RSSSan Francisco: Take Your Dad To Yoga
Yes, this is a picture of me and my dad. Yes, I am wearing a Smurf shirt and a denim beaded vest—and some pretty wicked braids, if I do say so myself. And yes, even though that photo was taken more than 25 years ago in Brooklyn, I do still own outfits that kind of look like that.
But more to the point: Father's Day is almost here and I have been thinking a lot about my dad, and the influence he's had on my life—and my yoga practice. It's not that my dad is a yogi or a "spiritual" guy. He's not. He's never been to India or even sat in meditation, and would way sooner be lifting weights in a gym than doing headstands on a hard wooden floor. But, early on, my dad taught me the importance of fitness and healthy diet. He also taught me how to stay calm in stressful situations, how to always be truthful, and how to treat people with kindness and respect. And when it comes down to it, that's all yoga.
So, I was thinking, what better gift to give a dad on Father's Day than yoga? My pops is all the way out on the East Coast, but if you're lucky enough to have a dad (or a dad-like person) who lives nearby, why not take him down-dogging this weekend? If he's never been before, not to worry: Below is a list of beginner classes that all take place on Sunday.
And if you have a special yogic connection with your dad, write in and tell us about it!
Neighborhood: The Mission
Studio: Laughing Lotus
Class: Lotus Flow 1 with Katharine
Time: 9am-10:30am
More info: www.laughinglotus.com
Neighborhood: The Mission
Studio: Yoga Kula
Class: Introduction to Anusara with Jeanne Miernyk
Time: 1pm-3pm
More info: www.yogakula.com
Neighborhood: The Castro
Studio: Yoga Tree Castro
Class: Radiant Flow 1 with Janet Stone
Time: 6:15pm-7:45pm
More info: www.yogatreesf.com
Neighborhood: Portrero Hill
Studio: Yoga Sita
Class: Beginner yoga with Susannah
Time: 11am-12pm
More info: www.yogasitasf.com
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley/ Pan Handle
Studio: The Yoga Loft
Class: Vinyasa 1-2 with Jane Dobson
Time: 11am-12:30pm
More info: www.theloftsf.com
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
Studio: The Mindful Body
Class 1: Beginner yoga with Dee Benefield
Time: 9am-10:30am
Class 2: Beginner yoga with Renee Heidtman
Time: 11:30am-12:45pm
More info: www.themindfulbody.com
Neighborhood: Western Addition/Nopa
Studio: The YogaStudio
Class: Level 1 yoga with Jo Lewzey
Time:11:45am-1:15pm
More info: www.yogastudiomillvalley.com
Neighborhood: SOMA
Studio: It's Yoga
Time: 6pm-7pm
Class: Astanga beginners modified primary series with Joe
More info: www.itsyoga.com
Comments
How funny!
My dad is in France, he is definitely not a yoga person but taught me the same values your dad did.
I am trying to introduce him to Yoga. He went from "no way" to " I should try".
We'll definitely go together on my next trip to France.
For now, I am just gonna make deliver a box of good Californian wine for Father's Day:-)
Posted by: nousha.com | June 12, 2008 09:45 PM
Right on, Nousha :)
Posted by: Karen | June 13, 2008 12:30 AM
I had the amazing experience of teaching my father AcroYoga this weekend. Actually, my mother and father both attended the workshop. To see them fall in love with the practice together was a beautiful thing. Especially considering neither had previous experience with yoga or acrobatics. I learned that connection is truly universal. OM
Posted by: Jeremy | June 16, 2008 09:27 PM