HOPE Grows Here.
HOPE Grows Here.
Welcome to San Francisco’s first (and only) coworking space rooted in humanity, not hustle.
COME ON IN
↓San Francisco’s best coworking space
2017 Chestnut Street
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Marina District, San Francisco
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Open Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
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2017 Chestnut Street | Marina District, San Francisco | Open Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Heads Up: Hope Incoming!Join us for our
GRAND OPENING!
We’re celebrating the Marina District’s neighborhood home for hope and you’re invited! Come help us settle in, make friends, and have some endless summer fun.
WHO:
all of our new neighbors, including you!
WHEN:
Sunday, September 20th, 2-4 PM
WHERE:
2017 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA
We prioritize community over convenience. That starts with looking out for more than ourselves and encouraging our people to do the same.
We’re offline on purpose. We recognize the good in others when we’re face to face, not behind a screen.
We know that open doors open hearts, and open hearts open minds. We think seeing people, places, and purposes in a new light isn't as hard as it seems.
HOPE Yoga Library is a coworking space rooted in community, reciprocity, and trust.
Here's what that means:
Here's what that means:We prioritize community over convenience.That starts with looking out for more than ourselves and encouraging our people to do the same.
We’re offline on purpose. We recognize the good in others when we’re face to face, not behind a screen.
We know that open doors open hearts, and open hearts open minds. We think seeing people, places, and purposes in a new light isn't as hard as it seems.
At the end of the day, HOPE believes in the human spirit and in the best of what we have to offer. By equipping ourselves and our community with the space, knowledge, and resources to do right by each other, we reclaim a world that works for all of us.
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Best for: readers of all kinds and anyone seeking casual community
The basics:
Access to our monthly Book Pool Club
Two drop-in visits per month (giftable and transferable!)
make hope your new habitFind your favorite fit for a coworking membership:
Explore your membership options!
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Best for: readers of all kinds and anyone seeking casual community
The basics:
Access to our monthly Book Pool Club
Two drop-in visits per month (giftable and transferable!)
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Best for: remote workers and learners, artists, writers, creatives and anyone seeking a third space that feels like home
The basics and the perks:
Everything in ROAM
Unlimited open-hours access
Two guest passes per month
Weekly community-led meditation (lead or participate, your choice!)
Bookings for Saturday creative sessions
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Best for: early birds, night owls, and anyone committed to building something bigger than themselves
The basics, the perks, and the bonus:
Everything in ROOT
Private keypad access, day or night. The best ideas don’t wait for open hours. Consider HOPE your own office, or writing room (minus the lease, the overhead, and the bad lighting.)
*One-month minimum; you may switch to ROOT or ROAM at anytime
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Best for: remote workers and learners, artists, writers, creatives and anyone seeking a third space that feels like home
The basics and the perks:
Everything in ROAM
Unlimited open-hours access
Two guest passes per month
Weekly community-led meditation (lead or participate, your choice!)
Bookings for Saturday creative sessions
(grow)
Best for: early birds, night owls, and anyone committed to building something bigger than themselves
The basics, the perks, and the bonus:
Everything in ROOT
Private keypad access, day or night. The best ideas don’t wait for open hours. Consider HOPE your own office, or writing room (minus the lease, the overhead, and the bad lighting.)
*One-month minimum; you may switch to ROOT or ROAM at anytime
Want to explore on your own terms? Book a Day Trip to give HOPE Yoga Library a trial run and make sure we click before you make the commitment.
HOPE contains multitudes. Inside our home, you’ll find:
Coworking
Consider HOPE Yoga Library your new remote office space. Whether you need complete quiet or a bit of background noise, we’ve got you covered!
Lending Library
We’ve built our very own “wellness library,” full of the necessities our community might need. All of our members can borrow from our library of books, clothes, and other goods as they please.
Community Events
Alongside our anchor events, we’re always adding new workshops, talks, and activities to the calendar. All of our programming is designed to cultivate a more HOPEful future for ourselves.
