Meet at the water south of Lifeguard Tower 28  

Practicing yoga on the beach is fun. It’s a little unpredictable too, finding balance in the shifting sand, and adjusting to the elemental forces of nature that converge at the seashore. Emphasis will be on fluid movement and enjoying the beach.

Although we are hoping for clear skies and sunshine, there is always the possibility of overcast conditions. Please bring a LARGE BEACH TOWEL (NOT MATS, PLEASE!) and dress warm—layer up! (lightweight beach pants or tights, long sleeves, sweatshirt or fleece jacket, etc.

In-Studio Pop-up Class
(Regular Class Pricing)

Join us on the Eve of the Fall Equinox for a special Yoga Nidra Sound Bath as we practice letting go, releasing old patterns and creating space for growth and renewal.   This time of natural balance when day and night are nearly equal, is the perfect setting to bring equilibrium into the self through guided meditation, a series of breath and awareness techniques combined with the healing vibrations of crystal singling bowls, chimes, ocean drum, and gong.   These practices are known to guide you towards your innate source of wisdom, alignment with the cycles of nature and bring a sense of peace and ease to your whole being.

Free Class

Santa Monica Yoga welcomes new students for a free orientation. Learn about what yoga is, and basic guidelines for practice so you feel comfortable taking other classes. After a short presentation and Q&A, a beginner sequence will be taught. Everyone is welcome!

In-Studio & Online Pop-up Class
(Regular Class Pricing)

This monthly class offers breathing techniques, mindful movements and lifestyle tips to support bone strength and prevent injuries.  We will focus on core strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this class meets you where you are. Empower yourself with techniques that cultivate resilient and healthy bones in your daily activities, and give you the confidence to participate in other yoga classes.

In-Studio Workshop
$45 registered by August 9
$55 after August 9

In this two-hour workshop we will explore movement as dance, as gesture, as improvisation, as prayer. Exploring grief through the body resists the imperative to “move forward,” and instead brings us into the world as sensuous embodied beings. Movement can help us tap into our innate ability to heal the stories our bodies hold. We will begin with guided movement meditation and gentle stretching and transition into a full body exploration of grief. Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, grieving an ambiguous loss, or feeling the enormity of collective grief, we will honor all of our losses through expressive movement. This workshop is inclusive and accessible for all.

Dr. J’aime Morrison is a Professor of Movement at California State University, Northridge and she holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from New York University. She is a faculty Fulbright Scholar in Movement. Dr. Morrison has taught Master Classes in Dance and Movement in Lisbon, Shanghai, Dublin, Belfast, London, Los Angeles and New York City. A dancer, choreographer, educator and most recently a filmmaker, she is an expert in movement, physical expression and somatic studies. With Mourning Surf, she turns her attention to grief and the body, specifically how grief is expressed physically and how movement is an essential part of the grieving and healing process.

In-Studio and Online Fundraiser Class

You are invited to join Stacy for a relaxing yoga class, offered as a fundraiser for CHIRLA – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. Stacy’s relaxing and accessible class will help reduce your anxiety and stress, while your donation will support CHIRLA’s work providing legal and other services to our local immigrant community. Self-care and community care, it’s a win-win! All donations go directly to beneficiary. 

Founded in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees, CHIRLA has since become one of the largest and most effective advocates for immigrant rights — organizing, educating and defending immigrants and refugees in the streets, in the courts, and in the halls of power.

Suggested Donation: $25 or greater.

Book class below, then make a donation directly to CHIRLA.

In-Studio and Online Pop-up Class
Please join us as we stretch, breathe, move, and groove to some favorite upbeat melodies from the 60s and 70s that may bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. You are welcome to sing, hum, sway, dance… whatever your body feels like doing as we celebrate summer with music that promotes ease and peace.

In-Studio Workshop
$45 registered by June 7
$55 after June 7

PhysioSTRIDE™ is a system of analyzing and improving your gait, posture, and breath to help alleviate pain, heal injuries, and improve balance.

How we move in our everyday lives determines our muscular and joint health. Each time we walk, sit, stand, or exercise, these movements have the potential to make us stronger or weaker, as well as more/less balanced. With PhysioSTRIDE™, we examine how we move – from the ground up. Starting with our feet, we move through the legs and hips, to the back, shoulders, and neck. Through this practice, we can improve posture, alignment, and general function of the body.

By learning about our physical habits and refining them, we can make our body stronger, more flexible, more efficient, and more effective at healing injuries.

