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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.

 
 
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We are excited to announce that with the arrival of spring, we are launching something we’ve never done before, 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.  10% discount on props and books

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

 

Lori Pop Up

Lori Ritland's Pop up

When: May 24th, 2:00 - 3:30
Where: 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz

Take a dynamic level I/II pop up class workshop with Lori. This workshop is in person only. Pay Lori directly in class or via Venmo, @yogilori. Lori is a Level III Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, and Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT. With over twenty years of intense, study, practice, and teaching, She is dedicated to spreading the teaching and love of yoga as taught by world renown B.K.S. Iyengar (1918-2014) from Pune, India.

Kofi's Summer 2025 Intensive

Summer Intensive with Kofi Busia

When: June 18-22, Wednesday - Sunday
Where: 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz
5 or more classes : members $22/class, non-members $25/class
4 or fewers classes : members $27/class, non-members $30/class

Join the Intensive with Senior Iyengar Master Teacher Kofi Busia! No better way to deepen and expand your yoga practice than this five day workshop. Kofi will challenge your body and mind to new levels of awareness and integration. Classes for beginners to advanced. Attending all five classes is recommended but even a few will bring benefit.

Levels 1-3, 4:30-6:30pm
Levels  3-5, 10:30-12:30pm except Saturday 8:30-10:30

Kalden Kho

Tibetan Sound Healing

When: Every Friday 6-7pm 
Where: Yoga Center Santa Cruz, 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. If you have them, you bring a mat and eye pillow for greater comfort. All levels welcome.

For more information about Kalden, visit Kalendkho.com

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Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees. B.K.S. Iyengar