Conscious Kids Corner
What’s a community without kids? Our Conscious Kids Corner was created by an early childhood educator to provide HOPEful kids with a safe and supportive environment to explore the world around them.
Meditation Den
HOPE Yoga Library has a dedicated space for solo mindful meditation whenever you need it. You can also join us for our weekly group meditation class on Saturdays!
One space. Limitless opportunity to discover who you are and everything you can become when you have the right community around you.
You are what you learn: introducing HOPE Yoga Library’s book club membership
At HOPE Yoga Library, we believe the words we take in shape who we become. Reading together — and really listening to one another — is how we widen what’s possible, one perspective at a time.
The Book Pool Club is our way of fostering respectful, compassionate dialogue within our community.
Members choose their own books, and each month, we move through a new theme together. This isn’t a debate or a book report. Rather, it’s a space where we can share with one another, expose ourselves to new points of view, and build a collective understanding of the world.
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No, this is an adult group discussing mature topics that may not be suitable for children. For Mindful Kids books, please come visit us M-F from 9-5 to explore our Conscious Kids Corner.
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Not in this setting, no. The Book Pool Club is a practice in bringing together ideas, not deliberation or dispute of them. We’ve intentionally designed the club to encourage active listening and gracious discussion, even when our preconceived opinions are challenged.
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Absolutely, in fact, we encourage this form of participation highly. Active listening is a skill, and at HOPE we seek to cultivate that! In-person listening spots are first-come first-serve. Listening online is always free and does not require membership.
HOPE spreads hope: do your part and come hang out with us!
Check out our schedule and don’t forget to add your favorites to your own calendar.
GROUNDED NOT STUCK
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OPTIMISTIC NOT IGNORANT
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HARMONIOUS NOT SPINELESS
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PASSIONATE NOT PREACHY
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GROUNDED NOT STUCK ✳︎ OPTIMISTIC NOT IGNORANT ✳︎ HARMONIOUS NOT SPINELESS ✳︎ PASSIONATE NOT PREACHY ✳︎
Familiar FacesMeet the Humans Behind HOPE
XB
XB (Xavier Bozhidar) is an avid reader from his first day earthside. His love for books is what brings him the most hope, especially his toddler copy of the legendary MJ (Michael Jordan) biography, where he learned how to stay determined and follow your dreams, even if you’ve been cut from the high school team. MJ and books always have XB is always dreaming and his big imagination is how HOPE Yoga Library Yoga Library came to be! Thanks, XB!
Paula Pavlova
(aka our Founder’s Mom) is an artist, writer, and recovering entrepreneur from the Washington, DC area, currently living in San Francisco with her husband and their miniature zoo comprising two long dogs, four cats, and one African Grey parrot. She studied sociology as an undergraduate at Texas Christian University and recently obtained a Master's degree from UC Law in Health Policy & Law in partnership with UCSF.
Hans Harris
(aka our Founder’s Dad) is an affordable housing developer and library enthusiast. His first job in high school was at the local library, which he balanced with his role as concertmaster for his school’s orchestra. He went on to receive a degree in Business and Finance from Washington and Lee. Since then, he’s fallen in love with San Francisco and bringing his passion for housing as a human right into the public conversation.
Meet the humans behind HOPE
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Our Leadership
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Heidi
I am inspired by art, beauty, science, and culture. Growing up in Colorado as an athlete sparked a lifelong passion for nature, health, spirituality, and service. For me the ultimate exploration is deepening love and connection with myself and others, which is such a gift to explore at HOPE Yoga Library.
Jaida
Jaida graduated from Eastern Carolina University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She designed the Conscious Kids Corner at HOPE Yoga Library, and is a primary influence in our children’s programming.
Fun Fact: She’s an ARIANATOR! She flew to london to see her concert!
Abi
I’m hopeful for the solutions my generation will come up with. We’ve grown up through uniquely challenging circumstances that have equipped us with new ideas that can change our future.
Fun fact: I graduated high school early to take a gap year and help at HOPE Yoga Library!
Lidia
I’m hopeful about people, new beginnings, and what can happen when we create something together.
