Yoga Center Santa Cruz
Winner: 2009 Good Times Best of Santa Cruz County - #1 Best Yoga Studio
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428-C Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831/423-6719 Maya Lev, Director |
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Developing a Home Practice with Abbey Asher, Saturday July 18 and
Saturday August 1, 3–5pm. $50. both days.Download/view flyer
Summer Intensive with Maya! Wednesday–Sunday July 22–26, 3–5pm. $25
single class; $110. entire workshop
New Teachers! Welcome two new teachers to our Yoga Center!
Lisa Garratt has been studying Iyengar yoga and teaching locally since 2002
and is now offering a Sunday morning class from 10–11:30am, so you
have more options on Sunday morning! www.lisagyoga.com
Jim Gallas has been studying
and teaching Iyengar yoga since the mid-90s and is grateful to call Kofi
Busia his primary teacher. Jim also leads regular yoga workshops in
Mexico. He will be offering a new class on Thursday mornings from
9:30–11am beginning May 7th. www.relaxedfocus.net
New class: Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm level 1-2 with Henry.
Next Kofi Intensive: Friday September 11 to Tuesday September 15 Download/view flyer
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Intro Series
This series is strongly recommended for all students new to yoga or to Iyengar yoga. The class will cover basic poses, concepts and anatomy.
with Keri, July 2–30, 5 weeks $50.
Call 423-6719 to register for the intro series!
General Information
Iyengar yoga is a system of hatha yoga developed by BKS Iyengar of India. It is an innovative approach to yoga which emphasizes correct alignment and develops strength, flexibility, stamina and balance. Mr. Iyengar developed this precise system of yoga to help cure himself and others of physical ills and is now known internationally for his teachings.
Classes at the Yoga Center are presented by teachers who have been trained, both in the United States and India, in the traditional Iyengar program. They have a thorough, practical knowledge of anatomy and physiology. After two or more years or training, teachers are certified by the California State Department of Education.
Iyengar yoga is appropriate for all levels of students. Beginners are very welcome and no prior yoga experience of any kind is necessary.
Iyengar yoga is also very effective in cases of physical anomalies. It is now chiropractically recommended for scoliosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, arthritis and other physical problems. For any questions or more information, please call the Yoga Center at 831/423-6719 or any individual teacher.
What should I bring? Bare feet and an empty stomach. Most students wear a leotard and footless or stirrup tights or a T-shirt and running shorts. Long baggy pants are not advised as they obscure observation of the muscles and bones.
When may I join a class? Unless otherwise indicated, classes are ongoing and students may join at any time.
Class Descriptions
Level 1
Beginners only. No prior yoga experience necessary.
Level 2
Continuing Beginners. Prior exposure to Iyengar yoga recommended. Headstand and shoulderstand introduced.
Level 3
Advanced Beginners. Prior exposure to Iyengar yoga required. Regular practice of headstand, shoulderstand and backbends.
Level 4 & 5
Advanced students and teachers. Minimum two years Iyengar yoga required.
Class Rates
Drop-in fee: $13.00/class.
Series of 4 classes: $11.00/class with same instructor.
Classes with Kofi Busia are priced separately as he is a Senior Certified Instructor. See instructor for rates.
Coupons: Available for any class, any time (except Kofi’s classes). $11 each, sold in books of 5 or 10.
Purchase from your instructor. Coupons
expire December 31, 2009.