Yoga Conference in San Francisco April 28 - May 3 - 2026
Location: Hotel Kabuki - 1625 Post Street - San Francisco
Hosted by Anusara Yoga + Yogakula
Holiday Discount. - Use promo code: Holiday25 at checkout Valid through January 31
Main Conference: April 30 - May 3 - 2026
Teacher Training Intensive: Tue April 28 1pm - Thur 12pm April 30 - 2026 - with Noah Maze + Christina Sell
Therapeutics Immersion: Tue April 28 1pm - Thur 12pm April 30 - 2026 - with Doug Keller + Julia Pearring
Dear Friends,
We’re excited to invite you to a deeply inspiring gathering in the heart of San Francisco—an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and draw strength from the transformative, time-honored practices of yoga during these uncertain times.
Why This Gathering Matters
In a world of constant change, yoga offers steadiness, resilience, and a sense of sacred belonging. At this conference, you’ll:
Cultivate inner resilience and calm through asana, breath-work, meditation, and nervous-system–supportive practices
Reconnect with your sacred essence—in yourself, in others, and in our shared stewardship of the living Earth
Find strength in community, honoring diversity, empathy, and inclusive, compassionate care
Conference Faculty include:
Carlos Pomeda, Noah Mazé, Christina Sell, Doug Keller, Desiree Rumbaugh, Madhuri Martin, Adam Ballenger, Denise Hatch, Jayendra Hanley, Jeanie Manchester, Benjamin Finnerty, Julia Pearring, Judyth Hill, Suzanne Zuber, Saraswati Clere, Stephanie Lopez, and Dacher Keltner, plus many more renowned teachers.
Evenings of Inspiration
Soul-Lifting Concerts: MC Yogi + Benjy & Heather Wertheimer (Shantala)
Mantra & Sound Gatherings: Sound healing and kirtan
Location: Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco — an oasis of calm in the Fillmore District
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Transform your Practice with Seasoned Teachers
You'll learn:
Healthy Alignment: Emphasis on alignment principles and biomechanical integrity, drawing from therapeutic and structural approaches from the Anusara method.
Dynamic Asana: Experience asana practices that build strength and stamina while respecting each student’s unique body and needs.
Subtle Body Work: Detailed instruction on subtle energetics, pranayama, and the use of bandhas in physical and energetic alignment.
Methodical Teaching: Clear instruction on progressive sequencing and cueing.
Anatomy and Therapy: In-depth exploration of functional anatomy and yoga therapeutics.
Heart-Centered Philosophy: Explore yogic philosophy, which emphasizes personal growth, compassion, and connection to the heart.
Register early - we do expect to sell out
Main Conference $615
Teacher Training Intensive $390
Conference + Teacher Training $890 after
Holiday Discount. - Use promo code: Holiday25 at checkout Valid through January 31
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CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING FREE ONLINE YOGA SUMMIT
Equanimity in Action - A Free Online Yoga Summit
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF YOGA
A Free Online Yoga Summit
With Recordings Available
Sunday January 11 - 2026 - 1:30pm-4:00pm PT
With Marjorie Woollacott, Jacalyn Prete, Denise Hatch, Madhuri Martin,
and hosted by Saraswati Clere
The Neuroscience of Yoga – The Awakening of Human Potential
Discover how yogic practices rewire neural pathways, regulate the autonomic nervous system, awaken subtle perception, and expand consciousness beyond ordinary cognition.
The Neuroscience of Yoga Summit invites you into an afternoon of grounding practices, illuminating science, and awakened wisdom. Rooted in ancient yogic teachings and enriched by modern neuroscience, this free online event explores how we stay steady amid uncertainty, regulated amid stress, and awake amid distraction. Together, we rise—anchored in awareness, strengthened by breath, and united in resilience and possibility.
We begin with a powerful keynote from Marjorie Woollacott, PhD, neuroscientist, meditation researcher, and author of Infinite Awareness. Dr. Woollacott weaves decades of pioneering research with her own lived experience of yogic awakening to reveal how asana, pranayama, and meditation reshape the brain, harmonize the nervous system, and open the doors to expanded consciousness—insights the ancient yogis understood with astonishing clarity.
Throughout the afternoon you’ll be guided into embodied inquiry, trauma-informed understanding, and heart-centered dialogue—all held in a space that honors the universal human capacity to heal, awaken, and transform.
