Yoga studio
Santa Cruz Yoga
Santa Cruz Yoga sits on Ingalls Street in Santa Cruz, a studio built around vinyasa and flowing movement with a steady line of calmer classes beside it.
29 classes in the next two weeks with 16 facilitators.
- Every day: Classes seven days a week.
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Compared with the rest of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Yoga leans toward Meditation 15×, Crown 15× and Ether 13×.
How Santa Cruz Yoga feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of Santa CruzFacilitators
Steve Clark10 classes in two weeksCorinne Leblanc8 classes in two weeksMarissa Victoria6 classes in two weeksMadio Wallner5 classes in two weeksLibby McMullen4 classes in two weeksLily Dwyer Begg4 classes in two weeks
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Santa Cruz Yoga
Santa Cruz Yoga sits on Ingalls Street in Santa Cruz, a studio built around vinyasa and flowing movement with a steady line of calmer classes beside it. The studio offers dozens of classes over a typical week, taught by a couple of dozen facilitators. Most of the week is yoga, with meditation and occasional sound sessions added to the mix.
It suits you if
- you like a steady flow of vinyasa
- you want early or midday classes
- you prefer calm, slow practice after work
At a glance
29classes this week
16facilitators
Read more about Santa Cruz YogaWhat the classes look like, When and how the studio runs
What the classes look like
Vinyasa is the backbone of the timetable, and most classes carry that name or a version of it, such as All Levels Vinyasa, Meditative Vinyasa and Hatha Flow. Flow classes make up about a third of the schedule. The studio also runs gentle yoga, restorative sessions and yin classes, so the pace can be adjusted across the week.
Classes are mostly 75 minutes, with vinyasa often running 90. The studio includes a morning self practice on a donation basis, which is a quiet way to try the space at your own pace.
When and how the studio runs
The week tends to fill around midday and late afternoon. Noon, 9:15am, 3:30pm and 5:30pm are the most common start times, and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday carry the most classes. Evenings and weekends make up about a fifth each, so there is room for practice after work or on a weekend morning.
The studio also offers meditation and a few sound-based sessions, including a candlelit in-studio yin class. Its own description speaks of balance, breath and a steady community, and a first visit begins with choosing a class that matches your level.
Santa Cruz Yoga: questions and answers
Is Santa Cruz Yoga good for complete beginners?
Yes, the studio runs a class labeled All Levels Vinyasa and another named Vinyasa Flow All Levels, both 75 to 90 minutes long. Gentle Yoga and Gentle Yin & Meditation are slower options. Levels are marked on each class, so you can choose the one that fits how you feel that day.
What kind of yoga do they teach here?
Vinyasa is the style you will meet most often, and most classes are yoga of some kind. Flow classes make up about a third of the timetable, and a few are yin, hatha or restorative. Candlelight Yin Yoga is an in-studio class that combines slow holds with a quieter evening setting.
When do most people practice at Santa Cruz Yoga?
Classes start as early as 7am and as late as 8pm. Midday and morning each account for about a third of the classes, with evenings and weekends each making up about a fifth. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are the busiest days, and noon, 9:15am, 3:30pm and 5:30pm are the most common start times.
Who leads the classes?
The studio has a couple of dozen facilitators. Steve Clark, Corinne Leblanc, Marissa Victoria, Shannon Arrechea and Michelle Naklowycz McNamara lead the most classes, followed by Lily Dwyer Begg, Marcia Charland, Madio Wallner, Libby McMullen and Daya Chambers. The facilitators work across all the levels on offer.
How long are the classes?
Most classes run 75 minutes, and vinyasa classes often run 90. Gentle Yin & Meditation is one of the shorter options at 60 minutes. Choosing a length is a matter of how much time you have on the day.