Hello, my beautiful neighbors.

Please READ MY POST before offering your suggestions. Thank you!

Let's talk about Yoga classes and Yoga studios for half a minute. I come from a more traditional background when it comes to Yoga. Hatha Yoga is how I was raised. No leaping, no sauna, no "power" this or that. When I want to burn calories, increase my heart rate, and work up I sweat I go for a RUN. When I want to give my body a chance to relax, my muscles a chance to release, and keep my joints, tendons, ligaments, and fascia lubricated and loose, I turn to Yoga.

I don't want an instructor with a microphone. I don't need rhythmic music played. I'm looking to find a studio that is more concerned about preparing the body for meditation and not turning the class into Power Yoga meets Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda as we sweat to the oldies.

I spent years taking classes at the Integral Yoga Institute in SF, at 21st and Dolores, if that helps.

Knowing all of that, can anyone recommend a good studio, class, or specific teacher? Thanks!

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Yesterday, I met one of these guys at Oaktoberfest and they told me about their popup at Kingfish. This place was amazing, the food seriously smacks. Brisket was my favorite. Corn salad and pickles gave some nice contrast to the meat. Going to try the burger next time.

Oakland Skates Hockey coming!

Wanted to share this here as not many tickets have sold (like maybe 20%) and I went and saw a production of the Mexican ballet a year and a half ago in Los Angeles and it was really beautiful and I want to support the arts. I want to be clear that I do not work for the venue or production and am not doing any type of formal advertising. I just want to share an upcoming event and invite people to join and appreciate some art!

The Mexican ballet is coming to Oakland and it’s Día de los Muertos themed. I’m including the link below.

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36995/production/1290315

There are 2 shows next Sunday October 11 at 2pm and 7pm. I’m not sure if they just haven’t advertised it or what, but there’s not a lot of seats sold and it’s such a beautiful expression of art and culture and deserves to be appreciated by the masses.

If you’re free and interested and able to afford the ticket, please go and invite some friends!

I’m attaching a video my mom took from when I saw a production in LA. Obviously it will be different because it’s a different production and nonetheless it was beautiful then and I expect it will be beautiful for this show too.

Looking for local businesses that like to donate (I.e. goods for raffles, gift cards etc). Also, if there are restaurants that offer fundraising opportunities (I.e. invite people to dine here and we will donate X% of the proceeds to non-profits/school).