Yoga near Capitola

“Loving loving this Jazzercise class, and all the instructors!! I had been wanting to try Jazzercise for years and never went for it. I wish had joined sooner. The workouts are fun, and really get my heart rate going and muscles working. The workouts can be modified to fit your level of fitness and you can easily build up your stamina and strength. You definitely feel like you’ve had a great workout at then end of each class. The instructor never make you feel bad if you can’t keep up, but encourage you to try your best, while helping you improve form and function. I had gone to a few in person classes and everyone there is warm and welcoming. However, I have found the live streaming of classes to work better for me. It is a good option if you don’t have the time to drive to class, or just want the privacy of your own space. The different instructors are wonderful and I love how they keep you laughing and engaged with their commentary, singing and encouragement! If you are on the fence, definitely just go for it! You won’t regret it and will be healthier and stronger for it!“

“An amazing yoga studio with great teachers of both yoga + pilates with a very welcoming community. It's really an awesome space. Each class offers something unique - I've experienced serious improvement in my strength and balance through yoga, tranquil mediations, and high energy pilates. I highly recommend this studio!“

“My wife and I visited Santa Cruz for three weeks in September, and we attended Cycle every weekday morning that we were in town. That's a dozen classes. GOAT is amazing! The equipment is first-rate, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the instructors push you way harder than you think you can go. We especially enjoyed Natalia's classes. She is an exceptional instructor. My only regret about the experience is that we don't live in Santa Cruz and can't be in that wonderful GOAT community every day.“

“Eclectic spaces like this are the type of thing that give a town it's character. The more I get to know Tara, the more immense respect I have for who she is, and what she does to create community and magic in the world. The Estrella Collective has become an indispensable hub for expression, culture & vibes. Go engage. Try a class you normally wouldn't. Get a treatment from one of these goddesses. Try a hairstyle that's past your edge. This modern group of witchy saints will hold you in the mystery.“

“As someone with a rare genetic condition, I absolutely adore this practice. Fantastic, knowledgeable staff who have helped me a ton. Every person I’ve met at this location has been amazing, from the front desk to the physical therapists. I would highly, highly recommend this location to anyone looking for physical therapy in the area“

“I ABSOLUTELY love Village Yoga and let me tell you I have tried every studio. Amy and Sally make this space calming and functional—and the community is just the best. Special shout out to Alana’s yoga flow, Michael’s hot 26, and Pink’s yoga hiit. At village yoga it’s always easy to leave it all on the mat!“

“Jennifer is an excellent and attentive therapist. She is very professional and is thoughtful to her client’s needs and issues. She is wonderful at treating sports injuries and relaxing muscles through deep tissue massage. I highly recommend Jennifer!“

“I signed up for a weekly pass when I was visiting Santa Cruz last winter, it might be my new favorite yoga studio in the Bay Area. Spacious studio, teachers are wonderful and welcoming, class can be challenging depending on the level. Highly recommend anyone who's looking for a new studio to check out.“

“I did somatic therapy with Crystal. I was skeptical! But it was truly revolutionary! She helped me through a lot of things, PTSD, Anxiety, Childhood things. It really worked and she was extremely intuitive and accurate in exactly what was going on with me, and talked me through it and talked me through somatic exercises that helped me transform.“

“As a beginning yogi, I started taking weekly yin yoga classes at PPY in April of 2021 because I needed to do *something* for my health. I found the atmosphere here to be extremely welcoming and non-judgmental. My favorite thing is the emphasis on how I am feeling in my own body and/or how capable my own body is, without comparisons to how the other people in the class are doing or even how the instructor is performing the poses. The mood of the classes is very supportive. I have continued to take weekly yin classes with Magnolia and Katie, who are excellent, as well as taking occasional classes with Melissa, Tara and Gwen. The yin yoga (and the restorative or gentle yoga) classes are excellent for beginners and people looking for deep stretching and relaxation. I have noticed a difference since 2021. Highly recommend.“

“Everyone should try yoga because it’s an ancient type of physical therapy people just need to start very slow and not do inverted or intensive poses until they have practiced because even good teachers can get occupational hazard injuries from too much yoga. Advanced and intermediate are risky but simple yoga is extremely beneficial with meditation. Awarness. Walking standing sitting laying meditation aka Sathipathana.“

“I have been attending Candlelight Flow Yoga classes @ Hotsource for the past 4 months. I go 3 nights a week. It's been fantastic for my strength, balance, posture and flexibility. A side bonus, the sweat is the best thing ever for your skin. My skin has gotten so soft.The combination of the heat, the sweat, the stretching, the positions and the candlelight creates a unique environment that benefits both the mind and body...dare I say soul?It's not easy. It's hot and it's a workout. But, the results are well worth it. I am getting better at the poses (asanas) and that in itself is rewarding. If you are considering, I strongly recommend you give it a try!The reception area, studio and locker rooms are all very nice and clean. The gals at the reception desk are so very sweet and welcoming. The instructors are all great. They make you feel welcome no matter what level 'yogi' you are at---beginner (me) to advanced (amazing)Special shout-out to Miss Hailey Lewis. She's an amazing young lady who transforms into an incredibly powerful yoga instructor right before your eyes.Namaste,John Fuchs“

“My neck has been fused for nearly 30 years. Makaya is an amazing healer. I left with full range of motion.“

“I highly recommend Padma Borrego—she's incredibly skilled, intuitive, and made a noticeable difference after my first session!“

“What a local gem. So happy I found this place.Each time I have gone for a massage it has been such a relaxing experience, I even fell asleep during it. The environment is very chill, and the essential oils that are used really put you into a peaceful state. Self care is so important and it's worth treating yourself for a massage this wonderful! I will definitely be coming back again!“

“I've been attending level 1-2 classes with Maya Lev at the Yoga Center for the past year. Classes currently take place at the Vet's Hall in a spacious warm room with high ceilings and a quintessential Santa Cruz vibe overlooking Front St. Maya is a gem and a master teacher and I am so glad to discover her. Here's what I love about Maya: She has a deep knowledge and embodied understanding of Iyengar Yoga, anatomy, and human movement that consistently comes forth in her teaching. Each class is artfully crafted, with a progressive flow that ends with the whole body feeling completely stretched, worked out, lengthened, and strengthened. Maya has an exquisite verbal teaching style that allows students to move from one asana to another with clarity and precision about what to do, pay attention to, and feel. Students can drop deeply into their own bodily experience and are not required to frequently stop their practice to watch or copy a teacher. When she does demonstrate, which is not even in every class, it's to show specific details about a pose to help students understand how to refine their approach, and it's always very useful, like an "aha." Maya seamlessly instructs both students in the room and on Zoom in a hybrid way that truly works - with dual attention to each population that does not distract from the other. She teaches both groups while moving around the room making hands-on adjustments that give gentle yet clear and firm guidance. What an art! Maya always brings a meditative spiritual quality to each class, and she's down-to-earth and funny too - a great combination! As a Feldenkrais Method® movement teacher of 30 years and a person with many previous injuries and limitations who needs a really good teacher, I truly appreciate and feel safe with the master level of Maya's teaching. We are lucky to have Maya and the other excellent instructors at YCSC.“

“This is a truly spiritual experience. Filled me with joy on a Friday night with my boyfriend.“

“Darcy is an amazing therapist! She uses her years of experience and intuition in her sessions and I leave feeling more grounded, balanced and free of tension! She listens and addresses my areas of discomfort (upper back /neck tension) and I always feel comfortable and relaxed in her presence. Her level of care for her clients and her skill is clearly felt in her bodywork sessions. I look forward to my next session with Darcy!“