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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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Summer Intensive 2025
August 20 - 24, Wednesday – Sunday

1620 Seabright Av. Santa Cruz
Level 1-3 : 8:30-10:30am
Level 3-5 : 3:00-5:00pm

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.

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

Register here.

Fall Intensive with Kofi Busia

When: September 3-7, 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.

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. 10% discount on props and books

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

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. 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

Sound Meditation with Kacey

When: Monthly Yoga Nidra, 4th Sunday of each month (May - Dec, 2025) 7/20th
Where: YCSC, 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz
Cost: $20 cash or check at the door, Venmo @Kacey-Rodenbush

Treat yourself for Kacey's special Sound concerts with crystal and Zen singing bowls, crystal harp, chimes, and other instruments create vibrations.

Yoga Nidra, also referred to as “yogic sleep,” or “enlightened sleep” is a meditative practice where you remain awake and aware while the body enters a state of deep, effortless rest.

Kirtan, The Music of Yoga

When: Sunday, July 20th,

Where: YCSC, 1620 Seabright Av., Santa Cruz

Cost: Suggested donation $15-30

Join us for a heart centered musical mediation practice. Kirtan is Music Meditation. Chant - Sing - Meditate - Pray. We hope our music calms the mind, relaxes the body and energizes the Spirit
No prior singing or meditation experience is necessary to participate. All People of All Faiths Welcome

For more information, visit LivingDevotion.org