Upcoming events.
Personal Safety and Self Defense
Coach Victor will be teaching effective, useful, and practical self-defense philosophy and techniques while keeping this process safe and fun. This will be an interactive workshop that will include movement and body contact and lots of talk story. You will learn how to use your words, best instincts, as well your body to stay safe. Please note we will be simulating situations that may be triggering for survivors. While Victor has experience teaching to trauma survivors, please come with this understanding in mind.
About the instructor: Victor Damian has been deeply involved in martial arts since his teenage years. He has been trained in Filipino Martial Arts for over 20 years. He has also been teaching boxing for over 20 years. Victor has been involved in weapon fight clubs and has been featured on NPR, ESPN, National Geographics Taboo, and numerous news and TV shows. In addition to this, Victor has worked for SFDPH for 13 years. During this time, he has worked with youth in various systems and even taught self-defense for underage sex workers.
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Yoga for the Queer Community
Class is centered around LGBTQ2IA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual/Pansexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving and Two-Spirit communities). Allies are welcome, please be mindful of how much space you take with your words. You deserve attention, and love just as you are. This empowering class offers a slow nourishing, low impact flow, with lots of self-love infused. Mindful movement has been proven to help feel more present, accepting, and alive in our bodies.
Finding this loving space that us our true nature is especially important now as our communities are under constant threat.
Movement class will be followed by 15 minutes for journaling, sharing and communing with each other.
Donation Bases Massage Clinic
Community Massage Clinic - 30 Minute massage administered by a recent trainee of the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville. This massage will target key pressure points in the joints and muscles to release tension and encourage the flow of chi (energy). You will be able to stay fully clothed during the massage.
Donations will go to the Social Justice Collaborative, assisting low-income immigrant communities at risk of deportation by providing them with comprehensive, direct, and high-quality legal services that are culturally competent, at little to no cost. socialjusticecollaborative.org
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
BIPOC Centered Yoga
Class is centered around folx who are black, indigenous, or identify as a person of color. In a time when our communities are under constant attack; it is important now more than ever to ground and restore ourselves so that we remain skillful in our daily interactions and larger activism. This class is a gentle flow with breathwork and mindfulness practices infused.
After class we will have time for journaling, and sharing/witnessing. Allies are welcome, we request you to please be mindful of the space you take up in the room and the weight your voice carries.
NOTFLOF - If $15 is a barrier to entry please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for scholarship spots
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Yoga for the Queer Community
Class is centered around LGBTQ2IA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual/Pansexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving and Two-Spirit communities). Allies are welcome, please be mindful of how much space you take with your words. You deserve attention, and love just as you are. This empowering class offers a slow nourishing, low impact flow, with lots of self-love infused. Mindful movement has been proven to help feel more present, accepting, and alive in our bodies.
Finding this loving space that us our true nature is especially important now as our communities are under constant threat.
Movement class will be followed by 15 minutes for journaling, sharing and communing with each other.
BIPOC Centered Yoga
Class is centered around folx who are black, indigenous, or identify as a person of color. In a time when our communities are under constant attack; it is important now more than ever to ground and restore ourselves so that we remain skillful in our daily interactions and larger activism. This class is a gentle flow with breathwork and mindfulness practices infused.
After class we will have time for journaling, and sharing/witnessing. Allies are welcome, we request you to please be mindful of the space you take up in the room and the weight your voice carries.
NOTFLOF - If $15 is a barrier to entry please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for scholarship spots
Sound Bath
Enjoy a full body meditative experience immersed in sound and healing vibrations. This 60 minute sound bath will explore vibrations such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, percussion,nature recordings, and horns to support relaxation and peace.
NOTAFLOF, if you are not able to pay the minimum entry and still want to attend the sound bath please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for trade and scholarship opportunities.
Yoga for the Queer Community
Class is centered around LGBTQ2IA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual/Pansexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving and Two-Spirit communities). Allies are welcome, please be mindful of how much space you take with your words. You deserve attention, and love just as you are. This empowering class offers a slow nourishing, low impact flow, with lots of self-love infused. Mindful movement has been proven to help feel more present, accepting, and alive in our bodies.
Finding this loving space that us our true nature is especially important now as our communities are under constant threat.
Movement class will be followed by 15 minutes for journaling, sharing and communing with each other.
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Sound Bath
Enjoy a full body meditative experience immersed in sound and healing vibrations. This 60 minute sound bath will explore vibrations such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, percussion,nature recordings, and horns to support relaxation and peace.
NOTAFLOF, if you are not able to pay the minimum entry and still want to attend the sound bath please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for trade and scholarship opportunities.
