Caleb Neeper

Caleb's first taste of yoga came a little over a decade ago. Playing in a pick-up basketball game, he severely sprained his left knee. The initial goal was to rehabilitate the knee through yoga. Slowly, over a consistent period of time, his body began to heal. The knee strengthened, and he also began to experience some additional, unintended positive side-effects from practicing yoga - weight loss, a gain in overall physical strength, increased range of motion, flexibility, and a general boost in self-confidence and mood.

His initial therapeutic goal became secondary, as he started to realize the deep and profound affects that practicing yoga was and is currently having on his life. He began to understand more about himself, his relationships to others and his place in the world. With this new-found clarity, he decided to switch careers from selling wine to teaching yoga! He relocated from Sonoma County back to the Bay Area in pursuit of this career change. Caleb has completed 500 hours of teacher training through YogaWorks in Walnut Creek and SF, and has been mentored by Lakshmi Norwood.

Caleb Neeper instructs the following:

Hatha Movement

This is a movement-based class designed to ground you in the present moment, explore and play with your physical body, energy body and personal space AND to ignite your power and passion for your spirituality, so you can learn to harness your creative and vital energies that are already within you. This class is based upon the foundations of Yoga but also it greatly incorporates a more organic, fluid, and natural bio-dynamic approach to physical movement and wellness.

'Hatha Movement' is very accessible to all levels, though it is not a beginner's class, nor is it challenging like a flow class. It falls somewhere in the middle and you can expect something different in each class. All kinds of movement and styles of asana/yoga are practiced, as well as meditation, mudras/hand gestures, mantras/affirmations, breathwork, energy sensing, and more.

Gentle Yin Fusion

Take a deep breath and settle into stillness. Gentle Yin Fusion is a deeply nourishing class that blends slow, mindful movement with the long, supported holds of yin and restorative yoga. With an emphasis on ease and introspection, this class invites you to unwind both body and mind.

Expect soft transitions, supported postures, and the occasional meditation or breathwork practice, all designed to soothe the nervous system and encourage inner quiet. No major asanas or strenuous physical effort; just a calm, grounded space for healing and self-care.

Perfect for all levels! Especially for those seeking a gentle, meditative experience.

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga targets the joints, fascia, and connective tissue in order to create more space in the body and a greater range of motion. Yin Yoga unites the Body, Mind, and Breath. Calming the breath allows the body to get quiet, when the body is still, the mind can relax, which calms the entire nervous system. Practicing Yin helps you feel more flexible, peaceful, and refreshed.

Unlike other types of yoga, Yin poses are held for longer periods, allowing the tender connective tissues to strengthen and lengthen. Yin yoga can be done by all types of people at all different levels of experience and flexibility because you rely on your own body’s wisdom to let you know how far to go.

All levels welcome.