Yoga Kula is a neighborhood yoga studio in north Berkeley, along the stretch of Shattuck that is known for its restaurants and cafes. It is on the second floor, up a flight of stairs, with a bright practice room that gets a lot of natural light and has views out over the neighborhood. The space is set up for alignment-focused yoga, meditation, and related practices, with standard props and an atmosphere that is quiet and low-key.
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There is also a small massage and treatment area and access to a backyard garden that gives the place a more tucked-away feel than the busy street below.
Most people come for regular classes and workshops, which run both in-studio and online. The schedule includes straightforward drop-in yoga classes, plus one-off events that go deeper into specific topics. Recent examples range from a Summer Solstice Meditation Circle with mantra and seated practice to online philosophy series like “The Bhagavad Gita: Guidance for Complex Times,” and anatomy-focused workshops such as “The Anatomy of the Legs and Feet,” which are taught over Zoom. Expect a mix of mat-based movement, quiet sitting, and occasional lecture-style teaching, depending on the event.
The studio draws on several traditions, including Anusara, Iyengar, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga, and many of the teachers have long training in yoga and meditation. Yoga Kula also runs a small wellness spa that offers massage and facials for people who want more bodywork alongside practice. The studio has been operating in Berkeley for around two decades, so the crowd tends to include long-time regulars along with newer students who live or work nearby.
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