Testimonials

“I have studied and practiced hatha yoga for 30+ years. I recommend Anne Barbaret as a creative and skilled yoga teacher. She conducts her class with good humor, kindness, and attention to her students’ needs and well-being.” Polly Rose

“Anne is a wonderful yoga teacher. She’s studied Iyengar yoga for years and knows how to teach students of all ages, capabilities and levels of experience. Her classes are focused, yet fun. I always feel better after a yoga practice with Anne. I would recommend her highly!” Amy Harcourt

“Fabulous yoga teacher! Caring, clear, encouraging, extremely skilled and accomplished. Anne is a natural teacher, vibrant and gentle. Her humor and enthusiasm makes practicing always seem within reach. Her own beautiful yoga and down-to-earth honesty about what physical challenges yoga presents for her makes practice at all levels seem accessible. Zero attitude. I’ve been to yoga classes taught by Anne for over 5 years at some of SF’s best studios (iyisf, santosha, SFBayClub, bija, etc.) and seek out her classes wherever I can find them.” Liz Tokar

“Anne is a patient thoughtful and full wellness yoga instructor. She is skillful in motivating her students. If someone needs alteration in a pose to accommodate for injury, Anne is prepared to make such adjustment. She is certified, bright, fun and keeps you coming back for more work as well as her friendship.” Ronald Rose

“As Director of Aquatic programs for competitive swimmers, adding in Anne’s yoga class for our 8-12 year olds has been a great addition to our program. Anne has proven to be a great teacher for our young kids and adds a “entertaining” dynamic to the class that has made our Monday Yoga/Swim day our most popular day of the week.” Paul V. Carter, Aquatics Director Olympic Club

“I have been very fortunate to be introduced to yoga by a wonderful person and caring instructor. I been going to Anne for a little over a year and with her encouragement, I can see the improvement in my posture and flexibility. I still have a lot to go, however not bad for a person in his 60s. Anne gives her personal attention to all in the class which includes people of various abilities: beginner to the more proficient. All I can say is, “Thank you, Anne, for all your efforts that you extend to me and the class. We are a lucky group at Olympic Club to have you.” – Tom B.

“I’ve been a student of Anne’s since she was teaching us in her living room and thought the English translation of Adho Mukha Svanasana was “Down Lower Dog”. That was some time ago now. Seriously, Anne’s love of yoga is apparent in her classes, which are always varied and challenging. She’s focused on making sure we understand the core and foundation of each asana. I like how each pose leads into the next, and readies the body for the deeper positions.” – Windy R.

“Anne’s sunny personality and sense of humor make every yoga class with her a lot of fun. I have been taking Iyengar yoga classes with Anne for nearly two years and attending her classes weekly has been a great complement to my training as a runner. Her classes have not only improved my flexibility and posture but also made me aware of any asymmetries in my muscle strength which can lead to running related injuries.

As a former marathoner, Anne knows which Iyengar poses are most beneficial for runners and will often give me personal recommendations. Anne’s classes are physically challenging but her positive and patient disposition create a wonderful environment in which her students can fully embrace the physical and mental aspects of a Yoga practice. I’m so thankful to have such a wonderful yoga teacher and will probably forever sing the Invocation to Patanjali with Anne’s French accent!” Allison K.

“Not only is Anne an a phenomenal Human Resources Manager, she is also is a spirited motivator and teacher! The Desk Yoga sessions she has initiated at our work get my blood running, clear my head and always leave me with a smile. She instructs the office with essential, healthy stretches that leave us physically fit and mentally awake. I have yet to take her class but if it’s anything like our Desk Yoga – it must be awesome!” Mike K.