Kofi Busi is one of the world's foremost teachers in the Iyengar tradition. He has been teaching for over 40 years, and has held his Advanced Certificate for 35 years. He is one of the few teachers awarded a senior certificate by Mr. Iyengar and has studied with BKS Iyengar many times in Pune, India. He is also a scholar of Sanskrit and has translated the Sutras of Patanjali from the original. Kofi teaches all levels from beginning to advanced. His level IV-V class is not listed in the schedule and is by invitation only, please contact him for more information you would like to attend.

Weekly Schedule

Check the schedule page for times. It is aniticipated that Kofi will starting teaching in person starting Jan.20th.

Rates

Series price: 10 hours of tuition: $110; 20 hours of tuition: $215; 30 hours of tuition: $320; 40 hours of tuition: $425; 50 hours of tuition: $530. Drop-In price: 2-hour class $30. Web: www.kofibusia.com

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. During this intensive, 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 daily. This workshop will be beneficial to both new and experienced students.

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.

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

Cost:

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.

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

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