INSTRUCTORS: Hannah Muse & Johanna Beekman

DATE: Tuesday, March 10th

TIME: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $24 Drop In / Class Passes & Memberships Apply

Please bring $5-$20 in Cash for the LIVE Musician

DESCRIPTION:

Yoga, Mindfulness, & Mysticism WITH LIVE MUSIC!

Please bring $5-$20 in Cash for the LIVE Musician

DESCRIPTION:

A welcoming class for new and experienced folks alike serenaded by the soft lullaby of Johanna’s voice and instruments. This class explores: the deeper philosophy of the yoga tradition, a richly nourishing sequence of familiar yoga poses with mindfulness-based somatics, and a heart-opening community vibe. Led with compassion and inquiry by one of our most seasoned teachers. Come if you want to feel truly alive.

About Hannah Muse:

One of Hannah’s greatest joys in life is welcoming folks of all backgrounds into kind, curious, brave, compassionate spaces that restore, heal, and bring us truly alive. Deemed the “midwife of possibility,” Hannah Muse is an award-winning, internationally-recognized teacher of mindfulness, mysticism, and yoga. As a mother and devoted student of Buddhism, neuropsychology, and mythology, Hannah is known for weaving complex teachings into accessible, heart-opening, world-shifting experiences. And for being just as silly as she is deep.

With a background in social and environmental advocacy, Hannah’s flavor of spirituality is inspired by our shared humanity and nourished by her deep love for the world. Hannah serves as President for the Yoga for All Movement, an organization that makes yoga and mindfulness accessible to individuals experiencing incarceration, people in recovery from substance abuse, survivors of domestic violence, and other underserved communities.

Over the past ten years, Hannah has trained hundreds of yoga and mindfulness teachers who bring these beneficial practices to various populations and communities throughout the world. She facilitates transformational retreats at the Esalen Institute, service retreats in Guatemala, spiritual pilgrimage in India, mythopoetic journeys in Greece and other yoga retreats in Mexico and Bali. She has been a featured presenter at dozens of conferences and festivals including Electric Forest, Bhakti Fest and Wanderlust.

When she’s not facilitating Awake Heart yoga teacher trainings, in practice with her beloved online meditation sangha Shelter in the Heart, or making healing accessible for underserved communities, you can find her in the ocean with her daughter, Ruby, and dancing wildly with her beloved, Brian. Find out more about her work/play at www.hannahmuse.com and follow Hannah’s adventures/musings at www.instagram.com/Hannah.J.Muse.

P.S. If you’re reading this, Hannah bows to you for finding your way here – through all the staggeringly beautiful and terrifying twists and turns of life – to this path of practice, where possibility awaits us. Welcome. May our practice be for the benefit of all beings!

About Johanna Beekman:

Johanna is a long time studio favorite and friend! Johanna’s love of singing and songwriting led her on a journey through a wide variety of styles—soul, gospel, folk, pop, rock, world beat, reggae, a cappella, jazz, dance, and more. Today her performances and recordings are generally grounded in kirtan—the music of yoga—and other forms of conscious music. But Johanna incorporates the most compelling elements of all of those styles into her songs no matter what she’s singing. And above all else, her spirit shines bright in every note.

Johanna Beekman has toured the festival circuit for 15 years with her uniquely healing heartsong and sizzling mantra-soul fusion concerts. She is a respected member of Bhakti & Shakti communities. She traveled with Festival of Colors USA tour, co-produced Sedona Yoga Festival and other festivals, and produced her own festivals. She has received International recognition for her video Mantra Sangha Health and Healing. She is an active member of the recording academy. She has performed and collaborated with many kirtan luminaries, starting with learning from Ram Das & others. Recently she has co-created recordings with Equanimous, Heather Christie, and Luke Rain in addition to her work with Krishna Das and others in the Mantra world.

INSTRUCTORS: Johanna Beekman & Joss Jaffe

DATE: Monday March 9th

TIME: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: By donation (suggested $24) or use your Pleasure Point class pass.

No one turned away for lack of funds—come sing!!

DESCRIPTION:

Johanna Beekman has toured the festival circuit for 15 years with her uniquely healing heartsong and sizzling mantra-soul fusion concerts. She is a respected member of Bhakti & Shakti communities. She traveled with Festival of Colors USA tour, co-produced Sedona Yoga Festival and other festivals, and produced her own festivals. She has received International recognition for her video Mantra Sangha Health and Healing. She is an active member of the recording academy. She has performed and collaborated with many kirtan luminaries, starting with learning from Ram Das & others. Recently she has co-created recordings with Equanimous, Heather Christie, and Luke Rain in addition to her work with Krishna Das and others in the Mantra world. 

Joss Jaffe performs as a Vocalist, Tabla player and Multi-Instrumentalist. As a composer and producer he has created innovative albums including Svara Mandala, Echosystem and Dub Mantra to critical acclaim. He has toured throughout multiple continents, bringing his music to an international audience. Joss’ work been critically acclaimed by LA Yoga Magazine, the UK’s Om Magazine, and other prominent publications. Joss Jaffe’s music is rooted in his desire to unite people through spirit, love, joy, community and consciousness. Joss creates innovative songs that bring international artists from different cultures and languages into a nexus where new music is discovered. His music invites the audience into a space of spontaneous joy. 

We hope you can join us.

INSTRUCTOR: Shane Thunder

DATE: Sunday, March 8th

TIME: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST / SEATING OPTIONS:

• HAMMOCK / FLOATING: $45 Early Bird / $50 Regular

• FLOOR: $30 Early Bird / $35 Regular

• *EARLY BIRD VALID 7 DAYS BEFORE EVENT

DESCRIPTION:

432hz Floating Sound Metacine with Shane Thunder

Come Float Your Stress Away! Join us for this special Floating Sound Meditation experience w/ Shane Thunder! Utilizing a plethora of gemstone crystal bowls, planetary & elemental gongs, chimes, and other instruments, you are in store for a blissful and uplifting journey! No experience necessary, all paths are welcome!

Benefits of Hammock / Floating Seating:

The sound healing is different when you are in a hammock because of the way you experience it. Instead of being on the ground, experiencing the sound healing, you are floating, like you are in space, so it's a more zero-gravity experience, or like being in a cocoon.

Logistics: Doors open 15 mins before event start time. We will guide you on how to get into your hammock. This takes about 15 minutes to get all you beautiful bodies comfortably nestled into your cocoon. Plan for a full 90 minus with a full 75 minute Sound Meditation.

What to Bring: An Open Mind for your Journey, Water. The event usually Sells Out, and I have props for each of you. However, some of us prefer our own snugly items to help settle in, such as Eye Pillow, Blanket, Bolster / Pillow.

