There’s a new yoga studio in the neighborhood! Purusha Yoga is opening a studio at 3729 Balboa near 38th Avenue. This Saturday, they’re inviting friends and neighbors to come check them out and enjoy a full schedule of events in celebration of their grand opening.

Here are the free events you can check out on Saturday:

11:00 Power Play Group Class with Adnan*
11:00 Kids movement and games*
1:00-3:00 Meet the trainers, teachers and therapists
1:00-5:00 Live Entertainment and Refreshments, featuring Daniel Durett at 1:00 and the Jon Frank Jazz Trio at 2:00!
Hula hooping outside with the fabulous Malaika.
2:00-7:00 Henna Body Art offered by Sabreena Haque
4:00 Soul Flow Group Class with Joy and all Purusha Instructors*
5:00-7:00 Dance Party

* To sign up for these free classes in advance, visit http://bit.ly/purushaschedule.

All day long the studio will be offering specials on memberships, class packages and personal services. View Facebook invite & RSVP

Purusha Yoga is run by Richmond District residents Joy Ravelli and Adnan Iftekhar. “We love living here, and are very excited to open this community center for all to enjoy.”

The studio will operate 7 days a week, offering classes from 9am until 8:45pm. Some of the class names include “Candle Light Chill with Massage”, “Power Play”, “Fusion” and “Hot 28″.

Ravelli and Iftekhar also run a yoga-related non-profit called The Purusha Seva Project, whose mission is to use the traditional principles of Raja Yoga to bring profound change to the underserved and at-risk populations in urban communities. It was recently profiled by Examiner.com.

Iftekhar also offers free yoga class in Golden Gate Park on Saturdays at 11am. Visit their website for more information.

Welcome to the neighborhood, Purusha Yoga!

Sarah B.