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SMC is the yoga therapy authority in Northern California. Our core commitment to the community is making yoga accessible to everyone. Online & In Person.

Using evidence-based yoga programs, we support healing and promote a better quality of life. Feel Better, Live Better. Whether you’re managing stress at the office, suffering with back pain, looking for group or private instruction to improve balance, resilience and flexibility, or wanting to get trained in the breadth and depth of yoga, we are the premier provider in the Bay Area. Thanks to online access, our reach is now worldwide. Research proves yoga’s benefit for all the aches and pains of the human experience – stress, pain, flexibility, anxiety, sleep, sports recovery, heart health, surgery prehab / rehab and more. Sessions are available in-person and online. Experience a private session plus a group class with our $99 introductory offer! Also check out the SMC Educational Foundation (SMCFoundation.org) for sliding scale classes designed especially for brain injury, stroke, veterans, and youth athletic teams. Sign up for a group class on our website or contact SMC Founder, Robin Gueth at robin@SMCMarin.com to book your private instruction.

03/19/2026

USF kindly mentioned SMC Research in this tribute to Colin.

Colin P. Silverthorne passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. His passing followed a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Colin was Professor Emeritus of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Read More: https://myusf.usfca.edu/announcement/in-memoriam-colin-silverthorne

03/18/2026

We lost an important member of our community a few days ago. Dr. Colin Silverthorne was a yoga student with me for more than 20 years — but he was also so much more to SMC.

When we began training teachers in 2009 and entering the emerging field of Yoga Therapy, we knew that to be taken seriously we needed real research behind our protocols. That kind of research is usually expensive and only accessible through universities.

One Sunday after class, Colin quietly said, “Send me your data and I’ll handle it.”

That’s when I learned our quiet student was actually a Professor of Statistics and a Dean at USF.

With his guidance, we completed three IRB-approved studies showing measurable benefits of our work — something almost unheard of for a small organization. He mentored us through every step and gave us the confidence of knowing our methods were scientifically sound.

When Colin was later diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he continued practicing and even encouraged me to study ways yoga could help others with his condition. He was in class just days before his passing — still breathing, moving, and trusting deeply in the work.

I want you all to know what a generous, brilliant, and kind man he was.
Thank you, Colin. We send you so much love and wish you a happy birthday, today, St. Patrick's Day!

This tribute was written by his family and published in the Marin IJ:
https://www.marinij.com/obituaries/colin-p-silverthorne-phd-kentfield-ca/

02/25/2026

SMC’s hybrid training model combines the flexibility of online learning with the depth and connection of in-person immersion — all rooted in client-centered care.

Weekly online classes are paired with in-person intensives every 30 days, led by respected voices in Yoga Therapy including Hansa Knox, Dr. Baxter Bell, Harvey Deutch, PT, and Mirka Kraftsow, alongside our experienced faculty under the guidance of Robin Gueth, a 35-year leader in Yoga Therapy education.

SMC-trained graduates now support individuals and communities across the Bay Area and beyond, working in hospitals, private practice, and Functional Medicine settings.

Our next Level 2 training begins February 28, 2026.
Build the skills to turn your passion into a profession.

Learn more on our website under Training or visit smcmarin.com/stress-management-center-training.

02/18/2026

Looking for flexible ways to support your well-being?
Explore our current specials and online class schedule — designed to meet you where you are.

We offer both in-person and online yoga classes, plus personalized 1-to-1 yoga therapy sessions. Practice in the studio or from the comfort of your home.

✨ Check out our website for details and registration
🔗 www.smcmarin.com

02/14/2026

SMC’s hybrid training model blends the flexibility of online learning with the depth of hands-on, in-person immersion—keeping client-centered care at the heart of everything we do. Weekly online classes are complemented by in-person intensives every 30 days with leading voices in Yoga Therapy, including Hansa Knox, Dr. Baxter Bell, Harvey Deutch, PT, and Mirka Kraftsow, alongside our experienced faculty led by Robin Gueth, a 35-year veteran in Yoga Therapy education.

SMC-trained graduates now serve communities across the Bay Area and beyond in hospitals, private practice, and Functional Medicine settings. Learn more on our website under Training.

Remember that our next Level 2 training begins February 28, 2026. Join us and build the skills to turn your passion into a profession.

To sign up or learn more, go to our website: smcmarin.com/stress-management-center-training

02/11/2026

Under the visionary leadership of Robin Gueth, SMC has just renewed its IAYT accreditation—making us the longest-standing IAYT-accredited school in the Bay Area since 2015. ✨

Robin’s commitment to continually evolving our curriculum has shaped one of the most comprehensive trainings in the field, with specialties in Women’s Health, Cancer Care, Heart Health, Chronic Pain, and even a business course designed by an MBA. This year, we proudly welcome Dr. Baxter Bell’s Yoga for Healthy Aging certification into our 800-hour program—expanding our mission of lifelong learning and healing.

We have a new Level 2 training starting Feb 28th, 2026! Join us and learn the skills you need to make a living do what you love or share this with a friend or colleague who may be looking for their next step in Yoga Therapy.

More info on our website! smcmarin.com/stress-management-center-training

02/06/2026

SMC offers a thoughtfully designed hybrid training experience that honors both modern learning and the tradition of hands-on client care. Online classes during the week are paired with monthly in-person immersions led by premier Yoga Therapy educators including Hansa Knox, Dr. Baxter Bell, Harvey Deutch, PT, and Mirka Kraftsow, with guidance from our seasoned faculty team led by Robin Gueth, a 35-year leader in the field.

Our graduates now practice in hospitals, private practices, and Functional Medicine groups throughout the Bay Area and beyond—extending SMC’s mission of healing into diverse communities.

If this made you think of someone, feel free to pass it along. New Level 2 training begins February 28, 2026. Join SMC and gain the professional skills to build a career rooted in purpose.

More info on our website: smcmarin.com/stress-management-center-training

02/03/2026

At SMC, our hybrid format combines online coursework with immersive in-person training designed to prepare students for real-world clinical practice. Every 30 days, students gather for in-depth intensives led by some of the most respected teachers in Yoga Therapy—Hansa Knox, Dr. Baxter Bell, Harvey Deutch, PT, Mirka Kraftsow—and our dedicated faculty under the leadership of Robin Gueth.

Our graduates are making an impact across the Bay Area and beyond, working in hospitals, private practices, and Functional Medicine clinics. Explore their stories on our website under Training.

Know someone who would really appreciate this opportunity? Tag them or share this post. Level 2 training begins February 28, 2026. Step into a meaningful career doing the work you love.

More information on our website! Visit: smcmarin.com/stress-management-center-training

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336 Bon Air Center #307
Greenbrae, CA
94904

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https://www.smcmarin.com/

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