The Philosophy behind Yoga - And how you can apply it in your life.

The Commons: Third Space (Hayes Valley) Event Link Suggested donation: $5–10 at the door to support space stewardship. 🌿 About Event Most of us come to yoga for the body. Some of us stay because it teaches something else entirely — how to actually apply ancient philosophy to modern, everyday problems. This is a conversation about the philosophy underneath the poses — the part of the tradition that never shows up on a yoga mat, but quietly changes how you relate to suffering, to yourself, and to the people around you. I'll share how I found this — leaving a law career in Brazil for a one-way ticket to India, studying the Yoga Sutras in the Himalayas, and later leaning on that same philosophy to face a brain surgery abroad — and we'll dig into how you can actually use it: in a hard week, a hard relationship, or just a Tuesday that feels like too much. Expect a short breathwork and meditation practice, a guided reflection, and open conversation. No mat needed! 🕰 Flow / Schedule 5:15 – 5:20 Arrival + Settle5:20 – 6:00 The Story & Teachings — philosophy, India, and what it means for yoga to be a means, not an end6:00 – 6:15 Guided Practice6:15 – 6:25 Group Reflection6:25 – 6:45 Closing + Mingling ―――――――――― 👥 Facilitators Name: Gabi GazzolaBio: Gabi left a law career in Brazil for a one-way ticket to India, where she took a post-grad in yoga philosophy in the Himalayas — and found the framework that helped her face a brain surgery abroad. She now teaches yoga therapy and philosophy in SF through The Inner Shift Method.Instagram / Website: @gabigazzola / gabigazzola.com ―――――――――― 💫 Who This Is For This is for anyone curious about yoga beyond the physical practice and how you can use it in your day to day life — whether you've never set foot on a mat, or you practice regularly and want to understand the philosophy underneath it. Especially for anyone in a season that feels bigger than willpower alone can fix. ―――――――――― 🎒 What to Bring (Optional) Just yourself — no mat or yoga experience needed. Bring a journal if you like to write. ―――――――――― 💛 Suggested Donation / Exchange Suggested donation: $5–10 at the door to support space stewardship. ―――――――――― 🏛 About The Commons The Commons is a community-based "Fourth Place" that catalyzes each member's path to authenticity, full self-expression, and aliveness - rooted in the belief that community is essential to that journey. Located in the heart of San Francisco, we are redefining what it means to gather, work, and connect. By day, we're a playful co-working space; by night, a vibrant community meeting house. ―――――――――― 🚪 Arrival Info The Commons is located at 550 Laguna St, San Francisco (corner of Hayes & Laguna).Enter via the stairway under The Commons sign at the basement level. location provided by event source: "550 Laguna St, San Francisco" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do