Floaters: Optional items to bring: Eye Pillow, Blanket, Bolster, Pillow

Floor Meditators: Optional Props: Yoga Mat, Eye Pillow, Blanket, Bolster

Again, we have props for you but if you have your own, you are welcome you to bring them.

Instructor Bio: Shane is a California-based Master Sound Alchemist residing in Santa Barbara, CA. After self-inducing a kundalini awakening in Dec. 2011, he has traveled throughout the country for the last 8 years offering his 432hz Spirit Metacine in the passionate belief of unifying the body, mind, and spirit through the healing arts. He has held space for workshops, instructional classes, and ceremonies guided by his Higher-Self to share his musical gifts with the crystal Gemstone singing bowls and many more instruments.

INSTRUCTOR: Ky Russell

LOCATION: Dance & Movement Studio - 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

DATES & TIMES:

Movement Principles Module (pre-requisite) March 6-8, 2026

Friday: 12:30 - 3:45 PM

Saturday: 9:30 - 6:30

Sunday: 11:30 - 5:00

COST: $575 (before 2/20/2026)

DESCRIPTION: The foundation of our education program, Movement Principles shows how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement.

This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor.

Movement Principles is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and Integrated Movement Specialist certificate.

Movement Principles Includes:

● Five Sections: Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Training,

Upper Body Training, Mobility and Restoration

● Overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement

● Exercise instruction in foundational exercise applications in diverse movement and

fitness settings

● Detailed full color manual and streaming video to enhance your learning experience

● Cueing, coaching, and teaching tips

Mat 1, Intro to Pilates & Beginning / Intermediate Exercises (16 hours): March 27-29, 2026

Friday: 12:30 - 3:45 PM

Saturday: 9:30 - 6:30

Sunday: 11:30 - 5:00

COST: $575 (before 3/20/2026)

DESCRIPTION: Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.

Prerequisites:

• Movement Principles

• 10 Mat Classes (recommended)

Mat 2, Intermediate Advanced Exercises (16 hours): May 1-3, 2026

Friday: 12:30 - 3:45 PM

Saturday: 9:30 - 6:30

Sunday: 11:30 - 5:00

COST: $575 (before 4/24/2026)

DESCRIPTION: Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.

Prerequisites:

• Movement Principles

• Mat 1

Mat 3 Enhanced Mat and Props (16 hours): June 12-14, 2026

Friday: 12:30 - 3:45 PM

Saturday: 9:30 - 6:30

Sunday: 11:30 - 5:00

COST: $575 (before 5/29/2026)

DESCRIPTION: Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!

Prerequisites:

• Mat 1 and 2, or successful completion of a comparable Pilates mat program.

CERTIFICATION DETAILS:

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat instructor, students must complete the following:

● Anatomy in Three Dimensions (strongly recommended but not required)

● Balanced Body Movement Principles (16 hours)

● Balanced Body Mat 1 - Course work and module test (16 hours)

● Balanced Body Mat 2 - Course work and module test (16 hours)

● Balanced Body Mat 3 - Course work and module test (16 hours)

● 20 Mat personal sessions, 15 observation hours, and 25 student teaching hours

● Final written and practical test

● Total hours for completion of Mat program: 134 hours

● Upon fulfillment of all Balanced Body Mat Instructor requirements, students will receive

an internationally recognized certificate of completion

ENTIRE TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Pilates Mat instructor training is coming to Pleasure Point Sanctuary!

We are partnering with the Santa Cruz Pilates Education Collective to host the Balanced Body® Pilates Mat teacher training program in 2026! The Balanced Body® program is an internationally recognized teacher training that brings the best of movement science to movement education. From fundamentals to advanced movement, our Mat program empowers you to be a transformative teacher.

The program consists of 4 distinct training modules that can be taken on a flexible timeline that works best for your goals, schedule, and budget.

Lead by Ky Russell, MA - a veteran Balanced Body Educator with over 25 years experience teaching Pilates and over 17 years experience educating teachers. Ky delights in guiding new and experienced teachers to develop their passion for movement and honing their craft in teaching others! Ky will be joined by local Balanced Body Educators Arwen Brooke and Sarah Artha Negara, also accomplished and experienced instructors of teachers.

Why train with the PEC & Balanced Body®?

● Internationally recognized with access to 400+ education sites worldwide.

● 15+ years of proven curriculum with over 30,000 graduates, giving students access to an exclusive alumni network.

● Flexible, modular system that provides students more time, options and instructor exposure.

● Backed by Balanced Body, the global leader in Pilates equipment for over 45 years.

● Our graduates have the option to be featured in our Instructor Directory & Studio Finder as a resource (Education Department specifically)

Program Details and Logistics:

Each 16 hour module includes movement, lecture, practice teaching, and coaching to help you become a confident, capable Pilates instructor.

● Instruction in the complete pre-Pilates and Balanced Body Mat exercises

● A detailed, full color manual with accompanying video support to enhance your learning (for each module)

● Mat class design and delivery based on the Balanced Body programming system

● Development of cueing and coaching skills

● Safety information for teaching special populations (seniors, pre-natal, and injury)

Questions?

Please visit the PEC website at www.pilatesedc.com or contact Ky at care@pilatesedc.com

WE look forward to chatting with you!

Meet Your Lead Instructor - Ky Russell, MA

Ky Russell (she/ her) is a former professional dancer, Pilates instructor, and self proclaimed movement nerd. She is the Director and Founder of the Pilates Education Collective, whose mission is to foster a community of skilled and diverse Pilates instructors who embody the values of compassion, curiosity, and inclusivity. She combines over 25 years of experience teaching Pilates and mindful movement with an academic background in Kinesiology. She became a Balanced Body® Educator in 2008, teaching Pilates instructor training programs, and Anatomy in 3 Dimensions® across the country and as a presenter at Pilates on Tour® Conferences. She leads international retreats and has taught internationally as a guest teacher.

She was introduced to Pilates in 1993, and received her original Pilates certification under the tutelage of Nora St. John in 2002. She has held certifications by the National Pilates Certification Program, ACE personal trainer, and Yoga Alliance.

She taught Pilates based rehabilitation at the world renowned St. Francis Hospital’s Center for Sports Medicine and is well-versed in pre and post rehabilitation protocols, and injury prevention. Ky has taught thousands of hours of Pilates to clients ranging from professional athletes and performers to people living with chronic pain.

She also is a regular guest teacher for Hannah Muse’s Awake Heart yoga teacher training program, teaching functional anatomy and core awareness. She has offered continuing education workshops on a variety of topics for the College of San Mateo Pilates program and Pilates studios throughout the Bay Area. She has also taught pre/post natal Pilates certification programs for movement professionals as faculty for the Center for Women’s Fitness.

