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

Jim Gallas is back at Body and Soul. He will teach Yoga, levels 1-3, Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00AM and Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:00PM. Call Jim for more info--425-3208.

Yoga and Shamanic Sounds has come to Body & Soul. Kristen Lansdale and Jonah Kai will start teaching their class June 17 from 7:15-8:45pm. The class is a healing journey of a grounding and nurturing yoga practice accompanied by the meditative sounds of didgeredoo, Native American flute, percussion, and other shamanic sounds played live. For more info call Kristen at 650-722-0350.

Yarah Volkman is now teaching Kundalini Dance on Wednesday evenings. Kundalini Dance is a dynamic self-healing modality using pranic breath work, spontaneous movement, energy healing, chakra activation, clearing, and balancing, all while ecstatically dancing. This guided personal growth practice is based on ancient wisdom, yet designed for the accelerate times we live in. No dance experience or knowledge of the chakras is needed, just a willingness to let go on the dance floor with facilitator Yarah. "To dance is to LIVE!" Contact Yarah at 925-922-3767 or for more information www.RisingKundaliniDance.com .

Steven Macramalla, Ph.D. is bringing Chien-Lung, a Chinese Martial Art to Body & Soul Tuesday evenings 7:15 to 8:45 pm. It is based on six animals (tiger, black panther, white leopard, python, cobra, and boa), each embodying a different way of moving and meditating, different system of the body and part of the brain, and different style of self defense. With powerful punches and aerial kicks, this vigourous workout "unleashes the animal within" and centers you with the meditation. Steven Macramalla's Ph.D. is in cognitive psychology. He has been practicing Chien-Lung for 20 years. Call 234-8451 for more info.

Royal Radiance Kundalini Yoga -- Daljit Sachdev invites you to come and deepen your awareness with the ancient techniques of Kundalini Yoga, in a class he calls Royal Radiance Kundalini Yoga on Wednesday afternoons. Including breath, rhythm, sound, and meditation, Kundalini Yoga uses many yoga elements to expand any practice. You can reach Daljit at 831-588-3474.

• A group practicing an Indonesian martial art called White Crane Silat has chosen Body & Soul for its practice home. They invite others to observe and check it out on Saturday afternoons. Call Bob Sheehan at 457-0118.

Iyengar Yoga with Susan Merritt seven classes a week.

Iyengar Yoga with Karen Zelin Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

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

 

Instructors

Jim Gallas 425-3208 Luna Leza Morris 421-0981
Jessica Johnson 530-320-7576
588-3474
Kristen Lansdale 650-722-0350
Bob Sheehan
457-0118
Steven Macramalla 234-8451 Yarah Volkman 925-922-3767
459-8613
426-6653
Susan Moore-Orrett
388-3794
   
Fees

The drop-in single class fee for most classes is now $14. For multiple class deals 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 avise 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

Time slots for teachers are currently available: Thursday mornings, Fridays after 10 am; Saturdays after 3 PM; Sunday afternoons and evenings. Take a look at the schedule, and suggest available times you would like...

Please call Susan at 459-8613.

email: SusanMerritt@sbcglobal.net, Director