Yoga, a series of gentle stretching movements, has been practiced in India for centuries. It can reduce stress and fatigue, improve balance and spasticity, and help bowel and bladder management. Practitioners of yoga also often say that it increases their energy and vitality.
Eric Small, a renowned yoga teacher with MS, has created an adaptive form of the exercise for others with the disease including those with limited mobility. He spoke on “The Path of Conscious Wellness” at our 1997 Annual Meeting and has since returned to our Chapter several times to train local instructors. These instructors now lead classes throughout Northern California.
Instructors with ** next to their names have been trained to work with people who live with MS. Please click on their names for their full biographies or contact them with more information on their classes.
The Southern California Chapter has also produced an adaptive yoga video starring Eric Small. For information on borrowing this video through our lending library please contact the Northern California Chapter, at 1-800-344-4867, or (415) 230-6677.
For more information on Yoga classes in your area, contact us at 1-800-344-4867, (415) 230-6677, or NorthernCalifornia@nmss.org.
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County |
City |
Location |
Schedule & Price |
| Alameda | Berkeley |
UC Berkeley Rec Center Please call Martha** at 510-412-0903 or 510.654.4505 or Danyel at 510-643-8031 for more information. |
Fridays
Fee is for 4 month series |
| Alameda | Fremont |
Kaiser Permanente 39400 Paseo Padre Parkway Please call Anandi Martinez ** at 510-910-0856 for more information. |
Wednesdays Thursdays
5:45 - Pre-Natal Member fee: $50/ 6 sessions
Non-member fee: $60/ 6 sessions |
| Alameda | Oakland |
Piedmont Yoga Studio 3966 Piedmont Ave.
Please call JoAnn** at 510-261-8165 for more information or visit www.piedmontyoga.com. |
Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30pm Yoga for People with Disabilities Drop-in fee: $15 $50/ 4 sessions
Saturdays
1:30 – 2:30pm |
| Alameda | Oakland |
Piedmont Yoga Studio
Please call Patrice for more info at 510-530-0352. |
Gentle Healing Yoga First class is free, then there is a sliding scale of $2 - $10 per class |
| Alameda | Union City |
Kaiser Permanente 3555 Whipple Blvd. Please call Anandi Martinez** at 510-910-0856 for more information. |
Tuesdays 5:45 - Pre-Natal 7:30pm - Beginner level
Saturdays |
| Contra Costa | Brentwood |
Brentwood Yoga Center 8650-H Brentwood Blvd. Please call Mary Anna** at 925-240-6864 or 925-513-1924 for more information. |
Please call for current classes. |
| Contra Costa | Concord |
John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus Please call Cindy at 925-677-0737 for more information on this class and financial aid. |
Saturdays
$10/ class preferred, |
| Contra Costa | Pleasanton |
Downtown Yoga 220B Division St Please call Marcia** at 925-462-5285 for more information |
Tuesdays 1:45 – 3:15pm |
| Contra Costa | Walnut Creek |
Yoga Movement Center 1379 Locust St. Please call Marcia** at 925-462-5285 for more information. |
Thursdays 1:45 – 3:15pm
Drop-in fee: $15 |
| El Dorado | Cameron Park |
Cameron Park Community Center
This class is taught by Glenda Bell** |
Tuesdays Gentle Yoga 2:00 - 3:00pm Beginning Yoga 6:00 - 7:15pm Thursdays 6:00- 7:15pm Yoga for Stress Reduction Saturdays 9:00 - 10:15am Mixed Level 11:00 - 12:15 Prenatal Fees: Cameron Park residents: $45/month Non-residents: $50/month Drop in Fee: $15 |
| El Dorado | El Dorado Hills |
El Dorado Hills Community Center 1021 Harvard Way Please call Donna** 916-712-9642 or email donna@yogacenter.net for more information |
Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00am Gentle Yoga |
| Humboldt | Arcata |
Health Sport Arcata 300 Community Way Please call Melissa at 707-822-7259 for more information. |
Mondays 3:00 – 4:30pm
Wednesdays
Cost is based on a sliding scale: |
| Marin | Mill Valley |
Strawberry Recreation District Please contact Jane Pavis** to register at 415-260-5624 or visit her website www.janepavisyoga.com. |
Tuesdays
Session dates: Cost $90 |
| Marin | Novato |
St. Francis Church Please contact Jane Pavis** to register at 415-260-5624 or visit her website www.janepavisyoga.com. |
Wednesdays
Session dates: Cost $90 |
| Marin | San Rafael |
Marin YMCA |
