Join Maya for her Mar de Jade retreat in Mexico. This is an extraordinary retreat center located on the beach in the villlage of Chacala - about 60 miles north of Puerto Vallarto. There will be morning and evening yoga sessions, each 2 hours. Rates include lodging and 3 amazing meals/daily use of a pool, hot tub, and sauna facilities.
Bar drinks, excursions, and massages are NOT included. TRE is a simple, gentle and profound technique that facilities the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional tension and stress. The TRE exercises mildly tire the legs, triggering an involuntary shaking and trembling response, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body.
Bar drinks, excursions, and massages are NOT included. TRE is a simple, gentle and profound technique that facilities the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional tension and stress. The TRE exercises mildly tire the legs, triggering an involuntary shaking and trembling response, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body.
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Most of our classes are taught in the style of Iyengar Yoga. This is a system of hatha yoga developed by BKS Iyengar and brought to the US in the 1960's. Iyengar yoga is appropriate for all levels of students. Beginners are very welcome, and no prior yoga experience is necessary. It is an innovative approach to yoga which emphasizes correct alignment and develops strength, flexibility, stamina and balance.
Do I need to bring anything? Yoga Center of Santa Cruz is fully equipped with changing rooms, mats, props, and public restrooms. Some students prefer to bring their own mats. The props generally used are belts, 10lb sandbags, blosters, foam and wooden blocks, and blankets. How do I know which level is right for me?
Here is the YCSC's weekly class schedule. If there seems to be an issue, chances are very good, we are working on it. Wait a few minutes and retry the link. During this unique time, students are welcome to pay either by using their pre-existing series or through options that their instructor offers i.e.
This year, to help you stay on the path of health and mental sanity, we have some wonderful workshops. TRE is a simple, gentle and profound technique that facilities the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle andthe release of physical and emotional tension and stress. The TRE exercises mildly tire the legs, triggering aninvoluntary shaking and trembling response, which begins in the legs and often spreads throughout the body.
Begin your 2022 with a week long retreat at the spectacular yoga resort of Mar de Jade in Chacala, Mexico. Enjoy two yoga classes daily in their spacious studio with time between to relax on the beach, swim in the warm ocean water, go on special excursions including hikes, whale watching, ancient petroglyphs etc. Massages also available.
Reviews (6)
Tonia Heath
Jan 04, 2020
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Amazing, high level Iyengar style yoga instruction in Santa Cruz. I came here 16 years ago after getting hurt doing flow yoga and I never went back. Maya’s technical skill and inspiring instruction have helped me in countless ways. Laurie and the other teachers are awesome too. Yoga Center, Santa Cruz is simply the best.
Jamie Hollomon
Nov 18, 2019
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Kofi is by far the best yoga teacher I’ve ever experienced. Not simply because he traveled to India 9 times to learn directly from B.K.S. Iyengar himself, but because of his teaching method. Most “teachers” just assign the asanas and leave you in the challenging position. What Kofi does while he’s assigning them in ritual order is introduce a theme he’s teaching that day about how the body works and why you’re doing the yoga. Then when you’re in position, he tells stories of all kinds from his own personal history in Ghana, then England then the US, which stories illustrate via metaphor
Naomi Bayer
Jan 04, 2019
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Yoga Center has changed my life and has shown me a path to stay healthy and active as I gracefully age (I am in my late 60s). Maya Lev is an inspirational teacher who has guided and supported me to feel comfortable in poises that I once thought out of reach. And it is a journey that will continue. I am amazed at Maya's ability to notice a foot slightly out of alignment from the across the room and to provide a corrective direction. Nothing escapes her notice! Even with a room full of students ( a testament to her teaching ability and way of connecting), she is able to provide personalized attention
Alyssa Manzo
Nov 26, 2018
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We came to Santa Cruz for a bachelorette weekend with a group of friends. Maya led us in a wonderful private morning yoga class at the beach. She was positive, attentive and informative in leading our group of varied levels through poses. She even added a personal support circle at the end for our bride-to-be. We all walked away feeling invigorated and refreshed. We would all love to take a class with Maya again!
S. Simon
Jan 20, 2018
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I have been coming here to Juliettes classes for about 5 years. She is quite simply one of the best teachers I have come across! She has an incredible depth of understanding, is funny, wise and always paces and individualizes each class.I always walk away with a deep rich Yoga experience and she eases us in and out of poses with incredible finesse. Highly recommend (NOTE: Her classes are so great I drive over from Los Gatos to attend).
Jon Luini
Oct 14, 2016
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I've been taking classes with Maya for years and her deep knowledge combined with one-on-one attention to detail has made it easy to fall in love with yoga. Whether attending regularly or recovering from an injury, she clearly leads in at the appropriate level for growth (or recovery). The staff of other teachers at the center are also great, and the big room is spacious and a lovely place to practice.
