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about fluid yoga

the ancient art of health and wellness
FLUID Yoga provides the ancient art of health and wellness through yoga exercise and instruction, rejuvenating the total body in a chic, modern spa-like setting. Owned and operated by Bikram licensed yoga practitioner, Elizabeth Palmer, CYTA, RYT, FLUID Yoga offers Bikram method, hot yoga classes for students both advanced and beginner. Inspired by her frustrations with overstimulated interiors, toxins, odors, and bacteria, and unhealthy air quality environments, and realizing the need to provide Green energy solutions for the yoga community, Elizabeth has create a unique yoga studio offering 28 classes per week. The result is FLUID Yoga.

our mission
  • Offer self-responsible health and help clientele achieve total fitness transformation
  • Provide quality instruction through happy and motivated professional staff members
  • Create a green + clean contemporary yoga environment, free from toxins and odors

our instructors

we practice + teach
A regular yoga practice for a Bikram teacher equals practicing 3-7 times a week. We know what it is like to practice and teach when tired, overwhelmed, sick, or injured. We are not super yogis, we are human and we love what we do!
our instructors
Each instructor is fully licensed and certified yoga practioner of Bikram Yoga College of India. Worldwide headquarters are located in Los Angeles, CA USA
elizabeth palmer
owner and director
Elizabeth Palmer Fulid Yoga San Francisco Ca
Elizabeth Palmer has taught Bikram Yoga both nationally and internationally, including International Waters aboard the Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Cruise Lines.

Prior to owning her studio, Palmer worked for Sun Microsystems, Inc. Here she achieved international success as a Marketing Brand Strategy Manager and Creative Director. Her knowledge and understanding of different cultures as well as the design industry is reflected in her teaching and in the studio's modern space. "I wanted to create a green + clean, contemporary yoga studio. The approachable environment is free from distractions, much like a 'day spa', so that yoga enthusiasts and beginners could focus on their practice."
anna
Half Moon pose Fluid Yoga San Francisco
Bikram Certified: 2006
Practice: 4 days a week
Favorite pose: Dandayamana Dhanurasana - Standing Bow Pulling Pose
Hang outs: Beaches around the world
Loves:  Yoga and the gym, dancing, traveling, reading, writting
Quote: "Yesterday is history.  Tomorrow is a mystery.  And today?  Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present."  ~Babatunde Olatunji
Photo: Me on the beach in Half Moon Pose - Railey, Thailand
ashleigh
BISHNU CHARAN GHOSH CUP 2005 Northern California Asana Competition
Bikram Certified: 2005
Frequency of practice: As often as possible
Favorite pose: Urdhmayur Dandasana - Backward Bending
Hangouts: My garden
Loves:  Going places
Quote: "Sacred cows make the tastiest hamburger" -- Abbie Hoffman
Photo: Apre Class - San Francisco, CA
donna
Fluid Yoga San Franicso
Bikram Certified: 2002
Frequency of practice: 3 days a week
Favorite pose: Trikanasana - Triangle Pose
Hangouts: Coffee shops
Loves: Practicing yoga in and out of the yoga room
Quote: "Would you rather be right or would you rather be happy?."
Photo: Me at a cafe - Japan Town, San Francisco, CA
elizabeth
Bow Pose Fluid Yoga San Francisco and Bay Area Hot Yoga
Bikram Certified: 2002
Frequency of practice: 6 days a week
Favorite pose: Tuladandasana - Balancing Stick Pose
Hangouts: Remote beaches around the world and wine bars
Loves:  Scootering on my Vespa about the city with Sailor
Quote: "Retox, Detox"
Photo: The 1 mile swim out to this remote rock to strike Standing Bow Pose was fine. Finding balance on a moss covered surface while not knowing when the wave was going to cross my feet - priceless - Aegean Sea, Santorini, Greece.
erica
Balancing Stick Fluid Yoga SF Bay Area Hot Yoga
Bikram Certified: 2007
Frequency of practice: 4 days a week
Favorite pose: Dandayamana Janushiraana - Standing Head to Knee Pose
Hangouts: The yoga studio and the playground
Loves: Practicing yoga with my 3 year old
Quote: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
Photo: Hard at work at teacher training in Balancing Stick
Pose - Wikiki beach, Honolulu, HI.
lisa
Doga Dogs and Yoga Fluid Yoga San Francisco, CA
Bikram Certified: 2003
Frequency of practice: 6 classes a week
Favorite pose: Ustrasana - Camel Pose
Hangouts: Yoga studio, my sewing machine
Loves: Scottish terriers, the sun, and yoga of course
Quote: "Work hard, stay calm."
Photo: Me and Pony on a walk - San Francisco, CA
renee
Standing Bow Pose Fluid Yoga San Francisco CA
Bikram Certified: 2002
Frequency of practice: 5 days a week
Favorite pose:  Pranayama breathing
Hangouts: On bicycle
Loves:  Beach days.
Quote: "Keep your focus!"
Photo: Me in Standing Bow Posture at the Fluid Yoga Studio - San Francisco, CA
sailor
Salior
Bikram Certified: Petigree?
Frequency of practice: 12 days a week
Favorite pose: Downward and Upward Facing Dog
Hangouts: Under the towel bin and in Mom's purse
Loves: Licking the sweat off Mom after class
Quote: "I know the class timing and the final Khapalbhati breathing exercise. If I can get into the room I will show you."
Photo: Me on vacation - Mykonos, Greece.
sarah
Bow Pose Fluid Yoga San Francisco and Bay Area Hot Yoga
Bikram Certified: 2003
Frequency of practice: 3 day a week
Favorite pose: Dandayamana Dhanurasana - Standing Bow Pulling Pose
Hangouts: DJ Rx Lounge
Loves:  Coffee and chocolate
Quote: "A little tough love never hurt nobody."
Photo: Me in Standing Bow with Bikram - San Francisco, CA.

press

yelp
Link to the client testimonials and reviews about what's hot, our yoga classes, quality instruction and green + clean environment. Yelp here.
sports illustrated
Read the Sports Illustrated interview about how Tony Parish - professional NFL football player for the 49rs - creates a practice both on and off the field.
60 minutes
(CBS) America’s obsession with good health and exercise is leading to a boom in yoga. One man at the forefront of the movement is Bikram Choudhury, an Indian yogi with an all-American approach. 'Hot' Yoga Burns Bright, read the 60 Minutes CBS news interview with Bikram Choudhury. 
wayne dyer
Best selling Aurthor Wayne Dyer speaks about his Bikram yoga practice.
justin chambers
Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers practices Bikram yoga to remedy sleep disorder.
measha brueggergrosman
Famous Opers singer Measha Brueggergrosman practices Bikram yoga daily.