Folk NOPA (formerly Yoga Garden + Moxie) is a charming, boutique studio and yoga training school located in the heart of San Francisco. Founded with an inquisitive spirit and a lofty objective, Folk aims to give people tools to improve their physical and mental health, and in doing so, build better relationships with themselves, their communities, and the world. The studio supports a diverse community with over 100+ weekly classes and unique Teacher Training programs for all ages and levels of students. Reviewers praise the studio's inclusivity, knowledgeable instructors, and friendly staff. The classes are described as seamlessly choreographed, with a wide variety of offerings such as vinyasa, restorative, HIIT, and yoga sculpt. Instructors like Nicole, Roy Gan, Rachel Soon, Martin Scott, and Chelsea Van Billiard are highlighted for their exceptional teaching. Overall, Folk NOPA is a welcoming and transformative space for yogis of all backgrounds.
Lauren runs an excellent class! She varies the routine and pays attention to students' needs.
April 2026
If you’re a dude this is your spot! Very approachable yoga
March 2026
I took my first class at Folk Yoga and really liked Josh as a teacher. The room was light and airy with plenty of space for each person. I'll definitely go again.
Husband-wife yoga instructors Marisa Toriggino and David Nelson moved their Castro yoga studio to this location in 2004. It?s easy to see why: Set in a turn-of-the-century Victorian in the heart of NoPA, the three light-filled, wood-accented studios are one-of-a-kind. In addition to classic vinyasa, yin flow, restorative, and hatha classes, Yoga Garden offers novel classes to avoid a yoga rut, like boxing yoga, aromatherapy flow, and garden barre. (The candlelight flow on Friday evenings is particularly popular.) The changing rooms here are also equipped with showers, a welcome perk.