In addition, Ky holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from San José State University and has taught Embodied Stress Management as Kinesiology faculty since 2016. Her thesis research examined women’s postpartum exercise experiences utilizing a feminist framework. Ky also holds a B.S. degree with an emphasis in experiential education from UC Berkeley. She is a former professional dancer and circus performer, and is a certified Grief Yoga, yoga, and mindfulness meditation instructor who incorporates holistic and embodied stress reduction into her classes, sessions, and continuing education offerings. When not teaching Pilates, she can be found playing with her teen daughter, who is her greatest teacher. Ky delights in sharing movement with others and helping her clients and students achieve their goals for holistic wellness, an active life, or a meaningful Pilates career!

care@pilatesedc.com

@kyautumnpilates

INSTRUCTOR: Sherry Cassedy

DATES:

• Weekly on Mondays

• Monday, March 2nd - We start at the beginning with Book I, Sutra 1: Atha yoga anushasanam. 

TIME: 7:30am - 8:30am

LOCATION:

• 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

• and via Zoom (online)

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION:

Please join us March 2nd as we start at the beginning with Book I, Sutra 1: Atha yoga anushasanam. 

Satsang is a unique (and free) opportunity to delve deeper into the esoteric teachings of Yoga in the company of one another. It is a great introduction for anyone who is curious to learn more, and an open invitation to revisit and share in the supported space of the Sangha as we deepen our practice.

In Satsang, we gather together, in community to seek truth or, more simply, to be with the truth. We create the space with chanting, light, and intention, gentle rituals that help us to dedicate this hour to our study and practice and to one another.

We begin each morning with chanting the Gayatri Mantra, the ancient invocation to the Sun. We take up one Yoga Sutra (brief teaching) in sequence each week, chanting and translating the prior Sutras for practice and review, then translating, breaking down, studying the Sutra of the week and sharing how it applies to our lives at this moment. We practice pranayama (breath) and mudras (hand poses) before we settle in for about 5 minutes of meditation to allow the teachings to settle into our bodies and consciousness.

Come clear your mind and refresh your soul.

INSTRUCTOR: Roxanne Harrison

LOCATION: Dance & Movement Studio - 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

DATE: Sunday, March 1st

TIME: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

COST: $35

Riding the Fire Horse is an Enneagram-based workshop for navigating high-intensity seasons without burnout. By bringing awareness to how your system, including your ego responds to pressure, and learning simple embodied regulation practices, you can maintain momentum, clarity, and vitality—even when life moves fast.

The Fire Horse year amplifies speed, ambition, and impact. Each Enneagram type responds differently to this level of intensity—some push harder, some scatter, some withdraw, and others freeze. By combining the Enneagram with Qigong practices, participants learn how to recognize their conditioned patterns of thinking, feeling and doing and can learn to interrupt those patterns to flow with more ease and vitality.  From an Enneagram perspective, burnout is a predictable outcome of running your patterns and your type’s strategies for too long.  Rather than trying to override these patterns, participants learn to recognize their type’s burnout pathway and work with it through embodied Qigong practices. By regulating the nervous system, and softening fixation under stress, each type can sustain engagement without self-abandonment.

Roxanne Harrison is a certified Narrative Enneagram teacher, an International Enneagram Association Accredited Professional, an Advanced Lee Holden Qigong teacher, and a certified Somatic Enneagram™ facilitator.   After 18+ years of senior level management in the corporate world, Roxanne desired a change in her work.  She was first drawn to Qigong in 2014 when a physical injury woke her up to the theme of resistance in her life and how it was affecting her life physically, emotionally and mentally.  In 2017 she was introduced to the Enneagram and has found these two wisdom traditions working together provide a map back to ourselves and the territory in which to work.

“Combining the power of Qigong with the Wisdom of the Enneagram is an incredible opportunity to align our energy of the head, heart and body so we can transform negative into positive and allow the life force to flow freely.”

In this workshop, you’ll learn to:

• Recognize your Enneagram type’s burnout pattern under pressure

• Gain simple, type-specific embodied movements and practices

• Use the Enneagram as a real-time tool for generative energy, emotional balance and mental clarity

Special Offer:

Don’t know your Enneagram type yet? Online Enneagram tests are available and they may help you determine your type, and serve as only one data point of information. Roxanne can support your Enneagram typing process through an interview session that supports you in discerning between the types, offering clarity around what can often be a confusing process.  

Roxanne is pleased to offer a 40% discount on a one hour online Enneagram Typing session prior to the workshop for any registered participants.  In order to learn more and  to book the session with Roxanne visit https://www.roxanneharrison.com/enneagram-typing-interview

Discounted Cost:  $75 for registered participants 

INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Yates

DATE: Sunday, March 1st

TIME: 11:15am - 12:45pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Deborah will be teaching us an flashy jazz dance / musical theater dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in ! Although you do not have to perform, we highly encourage you to do so because it is so FUN and you are FABULOUS!

Deborah will be breaking it down step by step so dancers can really pull it together in a polished way, feel confidant while dancing, and enjoy dancing together in community!

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:

✨Sundays 10am - 11:00am : Inspire Dance

INSPIRE DANCE is a recipe for a delicious dance cardio experience. Move to your favorite popular songs combining dance styles from hip-hop, funk, jazz and contemporary while spicing it up with a bit of musical theater. Class includes breakdowns and sweat sesh with no pro skills needed. Just bring your passion for dance, love of music and your desire to move!

INSTRUCTORS: Hannah Lerch & Bryn Morgan

DATE: Saturday, February 28th

TIME: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: By donation (suggested $24) or use your Pleasure Point class pass.

No one turned away for lack of funds—come sing!!

DESCRIPTION:

Join Hannah Lerch & Bryn Morgan for Original compositions + Kirtan favorites!

We sing to and celebrate the capacity of our hearts to hold the exquisite beauty and pain of this world, our relationships and our lives. We sing call and response in Sanskrit, Awadhi and other sacred languages with great respect for the tradition of yoga. 

Join us! No experience required. You’re especially invited if you haven’t chanted, prayed or practiced in awhile and you’re feeling rusty. No matter the circumstance, your practice is always here for you :)

By donation (suggested $24) or use your Pleasure Point class pass. No one turned away for lack of funds—come sing!!

