Yoga Conference San Francisco
Spring 2027
Hosted by Anusara Yoga & Yoga Kula
In-person + Livestream
Love in Action: Yoga for Healing Ourselves and the World
May 13-16, 2027 - Main Conference
May 11-13, 2027 - Teacher Training Intensive
In a time marked by uncertainty, rapid change, and growing disconnection, the wisdom of yoga offers a profound invitation: to return to what is most essential, to cultivate presence, and to remember the sacred dimension of life that exists within ourselves, within one another, and throughout the world around us.
Yoga Conference SF 2027 brings together an extraordinary community of practitioners, teachers, scholars, musicians, and seekers from around the globe for four days of learning, practice, inspiration, and connection. Rooted in the enduring wisdom traditions of India, this gathering explores yoga not simply as a physical discipline, but as a living path of awakening, compassion, service, and embodied wisdom.
The theme, Love in Action: Yoga for Healing Ourselves and the World, invites us to explore how contemplative practice can help us meet the challenges of modern life with greater clarity, resilience, courage, and heart. Through movement, meditation, philosophy, sacred sound, self-inquiry, and community, we discover that the deepest purpose of yoga is not a self-improvement project, but a profound recognition of our interconnectedness and our capacity to participate in the healing of the world.
Throughout the conference, participants will explore teachings that illuminate the transformative power of devotion, awareness, and conscious action. These timeless teachings remind us that beneath the distractions of daily life exists an ever-present source of wisdom, love, and wholeness. As we learn to align with this deeper reality, our practice becomes a way of living—one that supports meaningful relationships, purposeful action, and a greater sense of belonging in the world.
Internationally respected teachers, scholars, and practitioners will offer lectures, workshops, panel discussions, contemplative practices, movement sessions, and experiential learning designed to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary life. Together we will examine how yoga can help us cultivate inner steadiness amidst uncertainty, deepen our connection to others, and live in greater alignment with our highest values and aspirations.
Music, mantra, and sacred sound will weave throughout the conference as powerful expressions of joy, devotion, creativity, and collective presence. Through concerts, chanting, immersive sound experiences, and community gatherings, participants will experience the unique capacity of music to open the heart, dissolve separation, and foster genuine connection.
More than a conference, Yoga Conference SF 2027 is an opportunity to participate in a living kula—a community of practice united by a shared commitment to growth, learning, service, and awakening. Together we will explore what it means to live with greater awareness, compassion, and purpose while celebrating the precious gift of human life.
Whether you are a yoga teacher, dedicated practitioner, lifelong student, or simply someone seeking greater meaning and connection, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in transformative teachings, inspiring practices, and a vibrant global community.
Join us in San Francisco as we come together to learn, practice, celebrate, and remember the living heart of yoga—a path that invites us to recognize the sacred in every moment, embody love in action, and contribute to a more compassionate and awakened world.
Learn From Seasoned Teachers
Depth of Experience: Receive guidance grounded in decades of dedicated practice & teaching in the yoga tradition.
Refined Technique: Elevate your asana practice with precise alignment, intelligent sequencing, and therapeutic insights.
Embodied Wisdom: Understanding of yoga as a path of transformation through lived experience.
Philosophical Clarity: Deepen your connection to the roots of yoga with teachings that illuminate classical texts in accessible, relevant ways.
Empowered Practice: Adapt your practice with intelligence and intuition, honoring your body’s evolving needs.
Transformational Teaching: Learn to teach with authenticity, clarity, and impact—whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned guide.
Emotional & Energetic Integration: Practices that harmonize the nervous system, balance the subtle body, and support emotional well-being.
Inclusive & Trauma-Informed Wisdom: Benefit from approaches that honor diverse bodies, life paths, and experiences.
Mentorship & Inspiration: Be supported by teachers who model resilience, compassion, and the courage to evolve.
Transform your practice
Heart-opening asana and therapeutic movement for all levels, grounded in precise alignment and spiritual intention
Integrative workshops in nervous system healing, neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and subtle body energetics.
Opportunities to study with seasoned Anusara and alignment-based teachers
Inspirational sessions on yogic activism, ecological stewardship, and embodied presence
Sacred evening concerts and gatherings with live music, mantra, and joyful connection—featuring MC Yogi, and Shantala (Benjy and Heather Wertheimer)
Practices that cultivate compassion and create inclusive community spaces
Explorations of Yoga Nidra, pranayama, sound healing, and contemplative philosophy to support integration and renewal
Step into a renewed sense of purpose
At the heart of this gathering lies a collective vision: that yoga is more than a personal practice—it is a way of living with awareness, compassion, and devotion. Here, we remember that true change begins within and ripples outward.
We will honor the grief and uncertainty of our times while stepping forward with gratitude, wonder, and courage. Through ceremony, conversation, and shared intention, we will rekindle our connection to the sacredness of life and embody our role as stewards of balance and harmony.
This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and return to what truly matters. Join us, and step into a renewed sense of purpose—rooted in love, guided by wisdom, and aligned with the greater unfolding of life.
Gather in community for Music & Mantra
MC YOGI is a globally celebrated artist who takes the stage in a dynamic concert experience that blends hip-hop, sacred sounds, and uplifting yogic wisdom.
Benjy and Heather Wertheimer have been leading kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide since 2001 as the duo Shantala. They are known for their special gift of bringing the audience into a vast and loving experience through their unique blend of exquisite voices with instruments of India and the West. Together they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence.
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