BIPOC Centered Yoga
Class is centered around folx who are black, indigenous, or identify as a person of color. In a time when our communities are under constant attack; it is important now more than ever to ground and restore ourselves so that we remain skillful in our daily interactions and larger activism. This class is a gentle flow with breathwork and mindfulness practices infused.
After class we will have time for journaling, and sharing/witnessing. Allies are welcome, we request you to please be mindful of the space you take up in the room and the weight your voice carries.
NOTFLOF - If $15 is a barrier to entry please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for scholarship spots
Yoga Teacher Sangha
What is a teachers' sangha? A space for yoga teachers to come together on a regular basis to meet, connect, share, listen, and even practice with one another. It can be hard to find time and space to connect with other yoga teachers and share openly questions, issues, highlights, wonders about teaching and sharing this practice of yoga. This teachers' sangha is a space we can each shape to meet our unique needs as yoga teachers.
Come for community, connection, and collaboration!
Embodied Awakening: A Somatic Workshop
Our bodies hold so much wisdom and medicine, but they also hold onto unprocessed emotions and experiences that keep us stuck in our minds and playing small in the world.
In this 90-minute workshop, we will drop into the body using various somatic tools and back-door-bandit our subconscious mind to receive healing, insights and access to new gifts. This is a space for self-exploration that serves your highest good and meets you exactly where you are at. Each person’s experience will be unique and their own.
Arm Balancing with Sunset
Build the confidence, Strength and concentration you need to safely land arm balancing poses. This 3 week series offers you a chance to experience arm balances in a safe, kind and guided environment 💛
Each class can be taken independently, or the sessions will build on each other if you attend all three. To attend, you should have some experience practicing yoga & should feel comfortable in Chaturanga. During the second and third weeks, experience with Crow pose will be a helpful foundation. You don't have to be an expert, wobbles and wiggles welcome!
October 19: Crow, Side Crow, Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
November 2: Eka Pada I Review, Eka Pada Koundinyasana II, Flying Figure 4
November 9: Eight Angle Pose, Firefly, Headstand
$30 a session or $70 for all three sessions.
Household Touch: explorations in accessible contact & connection
What would it be like to bring more touch into our daily lives?
We'll explore the culture & science of touch, including the nervous system. And practice embodiment & choiceful touch as pathways to connection, resilience, nourishment & delight.
For one, for friends & families, for partners. Age 16+
Led by Eugenia Park - Somatic Experiencing practitioner
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Arm Balancing with Sunset
Build the confidence, Strength and concentration you need to safely land arm balancing poses. This 3 week series offers you a chance to experience arm balances in a safe, kind and guided environment 💛
Each class can be taken independently, or the sessions will build on each other if you attend all three. To attend, you should have some experience practicing yoga & should feel comfortable in Chaturanga. During the second and third weeks, experience with Crow pose will be a helpful foundation. You don't have to be an expert, wobbles and wiggles welcome!
October 19: Crow, Side Crow, Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
November 2: Eka Pada I Review, Eka Pada Koundinyasana II, Flying Figure 4
November 9: Eight Angle Pose, Firefly, Headstand
$30 a session or $70 for all three sessions.
Art of Assists: Teacher Workshop with Ann Thu
Are you a yoga teacher looking to gain greater confidence in offering hands-on assists? Do you find you have the knowledge of assists but want to incorporate assists more seamlessly into your classes? This workshop is for you.
Art of Assists: Teacher Workshop with Ann Thu
Are you a yoga teacher looking to gain greater confidence in offering hands-on assists? Do you find you have the knowledge of assists but want to incorporate assists more seamlessly into your classes? This workshop is for you.
Community Tea & Yoga Chat
This event is taking place at our new studio 5827 San Pablo Ave, Oakland. Join is every fourth Friday for a cozy evening of tea and conversation about yogic philosophy and how it applies to our individual journeys.
This month's topic: Yajna (aka sacrifice) BHAGAVAD GITA 3.9
"The world is bondage when actions are done just for your own sake. Therefore Arjuna, make every action a sacrifice, utterly free of personal attachment."
No knowledge of yoga history or philosophy necessary, this is a space to share authentically based on a central theme focused on spiritual wellness.
Free to join, please RSVP so we can prepare enough tea :)
Arm Balancing with Sunset
Build the confidence, Strength and concentration you need to safely land arm balancing poses. This 3 week series offers you a chance to experience arm balances in a safe, kind and guided environment 💛
Each class can be taken independently, or the sessions will build on each other if you attend all three. To attend, you should have some experience practicing yoga & should feel comfortable in Chaturanga. During the second and third weeks, experience with Crow pose will be a helpful foundation. You don't have to be an expert, wobbles and wiggles welcome!
