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YCSC offers classes in Iyengar-style hatha yoga from beginner to advanced levels both in-person and over zoom. Our studio, currently at Veterans Hall (846 Front Street), features a spacious room and is well equipped with essential props i.e. mats, sandbags, blankets, etc. On Wednesday, Maya teaches her 8:30 class at The Studio Squid Alley, 738 Chestnut Street (located behind Center Street Yoga Studio). 

Our approach emphasizes precise alignment and develops strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance. Through regular practice, students gain physical health, mental peace, and emotional stability.

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Abbey Home Practice Workshop

How To Start A Home Practice Workshop

Back by popular demand. If you missed the workshop the last time, you have another opportunity. Facilitated by Abbey Asher, Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Home Practice Enthusiast.

Isn’t it time you started a home practice? Wouldn’t it be great to practice while your teacher is away this summer?  Or, wouldn’t it be great to practice when you are away this summer? What is getting in the way of practicing on your own? What are the potential benefits of a home practice?
 
This workshop will cover:
  • The tools you need to get started
  • What poses to practice for different effects
  • How to sequence your practice
  • How long to practice
  • And more….

This will be a two-part workshop with two weeks in between, to give students a chance to try out some of the strategies presented in the first workshop.

Dates: Saturday, May 18 & Saturday, June. 1, 3-5pm at the Vet’s Hall. 
Cost$75 for both sessions.

If you are interested, please email Abbey at abbeyyoga@gmail.com by May 11. To get the most out of this workshop, participants should have at least six months of yoga classes under their belts.  

Kofi's Winter 2023 Workshop

Summer Intensive with Kofi Busia
June 19-23, Wednesday – Sunday

Veteran’s Hall, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Cost: 5 or more classes: $25/class, for 4 classes or less $30/class.

Level  3-5, 10:30 – 12:30pm
Level 1-3, 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Kofi Busia is offering two intensive sessions daily during the five-day session. Applicants need not come every day and may book for 1 or 2 classes each day. NOTE: the advanced Level 3-5 classes are only for strong and well-established Iyengar-style students. Please email maya@yogacentersantacruz.com if you have any questions.

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Yoga Center Santa Cruz

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