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YCSC offers classes in Iyengar-style hatha yoga from beginner to advanced levels, both in person and on zoom. Our approach emphasizes precise alignment and develops strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance. Through regular practice, students gain physical health, mental peace, and emotional stability.

Check our class schedule to find the class right for you!. Also we have a new studio phone number! Have a question for YCSC regarding classe - call 831-359-8750 for more information.

Located at 1620 Seabright Ave in Midtown Santa Cruz. This large studio features a spacious room with natural light and is well equipped with essential props. We encourage you to bring your own mat.

Become a Member

We are excited to announce that we have launched, a membership program! Membership cost is $100 annually, and can be paid by cash, check, Venmo, or Paypal. Checks should be made to Yoga Center Santa Cruz, Maya’s Venmo, Paypal: mayal@cruzio.com, and cash may be given directly to your teacher.

Benefits of being a a member:

1. Exclusive attendance to four Q&A sessions with individual instructors throughout the year

2. Discounted workshops, including Kofi’s and Maya's Intensives

3. Discounts on workshop and intensives, 10% discount on props and books

4. And best of all, the confidence that you are providing a foundational support for your yoga center!

VISIT SCHEDULE PAGE

TRE™ (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) Intro Workshop with Maria Alfaro

When: Sunday, July 19th, 2026, 2-4pm
Where: 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz

We are pleased to announce Maria Alfaro’s next TRE workshop Sunday, July 25 2:00 - 4:00pm. This workshop will be a benefit for Yoga Center Santa Cruz, all proceeds go directly to support your favorite yoga center!!! The TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) exercises mildly tire the legs, triggering an involuntary shaking and trembling response, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body. This natural response is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and unconscious body contraction, caused by everyday stress and traumatic life experiences, in order to restore the body to wholeness.

People can register by sending a $55 payment using this link and by specifying that that they are paying for the TRE workshop at YCSC. Visit www.TREcalifornia.com

Register here.

Summer Intensive 2026

When: August 5th - 9, Wednesday – Sunday
Where: 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz

Save the date! Maya Lev, director of the Yoga Center Santa Cruz, will be offering her 5-day intensive workshop in-person and through Zoom. In this intensive 5 days of yoga practice, Maya will focus on establishing and enhancing positive habits to help students deepen their yoga practice. There will be 2 sessions a day; each session is 2 hours. Applicants need not come every day and may book for 1 or 2 classes each day. This workshops will be beneficial to both new and experienced students. Each day, there will be a different emphasis for the poses.

NOTE: The level 3-5 classes are for strong and well established Iyengar style students. If you have any questions please email maya@yogacentersantacruz.com. Member rate: $22/class for five or more, $25/class for four or less classes.

Times
Level 1-3 : 8:30-10:30am, Zoom link 1-3
Level 3-5 : 3:00-5:00,Zoom link 3-5

Non-Member rate: $27/class for five or more, $30/class for four or less classes.

Register here.

Please use one of the following to pay Maya:
Venmo: using @maya-lev-2
Check: YCSC send to 166 Hagemann Ave. Santa Cruz, 95062
Cash: pay at the time of the workshop

Intro To Yoga/Level 1 with Abbey Asher

April, 8th - 10th, Wednesday
New students are welcome to join anytime

Abbey will be offering her Intro class for beginner students on Wednesday 4:15-5:15 starting April 8th - May 13th. The perfect class for both beginners and those wishing to reinforce their current practice.

Tibetan Sound Healing

When: Every Friday 7-8pm (Summer hours)

Where: YCSC, 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz

Cost: Suggested donation $10-20

Kalden will use his years of working with sound and mantra in Tibet to guide you to a deep space for healing, connection, and peace. Please wear layers as your body temperature drops during the sound experience. You may bring a eye pillow for added comfort (also available for sale at the YCSC). No registration needed, drop-ins welcome.

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