At times like these when the world feels turbulent or overwhelming, the call to return to center becomes both a refuge and a radical act. Steadiness becomes revolutionary. Presence becomes medicine. And gathering in community becomes a way of remembering who we are—and who we can become.
Summit Schedule & Session Themes
1:30–2:25pm | Marjorie Woollacott, PhD — The Neuroscience of Yoga, Awakening & Human Potential
Discover how yogic practices rewire neural pathways, regulate the autonomic nervous system, awaken subtle perception, and expand consciousness beyond ordinary cognition. Through both scientific insight and personal story, Dr. Woollacott reveals how ancient yoga mapped the architecture of awakening long before modern science—and how these teachings can help us deepen clarity, well-being, and spiritual realization today.
2:30–2:55pm | Jackie Prete — The Yogic Art of Transformation
Jackie invites you to experience practice as a portal to freedom. Through alignment, breath, and inquiry, learn how to meet discomfort with clarity and compassion—uncovering the joy, spaciousness, and ease available beneath our conditioned patterns.
3:00–3:25pm | Denise Hatch — Reclaiming Steadiness Through Embodied Awareness
Denise weaves neuroscience, somatic awareness, and yoga philosophy to reveal how we can transform stress imprints through breath, attention, and presence—restoring inner steadiness, clarity, and compassion.
3:30–4:00pm | Madhuri Martin — Yoga as a Radical Act of Resilience: Connection, Passion & Purpose
Madhuri illuminates yoga as an embodied path of truth and connection in a fragmented world. Through moment-to-moment awareness, emotional honesty, and intuitive intelligence, she guides us toward the steady delight of living from our deepest vision—regardless of outer circumstances.
Why This Summit Matters
More than ever, we need grounded, heart-centered tools that reconnect us—
to ourselves, to one another, and to what truly matters.
This gathering will help you:
• Understand how yogic wisdom and neuroscience support emotional and mental well-being
• Learn practices that calm the body, regulate the nervous system, and steady the mind
• Explore how equanimity becomes a radical act of clarity, compassion, and awakening
• Deepen your personal or teaching practice with trauma-informed, embodied approaches
• Build community and remember that we rise stronger when we rise together
Who This Is For
Yoga practitioners, teachers, healers, therapists, educators, community leaders, meditators, and anyone seeking grounded tools for clarity, steadiness, and awakening. Whether you are navigating uncertainty, recovering from burnout, or longing for deeper presence, this summit offers a pathway home—to balance, purpose, and embodied freedom.
Recordings are available to all registrants—join live or revisit in your own time.
Marjorie Woollacott, PhD Neuroscientist, meditation researcher, and award-winning author of Infinite Awareness, Dr. Woollacott is an Emeritus Professor of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon and a leading voice bridging consciousness studies and neuroscience. With over 200 scientific publications and four decades of meditation practice, she illuminates how yogic disciplines transform the brain, awaken subtle perception, and expand human potential.
www.marjoriewoollacott.com
Jacalyn Prete A certified Anusara® teacher trainer with over 30 years of experience, Jacalyn is known for her deep devotion to yoga’s wisdom traditions and her accessible, therapeutic approach. Cofounder and former licensing director of the Anusara School of Hatha Yoga, she also teaches Ayurveda and integrative wellness through her Vibrant Living Tribe program.
www.jacalynprete.com
Denise Hatch Founder of Power of the Mind and the Yoga Sports Performance Method, Denise blends yoga, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience to guide individuals toward peak mind-body alignment. With three decades of experience training professional athletes, creatives, and leaders, she specializes in dissolving mental and energetic barriers to unlock full potential.
www.powerofthemind.coach
Madhuri Martin A dedicated practitioner for over 40 years, Madhuri’s teaching is rooted in the lineages of Ashtanga Yoga, Anusara Yoga, and indigenous wisdom traditions. Her work reflects a vibrant synthesis of authentic lineage, mythic storytelling, and embodied inquiry—inviting students into the transformative, living artistry of yoga.
www.madhurimartin.com
Free to attend. No prior experience needed—just an open heart and curiosity.
Reserve Your Spot Now – Replays Available -
Please use Summit3 as code to register
Price: A free online event
Technology: Zoom will be used. You will receive the zoom link in the confirmation email.