Schedule of Weekly Classes

for a general class format description, click here

Public and Private Class Availability, Times and Studio Locations

I currently teach at several studios and business sites, and also deeply enjoy creating individually tailored, private sessions, available by appointment. Private instruction always includes a consultation/ intake prior to the session and can be done by phone or in person. To schedule a private session, please send your inquiry, including preferred times, to garudayogini@yahoo.com or call (831) 728-8064.

Schedule of Public Classes

Occasionally teaching Yoga leads me to travel and inspiring subs will take up these classes! Click here to meet them and read their bios.

TUESDAY new class! begins on August 5
9:30-10:30 AM
Mixed Levels Vinyasa/ Iyengar-inspired
Pleasure Point Fitness and Dance Studio, Capitola

FRIDAY
5:30-7PM
Level 2-3 Vinyasa/ Iyengar-inspired
One Yoga Center, Studio "B" in downtown Santa Cruz

SATURDAY
4:30-6PM
Mixed Levels Vinyasa/ Iyengar-inspired
Pacific Cultural Center, "Gallery" room, Santa Cruz

Locations and Fees

For single classes, drop-in fees apply at One Yoga Center and Pacific Cultural Center as below. Class series discounts can be purchased through Phoenix for classes at any location in Santa Cruz: 5 classes for $45 and 10 classes for $80.
Class series packages expire in 90 days (3 months) from the time of purchase and can be shared with friends.

Pleasure Point Fitness and Dance Studio / website coming
911 41st Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 295-0953
Drop-in: $10, series of 5 classes for $45, 10 classes for $80 (restricted to use with Phoenix)

One Yoga Center / oneyoga.org
Veteran’s Memorial Building
846 Front Street, Santa Cruz 95060 (near the Clock Tower/ Post office)
(831) 454-0478
Drop-in: $10, series of 5 classes for $45, 10 classes for $80 (restricted to use with Phoenix

Pacific Cultural Center / pacificcultural.org
1307 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz 95060
(831) 462-8892
Drop-in: $12, class series discounts available through PCC or use your series with Phoenix.

Each class begins with chanting traditional invocations and prayers for blessing in our practice. We seal our commitment to mindfulness by caring for the physical level of the nervous system with pranayama, moving into warm-up postures that integrate core body and spinal alignment. We always do several types of Surya Namaskar--the Salutation to the Sun-- which increases overall flexibility, encourages concentration on the breath, and lends a devotional element to the practice.

The basic method of Yoga being taught is called Vinyasa, which is distinguished by breath-to-breath linkage between the postures which are sequentially choreographed, unfolding from one to another. "Vinyasa" is a word comprised of two participles, "vi" or movement and "nyasa" or the conscious placement of energy in the body for blessing, healing, and spiritual strength. Through intent, mudra, breath awareness and posture this conscious direction of focus at various points of bodily alignment allows the mind to surrender to a naturally arising meditative state. Students are guided through moderately paced sequences of standing, seated, reclined and --for Level 2-3 and up-- inverted asanas with an emphasis on rhythmic, deep breathing and precise alignment, combining longer holding periods with dynamic transitions between the postures. This cultivates a cleansing internal heat and raises the body's healing energy by bringing blood flow to rejuvenate internal organs and tissues, strengthening the respiratory and cardiovascular system, increasing lymphatic drainage, and reducing blood pressure. Flexibility, strength, coordination, and emotional balance increase as concentration on the breath and body expand the mind's capacity to rest in the present Moment.

Most locations where the classes are held provide some Yoga props but it is always best to bring your own mat and any other props you may have. If you are attending a public class of mine for the first time, please let me know prior to class if you have any injuries or special needs.

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