Upcoming events.

Arm Balancing with Sunset
Nov
2

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.

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Yoga en Español
Nov
8

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.

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Household Touch: explorations in accessible contact & connection
Nov
8

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

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Arm Balancing with Sunset
Nov
9

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.

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Embodied Awakening: A Somatic Workshop
Nov
14

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.

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Sound Bath
Nov
21

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.

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Community Tea & Yoga Chat
Oct
24

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 :)

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Arm Balancing with Sunset
Oct
19

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.

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Yoga en Español
Oct
11

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.

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Sound Bath
Oct
3

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.

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3rd Annual Costume and Clothing Swap
Sep
28

3rd Annual Costume and Clothing Swap

  • 5827 San Pablo Avenue Emeryville, CA, 94608 United States (map)
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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.

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Yoga en Español
Sep
27

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.

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Community Tea & Yoga Chat
Sep
26

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 :)

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Gaza Surf Club Documentary Viewing Party
Sep
20

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.

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Yoga en Español
Sep
13

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.

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Embodied Awakening: A Somatic Workshop
Sep
5

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.

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Community Tea & Yoga Chat
Jul
25

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

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Full Moon Femme Circle
Jul
12

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

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Community Tea &amp; Yoga Chat
Jun
27

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

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Yoga for the Queer Community
Jun
20

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.

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TRE (tension-trauma release exercises) + Sound bath
Jun
1

TRE (tension-trauma release exercises) + Sound bath

Raise your vibration! When we experience stress, anxiety, and trauma, our vibration is low. We feel heavy, negative, and out of sorts. Connecting to a higher vibrational frequency helps us to feel lighter, calmer, and more clear in our head.

In this 1.5 hour workshop, experience how TRE®, sound wave frequencies, and other tools allow energy to flow through and within you.

Join Tammy Hayano and Laura Moir to reset and renew your whole being.

For more info. about TRE®, visit Tammy's website here:https://www.hanumanholisticliving.com/tre-tension-trauma-release-alameda-california

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Community Tea &amp; Yoga Chat
May
23

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

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Full Moon Femme Circle
May
13

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

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CANCELED Move and Groove: Yoga and Live Music
May
10

CANCELED Move and Groove: Yoga and Live Music

Mel will guide students through a vinyasa flow accompanied by the acoustic vocals and guitar of Scott, local musician and regular Temescal farmers market guitarist. This practice often creating a more immersive and deeply relaxing experience by harmonizing the sounds with the yoga poses and breathwork.

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Embodied Awakening: A Somatic Workshop
May
2

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.

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Breathwork Journey— A Reset for the Soul
Apr
27

Breathwork Journey— A Reset for the Soul

Circular Breathwork moves trapped energy out of the body with somatic cleansing and clearing. This assists us in our ability to see, hear, feel, and know on a higher level. Our expanded state of consciousness can work through us and for us into release, insight, clarity, and more love. This Breathwork Journey is not pranayama or box breathing. It is a deep dive into your consciousness to reset your body and mind. This gets you back on track with your life journey.

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BIPOC Centered Yoga
Apr
23

BIPOC Centered Yoga

Class is centered around folx who are black, indigenous, or identify as a person of color. This is a space to liberate yourself from the idea that you need to fix yourself, or fit into a mold to be worthy of good things. You deserve attention, and love just as you are. This empowering class offers a low impact flow, with lots of self-love infused.

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