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Fridays |
| Sacramento | Folsom |
Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma Please call Donna** 916-712-9642 or email donna@yogacenter.net for more information |
Thursdays 8:15 – 9:10am Adaptive Yoga *Please call before attending as classes may fill up. 9:30 – 10:30am Gentle Yoga
Drop-in Fee: $8-10 |
| Sacramento | Orangevale |
Ease of Being
Please call Shakti** at 916-987-9935 for more information on the classes. |
Fridays
$30/monthly |
| Sacramento | Sacramento |
It's All Yoga 2405 21st St. Please call 916-501-4692 or email info@itsallyoga.com for more information or to register. |
Tuesdays
Thursdays |
| Sacramento | Sacramento |
Sacramento Yoga Center Please call Donna** at 916-712-9642 or email donna@yogacenter.net for more information. |
Tuesdays |
| Sacramento | Sacramento |
Sacramento Yoga Center Room 6 2791 24th St. Please call Lydia at 916-558-0254 or email Lmendoza3@sbcglobal.net for more information. |
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Drop-in Fee: $15 |
| Sacramento | Sacramento |
Sacramento Area YMCA Please call 916-452-9622 for more information on classes and financial aid. |
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 8:00 - 9:00am Tuesday 11:30 - 12:30pm Yoga Light Tuesday and Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00pm Yoga/Pilates |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
Bernal Yoga
This class is taught by Megan Windeler. ** |
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:45 Restorative Flow Saturdays 11:30 - 1:00 Slow Hatha Flow |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
Institute for Health and Healing 2300 California St. Please call 415-600-4325 for more information or visit their website. |
Wednesdays
Fridays
Yoga for people w/HIV and chronic illness
Yoga for stress reduction |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
National MS Society Office Please call or email Sara Levine at Contact phone/email: 415-516-6002 / shantibean@gmail.com before attending class. |
Thursdays 12:00 - 1:15pm $10 per class |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
Satori Yoga Studio Please call 415-618-0418 for more information. This class is taught by Megan Windeler. ** |
Fridays 11:00 - 12:00pm Restorative Flow |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
YogaMayu This class is taught by Megan Windeler. ** |
Fridays 6:30 - 8:00pm Mellow Flow |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
YogaWorks 1823 Divisadero St. Please contact Peter Chandonnet at peter@peterchandonnet.com or 415-205-1692. |
Fridays
Sundays |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
UCSF - Parnassus 1701 Divisadero St Room 110 Please contact Emily Alexander at radha@asl-yoga.net . |
Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00pm |
| San Francisco | San Francisco |
World Gym *For complete listing of dance, yoga and meditation classes, personal training/rehabilitation info & hours please contact: Fitness Manager-Robin Taylor: 415-703-9650 or robin.taylor@worldgym.com Or Visit http://www.worldgym.com/sanfrancisco for info & direct link to WG Twitter (for upcoming events, educational health & nutrition programs) |
*Please inquire with Fitness Manager regarding special NMSS Rates |
| San Joaquin | Lodi |
Now & Zen, Yoga Spa and Healing Center 617 S. Lower Sacramento Rd. Suite C1 Please call 209-369-7841 for more information. |
Mondays 7:15am Gentle Yoga
11:00am
Tuesdays
Yin Yoga
Wednesdays
Thursdays |
| San Joaquin | Tracy |
Flow Yoga Studio Please visit www.flowyogastudios.com or email silviakruse@flowyogastudios.com for more information. |
Mondays and Wednesdays
Fridays |
| San Mateo | Foster City |
Peninsula Jewish Community Center 800 Foster City Blvd. Please call 650-212-7522 for more information on membership, classes and financial assistance. |
Tuesdays 11:30 – 1:00pm Restorative Yoga
Wednesdays
7:30 – 9:30pm
Thursdays
6:00pm – 7:15pm
Fridays |
| San Mateo | Redwood City |
Every Woman Health Club 611 Jefferson Ave. Please call Every Woman Health Club for hours and class rates at 650-364-9194 or contact the yoga instructor, Serena at serenalucchesi@comcast.net. |
Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:15am Restorative Yoga |
| San Mateo | San Carlos |
San Carlos Parks and Recreation 601 Chestnut St.
