WELCOME
At the Bay Area Yoga Center for Health and Healing, we offer flow based (vinyasa) yoga classes that emphasize proper alignment and safe practice in a friendly and quiet atmosphere. We are rooted in the Ashtanga tradition of yoga which incorporates lifestyle, movement, breath, meditation, self-study, and service.
The yoga practice at Bay Yoga is fantastic for improving strength, endurance and flexibility. Our nationally certified and registered teachers explain and demonstrate each posture. We encourage students to progress at their own pace.
Flow Yoga provides poses that range from gentle to challenging, but are done with stable, self-centering energy. The pace of these classes is slower, and emphasis is placed on correct alignment and proper muscle engagement, while maintaining balance of slow mindful breathing. Flow yoga is well-suited to all types of students, both the beginner to the advanced.
Discover a wealth of offerings at our healing center:
Beginner Course to Yoga Movement: Dive into the fundamentals of yoga practice with our 6-week series, every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:15 pm.
Mindful Movement and Healing: Take your practice to the next level with our 4-week series focusing on wellness. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.
Exciting Workshops and Special Events: Stay updated on our calendar for a variety of workshops and events designed to enhance your well-being.
Room Rentals: Host your group sessions or private 1:1 session in our serene space. Available for both large and small groups.
Private Group and Individual Sessions: Tailor your experience with personalized sessions led by our experienced instructors.
*COMING SOON*
On-Site Healers: Access guidance and support from our experienced healers on your healing journey.
Sauna Rentals: Relax and unwind with our on-site sauna rentals. Full shower and bathroom facilities are available for your convenience.
Cooking Workshops and Classes: Delve into the art of healthy cooking with our upcoming culinary events. Our full kitchen is ready to inspire your culinary creativity.
For more information and updates, explore our website. We’re thrilled to welcome you to our community of healing and growth.
IN-PERSON YOGA CLASSES
Please PRE-REGISTER REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of class to meet the teacher and find a spot.
- While we have mats and props available, we encourage you to bring your own.
- Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allow you to move.
- Please remove your shoes before entering the classroom and leave any distractions at the door.
- Yogi’s can register up to 45 minutes prior to the start of each class.
- Do not come to class if you are feeling under the weather, including, but not limited to flu and COVID-like symptoms. You will be asked to leave if you are showing signs of illness.
- Prior to attending your first class, please complete the questionnaire and liability wavier HERE. Paper copies will also be available at the Center.
Cancellation Policy:
- Classes are non-refundable. Be mindful when you register online.
- If you cancel your class no later than 2 hours before start time it will be on your account for future use.
- If there is a lack of registration, the teacher will cancel class 40 minutes prior. Yogi’s will be sent a confirmation email that class has been canceled and your pass will be on your account for future use.
LIVESTREAM VIRTUAL CLASSES
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Our livestream classes are offered via Zoom
- You must preregister for your class online no later than 30 minutes before class start time.
- Click the class you want to attend. If you do not have a class pass, you will be asked to purchase one.
- A link to the ZOOM class will be emailed to your EMAIL address on file no later than 15 minutes prior to class start time. If you do not receive a link to the class, about 10 minutes before class, log-on and click on the class and the zoom link will be available.
- The class will open approximately 10 minutes prior to start time and after for conversation.
- Please have Zoom set up on your device. Version 5.0 is required
Be Ready to Practice:
- Turn off all distractions prior to entering the class. Isolate yourself.
- Mute yourself and silence (turn off) phones and other electronics.
- Please have your camera on and pointed at you so that our teachers can provide feedback during class.
- Gather all the props you might need for practice. You can substitute blocks with books, a stool, or a chair. A strap can be replaced with a robe tie, a piece of rope, or an old necktie. Any blanket or pillows can be used to help you support yourself in savasana practice at the end of your class.
Cancellation Policy:
- Classes are non-refundable.
- If you cancel your class no later than 2 hours before start time it will be on your account for future use.
- If there is a lack of registration, the teacher will cancel class 40 minutes prior. Yogi’s will be sent a confirmation email that class has been canceled and your pass will be on your account for future use.
ON DEMAND LIBRARY OF CLASSES
Bay Area Yoga Center is pleased to offer you classes ON-DEMAND. Yoga on your time, at your fingertips.
Click HERE to access our YouTube video Library of ever-changing classes by subscribing to our page!
Be Ready to Practice:
- Turn off all distractions prior to entering the class. Isolate yourself.
- Gather all the props you might need for practice. You can substitute blocks with books, a stool, or a chair. A strap can be replaced with a robe tie, a piece of rope, or an old necktie. Any blanket or pillows can be used to help you support yourself in savasana practice at the end of your class.
Our Studio
Private Sessions
Work privately with Kat Kelly to heal your body or improve your practice through yoga. Private sessions provide a setting in which your individuality can be completely addressed. As an international Yoga Therapist, Kat Kelly can help you find relief in your body.
