Stephanie Snyder

I have been practicing Yoga for 10 years now (on and off) and stumbled upon Stephanie Snyder few years ago and have been practicing with her for few year. Stephanie is THE real deal, she is fantastic teachers, she teaches classes with amazing grace, compassion and humility. She stays true to the essence of yoga, not only do you get a great physical workout but get life & spiritual benefits that seep in slowly in your everyday life.
There is something special about his classes, combination of the chanting, the asanas and the great community that not only support each other but also challenges you to excel in the class and everyday life!
Stephanie’s classes are tough on Tuesday and Thursday when she teaches Level 2 – 3 classes but she has few assistants that are ready to help out students when needed. The class on Sunday is for all levels and definitely good for beginners.
If you are ready to take your Yoga to next level and look beyond the physical benefit of Yoga, I whole heartily recommend Stephanie Snyder’s classes and workshops.
Namaste!

Steph is truly a special teacher and person. My favorite class is Tuesday night. Her message always makes me think. The flow is very challenging and the verbal and physical adjustments are so helpful. Sometimes the room feels too hot to me but I find love in every sweaty moment.
I also follow Steph on Yoga Glo when I can’t make it to class:

I just want to say, two years after my last review, Stephanie Snyder is understandably the most sought after teacher in San Francisco for a reason, she’s the best. If you can’t make it to her class, buy her Yoga Journal DVD. It’s the only DVD I can actually use and enjoy for practicing, and I probably have 25. (I’m always real excited after a workshop and buy them during the afterglow.)
Love, love, love that gal.

There is NO ONE like this teacher, as a fellow yoga teacher said to me recently «She’s the real deal». Stephanie teaches a vigorous, challenging, loving, intelligent, and compassionate yoga class. Her core sequence is very specific and her adjustments are divine if you happen to get one. Her presence is powerful and when she address the class as a whole you feel like she’s just speaking to you. Her messages are smart and thoughtful never with any dogma. The best part is at the end when sings like a angel on her harmonium. Stephanie has this gift where she can take the most challenging poses and somehow explain them in a way that is accessible to all which is why all her students keep coming back for more! Go see her and see why she’s the best but don’t tell her that she’s shy !!!

After months of searching for the right studio and teacher in SF I have found my yoga home at yogatreesf with Stephanie Snyder. She starts off class with a thoughtful, conscious chant and the vinyasa sequences are strong, focused and meant to put you into that place where your practice shines like a bright light. I am hooked. Perfect blend of spiritual and physical movement. Stephanie also radiates some amazing, positive energy that shows she is immersed in her teachings.

I have been taking Stephanie’s classes for the past 4 – 5 years at Yoga Tree. She teaches with amazing grace, precision, and heart. I consider her a technician of the yoga asanas, as she weaves technical alignment with philosophical teaching in a seamless fashion. Even more impressive: she often takes requests then thoughtfully and carefully builds the practice around students’ needs.
No doubt, her classes are difficult and you will sweat, but the pace is steady and reasonable.
Another note: I wouldn’t compare her to Rusty at all in terms of style. Yes, they are both flow, but different fluidities, sequencing, and movement. I actually think Steph’s classes are much more physically demanding, not to mention that she follows a very focused physical progession of sequencing.
With that said, I would highly recommend Stephanie’s classes and workshops for all levels: come challenge yourself and you might be surprised at what you can do!

Often referred to as Rusty-​lite (who is worth looking up here on Unilocal), Stephanie teaches Vinyasa Flow in a well balanced and thoughtful way. Classes include chanting, asana and pranayama and her sequencing is solid. Advanced classes at Yoga Flow are heated, while beginning classes at the Valencia studio are not (but this may have to do with the heater at the studio). She gets big points for making me sweat and not feeling like I need to take a nap after wards.
Highly recommended for more advanced students who know there way around hanumanasana, ustrasana and ardha chandrasana. And yes, that is code as the class can be vigorous and folks who are beginners can hurt themselves.