A bit about Hannah and Bryn:

Hannah and Bryn are practitioners of Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion) and friends who like to sing together. Hannah is a yoga instructor here at Pleasure Point Sanctuary. She leads local Kirtans and enjoys incorporating chanting into her classes. Bryn is a scholar of religion and a former yoga teacher who loves nothing more than to sing to god by their many beautiful names. She was raised in Santa Cruz in the tradition of Universal Sufism.

INSTRUCTOR: Gisella Ferreira

DATE: Saturday, February 28th

DATE: 11:15am - 12:15pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $20 Drop In / Class Passes Apply

DESCRIPTION:

Join Gisella Ferreira for a Vibe Brazil Pop Up Class — Vibe Brazil is a Brazilian Dance + Fitness class that covers Baile Funk, Samba, Axé and more Brazilian dance styles. It includes core strengthening and mat work to support Brazilian dance moves. Come join the fun and catch the vibe! 🔥😎💪🇧🇷

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Gisella Ferreira, a Brazilian-American performance artist and instructor specializes in: Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Capoeira, Hip- Hop, Burlesque and Brazilian Baile Funk. Her titles include: The first Samba Queen USA/ Rainha do Samba, Musa do Brazilian Day , Hollywood Carnival Queen, and currently a passista do Salgueiro (one of the most prestigious dance positions and Samba Schools in Rio).

Gisella studied at UCLA’s Dept. of World Arts and Cultures, focusing on dance choreography and performance, as well as on art activism. She began teaching dance at age twelve in Santa Cruz CA and has taught in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil), Salvador (Brasil) and started her own dance company and studio in Los Angeles CA.

She tours and performs worldwide and trains extensively in the U.S. as well as Brasil in many dance forms including Capoeira, Samba and Hip-Hop. She was named one of “LA’s Hottest Trainers” and has been active in Health day LA as well as Let’s Move LA for many years, dedicating time to help the LA community become more active and inspired through dance.She can also be found performing at The Floor Show and improv nights around LA. Gisella now lives in Santa Cruz, where she performs and teaches Samba.

Gisella Ferreira loves sharing her passion for life through artistic movement expression, and dances as a form of energy work & healing for herself and others. She is inspired to live each day in joy and gratitude and help to give back to the world through dance.

INSTRUCTOR: Ana Saroj

DATE: Saturday, February 28th

DATE: 10:00am - 11:00am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $20 Drop In / Class Passes Apply

DESCRIPTION:

Join Ana Saroj for a Salsa Cubana Pop Up Class—a fun, all-levels class focused on solo footwork (salsa suelta), body movement, and authentic Cuban flavor. With over 20 years of international teaching and performing experience, plus deep training in Cuba, Ana brings her passion for dance straight to the Santa Cruz community. No partner needed—just bring your joy and love for music and dance!

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Ana Saroj is a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of experience dedicated specifically to salsa and other Latin dances. She is known for her vibrant presence, deep musicality, and commitment to authentic Cuban dance. While based in the San Francisco Bay Area and later in Miami, Ana traveled the world teaching and performing, sharing her passion and expertise with dancers across continents.

In recent years, she has deepened her connection to the roots of Cuban dance by traveling regularly to Cuba to study with some of the island’s most respected masters in folkloric dance, salsa, and son.

Ana’s classes are fun, welcoming, and focused on solo movement—known in Cuba as salsa suelta—with no partner required. She emphasizes body movement, rhythm, and connection to the music, helping dancers of all levels experience the joy and richness of Cuban dance.

INSTRUCTOR: Chandi Collins RYT 200 & Sydney Davis DAcHM L.Ac

DATE: Monday, February 23rd

TIME: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $55

DESCRIPTION:

Experience Yoga Nidra combined with a peaceful acupuncture treatment. Yoga Nidra is a deep meditative practice also known as yogic sleep. This practice promotes a more potent brain repair than regular sleep, leaving you feeling rested and relaxed after just one session. Couple this with acupuncture and the benefits are profound.

INSTRUCTOR BIOS:

Chandi Collins

Chandi is an RYT-200 yoga teacher trained and certified through Pleasure Point Yoga. She enjoys leading a Strong Vinyasa, Mixed Flow and Restorative Yoga. She is a certified breathwork guide, as well as a Yoga Nidra and Guided Meditation facilitator. She cares for each student in a way that empowers them to believe they are capable of achieving things they maybe never thought possible. In her class you will travel the full spectrum of your abilities with modifications for a more or less challenging approach to postures. She has a deep passion for the breath, the physical body, and the relationships we have with them. She is a forever student, committed to understanding the brain-body connection and discovering the most tangible ways to bring nervous system regulation strategies to everyday people. Her goal for her students is they leave her class both mentally and physically stronger than when they arrived.

Sydney Davis:

Sydney, is a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. My mission is rooted in a deep passion for helping people, especially women, feel strong, seen, and supported-at every stage of life. I believe that when we feel empowered in our health, we show up more fully in every part of our lives. That's what acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer: not just relief from symptoms, but a path back to balance, vitality, and connection to yourself.

I blend the ancient wisdom of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic care with an understanding of how today's stress, pace, and pressure affect our health. Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, chronic stress, fertility journeys, or simply feeling out of alignment, I'm here to help you reconnect with your body's natural intelligence and live life with more energy, clarity, and joy.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I meet you where you are and walk beside you as we uncover the root causes of imbalance and awaken your body's innate healing potential. I am dedicated to guiding you on a path to wellness through personalized care and the time-honored art of balance and harmony.

INSTRUCTOR: Kayla Copeland and Vaza Racinet

DATE: Sunday, February 15th

TIME: 10:30am - 5:30pm

LOCATION: Sacred Owl Land, Corralitos, CA

COST:

Single Day Retreat: $299 Regular Rate

Early Rate Discount: $269 Expires on Feb 1st ($30 Off)

Bring a Friend: $222 ($77 Off)

DESCRIPTION:

A Day of Devotion: Self-Love, Self-Care & Nervous System Renewal

In a world that feels loud, uncertain, and fast-moving, this day is an invitation to come home to yourself.

Rather than romanticizing love as something external, we gather the day after Valentine’s Day to reclaim love as a living practice self-love, self-trust, self-attunement, and deep care for the body and nervous system.

This is a one-day retreat spacious, nourishing, and accessible—designed to offer real restoration without the pressure of travel or over-commitment. Come as you are. Leave resources.

Sacred Owl Land opens her arms to those who are ready to slow down, be held by the land, and remember that healing does not require urgency, only presence.

Our Intention

To create a grounded, gentle container for regulation, connection, and renewal—supporting the nervous system, the heart, and the body during a time when many are feeling tender, overwhelmed, or called inward.

