831.459.8613   

738 Chestnut Street   
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060
   
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Body & Soul

A Yoga and Healing Arts Studio in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz that offers classes in a beautiful intimate space...

 

Classes

Path Star is bringing her Body Love Yoga class to Body & Soul Tuesday nights, 4:30-6:00pm, starting July 6th. Its a level 1-2 Kripalu style class. Contact Path at 331-3868.

Paige Wyatt joins Body & Soul to teach a lively lunch-time yoga class on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:00-1:00pm.

Sharre Young, C.M.T. is offering the Balakrama (the first Shadow Yoga Prelude form) on Fridays at 5pm.  This class is offered as a 4-week series.  Pre-registration is required, $60. Shadow Yoga frees the body of physical and energetic obstructions and corrects chaotic movement patterns which can be the source of dis-ease and pain.  It utilizes practices from the internal martial arts and classical yoga.  Successful practice imprints natural, integrated movement and quiets the mind. Contact Sharre at 239-4089 or greenjasminepearl@gmail.com . Click here to visit her website.

Jim Gallas has returned to Body & Soul, Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am and Thursdays 9:00-10:30am. Contact Jim at 425-3208.

Jillian Engbers teaches The Nia Technique on Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Nia, a fun practice for all ages and levels, is an amazing full-body dance fitness work-out. Nia gently trims, tones and enhances muscle flexibility, builds core strength and works the cardiovascular system through a pleasurable creative practice that incorporates the movement qualities of dance, the martial arts and the healing arts. Contact Jillian at 251-1172 or jillian-engbers@comcast.net. Click here for her flyer.

Steven Macramalla, Ph.D. teaches Chien-Lung, a Chinese Martial Art based on six animals--each embodying a different way of moving and meditating, and representing a different system of the body, part of the brain, and style of self defense. Call him at 234-8451 for more info. Click here for his flyer.

Daljit Sachdev teaches the ancient techniques of Kundalini Yoga, in a class he calls Royal Radiance on Wednesday afternoons. It includes breath, rhythm, sound, and meditation, and uses many yoga elements to expand any practice. You can reach Daljit at 831-588-3474 or royalradiance@gmail.com . Click here for his update.

David Gilbert teaches White Crane Silat, a Chinese / Indonesian martial art & Healing Arts System. David Gilbert (Certified Trainer in the Martial & Health System). The White Crane System offers a diversity of training and self-cultivation opportunities appropriate for everybody - independent of age, gender and physical condition. Everybody participates at the level appropriate for his or her body; no one is excluded due to lack of experience or capacity. Our small class size allows for individualized attention. The health system is recommended for 35 years and older. No Prior martial arts experience necessary. If possible, bring white t-shirt and white workout pants. Drop In Rate: $8.00 per class - Student Discounts Available. Contact David Gilbert at 831-458-1628. Click here to visit our web site for more information.

Susan Merritt, the founder and director of Body & Soul, has been teaching Yoga for 28 years. Her training is strongly based on the Iyengar system of Hatha Yoga, which has given her a gift of working well with people with injuries and those needing individual attention. Contact Susan at 459-8613 or susanmerritt@sbcglobal.net . Click here to visit her website.

Iyengar Yoga with Karen Zelin Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Click here for her flyer. **There will be no regular classes from July 18 through September 1, 2010. Please contact Karen directly for special classes karen@karenzelin.com .**

Yoga for women over 55 with Susan Moore-Orrett on Monday afternoons.

Clicking on the underlined names and terms will link you to a download...

 

Instructors

Jillian Engbers 251-1172
588-3474
Jim Gallas 425-3208 Path Star 331-3868
458-1628 Sharre Young 239-4089
Steven Macramalla 234-8451 Paige Wyatt  
459-8613
426-6653
Susan Moore-Orrett
338-3794
   
Fees

The drop-in single-class fee for most classes is $14. For deals on multiple classes and minor/senior discounts, see Class Fees.

How to join
Just show up at the class you want to attend, unless pre-registration is required. All fees are paid directly to the teacher.
When coming to class...
You may wear shorts and a shirt, or a leotard (or t-shirt) and tights that do not cover your feet. We advise that you dress in layers to remain comfortable as you warm up and cool down. Please don't eat for 1 & 1/2 hours before class. If you have any physical problems or injuries, be sure to inform the teacher before the class begins.
Available to Rent
The Studio is available to rent for meetings, gatherings and other compatible activities, schedule permitting. Talk to Susan at 459-8613.
Time Slots Available for Teachers

Take a look at the schedule, and suggest available times you would like... Please call Susan at 459-8613.

email: SusanMerritt@sbcglobal.net, Director