Fun fact: I’m endlessly curious and almost always have a new idea brewing!
Joyce
Seeing people be kind, open, and curious makes me extremely hopeful. I love seeing people ask thoughtful questions and truly see one another.
Fun Fact: Earlier this year, I walked 550 miles over 33 days in Europe!
Our Interns
Melania
What makes me hopeful is seeing how people can come together, support each other, and make a positive difference in the world. I hope that the future brings more kindness, understanding, and opportunities for everyone.
Fun Fact:
I love animals!
Simone
What brings me hope is when people verbalize their gratitude because it brings the community together.
Fun Fact:
I gave up my phone for a year!
Chloe
What makes me hopeful is the life ahead of me. I am excited to create new memories, meet new people, experience new things, and the person I will become. I am hopeful because I am able to remind myself that my future isn’t written yet and there are a multitude of amazing life experiences that are waiting for me as time goes on.
Alice
What makes me hopeful is having an outlet like soccer and just sports in general!
Fun Fact:
I play soccer!
Rose
What gives me hope is seeing the younger generation speak up and tackle big issues head-on. Looking ahead, I hope we all build deeper, more meaningful connections with one another.
Fun Fact:
I’ve managed to step on a sea urchin three times!
We’re bringing HOPE back into San Francisco’s coworking spaces.
Real empowerment comes from removing barriers, not from “sending good vibes.”
That’s why HOPE Yoga Library is a third space dedicated to filling in the gaps between what is and what should be through community care, mutual aid, conscious programming, and more.
What we offer the Marina District:
Coworking Space Membership
Lending Library
Community Closet
San Francisco’s Least Intimidating Book Club
In-Person And Online Events
Meditation Classes
Conscious Kids Corner
And More!
Sound like something you can get behind?
NEIGHBORS NOT NOTIFICATIONSWhere to Find HOPE Yoga Library In Real Life
Frequently Asked Questions
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We’re so glad you asked. HOPE Yoga Library is about principles, not poses. In the western world, yoga exists only as a form of exercise that has been misappropriated and commodified. In reality, yoga is so much more. It represents a ~2,000 year old philosophy of ethical and moral principles that teaches the practices of self-discovery, observation, and more. We’ll be introducing more informal education around this soon, but for now, you can learn more about the basics of these principles here.
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We said it so we mean it! But, we’re not afraid of drawing the line when someone’s words or actions are in direct conflict with our brand ethos, values, or the well-being of our community. As long as you enter our space with compassion and respect for everyone and everything in it, you’ll always be welcome here.
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GREAT question. HOPE works just like your local public library! Become a member and you can borrow (not buy!) any item in our lending library (books) or community closet (clothes and other goods).
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Of course. If you’re already in the area, swing by for our “22 Minutes Free” feature. If you like what you see, grab a Day Trip pass to stay for the rest of the day. Alternatively, you can skip straight to purchasing a Day Trip pass online. It’s only $22 either way!
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It depends on the tier. All members have access to the lending library, community closet, and the Book Pool Club. ROAM members are allotted two drop-in visits per month; ROOT members have unlimited access to the space during regular open hours, and RISE members have unlimited access, any time day or night. You can review more details here!
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Yes, please do! ROOT and RISE offer two guest passes per month, and ROAM offers two transferable visits per month.
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Yes. We have a quiet coworking alcove on the second level, right next to the meditation den for whenever you need to step away for a mental refresh.
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Just let us know! Stop by in person or send us a note through our contact form.
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We’d love to have you. Come visit us at 2017 Chestnut Street to learn more or loop us in with a contact form submission.
We’re choosing humanity over hustle. You can too.Join your neighborhood home for HOPE.
Join your neighborhood home for HOPE.
We’re all ears.
Is there anything we can help you carry? Are you curious about something we haven’t covered?
Here at HOPE Yoga Library, we value community over convenience.
That means we’d love to hear what’s on your mind, whether it’s our coworking space, book club, meditation sessions, or something delightfully unexpected. Whatever it is, we’re glad you asked!