Margi roots her yoga classes in Buddhist philosophy and meditation and in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali so that the physical practice manifests in a calm and spacious mental state, both for the sake of the practitioner and their community. She sincerely hopes her students stay centered and calm off the mat as well. Her classes emphasize clear alignment, mindful breathing, diligent effort, and deep relaxation so that the benefits of yoga reveal themselves. Taking a cue from the Buddha, Margi’s classes are lighthearted, as she believes it is imperative that we come together and study this vast subject with joy.

Margi holds a BA from Mills College and an MFA in dance and choreography from New York University. After attending yoga teacher training at Cyndi Lee’s OM Yoga Center in 2001, she knew that a life immersed in yoga was right for her. She taught at OM for 10+ years before moving home to San Francisco, where she now teaches classes, workshops and trainings. www.margiyoung.com