Join the YCSC Community

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! Have a question for YCSC regarding classes - call 831-359-8750 for more information or email maya@yogacentersantacruz.com.

Located at 1620 Seabright Ave in Midtown Santa Cruz, our beautiful new studio features a spacious room with natural light and is well equipped with all essential props. You are welcome to bring your own map.

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. Discounted workshops, including Kofi’s and Maya's intensives

2. Discounts on other workshops and special events, 10% discount on props and books

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

Your contribution helps support studio upgrades, maintenance, and new projects to enhance your yoga experience.

VISIT SCHEDULE PAGE

Fall Intensive with Kofi Busia

When: September 2-6, Wednesday - Sunday
Where: 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz

Member rate: $22/class for five or more, $25/class for four or less classes.

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

Register here.

Beginning Yoga

Want to start yoga but not sure where to begin? YCSC offers 2 intro/beginning classes. These are perfect for the beginner and anyone returning, those with limited mobility or new to Iyengar Yoga. New students are alway's welcome.

Mitra's class, Tuesday, 5-6:30
Abbey's class, Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15

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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Dayākar Dās & Living Devotion

When: Sunday July 19^th, 6:30PM – 9:00PM (Doors Open at 6:15)
Where: YCSC, 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz
Cost: $20-$30 CASH at the door, no one turned away for financial hardship

ABOUT KIRTAN, THE MUSIC OF YOGA

Kirtan is a spiritual service with five parts that is found in the path of Bhakti Yoga. One of the parts is the chanting of Sanskrit healing and empowerment mantras and the singing of devotional songs called bhajans. Kirtan is a musically guided meditation practice.

Practice is led by Dayākar Dās who is a Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher and practitioner, who has been teaching meditation and leading kirtan for nearly three decades.

Special Guests: Ramana Erikson (Tabla), Ronnie Ray Padilla (Guitar), Shivangi (Vocals)