SF Bay BIPOC Yoga Conference
- Dates
- Expected September
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- The Berkeley Alembic
- Price
- $25 to $45
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 5, 2026
SF Bay BIPOC Yoga Conference's next dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 5 to 6 September 2026 in Berkeley, CA. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What it stands for
The organizers describe the conference as a space for people of color to expand their understanding and practice of yoga beyond the physical postures, and say they are decolonizing yoga by honoring its true purpose and cultural roots. The About page names what it is set up to avoid: microaggressions, isolation and a version of yoga stripped of its cultural context. Allies are welcomed on stated terms, which the organizer defines as non BIPOC people who recognize their privilege and allow people of the global majority to take space
The experience
What's special
A two day, BIPOC led yoga conference held indoors at The Berkeley Alembic in west Berkeley, built around the parts of yoga that a posture class usually leaves out. The published grid opens with Anjali Rao on storytelling as a liberatory practice, drawn from her book Yoga As Embodied Resistance, and runs on through a pranayama immersion, an Ayurveda workshop, an introduction to teaching restorative yoga, kirtan and a closing sound bath. Passes start at $25 for a single day
The practice
all levels. No class by class intensity or mobility labels are published. The organizer says the conference is for both seasoned practitioners and people new to yoga, and the FAQ confirms attendees do not need to be yoga teachers to join the workshops
Fully supported poses with props, built for rest and recovery rather than effort.
Beyond the mat
- pranayama
- yoga philosophy
- storytelling
- Ayurveda
- kirtan
- sound bath
- journaling
- small group discussion
- teacher training
Styles named as the festival itself describes them.
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Read the homepage, About, Shop, Partnerships, the TicketTailor event page and the Eventbrite listing. No accessibility statement, accessible route, seating, sensory or ASL provision is published anywhere
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Schedule
Programme is the published 2026 grid, read from the organizer's TicketTailor event description and the Eventbrite agenda on September 5, 2026
Saturday 2026-09-057
Sunday 2026-09-064
What it costs
Add-ons
What to bring
A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:
Your own matRentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.
Shop options
Water and electrolytes
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Teachers & presenters
The 14 names are the 2026 facilitator list published in the Eventbrite listing's own structured data on September 5, 2026. Six of them (Anjali Rao, Disha Gupta, Amita Basra, Samara Reynolds, Alyssa Lauren Stone, Meera Dhawan) have published session slots; the other eight are billed on the lineup without a published slot at capture, and the organizer's ticket page still said more facilitators were to be released
Plus the rest of the 14+ teachers, practitioners and speakers across the weekend.
Marketplace and vendors
The organizer promises Ayurveda and wellness vendors and asks attendees to support BIPOC businesses. No 2026 vendor roster, food vendor list, menu or prices are published. The site's Partnerships page names four collaborating organisations, which are partners rather than a confirmed 2026 vendor market list
Getting there
Nearest airport Oakland International (OAK) is the closest major airport to west Berkeley; San Francisco International (SFO) is the other Bay Area option.
How do I get to SF Bay BIPOC Yoga Conference?
By car
Most people drive to SF Bay BIPOC Yoga Conference. The nearest major airport is Oakland International (OAK) is the closest major airport to west Berkeley; San Francisco International (SFO) is the other Bay Area option, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. Eventbrite lists free parking as an event highlight
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
The Berkeley Alembic
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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