RETREAT: IYENGAR YOGA RETREAT IN SICILY, ITALY
Recommended 2 years of ongoing study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher.
Non-refundable deposit required to book. Final payment due by April 15th, 2026.
Join us for a week of Iyengar Yoga, nourishment, and renewal in the breathtaking Sicilian countryside. Enjoy the ideal balance of 3 hours of yoga daily—supporting strength, flexibility, balance, and inner steadiness—alongside plenty of time to rest, explore, and unwind. Savor delicious meals, beautiful accommodations, and optional excursions to beaches, historic towns, nature preserves, and local culture. Friends for 25 years, Athena and Barbara offer exceptional teaching, individual attention, and a retreat experience grounded in care and connection. Come restore your body, quiet your mind, uplift your spirit—and adventure as you choose.
When
Oct. 10 - 17, 2026
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Locale
Danena Retreat, Sicily near Noto
Teachers
Athena Pappas & Barbara Fabbri
WORKSHOP: Sound Bath: Honest Awareness
All are welcome — no experience needed. Please bring an eye mask if you have one and wear layers.
To receive credit to your Momence account cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance of event start time. We cannot offer refunds.
An evening of gentle self-connection and acceptance. Through sound and stillness, you’ll be invited to meet yourself as you are, allowing space for integration and rest. Through guided meditation and a layered soundscape, you’ll be invited to soften external focus and attune to what is often overlooked. Sound becomes a bridge—helping you move from surface awareness into deeper listening. We’ll close with a simple herbal tea ceremony to ground the experience and carry that openness into your evening.
Part of A Summer of Noticing—a series devoted to returning to yourself through awareness and rest.
When
Sun. Aug. 16th
Time
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
$55.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Elena Mukomelova
POP-UP: Beginning Again
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
A gentle reset for body and mind. Whether you’re returning to yoga, rebuilding consistency, or simply needing a fresh start, this class invites curiosity, simplicity, and renewed connection to practice. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice.
When
Sun. Aug. 23th
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Adrienne Klein
POP-UP: Opening into Lotus Pose
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Lotus pose is not something to force, but something to unfold toward with patience and care. Explore hip opening, leg actions, and seated poses that prepare the body intelligently for Padmasana and other meditative seats. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice.
When
Sun. Aug. 16th
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
May Mei Chong
POP-UP: Bridging into Awareness
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Backbends begin with attention. Explore grounding actions, supported chest opening, and bridge pose variations that cultivate steadiness, sensitivity, and inner lift without force or tension. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice.
When
Sun. Aug. 9th
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
May Mei Chong
POP-UP: Restore into Breath
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Slow down, settle in, and reconnect to the quiet intelligence of the breath. Supported restorative poses and gentle pranayama invite deep rest for the nervous system and a sense of calm clarity. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice
When
Sun. Aug. 2nd
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
May Mei Chong
POP-UP: Hip Hip Hurray
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Celebrate your hips with a class designed to strengthen, stabilize, and release one of the body’s most important centers of movement. Expect a satisfying blend of standing poses, extensions, and supported work to leave you walking out happier. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice
When
Sun. Jul. 26th
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Athena Pappas
WORKSHOP: Sound Bath: Inner Awareness
All are welcome — no experience needed. Please bring an eye mask if you have one and wear layers.
To receive credit to your Momence account cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance of event start time. We cannot offer refunds.
A space to turn inward and attune to your inner voice. This sound bath supports deep listening—beyond thoughts and into the subtle awareness of the body and intuition. Through guided meditation and a layered soundscape, you’ll be invited to soften external focus and attune to what is often overlooked. Sound becomes a bridge—helping you move from surface awareness into deeper listening. We’ll close with a simple herbal tea ceremony to ground the experience and carry that openness into your evening.
Part of A Summer of Noticing—a series devoted to returning to yourself through awareness and rest.
When
Sun. Jul. 19th
Time
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
$55.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Elena Mukomelova
POP-UP: Learning the Ropes
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds
Ropes aren’t just for acrobats. Discover how the yoga wall and ropes can support mobility, traction, strength, and ease in unexpected ways. A playful class for curious students ready to hang out and see things from a new perspective. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice.
When
Sun. Jul. 19th
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Max Kopeikin
POP-UP: Let’s Do the Twist
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Twists to rinse, refresh, and revive. Explore standing, seated, and restorative twisting actions that awaken the spine, improve circulation, and leave you feeling lighter, taller, and more spacious from the inside out. Be inspired by Iyengar Yoga through thoughtful teaching, creative sequencing, and playful exploration this summer. Each Sunday offers a fresh perspective and a chance to deepen your practice
When
Sun. Jul. 12th
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
May Mei Chong
WORKSHOP: Restorative Iyengar Yoga & Sound Bath
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Step into an evening of profound rest and renewal. In this special workshop, Magi, an experienced Iyengar yoga teacher, will guide you through restorative poses supported with wall ropes, bolsters, chairs, and blankets. Each shape is designed to release tension, calm the nervous system, and create comfort in the body. From the very beginning, sound will be woven gently into the practice. After the first few minutes of asanas, Elena will begin layering in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, and chimes. The sounds will accompany you lightly in each pose, deepening relaxation and presence. The session culminates in an extended Savasana, accompanied by a full sound bath—a rich, immersive experience of crystal bowls, brass bowls, chimes, and oceanic tones. Together, yoga and sound create a sanctuary of stillness, renewal, and balance.
