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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 hot 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 classes 7 days 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 Hot Yoga Instructor 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. Elizabeth is additionally certified in Pre-natal and Post-natal Hatha yoga and Yoga for Women's Health - the Strong Yoga for Fertility Inspired class series created by Brenda Strong. Elizabeth has experienced Infertility first hand - she has deep knowledge of human anatomy especially of the reproductive organs. Elizabeth and the Fluid Yoga teaching staff provide a safe space to help support women on their path to motherhood and beyond.
Prior to owning her studio, Palmer worked for Sun Microsystems, Inc. She achieved international success as a Marketing Brand Strategy Manager and Creative Director. Her knowledge and understanding of different cultures as well as the high tech and 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."
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
carolyn
Northern California Asana Competition
Bikram Certified: 2009
Frequency of practice: 4-6 days a week
Favorite pose: Ardha Chandrasana Half Moon
Hangouts: Yoga Studios, Spas, Parks, Cafe's, Home
Loves: Hot Whether, Travel, Playing,
Quote: "Life can either be a struggle, or it can be a disco party"
Photo: Me at the Fluid Yoga Studio in my least favoirte pose.
donna
Fluid Hot Yoga Instructor
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 daughters Violet and Hazel.
Quote: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
Photo: Hard at work at teacher training in Balancing Stick Pose - Wikiki beach, Honolulu, HI.
heidi
Hot Yoga Instructor Heidi Norbeck
Bikram Certified: 2004
Frequency of practice: 5x per week, between Bikram and Power Vinyasa Flow
Favorite pose: Ardha-Matsyendrasana
Hangouts: A hot yoga room, hiking the DipSea trail or ducking into a dark movie theatre.
Loves: Preparing/sharing a great meal with/for my favorite people or curling up with a good book
Quote: "I remember being born" (my son Kyle, at 2 years old)
Photo: me, hiking in Maui, HI.
kristen
Hot Yoga Bikram Instructor Kristen Mitchell
Bikram Certified: 2009
Frequency of practice: 5 days a week
Favorite pose: Poorna-Salabasana, Ardha-Kurmasana
Hangouts: Out and about in San Francisco, in my garden, with my husband
Loves: Being an adventurer, traveling, sampling Pinot Noir and delicious food from around the world, trekking through the desert, lying on the beach with a good book
Quote: “At any given moment I open my eyes and exist.  And before that, during all eternity, what was there.  Nothing.”—Ugo Betti
Photo: Ta-da, Tadasana at Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, NV
lisa
Standing Bow Pose 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
rebecca
Yoga for Fertility and Pregnancy Yoga Classes
Bikram certified: 2002
Frequency of Practice: 4/5 days a week
Favorite Pose: Dandayamana Dhanurasana - Standing Bow Pulling Pose
Hangouts: The park with my sons Chase and Jordon.
Loves: My family
Quote: "The heart is small and embraces the whole wide world."
Photo: Me and my son Chase - San Francisco, CA
rima
Community Yoga Golden Gate Park San Francisco CA
Bikram Certified: 2003
Practice: 2-6 days a week
Favorite pose: Savasana
Hang outs: Crissy Fields, Dolores Park and my couch.
Loves:  Yoga, vegetarian cooking, Joshua Tree and my mom.
Quote: "Joy is a present tense phenomenon.  It is possible only if one attends to the moment"--Daniel P. Sulmasy.  
Photo: Me in Padangustasana "Toe Stand" In Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
ryan
DJ Veronica Double Dutch Bloodhound
Bikram Certified: 2008
Practice: 6-7 classes per week
Favorite Pose: Final savasana
Hang outs: Yoga studios and dj booths around the world.
Loves: Chocloate chip cookies and hip hop music.
Quote: "Trust the yoga"
Photo: Me and my little sis Ava, San Francisco, CA
sailor
Salior
Bikram Certified: Born a certified Pedigree
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.