Devi Yoga Center

The yoga taught here is the most profound practice of yoga I’ve experienced. Beautifully taught. A powerful transformative experience. I highly recommend this for students of meditation and body-​mind convergence.

I’ve taken yoga classes throughout my life, never with regularity. Now that I’ve retired, I take a class three times a week. I’ve never encountered a teacher whose being is an embodiment of the practice itself. Kashi transmutes her peaceful spirit into every class, sometimes with a surprising dash of humor. And yet, from the far end of the room, with her nuanced understanding of the body, she can spy a tiny adjustment that a student needs to make to move into a more correct posture. Invariably, I leave the class stretched, having explored ways to move that I hadn’t considered. But so much more that that, the calm of the class has begun to teach me how to regard my own energy and to respect that of others — something wholly unanticipated. I might be moving a distance away from the studio, but I’ve never considered going anywhere else, no matter the drive. Kashi is a true teacher whose love for the work shine all the time. I’d give her 6 stars if I could.

For whatever reason (s) I dropped in for a test drive at the studio. It has been a consistently good experience for me. My body is learning (I am 72) and my sleeps are better. Kashi is a wonderful yoga teacher, generous and gentle. The only yoga i previously had done was self teaching with a hatha yoga book (Richard Hittleman circa 1970?), and a one-​off with another teacher. The classes are small (I am in a therapeutic lesson level). The class has a soft spiritual tone and is reflective and meditative, which is very much where i want to be right now.
I’ve given five stars to this review.

Beginning to Advanced Levels — EVERYONE can feel AMAZING at Devi Yoga Center!
HANDS DOWN — My absolute FAVORITE & one of the most BEAUTIFUL yoga studios I’ve ever been to — NO JOKE. The energy of the building is that of a Sanctuary, & emits true calm right away.
I’m a Sonoma County local /​native & I’ve been practicing TriYoga off-&-on with Kashi for a little over 3.5 years now, & quite literally EVERY TIME I leave a session — I feel 100% BETTER than when I first walked in.
I stand taller — I have a serene sense of inner calm — on top of feeling physically & mentally relaxed.
Her site is easy to navigate, understand, & to acquire any additional information you may need.
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It has truly been one of my greatest & most fulfilling self-​investments I have ever manifested for my well-​being.
I’ve learned so much about myself, my personal capabilities (you will surprise yourself!) & discovered new goals — & Kashi Ananda & her team are there to assist every step of the way.
I’ve found that each practice session is so unique — unique to that day’s energy — yet a consistent factor is the gentle pace & deeper healing that takes place — no matter what level you are practicing at.
Kashi is not only understanding — but she is PATIENT, KIND, COMPASSIONATE, & the ABSOLUTLE BEST in her field & has no problem taking the time to help you work through whatever challenges you may be facing — whether they be physical, emotional, spiritual, or any combination of the three. She is avidly deepening her own practice, & has over the years befriended, worked & practiced with «Cream of The Crop» Yogis — such as Yogini Kaliji — FOUNDER of TRIYOGA.
I HIGHLY recommend stopping by & seeing for yourself.
Whether you want to be the next Star Yogi in the community or simply want to relax & wind down from the day — Kashi & Devi Yoga Center has you covered.
Parking is easy & accessible — walking distance to down town Sebastopol.
Many Blessings & Enjoy the Journey!
— Lindsey

I had done yoga off and on for many many years and approaching retirement wanted to resume the practice. After two or three sessions at Devi Yoga going on 6 years ago (!), I knew I had found my yoga home. Kashi and her cohort of teachers at Devi have nurtured and grown a community of healthy yoga practitioners. The practice of TriYoga feels complete and has benefited me physically, emotionally and spiritually. The classes and workshops offered there are from the mundane to the magical. Check it out.

Kashi and Devi Yoga Center have changed my life … that’s the best I can tell you. I dropped in a year ago after reading a glowing Unilocal review and have been showing up ever since. And I am so happy I have!
My stiff neck disappeared. I have become limber and toned. I feel fantastic — and best, I have a new calm and grounding I simply haven’t had before … especially as I was moving through a period of intense grief. Kashi is simply one of the finest yoga instructors … and this very special practice, which is slow, meditative and yet still rigorous is perfectly beautiful.
I can’t recommend this studio enough!

