As of June 9, 2026, primary Instructor Sandi Russi, E-RYT, RScP, is currently out, recovering from a recent accident/injury. Substitute teachers have been arranged for regular ongoing classes; however, on occasion, there may be a need to cancel. Please check the Schedule Page and reserve your place in class before attending. In addition, online pre-purchase…
Some of you know that I experienced a deep loss last fall when my father passed. The months that followed were filled with family, logistics, memories, and the tender work of preparing to celebrate his life—including a “Send‑off at Sea.” My dad grew up in San Francisco and spent most of his life on the…
2025 was full of change. The year brought job transitions, significant political shifts, and the deep ache of personal loss. These all presented challenges that tested me in myriad ways. Through these experiences, I discovered valuable lessons. I learned not just to accept change as an ongoing part of life but to embrace it as…
I’m looking forward to simplifying things in the coming year, including how passes are handled for ongoing Ananda Yoga + Yoga Nidra classes. Class times and locations are: *Occasionally, I need to be away on Mondays. Be sure to check the Schedule Page for updates. Pass / Membership Options Choose what works best for you:…
Many of you have heard me share that I have not ANY colds or flus in over 8 years! Yes! That is correct. I swear by a simple solution to support my immune system: my NingXia Red daily dose. Every once in while, I may feel a tickle in my throat but then I just……
“Happy New Year!!” say our friends, family, acquaintances and even strangers at this time of year. But what is happiness and where does it comes from? Perhaps you know that “ananda” means joy and that Ananda Yoga is one “limb” of the 8-fold path of yoga which helps the practitioner to discover that: Joy is…
Day of the Dead is an annual celebration in many cultures and this year, we are including it as part of our Wednesday Group Silent Meditation. This free event is open to all at the Center for Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento at 7:00 p.m. This week, we’re creating an altar to honor those who…
Sacramento’s official Free Day of Yoga is Labor Day, Monday, September 4th. However, East Sac Yoga will offer an in-person class, Sunday, September 3rd as well as an online class, Monday, the 4th. Admission is free; donations graciously accepted. With over 23 years’ teaching experience, Sandra Russi, E-RYT, RScP, welcomes all body types and experience…
Sacramento’s Free Day of Yoga is Labor Day, Monday, September 5th. East Sac Yoga is pleased to take part in this event again this year at a local outdoor venue in East Sacramento! Admission is free; donations graciously accepted. Instructor Sandi Russi, E-RYT, with over 20 years’ teaching experience, will lead Gentle Ananda Yoga: accessible…
Sacramento’s Free Day of Yoga is Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. East Sac Yoga is pleased to take part in this event again this year at a local outdoor venue in East Sacramento! Admission is free; donations graciously accepted ~ 100% of donations will go to the Wildfire Relief Fund 2021. Make your donation here, or…
