I signed up for the new client special ($25 unlimited 1 week). When I called to see if I could get my classes to start next week instead of today, the male who answered refused to repeat the email address I should send an inquiry to. I mentioned I didn't catch the email the first time, and he said "email the website" which made no sense. I asked him what he meant and then he promptly hung up on me. I called back a handful of times after, and he refused to answer my call and it just rang then the receiver would click on and I'd get hung up on again. I wasn't even being rude or mean, he seriously just hung up on me for no reason when I was trying to seek assistance! This place came recommended by my midwife, but I'm seriously shocked this was the first interaction with...

Disclaimer: Yoga Flow is a dynamic and athletic form of yoga, which I'm struggling to learn since I'm about as flexible as a door.

Upon arrival for the first time, I was greeted by Leslie, who quickly explained how the studio works. After class began, I was quickly drawn to the attention given to each student, regardless of level, and to the quiet, calming atmosphere created by the voice, the music and the dimmed lights. It is physically challenging, so prepare to sweat and stretch muscles one did not know existed. After a good hour of exercise, the meditation at the end is simply magical and truly reinvigorating. I went back and had more sessions with Leslie and Martin and I can only say good things about each experience. The prices are reasonable, the environment is great, the instructors kind and professional and they even offer a week for $7 to start with.

So, if you're in San Francisco, look no further for a Yoga Flow studio. This is one as...