GUDRUN YOGA

Rooted in cold, fueled by fire — let’s connect and get curious about what this life has to offer.

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About Me

I’m Gudrun — a yoga teacher, handstand enthusiast, and lover of all things bold, curious, and real. Whether we're upside down in a workshop, diving deep in a teacher training, or laughing our way through a retreat, I’m here to help you connect to your strength, your truth, and your spark.

Section 1
I was born and raised in Iceland, had three kids in just over three years, and was working hard on the hamster wheel — running around like busy moms do. One day, my body simply gave up. I was in a deep squat when I heard a crack in my lower spine... and I didn’t stand back up.

What followed was a two-year journey through pain, healing, and transformation. I had three dislocated discs — in both my lower spine and neck — and eventually underwent surgery to remove a piece of bone that was pressing into my spinal cord.
Section 2
That’s when I stumbled into a yoga class — limping on one leg, half-numb in my left arm — and asked the teacher for a quick fix. I wanted a stretch, maybe a shortcut back to “normal.”

What I got instead was something far more powerful: a fire lit inside me, a deep remembering of my strength, and an invitation to explore a whole new way of being in my body. That class didn’t just move me — it shifted something in me.
Section 3
From that moment, I became curious. I started exploring different styles of yoga, hungry to understand how movement, breath, and presence could help me heal from the inside out. And then — I found Baptiste Power Yoga.

That first Baptiste class felt like coming home. The heat, the challenge, the clarity — it was everything I didn’t know I was looking for. It cracked me open and gave me a new foundation, not just for my practice, but for how I live my life.

Schedule

Weekly schedule of Gudrun's classes in the Bay Area. Join in for powerful movement, breath, and connection.

DayTimeClassLocation
Monday4:30 PMPower YogaBaptiste Yoga SF
Tuesday9:30 AMHot VinyasaTruFusion Walnut Creek
Wednesday4:30 PMPower YogaTruFusion Walnut Creek
Wednesday5:45 PMPower YogaTruFusion Walnut Creek
Thursday12:15 PMHot VinyasaTruFusion Walnut Creek
Friday4:30 PMHot VinyasaTruFusion Walnut Creek
Friday12:00 PMPower YogaBaptiste Yoga SF
Sunday09:30 AMPower YogaBaptiste Yoga SF

Day: Monday

Time: 4:30 PM

Class: Power Yoga

Location: Baptiste Yoga SF

Day: Tuesday

Time: 9:30 AM

Class: Hot Vinyasa

Location: TruFusion Walnut Creek

Day: Wednesday

Time: 4:30 PM

Class: Power Yoga

Location: TruFusion Walnut Creek

Day: Wednesday

Time: 5:45 PM

Class: Power Yoga

Location: TruFusion Walnut Creek

Day: Thursday

Time: 12:15 PM

Class: Hot Vinyasa

Location: TruFusion Walnut Creek

Day: Friday

Time: 4:30 PM

Class: Hot Vinyasa

Location: TruFusion Walnut Creek

Day: Friday

Time: 12:00 PM

Class: Power Yoga

Location: Baptiste Yoga SF

Day: Sunday

Time: 09:30 AM

Class: Power Yoga

Location: Baptiste Yoga SF

Testimonials

Author
I think of Gudrun and my whole being just softens. She is not only an incredible teacher, but a truly transformative presence. I was lucky to have her as one of my teacher for Yoga Teacher Training. From the very beginning, she created a space that felt safe, sacred, and real—where I could grow my wings, break open, and come home to myself.

What moves me most is how Gudrun embodies the essence of yoga—not just in posture, but in spirit. With her soulful class themes and her gentle reminder not to take it all too seriously, she invites you to laugh, to feel, to release, and to find YOUR power. I’ve laughed and cried simultaneously in her classes more times than I can count.

Her hands-on assists are tender, intuitive, and deeply healing. There were moments in class where her touch has held me through emotional breakthroughs. She is a real gem! I am SO grateful to be inspired by and learn from her! 🤍
Shivani Patel
CEO & Founder X
Author
Gudrun is an incredible instructor, teacher and guide - I feel so lucky to learn from her. She brings so much light, enthusiasm and energy to each of her classes and it brings out the best in her students on & off their mats. Her energy and passion paired with her knowledge of the practice sets her apart. I have learned so much from practicing with Gudrun over the last few years and her teachings always hit me right where I need it the most.
Alyssa Dasso
CEO & Founder Google
Author
Gudrun is a rare teacher who blends deep anatomical knowledge with an extraordinary presence. Her classes are both physically powerful and deeply grounding—I always leave feeling alive and connected. After one “Sunday Service,” I was so moved I signed up for her 200-hour teacher training. It was one of the most impactful experiences of my year.

(Gudrun is an exceptionally gifted teacher, and I’ll never forget the first time I walked into her class—by chance, on a Sunday morning. The studio called it the Sunday Service, and for good reason.

Over the past decade, I’ve maintained a casual but consistent yoga practice, and I’ve experienced enough teachers to know when I’m in the presence of someone truly special.

What sets Gudrun apart is the way she combines deep knowledge of the body and yoga with a grounded, magnetic presence. She has a rare ability to unify the breath of an entire room, weaving together physical intensity and mindful connection. I left that class feeling alive—deeply connected to my body and to those I’d practiced alongside.

Her teaching resonated so strongly that a year later, I enrolled in the 200-hour training she co-led. It ended up being one of the most meaningful experiences of my year.

Whether it’s a packed Sunday Service, a small group, or a 1:1, Gudrun’s dedication and talent make her classes unlike any others—they truly must be experienced to be understood.)
Trevor James
Managing Director - Paydesk
Author
Gudrun has been a transformative person in my life. Her class is accessible to all levels and no matter what I come in with, I leave with a calmer mind and energized body. She is not only a wonderful human but as a teacher she truly sees me and helps me believe in myself to get to the next level of whatever I am working on - mind body and spirit.
Shannon Cramer
CEO & Founder Tesla
Author
Gudrun is an amazing teacher, friend and mentor in my journey into power. The way she shows up on the mat for others is beautiful and inspiring. I love coming to Gudrun’s class not only is she a great instructor, she is able to listen to the space and deliver what it needs at the moment and leaving class empowered.
Alex Rodriguez
Founder Oxyzen

Contact Me

where i teach:

Baptiste Yoga San Francisco & TruFusion Walnut Creek

Email me:

gudbjarna@gmail.com

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