This day is for those who are craving:

• Simplicity instead of stimulation

• Safety instead of striving

• Connection instead of isolation

What the Day Holds

✨ Grounding meditation to arrive fully and settle the nervous system

✨ Gentle morning yoga practice—slow, accessible, and embodied

✨ Sharing circle rooted in listening, not fixing

✨ Nourishing seasonal lunch, lovingly prepared by Chef Michelle of Summit Lady Food

✨ Time in nature at Sacred Owl Land—rest, wander, breathe

✨ Self-care ritual to replenish and reconnect with your body

✨ Space to recharge and connect—with yourself and with others

✨ Closing Yoga Nidra for deep restoration

✨ Integration & closing circle to gently transition back into daily life

Throughout the day, the land supports the work—quiet, grounded, wise—offering exactly what is needed for those who arrive.

Why a Day Retreat

Because healing doesn’t have to be complicated.

Because not everyone can leave for a weekend.

Because your nervous system deserves care now.

This day is designed to fit into real life while still offering the depth, beauty, and intentionality of a retreat experience.

Who This Is For

This gathering is for women who feel the call to:

• Tend to themselves with kindness

• Rebuild inner trust and resilience

• Regulate and restore their nervous system

• Remember that love begins within

If your body softened as you read this, you’re listening to the right voice.

INSTRUCTORS: Lily Webber & Buck Shelton

DATE: Saturday, February 14th

TIME: 3:30pm - 6:00pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: Sliding Scale $65-$70-$75

DESCRIPTION:

About the Breathwork:

"Entheobreath" is the term we use which is of the Transformational lineage. We don't use the term "Transformational Breathwork" since it's trademarked, but here is a description aligned with the modality we offer.

Our Breathwork Sessions Support:

• emotional release

• nervous system unwinding

• softening and clearing of trauma patterns

• heightened states of awareness

• expanded inner connection

• energetic/frequency elevation

• processing and integrating stored or suppressed emotions

• deepened intuition and somatic clarity

This style of breathwork creates a safe, powerful container for personal healing, spiritual insight, and profound embodied transformation.

Participant Preparation:

Participants simply need to arrive with a relatively empty stomach for comfort.

Facilitator Bios:

Lily Webber

Lily is a Registered Nurse, licensed massage therapist, plant medicine facilitator, and breathwork facilitator with a deep background in trauma-informed healing and somatic awareness. She brings over 25 years of experience holding space for individuals in emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation.

Her work is rooted in nervous system regulation, compassionate presence, and helping people access the innate intelligence of their breath. Drawing from her clinical background and her intuitive connection with the healing process, Lily guides participants into states of clarity, release, and expanded self-connection.

Buck Shelton

Buck is a plant medicine facilitator, breathwork facilitator, strength & conditioning coach, and mycologist who brings grounded wisdom, emotional depth, and lived experience to his work.

Having moved through his own shadows, particularly around anger, identity, and early-life adversity, Buck's path has shaped him into a powerful mentor for those emerging from difficult chapters.

He excels at supporting troubled youth, individuals healing from dark or challenging periods, and anyone ready to step into greater emotional freedom and strength.

His presence is steady, compassionate, and deeply supportive, helping participants release stored tension, reclaim personal power, and find meaning in their healing journey.

INSTRUCTOR: Sidney Nicol

DATES: Saturday, February 14th

TIME: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $65 per person

DESCRIPTION:

Tantra practices that will be included:
- Fine tune presence and connection
- Tantric breathing exercises for co-regulation
- Communication practices that are fun and effective

Thai Massage Practice:
- Move your partner passively into delicious assisted stretches and range of motion
- Explore creative positioning for giving and receiving massage
- Use your body weight and rhythmic compression to apply pressure effortlessly

Everyone Welcome
- Useful skills will be learned for ALL levels of experience. - ALL gender, sexuality, ethnic, LGBTQ+ identities are welcome.

FYI: There is a moderate level of effort and flexibility needed to give Thai massage. Light lifting, kneeling and balancing are required to perform the movements. Modifications will be given to help accommodate your ability.

Attire: Please dress in comfortable clothing allowing for ease of movement and flexibility.

Instructor BIO: Sidney Nicol

Founder of The Temple of Touch and Certified Massage Therapist for over 20 years, Sidney is deeply inspired in sharing therapeutic touch and sacred presence with non-professionals. Everyone benefits from knowing how to massage their loved ones with playfulness and ease! She has taught Thai Massage workshops at Stanford University, privately, public events and at many yoga studios throughout the Bay Area. She is also a long time instructor of Hatha Yoga, Brazilian Dance and practitioner of Qigong. Her studies of Thai Massage began in 2006 at the Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok, Thailand. Further study and apprenticeship at Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts and Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage. Be in TOUCH...

https://www.facebook.com/thetempleoftouch
https://www.instagram.com/thetempleoftouch/

INSTRUCTOR: Joy Smith

DATE: Saturday, February 14th

TIME: 10:00am - 12:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Joy will be teaching us a polished and stylish dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in April. This is for those who either want to learn sensational dance routing and / or know they will want to perform with us OR are almost performance ready and want to dig deeper into the refinement of a polished dance routine. 

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:
✨Mondays 10:15-11:15am : Hip Hop & Zumba Basics
✨Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am : Cardio HH & Zumba

INSTRUCTOR: Justin Mosley

DATE: Tuesdays starting on February 10th

TIME: 7:15pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: regular dance class rates | $20 Drop In

DESCRIPTION:

Class Overview

Funkadelic Flow is a transformative 75-minute experience that blends meditation, conscious breathwork, mindful movement, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, funk music, and sound healing to unlock authentic self-expression and inner groove. Participants journey through rhythm, breath, and body to connect with their deepest creative essence.

Core Philosophy

• Breath as Foundation: Conscious breathing as the gateway to flow states and higher states of consciousness

• Qi Gong/Kung Fu movement as Expression: Body wisdom and authentic self-expression

• Rhythm as Medicine: Using funk's infectious grooves to heal and energize

• Sound as Transformation: Vibrational healing through music and sound bath

Class Structure / Format (75 minutes)

Opening Circle/ Grounding Breathwork (15 minutes)

Warm up Movement with Funk music (15 minutes)

Peak Flow Experience with Funk Music (20 minutes)

Integration & Sound Bath (20 minutes)

Closing Circle (5 minutes)

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Blessing the world with the healing vibrations of music since a young age, Justin is a multi-instrumentalist and sound practitioner whose performances are both deeply energetic and soulfully restorative. Mastering instruments such as the harp, flutes, bass, piano, percussion, and more, he creates immersive experiences that resonate far beyond the stage.

