Teachers | U Yoga | San Francisco Yoga Studio

	Meir Leshem Meir Leshem has been practicing Yoga since 1988 and Ashtanga Yoga since 1990 with Tim Miller. Meir has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga since 1995, and founded San Francisco Ashtanga Yoga studio in 1997. *I will go through the pain, but I will not suffer the fear.* Meir Leshem, June 2006


	Patrick McBride I began practicing with Meir Leshem in 2005 as I was looking for a physically demanding form of exercise, but over time I began to notice more profound and subtler qualities to this practice. After establishing a steady practice I began to teach, but I find the real teacher is the practice itself, and the person's commitment to the path of practice.

	Abby Volk Abby Volk is a Vinyasa, Restorative, and Prenatal yoga teacher. She sees the practice of yoga as one of her main pathways to contentment and peace. Her background as a modern dancer inspires grace, playful movement, and the belief in authentic self-expression within her practice. She believes that yoga is a personal journey and her students are encouraged to explore their inner-voice and cultivate silence. Also, she holds a safe place for individuals to empower themselves to be free and have fun. She uses gentle adjustments and a nurturing, supportive atmosphere to encourage mindfulness and surrender; all the while, she reinforces the unity of breath and alignment. Her training includes working with prenatal students and students with a history of trauma. She trained at San Francisco's Yoga Tree and received her 200hr certification. She is a psychotherapist, with a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy; in short, she combines east and west, mind and body theories in her teaching techniques.

	Steve Rubenfaer Steve has been practicing Ashtanga for more than 6 years, and recently completed a teacher training program with Meir Leshem. Steve’s teaching is on classical ashtanga poses, focusing on breath, bandhas, and proper alignment to get the most out of your practice.