WELCOME to Village Yoga!
The time is NOW for us to be the change. The biggest gift we can give ourselves, the people we love, and our world is accountability. Start here.
Move and cleanse your body. Be uplifted and empowered to change your mind and your life.
Do it with a caring community and gifted teachers.
We are Village Yoga and together we lift each other higher.
Photos by Poppy deGarmo
LOVE & GRATITUDE
We are so excited you are here!
We have been serving the Santa Cruz community with
the best Hot yoga classes since 2001.
We teach HEATED classes in these styles:
Original HOT 26, VINYASA FLOW & HIIT
Our non-heated classes include:
YIN & RESTORATIVE
WE also offer Special SUNDAY Classes at 6pm included with your membership!
First Sundays: YIN
Second Sundays: SOUND, BREATH, MEDITATION, RESTORE
Third Sundays: RESTORATIVE
Last Sundays: KIRTAN
We are committed to learning, growing & evolving with you.
Check out our sign in system and all the other useful information that makes our space & community run smoothly...it takes a Village!
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
SOLEmate Sessions
Saturday, July 19
1:30-3:00pm
Saturday, July 20
2:00-3:30pm
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$40
Restore Balance for Fun, Health and Yoga
Restoring balance, mobility, coordination and strength for people who plan to stay active and healthy for longer!
This workshop focuses on restoring our natural movement patterns.
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The class is designed to help humans improve foot and lower limb function, develop resilience in their movement patterns and prevent injury.
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SoleMate Sessions marry perfectly with yoga practices since yoga practitioners are familiar with the importance of a strong and resilient foundation.
Expect a fun interactive class with guided activities aimed at restoring balance and coordination while enhancing strength and stability.
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SoleMate Session Benefits
- Improved stability and strength on one leg and both legs
- Increased fine motor control and coordination
- Increased focus and neuroplasticity (faster learning adaptations)
- Improved foot and lower limb health
- Increased resilience and injury prevention
CHECK OUT
w. RUTH O'DONNELL
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Hello friends,
I’m thrilled to bring this workshop to you!
With over 35 years in movement science, my passion has always been understanding what truly inspires people to move—not just for health, but for joy, exploration, and connection with life. Along the way, I found yoga to be the perfect embodiment of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, leading me to happily focus my teaching in this space.
However, something was missing. When I discovered Nick St. Louis’ Foot Collective in 2020, I deeply resonated with the lack of education surrounding foot health and balance training. Ever since, I’ve worked with The Foot Collective in training and education, committed to spreading knowledge rooted in our core values: Truth, Fun, and Community. Our mission is simple—helping people worldwide restore foot and lower extremity health so they can move freely and confidently through life.
That’s exactly what these SoleMate Sessions are about. They’re designed to be fun, dynamic, and thought-provoking, while also challenging your limits in a supportive way.
I can’t wait to see you in class! Feel free to reach out with any questions—I’m happy to help.
Be a part of our 25 Anniversay Celebration Book!
PHOTO SHOOTS w. Poppy deGarmo
Sept. 7
2:00-3:30pm
Sign up at the Front Desk or send us an email telling us which date you can attend!
Next Spring we will celebrate 25 years of Village Yoga! Some of you might remember our incredible
10 Year Anniversary Book filled with TESTIMONIALS & PHOTOS.
We are doing it again 15 years later! This time we want not just your TESTIMONIALS on how yoga and/or Village Yoga has impacted you and your life but any recipe you are inspired to share with our community.
We are turning this one into a
Village Yoga 25 Anniversary
Cook Book!
PLEASE come get your photo taken by Poppy, email us your testimonials & recipes (you can always just do one of the three!) and join us in making this beautiful collection of
photos, words & recipes!
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SIGNING UP FOR CLASS
We highly recommend downloading
Mindbody: Fitness from the APP store!
Find Village Yoga Santa Cruz - make it a favorite -
and it is SOOO easy to book & cancel classes!
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To ensure your spot you MUST sign up for class online.
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If you arrive as a Walk In you may or may not get in to class
(applies especially to 6PMs, Noons, 10AMs F/S/S)
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You must CANCEL 1/2 hour before class starts to avoid a FEE.
If you LATE CANCEL within the 1/2 hour, chances are you will not be charged if the class isn't full.
Regardless of when you cancel - YOU MUST CANCEL - this allows us to give your spot away & confirms you were not there.
This will also allow you to sign up for another class that day.
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You may sign up for classes 7 days in advance.
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There are 10 wait list spots. You will be notified by text.
You MUST opt into TEXT notifications
& you MUST CANCEL if you cannot make it.
USEFUL INFO
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​MAT & TOWEL ARE REQUIRED for class.
We HAVE rentals but prefer if you bring your own!
$2/mat $2/towel
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Be responsible for your sweat.
You may need 2-3 towels.
Please clean up the area around your mat after class.
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Doors open 15 minutes before class &
close 15 minutes after the class ends.
Please do not enter earlier than 15 minutes before class as we are letting the last class exit & preparing the room.
Please be respectful of this policy - it is an important piece in making things flow in our small space.
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We LOCK THE DOOR when class begins.
Give yourself time to park & be on time.
There are NO CELL PHONES or Smart WATCHES allowed in class. For the love of god - UNPLUG for a minute.
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There is a filtered water station.
Please bring a water bottle.
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There are NO showers.
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You may attend only ONE CLASS per day.
A second one can be taken as a walk in if you are not taking a spot from someone who hasn't gotten to practice that day.
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There is not enough parking in the lot that we share.
Please give yourself time to PARK on the STREET!
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WELCOME
NEW
STUDENTS!
Never been to Village Yoga? Register here first.
Grab our INTRO SPECIAL for NEW CLIENTS!
Unlimited yoga for one month $65!
PARKING
We are located in Midtown across the street from Bay Photo.
718 Soquel Ave.
Our entrance is in the back. Turn down Caledonia St. and go right into the parking lot.
We share the parking lot with Ideal Jewelry & Confia Envia.
Please do not park along the fence (to the left) during their
business hours 11:00am -7:30pm Monday - Saturday
Village Yoga clients may park all along the fence (facing you as you enter the lot) at all times.
There is NOT ENOUGH parking for everyone in the lot. Please park on the street - Soquel is a great option, as is the Whole Foods parking lot. If you park in the neighborhood - DO NOT BLOCK driveways! Seems obvious but it is a real issue.
Mindfulness off the mat is what we can practice here!
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO RIDE YOUR BIKE!
Bike parking in the lot.
PLEASE take personal responsibility
for how you show up for your community.
Do not come to class if you are feeling unwell.
We are here to get healthy!