Please register through the San Carlos Parks and Rec Dept. by calling 650-802-4382. For more information on the class please contact Julia** at |
Please call for current class schedule.
Fees: $75/ 1 day a week for 9 week session or |
| San Mateo | San Mateo |
Yoga at Change Please call 650-340-9642 for more information on classes and fees. |
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm Thursdays 3:00 - 4:15 |
| Santa Clara | Campbell |
Cambell Community Center Please call 408-866-2146 for more information on the class and to register. Please register early. NOTE: This class is for people 50 years and older. |
Please call for current class schedule. |
| Santa Clara | Palo Alto |
Avalon Art and Yoga Center
Please contact Michelle Duguay at sweetwisdom1@gmail.com or 408-313-5915 to register and for more information. |
Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Santa Clara | Palo Alto |
Oshman Family JCC Please contact the instructor, Keyko at Keyko@gatelabs.com for more information. |
Mondays 9:30 - 10:30am Beginner Yoga |
| Santa Clara | Palo Alto |
Palo Alto Family YMCA For Thursday's yoga class please contact the instructor, Keyko at Keyko@gatelabs.com for more information. |
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:35 - 7:30am Gentle Yoga Thursdays 8:20 - 9:25am Flow Yoga Taught by Keyko Fridays 10:30 - 11:15am Gentle Yoga |
| Santa Clara | Palo Alto |
YMCA 755 Page Mill Rd.
Please call Chad at |
Monday and Wednesdays 11:00 – 12:15pm
$10/class for non-members |
| Santa Clara | Saratoga |
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 12770 Saratoga Ave Please call Thea at 408-489-9436 |
Thursdays 10:30 – 12:00pm
$10/class |
| Santa Clara | San Jose |
Willow Glen Yoga Studio 1188 Lincoln Ave. Please call 408-289-9642 for more information on the classes and rates. |
Mondays
Wednesdays |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
Pacific Cultural Center Please contact Annica Rose** at 831-424-9642 for more information. |
Sundays Drop-in Fee: $12
$95 / 10 classes |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
Pacific Cultural Center
Contact Shakti Bell |
Fridays Drop-in Fee: $12 $54/ 6-week series |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine and Chi Center Please call 831-465-9088 |
Mondays
Sundays |
| Shasta | Redding |
Fit One Athletic Club Please call 530-241-7711 and ask for Audrey for more information. |
Mondays and Wednesdays
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa |
2075 Occidental Road Between Fulton and Stony Point Please call (707)579-4602 or more information. |
Deep, Slow Yoga Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00pm Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30pm |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa |
Sonoma County Family YMCA |
Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays |
| Stanislaus | Modesto |
Yoga Health Institute 3507 Tully Road, Suite 310 Please call Richard** at 209-380-5955 for more information. |
Mondays 10:30am $45/ 8 week series |
| Stanislaus | Turlock |
"I Am Yoga" Please contact Tracy Parreira for class times, directions and payment information. |
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| Tehama | Red Bluff |
Tehama Family Fitness Center 2498 South Main St. For more information on the class please call 530-528-8656. |
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Saturdays |
| Yolo | Davis |
Davis Art Center To register please contact the Davis Art Center at 530-756-4100 or contact the instructor, Ann, at 530-662-9200 or annpfranke@yahoo.com. |
Mondays and Thursdays $78 for 6 classes |