Classes, Events & Workshops
Yoga is not about levels or rating your practice, but about joining with your own effort and being. Our classes do vary in pace, intensity and heat so variations in all of our classes are demonstrated for beginners and experienced students. You are encouraged to listen to your body and adjust to your needs on any given day. On some days you may feel the need to take it slower and rest more during your practice. On others you may feel the desire to work to your edge with more intensity.
Speaking Engagements
Does your group need a speaker for it’s regular meeting, or are do you have an upcoming event that you need a speaker for? Kathleen Kelly is an experienced public speaker and can engage your audience with a variety of topics. Her passion for healthful living will inspire your guests. Subject matter includes:Back and spine health and alignment; Hips; Breathing Practice – Pranayama; Yoga Meditation; Yoga Philosophy or Kathleen will tailor-make a topic specific to your group.
Yoga Teacher Training
An exciting journey of self discovery and transformation. Our comprehensive programs cross the boundaries between various schools of yoga. You’ll develop a well-formed and mature practice that focuses on the physical aspects of yoga and the psychological and spiritual benefits as well. Whether you intend to simply deepen your understanding of this ancient and diverse practice, currently teach yoga or you aspire to teach and share with others, this training will prepare you for your journey.
Testimonials
“I started yoga with Kathleen almost 10 years ago and have been addicted to her from the very start! She challenges me to recognize my strengths so that when I’m ready, she can help me take my practice to the next level.
When a certain part of my body is calling for some extra attention, for example, a muscle I may have pulled over the weekend or, my thyroid needing to be exercised, Kathleen will modify my practice so I can get the most out of each session.
With her ability to correct and tweak my alignment in the various poses, I find myself gliding out of her studio feeling longer, taller and completely restored.”
— Christina Toonen
“I haven’t been to the chiropractor since I started doing yoga… and yoga is much more fun!”
— Barbara Koller
“Three years ago I came to the Bay Area Yoga Center with chronic sciatica, very tight muscles in my neck and shoulders resulting from a cervical fusion, and a new diagnosis of lumbar stenosis with referred pain to my back, shins and ankles. Today my sciatic pain is gone, and my neck, should, rs and hips continue to get more and more flexible as I continue my yoga practice. I am not pain-free yet, but I am so much better than I ever expected to be, thanks to the excellent teaching of Kathleen and her fine staff.All the teachers at Bay Area Yoga have modified poses and taught me the correct posture of other poses that allow my continuous progress. To my surprise, my blood pressure is also lower. I am a very grateful student! Yoga, for me, is a way to achieve physical and emotional health…and a long life.”
— Nancy Kaufman
“On November 7, 2004, I walked very stiffly into the center on the suggestion of a local immune system specialist. At 50 years of age, I had a chronic digestive/ immune system illness that caused symptoms that had perplexed the doctors for over 2 years. The toxin overload in my body was caused, in part by food allergies, and in part, by the drugs I had been prescribed for symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia, allergies, excess acid, digestive pains and elimination complaints that I will not describe in detail! 6 different daily drugs! The results were that I could not bend over, stretch up, raise my arms above my shoulders or even grab hold of my bed sheets at night! I had severe facial and body rashes and no energy for life. Kathleen Kelly Hoffman suggested I joined gentle yoga. I attended three classes a week and my pains began to disappear. Slowly my joints began to move again. Within three months I was attending yoga every day. Kathleen gave me advice about my diet and the dual approach resulted in me becoming healthier, stronger and more flexible than I have ever been in my life. Now I’m attending level three classes. I can even attempt the wheel pose! I am convinced that without Yoga I would still be feeling very ill, taking my 6 drugs a day. Now I take no drugs, I am full of energy and practicing yoga every day. Thank you, Kathleen.”
— Lynda Bentley
“Bay Area Yoga is the first studio I visited after my initial college experience and they are fantastic at everything they do. The physical yoga practice helps me stretch and strengthen my body while the spiritual side motivates me. With their help, I was able to complete my very first marathon. The experience I take away from yoga is worth every cent of the monthly package and now that I have the monthly package I am there almost daily. Thanks, Kathleen!”
— Patrick Rauland
“I started yoga about five years ago, 63 years old, stiff, weak, overweight, and not expecting any big changes. I came once a week for a while, missing weeks here and there. I enjoyed the stretching and appreciated the acceptance of my limitations… always an alternate way to do the things I couldn’t…or didn’t think I could…do. Then I started to come twice a week. A big difference! I started to notice small improvements: I could get out of my car easier! I could bend over and tie my shoes standing up! I could reach the cereal box on the top shelf! This was amazing! I thought I was too old to expect much. But the changes in my everyday life are real. I can climb 3 flights of stairs in the subway and walk comfortably for the first time. I have more energy, flexibility, better balance, improved range of motion, and best of all, a sense of wellbeing that I’ve never had before. I’ve lost over 50 lbs. in the last 4 years, with yoga as my only exercise. I enjoy the class and the women I’ve met there. Thank you, Kathleen, for making these years the strongest and most empowering ever.”
— Judy Periolat