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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

When: August 20 - 24, 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. 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.

Level 1-3 : 8:30-10:30am
Level 3-5 : 3:00-5:00pm

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.

Join Maya Lev at Mar de Jade, Mexico

Take Your Yoga Practice To The Next Level
January, 3rd - 10th, 2026
Registration is Open

Begin your 2026 with a week-long retreat at the spectacular yoga resort of Mar de Jade in Chacala, Mexico. Enjoy two yoga classes daily in their spacious studio with time between to relax on the beach, swim in the warm ocean water, go on special excursions including hikes, whale watching, ancient petroglyphs etc. Massages also available.

Cost is $575/person for yoga classes. Final payment is due by October 15th, please email Maya, if you have any questions. Accommodation and air travel are separate expenses. Workshop is open to students with minimum one year Iyengar experience. The workshop registration is still open.

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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) next one 7/27th
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.