With a life purpose rooted in healing and connection, he is devoted to supporting individuals navigating trauma, addiction, and recovery. Through the transformative power of breathwork, movement, and music as medicine, he offers spaces for release, renewal, and reconnection.

His live performances combine heart-centered intention with rich musical expression—blending sound healing with soulful artistry to awaken and uplift.

INSTRUCTOR: Alison Chesley

DATE: Sunday, February 8th

TIME: 1:15pm - 2:45pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Alison will be teaching us a simple and fabulously fun jazz dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in April. Although you do not have to perform, we highly encourage you to do so because it is so FUN and you are FABULOUS!

Alison will be breaking it down step by step so dancers can really pull it together in a polished way, feel confident while dancing, and enjoy dancing together in community!

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:

✨Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm : Cardio Funk

CARDIO FUNK is a high energy all level choreography dance class to upbeat music where we build a fun and accessible dance routine over the hour for some serious satisfaction by the end. Starting with a warm-up then breaking down moves with a continuous cardio flow that includes some gut and ab toning, Alison’s clear and experienced style makes dancing our way to wellness AWESOME and available to all levels with no dance experience necessary!

INSTRUCTOR: Joy Smith

DATE: Saturday, February 7th

TIME: 10:00am - 12:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Joy will be teaching us a polished and stylish dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in April. This is for those who either want to learn sensational dance routing and / or know they will want to perform with us OR are almost performance ready and want to dig deeper into the refinement of a polished dance routine. 

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:
✨Mondays 10:15-11:15am : Hip Hop & Zumba Basics
✨Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am : Cardio HH & Zumba

INSTRUCTOR: Ilana Ingber

DATES: Saturday, January 31st

TIME: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $45

DESCRIPTION:

🎨 THE PLAY LAB 🎨
Break Free from "Doing It Right": A Creativity Circle Cultivating Delight
Led by Ilana Ingber
Professional Life Coach & Hypnotist | M.A. in Art Education, Columbia University

✨ This Is For You If You...
✔️ Battle perfectionism, overthinking, or feel limited in your creativity
✔️ Miss the freedom you felt making art as a kid
✔️ Want to create in community and connect with your soul
✔️ Have loads of art experience OR haven't touched a crayon since kindergarten

🌈 What to Expect
We will…
• Connect through guided conversation exploring our beliefs about creativity
• Play with art warm-ups to shake off perfectionism
• Explore art materials to connect deeper with our intuition
• Reflect through writing exercises to discover meaning
• Learn tools to interrupt limiting patterns
• Close with guided meditation and sharing

💫 What You'll Walk Away With
✅ Creative confidence—even if what you made is "unfinished"
✅ Powerful tools for interrupting perfectionism, overthinking, and negative self-talk
✅ Practices to rewire your unconscious mind and bring more ease into daily life
✅ Fresh perspective and courage to show up differently
✅ Connection with like-minded souls creating a more playful world
✅ Permission to delight in the process, not the product
✅ A fuller heart and a quieter inner critic
These aren't just tools for making art—they're practices you can bring to your work, your relationships, and anywhere you need more playful energy.

🎨 All materials provided. No experience necessary. Just bring yourself and your willingness to play.

🦄 Come create, connect, and remember what it feels like to play. ✨

🎭 About Your Guide: Ilana Ingber
Ilana is a Professionally Certified Life Coach (PCC, ICF) and Hypnotist who believes that play is the most underrated form of personal development. She's spent years helping people rewire limiting beliefs, reconnect with joy, and create lives that feel good from the inside out.

A former art teacher turned transformation guide, Ilana brings her signature blend of warmth, wisdom, and "let's not take ourselves too seriously" energy to everything she does. She has created an ICF-accredited coach training program, trained hundreds of life coaches, led creativity circles and retreats around the world, and has a gift for creating spaces where people feel safe to be messy, magical, and fully themselves.

INSTRUCTOR: Gisella Ferreira

DATE: Saturday, January 31st

TIME: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $20 Drop In / Class Passes Apply

DESCRIPTION:

Join Gisella Ferreira for Vibe Brazil - a Brazilian Dance + Fitness POP UP class that covers Baile Funk, Samba, Axé and more Brazilian dance styles. It includes core strengthening and mat work to support Brazilian dance moves.

Come join the fun and catch the vibe! 🔥😎💪🇧🇷

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Gisella Ferreira, a Brazilian-American performance artist and instructor specializes in: Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Capoeira, Hip- Hop, Burlesque and Brazilian Baile Funk. Her titles include: The first Samba Queen USA/ Rainha do Samba, Musa do Brazilian Day , Hollywood Carnival Queen, and currently a passista do Salgueiro (one of the most prestigious dance positions and Samba Schools in Rio).

Gisella studied at UCLA's Dept. of World Arts and Cultures, focusing on dance choreography and performance, as well as on art activism. She began teaching dance at age twelve in Santa Cruz CA and has taught in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil), Salvador (Brasil) and started her own dance company and studio in Los Angeles CA.

She tours and performs worldwide and trains extensively in the U.S. as well as Brasil in many dance forms including Capoeira, Samba and Hip-Hop. She was named one of "LA's Hottest Trainers" and has been active in Health day LA as well as Let's Move LA for many years, dedicating time to help the LA community become more active and inspired through dance.She can also be found performing at The Floor Show and improv nights around LA. Gisella now lives in Santa Cruz, where she performs and teaches Samba.

Gisella Ferreira loves sharing her passion for life through artistic movement expression, and dances as a form of energy work & healing for herself and others. She is inspired to live each day in joy and gratitude and help to give back to the world through dance.

www.gisellasambista.com
IG @Gisellasamba

INSTRUCTOR: Chandi Collins RYT 200 & Sydney Davis DAcHM

DATE: Monday, Januay 26th

TIME: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $55

DESCRIPTION:

Experience Yoga Nidra combined with a peaceful acupuncture treatment. Yoga Nidra is a deep meditative practice also known as yogic sleep. This practice promotes a more potent brain repair than regular sleep, leaving you feeling rested and relaxed after just one session. Couple this with acupuncture and the benefits are profound.

INSTRUCTOR BIOS:

Chandi Collins

Chandi is an RYT-200 yoga teacher trained and certified through Pleasure Point Yoga. She enjoys leading a Strong Vinyasa, Mixed Flow and Restorative Yoga. She is a certified breathwork guide, as well as a Yoga Nidra and Guided Meditation facilitator. She cares for each student in a way that empowers them to believe they are capable of achieving things they maybe never thought possible. In her class you will travel the full spectrum of your abilities with modifications for a more or less challenging approach to postures. She has a deep passion for the breath, the physical body, and the relationships we have with them. She is a forever student, committed to understanding the brain-body connection and discovering the most tangible ways to bring nervous system regulation strategies to everyday people. Her goal for her students is they leave her class both mentally and physically stronger than when they arrived.

