Yoga Tree Potrero Hill

huge huge huge fan. I usually come for Erika or any Vinyasa class that would fit my schedule. I love how these classes are more calming and relaxing, compared to other classes in the city that are more of a work out.
Also love how they have more than one restroom, and multiple changing rooms — convenient for days where I’m in a rush to change right before class!
Lots of parking on De Haro is a plus!

I went to a Sound Healing workshop which was supposed to be two hours of yoga nidra and healing sounds. For some reason, construction work was being done in the ceiling of the workshop room at the same time as the workshop. The hammering, voices of constructions workers, and heavy objects being dragged and dropped over the room was very distracting. Yet no one gave any explanation or apology for this. There may have been a good reason why they chose to call construction workers to pound on things at the very same time as a healing sound workshop. But they acted as if they didn’t notice and didn’t want us to notice. I was very disappointed.

This place is insanely good. I’ve taken several different classes and I’ve loved them all. I’m definitely not a pro but I always felt comfortable yet challenged. This is because they really honor the heart of yoga and the fact that it is both a spiritual practice and a physical one as well. So get your zen on and feel amazing here!

It’s an okay studio. No showers. 2 bathrooms for 3 or 4 yoga rooms — Imagine the lines :)
It’s $ 18 for a drop in class
$ 1 to rent a mat

My husband and I have been coming here for a year on the monthly unlimited plan. We are especially fond of Marisha Doan’s Forest Yoga classes, 9am MWF.
We favor Marisha’s classes because:
1. high challenge level with a pace that is slow enough to get fully, mindfully into the poses
2. focused work on specific body areas, especially the shoulders, which has been a miracle for my posture
3. less downward dog than a typical Vinyasa class (hard on our wrists)
4. I have never seen Marisha to be anything other than pleasant, centered, and calm while leading class
We’ve also taken quite a lot of other classes at the studio and have had very positive impressions of almost every instructor. There is a fairly wide variety of class times and intensity levels, which makes it easier to fit yoga into your schedule. Highly recommended!

I love this studio and am so happy they came to my location. BUT
The front desk receptionist today needs some anger management training. I watched her be short with the people in front of me and then she was even ruder to me and my friend when she felt we didn’t answer her question fast enough. I get that can be annoying but her way of handling it was really uncomfortable and a weird way to start a yoga class.

Took a class today with Leah Speert (she’s a sub). Unlike the other Yoga Tree classes it wasn’t as great of an experience.
I am new to yoga and really trying to make a conscious effort to learn this art. With that said, most of the classes that I will take would be beginners or all levels with the assumption that the instructors will walk by on occasion to correct my alignment/​posture if needed. Having a good foundation and receiving it’s benefits it really important to me and this is part of the reason why I take these classes (instead of youtubing it at home and self-​practicing).
The class today was 90 minutes and for the first time of all 33 class pass classes that I’ve taken I had to just leave this class 15 minutes early.
Throughout the entirety of the class I think it was obvious that I was new to yoga as I was constantly looking to my neighbors to make sure I knew what the pose would be. I was sweating, trying, and really doing the poses to the best of my ability. As Leah walked around to the other students (that seem like they were long term/​regular yogis) for adjustments, she never once stopped by me to adjust me or anything while I was in a pose.
The class was small (less than 15 people) so I don’t see why she would walk pass me every time but offer assistance to others. I did not give up unless if I really just couldn’t hold the post, but even then I tried to do a variations. It’s not like I was down in child pose the whole class. This was a bit frustrating especially after 75 minutes of struggling. I was miserable. I’ve never been miserable in yoga class before. I just felt so helpless!
When I was quietly putting back my blocks and blankets, she came to me and said «class doesn’t end until 1030am» and I replied that I understand but I just had to leave. She asked me if what’s wrong with me and I said nothing I just have to go and she seemed really agitated with rolled eyes.
Yes, I am wrong to leave 15 minutes early, but I think she was just that inconsiderate of an instructor. You are asking me what’s wrong to make me feel bad at the end of my session because I am leaving your class early because you never once asked me if I needed help or offered help during the session?
As a side note, there was one other girl that was also new. She left 30 minutes before class ended and it would probably have been for the same reason.
I don’t ever book classes and leave early, this was a first.
I will probably come back to YogaTree, but most definitely never for a class with Leah.

This studio is great. Parking is easy, location is great, easy/​healthy food nearby, and plenty of space inside. Also, Jason Crandell’s Wednesday night class is excellent.

Fantastic yoga studio. There are some really great instructors here who have some really beneficial classes. The clientele is diverse as well. Various ages and tenure in yoga, as well as attire and figures.