October 19: Crow, Side Crow, Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
November 2: Eka Pada I Review, Eka Pada Koundinyasana II, Flying Figure 4
November 9: Eight Angle Pose, Firefly, Headstand
$30 a session or $70 for all three sessions.
Comedy Show for Mutual Aid
Comedy show fundraiser for the surfers of Gaza featured in the documentary Gaza Surf Club.
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Sound Bath
Enjoy a full body meditative experience immersed in sound and healing vibrations. This 60 minute sound bath will explore vibrations such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, percussion,nature recordings, and horns to support relaxation and peace.
NOTAFLOF, if you are not able to pay the minimum entry and still want to attend the sound bath please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for trade and scholarship opportunities.
3rd Annual Costume and Clothing Swap
Join us for a fun-filled Costume & Clothing Swap event at Banana Yoga! Whether you're tired of your old clothes, or looking for a cheap and unique costume for Halloween, this is the perfect opportunity to revamp your wardrobe and unleash your creativity.
Bring your gently used clothing items, accessories, and costumes, and exchange them with fellow sustainable fashion enthusiasts. Come to find new-to-you clothes and meet like-minded individuals who share your love for sustainable fashion.
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Community Tea & Yoga Chat
This event is taking place at our new studio 5827 San Pablo Ave, Oakland. Join is every fourth Friday for a cozy evening of tea and conversation about yogic philosophy and how it applies to our individual journeys.
This month's topic: Yajna (aka sacrifice) BHAGAVAD GITA 3.9
"The world is bondage when actions are done just for your own sake. Therefore Arjuna, make every action a sacrifice, utterly free of personal attachment."
No knowledge of yoga history or philosophy necessary, this is a space to share authentically based on a central theme focused on spiritual wellness.
Free to join, please RSVP so we can prepare enough tea :)
Gaza Surf Club Documentary Viewing Party
Gaza Surf Club is a 2016 documentary film which follows several surfers from Gaza and documents their efforts to surf and survive. Join us for this special screening of the film, hear from local surfers, artists, and activists connected to the Gaza surf community today, and connect with community.
Suggested donation of $20 - $200 will be collected at the door in cash or Venmo, with all collected funds going directly to our siblings in Gaza. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Yoga en Español
Una clase de yoga para todos las personas que quieren estirar y respirar para relajar y fortalecer el cuerpo. Este clase de 60 minutos es designado a desafiarte con momentos de pausa y meditación para un relajación completo para los musculos. Este classe es para todos que hablan español o estan aprendendo espanol y quierer mejorar tu vocabulario.
All-levels vinyasa flow built to reset the nervous system, build energy, and strengthen the body. This 60 minute flow is focused on building heat in the body while connecting deeper to your breathe in order to sooth tension stored in the muscles. This class if for Spanish speakers or people who are learning Spanish and want to improve their vocabulary through immersion.
Embodied Awakening: A Somatic Workshop
Our bodies hold so much wisdom and medicine, but they also hold onto unprocessed emotions and experiences that keep us stuck in our minds and playing small in the world.
In this 90-minute workshop, we will drop into the body using various somatic tools and back-door-bandit our subconscious mind to receive healing, insights and access to new gifts. This is a space for self-exploration that serves your highest good and meets you exactly where you are at. Each person’s experience will be unique and their own.
Community Tea & Yoga Chat
Join us the Fourth Friday evening of every month for a nourishing session of tea and conversation about yogic philosophy and our spiritual journeys.
Community Tea & Yoga Chat
Join us the Fourth Friday evening of every month for a nourishing session of tea and conversation about yogic philosophy and our spiritual journeys.
This month's topic: Sankalpa aka Intention/Heart's Desire
Full Moon Femme Circle
Healing circle for womxn, femme identifying, and non binary beings. Move & clear energies with this cleansing ceremony. Tap into your juicy and intuitive natures. There will be ecstatic movement, journaling, and more <3
Community Tea & Yoga Chat
Join us the Fourth Friday evening of every month for a nourishing session of tea and conversation about yogic philosophy and our spiritual journeys.
This month's topic: Sankalpa aka Intention/Heart's Desire
Yoga for the Queer Community
Class is centered around LGBTQ2IA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual/Pansexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving and Two-Spirit communities) and allies.
You deserve attention, and love just as you are. This empowering class offers a slow nourishing, low impact flow, with lots of self-love infused. Mindful movement has been proven to help feel more present, accepting, and alive in our bodies.
Movement class will be followed by 15 minutes for sharing and communing with each other.