Sydney Davis:

Sydney, is a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. My mission is rooted in a deep passion for helping people, especially women, feel strong, seen, and supported-at every stage of life. I believe that when we feel empowered in our health, we show up more fully in every part of our lives. That's what acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer: not just relief from symptoms, but a path back to balance, vitality, and connection to yourself.

I blend the ancient wisdom of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic care with an understanding of how today's stress, pace, and pressure affect our health. Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, chronic stress, fertility journeys, or simply feeling out of alignment, I'm here to help you reconnect with your body's natural intelligence and live life with more energy, clarity, and joy.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I meet you where you are and walk beside you as we uncover the root causes of imbalance and awaken your body's innate healing potential. I am dedicated to guiding you on a path to wellness through personalized care and the time-honored art of balance and harmony.

INSTRUCTORS: Deborah Yates

DATES & TIMES: Sundays on

• January 25th from 12pm - 4pm

• February 1st from 11:30am - 1:00pm

• February 8th from 11:30am - 1:00pm

• February 15th from 11:30am - 1:00pm

• February 22nd from 11:30am - 1:00pm

LOCATION: Dance & Movement Studio at 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

TUITION: $425

LIMITED TO 12 SPOTS

REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 5 STUDENTS TO HOLD TRAINING

DESCRIPTION:

Calling Barre enthusiasts! If Barre classes are your go to workout of choice, we invite you to take the next BIG step and prepare to become a Barre Fusion Instructor.

Our instructor training program goes beyond theory and lecture. Through our hands-on coaching sessions you will develop the tools needed to build your class and the skills needed to deliver your class with confidence.

This comprehensive Instructor Program will consist of a 4 hour Training Workshop and 4 Class Setup Coaching Sessions each 1.5 hours.  Workshop and Coaching sessions will cover Barre class philosophy, class creation, exercise selection, sequencing and techniques, use of "Layers Of Challenge" philosophy, cueing techniques, music selection and use, AND help you build your teaching confidence and your own personal teaching style.

You will receive a workshop certificate presented upon completion of your class assessment and an opportunity to teach in our Free Community Barre Fusion Class held at Pleasure Point Sanctuary’s Dance & Movement Studio.

Barre Fusion is a dynamic full body workout that combines ballet inspired moves with elements of Pilates and fitness/strength training with focus on functional movements. We use large, full range movements and some small controlled movements while maintaining a traditional Barre’ class focus on form, posture, control, and balance. Compound exercises, simple movement combinations and music keep class lively, interesting and challenging.

Instructor Bio: 

Deborah Yates, dancer and veteran fitness pro/National  Aerobic Champion, has traveled the world sharing her love for dance based fitness classes and today continues with her "Inspire Dance". Many years ago, embarking on the adventure of combining her love of ballet and fitness, discovered the genre, "Barre" and has been in love ever since.

"I spent several years managing group fitness programs for several Bay Area sport resort clubs which were very challenging, inspiring, and a lot of fun. I also had the opportunity to train, mentor/coach new group fitness instructors interested in joining the fitness world and always found this process to be an extremely rewarding experience". "I look forward to passing on my love , experience and knowledge in fitness to Barre enthusiasts looking to join the ranks of this wonderful world of Health & Fitness"!

Deborah’s Schedule:

• Inspire Dance – Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 am

• Core Foundations - Monday 11:30 - 12:30 pm

• Core Foundations - Friday 10:30 - 11:30 am

• Barre Fusion – Tuesday 10:15 – 11:15 am

• Barre Fusion – Thursday 10:15 – 11:15 am

Email – dydance59@gmail.com

Instagram – @dancinglydeb

INSTRUCTOR: Ky Russell

LOCATION: Dance & Movement Studio - 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

DATES & TIMES: Saturday, January 24th | 10am - 10:55am

COST: FREE!

Join us for an all-levels Pilates Mat class emphasizing mindful movement, strength, and ease. Following class, stay for a brief overview of the Balanced Body® Pilates Mat Teacher Training offered by Ky through the Pilates Education Collective, with time for questions and conversation.

Ideal for those curious about deepening their Mat practice or exploring Pilates teacher training.

Attend in studio or join us live via stream.

Bio:
Ky Russell, M.A. is a Balanced Body® Educator and Pilates instructor trainer with over 20 years of experience teaching Pilates and mindful movement. She holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology and leads the Balanced Body® Pilates Mat Teacher Training through the Pilates Education Collective, bringing a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Mat classes that supports strength, mobility, and confidence for all levels.

INSTRUCTOR: Kayla Copeland

DATE: Wednesdays starting on January 21st

TIME: 9:00am - 10:15am

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $24 Drop In / Class Passes

DESCRIPTION:

Join Kayla Copeland for a NEW CLASS - Slow Flow + Breathwork. Starts Wednesday, January 21st!

Flow Yoga or “Vinyasa” means “to place in a special way” in Sanskrit. Slow Flow is a slower paced Vinyasa that builds foundation, strength, and proper alignment.

In this moving meditation practice, poses are held for longer periods of time, allowing students to find their edge (that place in between exerting too much and not enough) and soften into the fire. We do not queue Chatarungas in this class. You may modify to the level of your personal practice.

Extended pranayama (breathwork) and meditation practice is also weaved into this all levels practice.

INSTRUCTOR: Shawna Marie

DATE: Saturday, January 17th

TIME: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $35 Early Rate (expires Jan 5) | $40 After Jan 5th

(if payment is an issue, please email Srodgersinc@gmail.com for scholarship opportunities)

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a women’s 3-hour immersive workshop exploring the intersection of sobriety, yoga philosophy, and conscious community. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply rethinking your relationship to substances, this gathering offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to inquire within.

We’ll explore how the 8-limbed path of yoga—a framework rooted in self-awareness, discipline, and spiritual growth—can support those navigating life without numbing or avoidance. This is not a 12-step program or medical advice, but an invitation to reflect on patterns that may no longer serve us.

What to expect:
– Moderate-level asana (movement) and breathwork
– Guided meditation
– Talk and group discussion on yoga philosophy and sobriety
– Optional sharing and reflective journaling

Sharing is always optional. You are welcome just as you are. If you need to step out early, the door is open and your decision will be fully supported.

Please arrive sober. This space is open to anyone interested in the conversation around sobriety, whether or not you identify as being in recovery—but we ask that all participants attend substance-free.

