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Practical Information

Accommodations | Meals | Hotels | Airports | Amenities

We look forward to welcoming you to the Siddha Yoga Ashramat Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland. Bay Area temperatures in the Spring and Summer may vary widely, averaging from the high 60's°F and low 50's°F in the evening and early morning to high 70's°F and low 80's°F in the afternoon.

Meals

• Ashram accommodations include three meals a day.
• If you are staying in a hotel, you may purchase meals at the ashram.
• There are numerous restaurants within a few minutes drive from the hotels.

Accommodations

Accommodations in the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland include men's and women's dormitory-style rooms and one family room. Some single and a few double rooms may also be available. Unmarried couples are housed in separate rooms. Click for more information.

Hotels
The following hotels in Emeryville are within a mile of the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland, however walking is not recommended. Taxi service is approximately $9 one way.

• Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge - Mention SYDA to get our special rate. (subject to availability) 800-325-3535 or 510-547-7888 www.fourpoints.com/emeryville
• Woodfin Suite Hotel 888-433-9042 or 510-601-5880 www.woodfinsuitehotels.com
• Holiday Inn Bay Bridge 800-465-4329 or 510-658-9300 www.holidayinnbaybridge.com
• Extended Stay Oakland-Emeryville 800-804-3724 www.extendedstay.com
• The Doubletree Berkeley Marina in Berkeley is just over a mile from the ashram. 800-222-8733 or 510-548-7920

Airports

The Bay Area has three major airports. SFO and OAK are most conveniently located to the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

• San Francisco International (SFO)
• Oakland International (OAK)
• San Jose International (SJC)

Shuttle Service from San Francisco or Oakland Airports:

• Bayporter Express - 877-467-1800 (from Bay Area)
  or 415-467-1800 (from outside Bay Area)
  
• Public Transport via BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Airport Connections
  http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/airport.asp
  See also our Public Transportation page

• For additional services:
  see www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/transportation

Amenities

There are pharmacies and groceries located five or ten minutes by car from the ashram or from any of the above hotels.