When
Fri. Jul. 10th
Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Price
$55.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Magi Khoo & Elena Mukomelova
RETREAT: Rooted in Awareness: Iyengar Yoga and Zen to Embody Your Life
All levels of yoga and meditation experience are welcome. Prior study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher is helpful but not required.
Through the practices of Iyengar Yoga and Zen meditation, we explore what it means to live with steadiness, clarity, and compassion. In this retreat, we will utilize alignment and awareness as gateways to presence, cultivating a body that is grounded, a mind that is quiet, and a heart that is open. Each day will include asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath work), and zazen (sitting meditation). Together, we will investigate how these disciplines support one another, revealing the interconnection between physical stability and mental stillness. In the peaceful setting of Tassajara, surrounded by mountains and streams, we can return to the simplicity of direct experience and the refuge found in awareness itself.
All levels of yoga and meditation experience are welcome. Prior study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher is helpful but not required.
When
Tue. Jun. 30th, to Sun. Jul. 5th, 2026
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Locale
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
https://www.sfzc.org/locations/tassajara Teachers
Athena Pappas & Tenzin David Zimmerman
COURSE: Summer Solstice Morning Practice 5-Day Course
All levels and abilities are welcome.
Cancel course 24 hours in advance for credit. No refunds.
Welcome the energy of the summer solstice with five mornings of dedicated yoga practice. Through thoughtful sequencing and progressive instruction, this course will help students develop greater confidence and consistency in their home practice. Participants will receive access to recordings of each class for continued practice and study. A daily yoga practice can cultivate strength, mobility, vitality, and greater steadiness of mind—an inspiring way to begin the summer season.
When
Mon. Jun. 15 - Fri. Jun. 19
Time
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Price
In person $100 course/$28 single class.
Online $60/$14
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Athena Pappas
WORKSHOP: Sound Bath: Inner Blooming
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Please book your spot at least 1 day in advance of course start time. Cancel 24 hours in advance for credit. No refunds.
A grounding session to reconnect with the present moment. Through meditation and immersive sound, you’ll be guided back to the body, the breath, and the simplicity of being here. Through guided meditation and a layered soundscape, you’ll be invited to soften external focus and attune to what is often overlooked. Sound becomes a bridge—helping you move from surface awareness into deeper listening. We’ll close with a simple herbal tea ceremony to ground the experience and carry that openness into your evening.
Part of A Summer of Noticing—a series devoted to returning to yourself through awareness and rest.
When
Sun. Jun. 14th
Time
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price
$55.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Elena Mukomelova
WORKSHOP: Healing Yoga: Emotional Stability
All levels of yoga experience are welcome.
To receive credit to your Momence account cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance of event start time. We cannot offer refunds.
In uncertain and turbulent times, it’s more important than ever to find moments of stillness, clarity and grounding. This workshop offers an opportunity to relax the body, quiet the brain and soothe the emotional center of the heart. Through supported asanas, we’ll calm the nervous system and bring balance between the intelligence of the head and the heart. Postures are designed to bring inner peace, support positive thinking and create emotional steadiness. Props and modifications will be provided to ensure a safe and supported experience.
When
Sat. Jun. 13th
Time
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Price
$55.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Sachiko Willis
POP-UP: Yoga Philosophy
No prior study necessary.
Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit to your Momence account. No refunds.
Curious about going a little deeper into yoga beyond the poses? Julia will offer a relaxed and welcoming way to explore the roots of the practice through the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Participants will spend time with simple Sanskrit chanting, conversation, and reflection—approaching the sutras in a way that feels accessible and relevant, whether you’re new to them or revisiting with fresh eyes. Julia brings over 20 years of study and shares the material in a way that’s thoughtful, down-to-earth, and engaging.
When
Sun. May 31st
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
$15.00 - $25.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Julia Sterling
POP-UP: Going Upside Down
No experience necessary
Class packages can be used to book this class. Cancel 1 hour in advance for credit. No refunds.
Get upside down with Magi Khoo and learn to stabilize yourself when the world turns topsy-turvy. Magi was drawn to Iyengar Yoga after seeing practitioners over 70 years old do a headstand with ease for minutes on end at an Iyengar Yoga month-long intensive in the Himalayan foothills. She vowed to uncover the "secret" behind this practice and, some years later, became a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Join her pop-up to discover inversions with ease, the anchor of Iyengar Yoga.
When
Fri. May 29th
Time
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Price
$28.00
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Locale
211 Hugo St.
San Francisco, Calif.
94122 Teacher
Magi Khoo