New to Yoga?

Welcome! Whatever your age, condition or background, there is a yoga practice for you. So long as you tune in inside and pay attention to how you are feeling while doing yoga, this practice will give you tremendous health benefits, including a more positive outlook on life and a growing sense of ease in your daily life.

The best way to get started with yoga is to drop into a regular class and begin exploring under the guidance of one of our teachers. You can also come to one of our free Introduction to Yoga workshops, which we offer the first weekend of every month.

Each of our classes offers a complete practice. You can drop in to any class. Try to arrive at least five minutes early to sign-in and get settled.

If it is your first time to Santa Cruz Yoga, please try to arrive a little earlier so you can meet your teacher and discuss any injuries or special conditions before class starts. 

Please remember to:

• Wear comfortable clothes so you can move around with ease.
• Refrain from drinking a lot of water within a half-hour before class.
• Try to relieve your bladder and bowels before class.
• Please, no perfumes, colognes or strong aromatic oils.
• Turn off your cell phone and pager!
• Come prepared to work your body and breath, calm your mind and open your heart.