What to bring:
– A yoga mat (limited extras available)
– A journal and pen
– Water and anything else you need to feel comfortable

About Shawna:
Shawna Marie has been practicing yoga and sobriety since 2012. She began studying yoga and meditation as a teenager in 2008, seeking peace in the midst of inner and outer chaos. In 2017, she completed her first 200-hour teacher training and began teaching in community spaces. A year later, she traveled to northern India to deepen her studies in yoga and Buddhism, and later completed her 500-hour certification.

Shawna now leads classes and workshops throughout California’s Central Coast, offering everything from power vinyasa to gentle flow, always infused with Ayurveda, trauma-informed language, and a deep reverence for self-inquiry. Her teaching is rooted in connection—to self, community, and the natural world. Outside the studio, Shawna works in regenerative organic agriculture, helping fundraise for climate-resilient food systems.

INSTRUCTOR: Eoin Finn of Blissology

DATE: Thursday, January 15th

TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: Sliding Scale $24 - $75 Memberships & Passes Apply

Please pay what you can so we can continue to offer master level classes like these and support our full community

• $24 Scholarship

• $30 Ease

• $35 Comfort

• $40 Equity

• $50 Gifter

• $60 Advocate

• $70 Generocity

DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a soulful and science-informed masterclass with Eoin Finn that will leave your body smiling and your spirit soaring.

Eoin Finn, globally celebrated yogi, surfer, thought leader, and founder of Blissology, has been carving his unique path through the worlds of yoga, philosophy, physiology, and movement since 1989. Known for blending soulful science with yogic wisdom, Eoin’s teachings are deeply rooted in the yogic traditions but are refreshingly down-to-earth. He’s been named one to watch by Oprah, and his innovative, pioneering spirit “refreshes like cool water.” His new book, Yoga Optimized, is a testament to this legacy.

Guided by a firm belief in the power of nature to find true bliss, he often says to “seek quiet solitude in nature.” Eoin’s diverse studies span philosophy at Dalhousie University, anatomy and physiology at Harvard Medical School, and exercise physiology at the University of California, Berkeley.

A passionate ocean activist, he launched the Blissology EcoKarma project in 2014, mobilizing yoga and environmental activism to protect precious coral reefs. He lives on Canada’s west coast, always searching for the perfect wave.

Website - www.blissology.com
Instagram - @blissology

INSTRUCTOR: Talya Lutzker

DATE: Wednesday, January 14th

TIME: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

ZOOM INFO: https://zoom.us/j/8653708370

ZOOM PASSWORD: RAD

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION:

THIS IS A FREE INFO SESSION

Join Talya Lutzker for a FREE 7-Day Winter Community Cleanse Info Session AT HOME (online).

Talya will be leading a 7-Day Winter Community Cleanse (January 25–31, 2025).

Elevate your practice, renew your prana, and start the new year feeling light, clear, and strong.

This guided Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to help you detox from the holidays, boost your immune system, and prepare your body for the winter season — all through food, yoga, and self-care that feels nourishing, not punishing.

You’ll enjoy a week of vibrant, warming meals, supportive practices, and meaningful community connection as you reset your digestion and rekindle your inner vitality.

What’s Included in the Cleanse:

🌿 In-Person Kick-Off Community Cleanse Orientation

📹 Supportive Online Video Guidance + Shopping List

🧘 Detox-Focused Meditation & Yoga Classes with Talya

📖 Winter Cleanse Manual with Seasonal Recipes, a 7-Day Meal Plan, and Season-Specific Ayurvedic Self-Care

💌 Unlimited Email Support for the Duration of the Cleanse

Why Cleanse?

Do you feel tired, heavy, or sluggish after the holidays?

Ayurveda teaches that regular, seasonal cleansing helps clear toxins (ama), strengthen digestion, and restore balance — especially in the winter, when we’re more prone to fatigue and congestion.

With the right nourishment and guidance, your body naturally knows how to detoxify and thrive.

This 7-day experience is both grounding and uplifting — a chance to rest, rejuvenate, and remember how good it feels to feel good.

You’ll Learn & Experience How To:

Eat delicious, healing foods that truly satisfy

Strengthen your immunity for winter

Support kidney, skin, and adrenal health

Cultivate sustainable self-care habits

Deepen your connection to Ayurveda and yoga

This cleanse is accessible for beginners yet transformative for seasoned practitioners. Everyone is welcome.

Treat your body as a temple. Join us for this sacred, rejuvenating reset at Pleasure Point Sanctuary.

INSTRUCTOR: Joss Jaffe & Friends

DATE: Monday, January 12th

TIME: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $24 Drop In / Memberships Apply

No one turned away for financial hardship

DESCRIPTION:

Welcome to our monthly Community Kirtan, a chanting and mantra gathering.

Kirtan is call and response chanting from the Bhakti Yoga tradition, a joyful practice of devotion.

Kirtan is a spiritual practice of Bhakti (devotional) Yoga, a musically guided call-and-response chanting of Sanskrit mantras of healing and empowerment. It's a musically guided meditation practice that calms the mind, relaxes the body, and energizes the spirit. Some say, it's like singing to your highest self or to your angels or to The Universe or to God (whatever resonates most to your heart as this is a very personal and sacred practice).

Kirtan is not a performance, but a collective group prayer. Together we will use our voices to participate in this uplifting and cathartic experience of chanting mantras.
Come experience the uplifting and heart opening affects of Kirtan, in a safe and supportive evening of sacred mantras and glorious harmony of call-and-response chanting.

No previous yoga, meditation or singing experience is necessary to participate.

All Voices Welcome!

No one turned away due to financial hardship

INSTRUCTORS: Jazz LeiAmora featuring The Lovebyrds & Aubrey Padma

DATE: Sunday, January 11th

TIME: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST:

General Admission/Early Bird

Hammocks: $65/$60

Floor: $45/$40

DESCRIPTION:

Welcome the energy of a new year with our deeply immersive floating sound bath ceremony with four sound healing practitioners.  On January 11th, you are invited to rest, release, and renew in a sacred 90 minute journey held in supportive yoga hammocks, creating the sensation of weightlessness - as if you are floating between worlds.

Guided by Jazz LeiAmora, featuring The Lovebyrds and Aubrey Padma, this ceremony weaves together the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, harp, crystal harp, gong, chimes, voice, song and ancestral instruments.  With a specially curated workshop including breathwork, yoga nidra, sound journey and live music, you will surely melt into deep meditation bringing spaciousness and peace.

Suspended gently above the earth, your body will fully surrender while the sound waves move through and around you, promoting profound relaxation, emotional clearing and energetic alignments for the year ahead.

Step into the new year with clarity, peace and a renewed sense of self.  We look forward to sharing this transformative ceremony with you.