Welcome to
Pleasure Point Sanctuary.

We are a transformative yoga, dance & movement sanctuary located in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA.

May our offerings transport you back home to yourself again and again.

Join us Jan. 25th and Jan. 26th to raise funds for
Los Angeles fire victims.

Pleasure Point Sanctuary will not only be donating ALL proceeds from participating classes but we will also be matching up to $1,000. We will also be accepting donations above and beyond your attendance at these classes, should you wish to donate more.

Please find applicable classes below:

Saturday, Jan. 25th:

8am Mixed Flow
9am Beach Yoga
10am Strong Flow
11am Tropical Fusion Dance
Workshop: Thai Massage w/ Sidney

Sunday, Jan. 26th:

8am Yin Yoga
10am Strong Bhakti Flow
10am Inspire Dance
4pm Mixed Flow
6pm Yin Yoga

Move and Grow with Us.

  • We offer an extensive and unique variety of yoga asana classes no matter where you’re at in your practice. For those looking for a fiery movement experience, we have classes such as: multi-level Vinyasa Flow, Awake Heart Somatic Yoga and Sweaty Bhakti Vinyasa Flow. We also offer gentler and more restful yoga, such as: Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Somatic Restore Yoga, and Accessible Chair Yoga for disabled Yogis. In addition, we offer year-round Beach Yoga! All of our yoga classes are designed to help you tap deeper into yourself through your body, mind, and spiritual connection.

  • We believe that if you have a body, you can dance. We offer a multitude of levels and types of dance and movement classes so that you can find something that works for you and brings you joy.

    Our classes serve as places where people can feel safe, supported, and included while having FUN!

    We offer a BASICS Hip Hop & Zumba class designed for beginners or those new to dance that help prepare you for our All Levels classes.

    Where those who need more intense movement can do so in a cardio dance fitness, pilates or barre class.

    While others can feel the rhythm and connect with diverse dance styles and infectious music in a Cardio Hip Hop & Zumba, Samba, Tropical Fusion or Latin Spice dance class.

    For those who want more choreography and to learn full dance routines, we offer Cardio Funk and Inspire Dance.

    Within our gorgeous offering, we also have fitness based classes to help strengthen core for improved movement with Core Foundations, Barre Fusion and Pilates Fusion classes.

    Needing extra tender care for your muscles post any of your life’s physical passions, try our Restorative Stretch + Myofascial Release classes.

    Move, Breathe, Express, Recover, and Live Better!

  • The Embodied Breath: 200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training runs two times per year and will give you a profound and life-altering experience while deepening your connection to your personal Yoga practice. Additionally, we will prepare you to share the gift of yoga with the world!

    We hold one Fall training locally at Pleasure Point Sanctuary that requires your dedication to one weekend per month over six months for a truly functional learning experience.

    For those who like to travel and have more freedom and flexibility in their schedules, you may love our global hybrid immersion training (14 consecutive days abroad + 2 weekends in Santa Cruz) where you live your yoga together in an intentional space of practice for a deep and transformational experience.

  • Our in-house Sound Healers and those who travel to be with us provide a weekly reset so that you can find deep and needed rest while receiving healing through sound.

    We also offer a Floating Sound Bath workshop where you are cocooned in our hanging silk hammocks for a unique and uplifting experience.

  • Our Sanctuary offers unique and profound classes and courses rooted in meditation and mindfulness practices to get you grounded whilst exploring the depths of your soul.

  • We offer ongoing workshops designed to bring you back home to yourself alongside ongoing global and local retreats to deepen your relationship to self in new and unique places.

Discover Our Studios

Yoga Studio

Located at 3707 Portola Drive, our beautiful and calming yoga studio holds the container for the majority of our yoga & meditation classes as well as sound baths.

Dance & Movement Studio

Located in the same complex, just down the way at 3603 Portola Drive, our dance and movement studio features a welcoming and inspirational environment to host all of our dance and movement classes as well as some of our yoga teacher trainings and classes.

Try out our entire Sanctuary for only $25 for an Intro Week or $49 for an Intro Month.

The Embodied Breath:

200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training

Costa Rica Immersion Training: May 16 - July 27, 2025

Santa Cruz Fall 2025 Functional Training: Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 (dates TBD)

Upcoming Workshops & Retreats

  • DANCE & WELLNESS RETREAT | Yelapa, Mexico 2025

    A peaceful retreat for the enjoyment of nature and rejuvenation of the human spirit with Joy Smith.

    February 23rd - March 1st, 2025

  • YOGA & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE | Provence, France 2025

    Return home to yourself in the French countryside with Kayla Copeland & Megan McAllister.

    September 13th - September 20th, 2025

  • DANCE IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR HEART | DANCE & REJUVENATION RETREAT | MEXICO 2025

    Dance in the light of your heart where your spirit is most alive with Joy Smith & Megan McAllister in Baja, Mexico

    October 14th - 19th, 2025

  • Fundraiser Classes for Victims of Los Angeles Fires Sat. Jan 25th & Sun. Jan 26th

    Join in on our fundraiser classes for victims of the Los Angeles Fires. 

    Cost: $22 Drop In + accepting higher donations for those who want to contribute more.

    Class Passes / Memberships Apply.

    Pleasure Point Sanctuary will match funds raised and all proceeds will donated to the victims of the Los Angeles Fires, for the following classes:

    SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH

    8am Mixed Flow 
    9am Beach Yoga 
    10am Strong Flow 
    11am Tropical Fusion Dance
    Workshop: Thai Massage

    SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH

    8am Yin Yoga 
    10am Strong Bhakti Flow 
    10am Inspire Dance 
    4pm Mixed Flow 
    6pm Yin Yoga 

  • The Temple of Touch: Thai Massage Workshop - Flow Together w/Sidney Nicol Saturday, January 25th

    ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO L.A. FIRE RELIEF: Celebrate the energy of Aquarius with a Thai Massage workshop that's all about flow, freedom, and connection.

    Inspired by the water-bearer's spirit of unity and innovation, this gathering blends mindful movement, partner-based massage techniques, and a playful, community-centered vibe.

    Learn, give and receive a flowing Thai Massage sequence exploring range within motion of the whole body.

  • The Inner Oracle: Finding Empowerment through Embodied Dreamweaving w/ Niki 'Serafina Luz’ Jaimes Saturday, January 25th

    Journey into the deeper realms of Dream Yoga through what Niki calls, “Embodied Dreamweaving”. Working with the Tarot is a profound way to change the way you relate to your dreams, yourself and your life. Understanding the symbolic language that is always surrounding you gifts you with the opportunity to allow life to magically communicate and guide you forward from within.

Let’s move and grow together

Check out our daily schedule below and sign-up for a class with us! We’re excited to spend time together.

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings be happy, healthy and free. May all beings be free from suffering.

Voted Best Yoga Studio in Santa Cruz 2024