I love Yoga Tree, but I don’t adore the Potrero location. The classes are in general much less vigorous than Castro location. Perhaps good for beginners, but not so much if you are more advanced.
The front desk staff has not taken most of the classes, which means they can’t answer any questions about the classes. Not so helpful.
That said, it’s a nice space, with a few good teachers who have EXCELLENT classes. I just wish it had more advanced/​rigorous classes.
Also, parking on week days can be nearly impossible.

Studio space, teachers, everything is awesome. These guys are serious and know their stuff, but also chill and relaxed. Stephan and Jessica are excellent. New teacher Erin Wimert is really good, in fact every teacher is great for different reasons. They only hire top quality, grounded yoga people it seems.

The workshop I took with Harvey Deutsch was so informative. As a yoga teacher I am using so much of what he taught me in my classes. Harvey has his finger on the pulse of the changes within the industry and the way we «were» practicing to a gentler more safe approach. Thank you Harvey!

Wonderful… welcoming…a very special place to practice.

Just took my first class with Jessica Kung Dreyfus at Yoga Tree Potrero Hill after a very long hiatus from yoga. I was really happy to discover that my 73-​year old body was up to much of it, and this was because Jessica is a terrific teacher. She guided us through a routine that included a wide variety of postures and she gave alternatives for people at different levels so that you can participate throughout the entire class even if what she is doing is beyond your current ability or, as in my case, I did not yet have the stamina for the entire hour and a half.
But what is even better, is that she is not just teaching postures. She brings a deep experience of yoga that goes way beyond exercise. America is a big consumer society, and yoga has been reduced to another form of exercise much of the time. We rarely get exposed to the full experience of yoga. Jessica brings that to her class. Also, we listened to a woman sing Sanskrit as we worked. The effect of the sound of the song, the drum and the digeridoo was amazing.
I’m definitely coming back for more!

Nice studio, great class variety. I drive over from Marin for the Walk Ropes class. Yoga Tree (in all locations) is proving to be the best in the Bay Area time and time again as I try out different studios. I always come back to Yoga Tree feeling so grateful to have discovered it and for everything offered… greatly skilled instructors with precise instruction, amazing variety of class types (kundalini, wall ropes, therapeutic, candlelit, etc), and a schedule that should work for most anyone. Great place!

6 stars! I am brand new (2 months in) to my yoga practice and I’ve grown so much with Yoga Tree.
I’ve only had one bad teacher who was a sub, and there is a vinyasa and restorative class on Tuesday evenings taught by 2 people which I just really do not like their teaching style. They are super cliquey with their regulars which makes it awkward and unwelcoming of you’re a newbie and not one of their «favorites.» On top of that, they’re inside jokes with their regulars are really negative and they seem to just laugh off the fact that they ate putting eachother down a lot. It’s kind of makes it hard to relax in class.
However, that aside, all my other experiences here more than make up for the bad ones. I usually have Danni on Thursdays and Marisha on Fridays. Danni is so great, he’s so encouraging and I’ve learned so much from him. The energyof his classes are so fun and positive. Marisha is great too, i feel like she really challenges me but is so great and helpful if I can’t quite get there.
I’ve talked to many people who all say Yoga Tree is the best and go to many different locations and say they’re all great. Maybe I’ll try another location one day.

Had a really nice Hatha class the other day. Great way to stretch, unwind and relax! Parking was easy, staff friendly and facility was spacious and clean. They have community classes at $ 12 and intro deals too. I will definitely be checking out some of the other classes they offer!

I love Harvey’s therapy yoga class. Helps me learn about my body and how it moves to be more mindful and conscious throughout the day with my breath and movement when I’m running. We even got to try an inversion on the ropes at the end, which was the highlight! $ 20 for 3 classes that expire in 2 weeks. I’d highly recommend it and there’s plenty of parking for the 7a class.

I am thrilled that this space opened in Portrero Hill, but I am even more excited Kerri Kelly teaches here twice a week! She is amazing!
The studio is spacious and open and their rates are extremely reasonable. Parking here isn’t impossible like their other locations.

Beautiful new studio in what seems to be an up-​and-​coming part of the city! The main practice room is enormous, with beautiful frosted mirrors, candles, lots of high quality props.
Love all the instructors I’ve had the pleasure of practicing with thus far. As with all good studios, there is a diversity of styles to choose from and it’s all about finding the teachers that really resonate with you. And truly, I don’t think it will be hard for anyone to do that here. I’m giving a very special shoutout to Jessica and Stephane Dreyfus, who teach individually and together, at this location. Their style integrates the spiritual, philosophical, and physical arms of yoga so beautifully. I learn so much from each class in addition to feeling challenged, relaxed, and balanced, so definitely drop by one of their classes if you have the chance!
As a new studio, classes are pretty sparse thus far but I kinda like how you get a lot of personal attention and how instructors can really attend to everyone in the room. No doubt it will get much more popular as more people find out about this place, and it deserves to! But until then, all the savasana massages are belong to me! Hahaha.