I’ve taken yoga classes in variety of disciplines, the most recent was Anusara Yoga in both Seattle and San Francisco but discovered TriYoga through one of Devi Yoga Center’s teachers: Kai Panym. The TriYoga Basics course she teaches has all the qualities of guiding a beginner on where to focus breath and posture, while also providing the more experienced practitioner the room to improve. Kai’s depth of knowledge in this practice is evident in her clear explanation of how all the asana are linked and the benefits associated with each one.
As a space for practicing yoga at this level Devi Yoga Center is a remarkably idyllic spot in central Sebastopol. This, in a small town with more yoga studios than days of the week is a good thing. I’m sure each one has their own niche and following but the combination of the teachers and space make Devi Yoga well worth the effort to stick with your practice.

I had taken a yoga class as a college class and pretty much hated it. It wasn’t relaxing, I didn’t understand what I was doing and felt embarrassed. I barely went because I disliked it so much.
I really wanted to like yoga though. I knew it would be relaxing. I had faith. And I am so glad I did.
Because one day I was browsing on Groupon and found this deal :
And realized what a great price it was and bought it.
Devi Yoga Studio, is a beautiful studio to begin with. The floors are heated, and theres tons of natural light. I go at night mostly and they often light candles in the room making it glow.
I mostly take classes with Kashi who is so amazing. She’s calm, sweet and helpful. The poises are never overwhelming. Even if they are Kashi has an endless list of ways to make it easier on your body. They also have a wall full of props which can help any type of person. They over several different types of yoga classes here from gentle yoga to yoga for children! And because the instructors are so willing to help anyone there’s no reason to not find a class that fits perfect for you.
I love coming here so much. It’s such a wonderful experience each time and clears my mind. I recommend buying the Groupon though so you know exactly what I mean.

I have been practicing a variety of yoga styles for 28 years and attending TriYoga classes at Devi Yoga for 3 years. Devi Yoga Center is a beautiful and nurturing space in with to practice.
TriYoga totally resonates with me because of the slow pacing, the attention to detail, the attention to breath, the way the practice helps me be present and to focus on each movement and each breath. I love how the transitions from posture to posture are equally important in this practice.
Kashi is an extraordinary teacher and mentor of teachers. She is patient, non-​judgmental, clear in her direction, caring, lives and breathes her practice, and clearly loves her work.
TriYoga classes are accessible to people at all levels from absolute beginners to those far along in their practice. I am stronger, calmer, happier, more balanced because of the way my practice is being supported at Devi Yoga.

When I first discovered TriYoga it felt like coming home, and that is still how it feels coming into Devi Yoga Center — coming home to a place where I feel welcome, held and nurtured to dive deep into the full practice of yoga. Kashi and all the teachers are warm and welcoming, knowledgeable, and fully dedicated to what they are teaching. This is a slow, flowing, meditative yoga — yet strengthening at a level much more complete than other systems of yoga/​exercise.
Give Devi Yoga Center a chance — you won’t regret it!

Devi is such a sweet retreat from the outside world, just a half block from Main St. It feels like a haven, TriYoga flow is so nurturing, the teachers are warm and non-​judgemental, a safe place to drop down into my essential self. It feels like I’m in a slow-​motion meditation.

When I walked into Devi yoga four years ago and took my first Basics class, I knew I had finally found my teacher. I had been dipping in and out of yoga for 25 years and had never felt at home. Today my body is toned and youthful, my brain is far less scrambled and my soul is calmer and more peaceful. Learning how to meditate and stay with it is my next mountain to climb one little step at a time. Thank you Kashi!
Ellen Blakeley

When I first moved to Sebastopol 5 years ago I discovered Triyoga which was then at BlueHaven. I had terrible back pain (now gone). Tri yoga now has its own center in the same beautiful space and is called Devi Yoga Center. It’s an amazing style of yoga that is like meditation and exercise at the same time. It flows really slowly and builds attention to the present moment at the same time it builds strength and wisdom and prepares one for meditation. I think it is life-​altering; it has certainly changed my life as well as the lives of several friends who practice it in SF. We are so lucky to have so much of it in Sebastopol.