Student Quotes

 "You are a warm, nurturing and professional teacher."   -Nancy

 "Thank you for your integrity, intelligence and gentleness.  You gently helped us open to ourselves."    -Gael 

"Your capacity for joy was evident from the start and it was contagious. Perhaps joy is at the heart of wisdom.  I am grateful to the spirit of life itself for leading me to you and to your class."   -Cecilia 

"Thanks for pushing me past my limits with such a gentle and encouraging manner.  I was inspired by your approach, especially the combination of techniques and the sharing of your philosophy since I've always been drawn to learn from many paths rather than one.  I wanted to "jump start" my yoga practice and this was the perfect way."   -Claire

"Thank you very much for opening the world of personal yoga practice to me.  Before attending the program, I honestly had never thought I could possibly pursue my own practice.  Through sharing of experiences, both yours and the other participants, I began to see steps I could take."   -Deborah R.

"Most teachers tell you to integrate your breathing with the poses, but your continual focus on the breath and slowing the breath and the movement was refreshing- a very important reminder of the goals of yoga.  Your teaching style is very warm and calming."  -Susan D.

"This program exceeded my expectations.  The pace was challenging and comfortable at the same time.  I learned more than I had imagined and already feel the positive impact on my health."  -Anonymous 

"I continue to be amazed at how much of a workout one can get without frenetic activity/movement."   -Robin M.  

"I enjoyed your workshop thoroughly.  I'm reminded now to take time for myself, to rest and rejuvenate, to breath and to listen to my body and inner wisdom."   -Romee M. 

"This was a great class!  It was great for an awakening and to rejuvenate my practice.  I learned many new things and it refreshed my whole attitude."           -Sarah P.

"This weekend program ended up being much more satisfying and transforming than I thought."   -Maddie E.

 "This has been such an excellent first experience with yoga that I'm worried I might be disappointed by any future instructors!"   -Mary K. 

"Thank you for this great experience.  I feel adequately equipped with the tools to incorporate yoga into every movement of my life.  Ironically these are tools I already had within me.  Thanks for awakening that in me."                 -Paula B.

"Thanks for an excellent program!  I learned a lot and was able to allow myself to go deeper.  I really appreciated your calm, generous presence.  You have the light."    -Rebecca

 "I absolutely loved your program.  I came here looking to relax, gain some perspective and learn to get in tune with my inner spirit.  Your words were insightful and I feel most confident spiritually.  Thanks for everything!"   -Jill

Teaching

Diego del Sol is a unique teacher who has the ability to transfer yogic wisdom to others with a natural and inspiring ease. He teaches daily classes in San Francisco, where he has become a city favorite and received "Best of the Bay" honors as a yoga teacher. He leads workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings around the world. 

Background

Diego has been practicing and studying yoga, meditation and healing arts for over 18 years. He has been sharing the gifts of his practice to guide and heal students since 1997. He enjoys working with students of all levels of experience and background, from beginners to professional athletes.

He has a Master's in Education from the University of Vermont and a Bachelor's degree in Literature from Brandeis University. In addition to yoga he has applied his love of teaching as an instructor for the Outward Bound School, as a Montessori teacher, and a High School English teacher and soccer coach.

Practice

Diego's teaching and practices are created from a meaningful and insightful array of sources, Diego views Yoga as the art of life and is continualy studying and evolving his practice and teachings. For Diego, Yoga has always been one art and he has viewed the different approaches, styles and lineages as parts of a whole. Even, healing arts such as Tai Chi and Chi Gung, wich are usually considered different arts, are at heart the same as Yoga. The language may be different, but the principles are the same as truth and reality are also one. Diego practices and teaches in a way thal allows for all the healing and empowering aspects of Yoga to come alive in students. And for the experience to become the teacher. He uses language that is easily accessible and has a gift for enabling students to find inner peace and the radiant vitality of balance, strength and joy.