The PhysioSTRIDE™ system of analyzing how we walk, stand, and sit has numerous physical benefits from healing plantar fasciitis and back pain, to helping prevent falls in older adults. Individuals with chronic pain and mobility issues including scoliosis, knockknee, orthopedic surgeries of all kinds, osteoporosis, arthritis (and more!) have benefited from the results of PhysioSTRIDE™.

You’ll walk away from this workshop with a set of useful skills that can be applied to your daily life.

Jamie Elmer, E-RYT500, YACEP

For over two decades, Jamie has been a passionate teacher in the healing arts. Her background in anatomy, kinesiology, Pilates, and yoga enables her to provide well rounded care and help you become physically fit, balanced, and pain free. More information at www.movementtherapyco.com.

In-Studio Workshop
$30

Yogic breathing, known as pranayama, has been practiced for thousands of years and is often called “Conscious Breathing.” It is vital because the breath holds Prana (the life force), carrying our presence, awareness, creativity, and intelligence while bringing balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.

“Our breath is the first and last thing we do in our lives; without breath, there is no life.” BKS Iyengar

During this workshop, Jeff will introduce you to this practice, one of yoga's eight limbs (steps). The class will start with a rejuvenating yoga sequence to prepare the body and mind, followed by a conscious breathing practice that brings calmness and introspection, relieves stress and anxiety, and benefits the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.  This workshop is appropriate for students of any level.

Jeff Perlman is a Clinical Ayurvedic and Panchakarma Specialist, Massage-Marma Therapist and AHG Herbalist, Iyengar Yoga instructor, IAYT and AyurYoga Therapist, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, and Cordon Bleu Chef. For more info visit https://www.threeseasonsayurveda.com/

In-Studio and Online Workshop

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with Sharon Holly and Dr. Laura Kelly who are teaming up to educate and empower individuals who are seeking support in managing osteopenia or osteoporosis – as well as overall bone health – through a holistic approach that includes yoga!

Dr. Kelly will begin with a short presentation demystifying bone health concepts including current research, testing methods, and deciphering the DEXA score. Sharon will share some of her personal experience and then share practical breathing techniques, mindful movements, and lifestyle tips to support bone strength and prevent injuries.

Whether a beginner or an experienced yogi, this workshop meets you where you are at. Empower yourself with techniques that you can bring into any class and your daily activities to cultivate resilient, healthy bones.

Laura Kelly DAOM, L.Ac, MATCM, Dipl. OM received her clinical doctorate in Oriental Medicine as a recognized primary care provider in the state of California, and is board licensed nationally in the US. Laura practices medicine based on holistic principles combined with modern science, using genetics, advanced clinical diagnostic testing, and clinical research data to provide Precision Natural Medicine for primary care. She has authored books on bone health nutrition and precision medicine, and will have The Healthy Bones book series available for purchase at the end of class.

Sharon Holly is a Certified Yoga Therapist who is passionate about teaching fellow surviving thrivers as well as anyone who might be dealing with chronic pain, various illnesses/ailments, physical injuries and/or emotional disorders. She graduated from the Loyola Marymount University Yoga Therapy Rx program where she learned the importance of blending eastern and western healing modalities, thereby empowering individuals in their own ability to transform and heal.  She has worked at physical therapy offices, psychological treatment centers, and currently teaches free classes through several cancer support organizations as well as leading free retreats for women going through cancer. Sharon feels blessed to be able to give back the gifts that were given to her and continue to help her on her path of health and wellness. For more information visit: sharonholly.com.

$55 - In-Studio
$45 - Online

$10 Early Bird Discount if registered by May 3.

Online and In-Studio registrants will receive a link for the class recording, which will remain available for 7 days after the event.

This workshop will be both active and informative. You will learn to self-assess and understand your body’s malalignments, as well as any current movement patterns that have formed which may contribute to chronic postural problems, loss of mobility range, discomfort, or pain.

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people suffering from common musculoskeletal imbalances which aren’t brought on by an apparent injury. These imbalances can be caused by a number of factors: movement dysfunction, activity choices, prolonged static postures, footwear, surgeries, and sedentary lifestyles. Many of those suffering from such ailments do not need physical therapy but corrective exercise. The use of these assessments, self-myofascial release, restorative stretching, and corrective strengthening is fast becoming commonplace to remedy muscle and joint pain.

As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Laura’s skill set is focused on addressing the body as a whole in order to identify underlying causes of chronic pain. We will build your body’s resilience together to help prevent harmful patterns from returning. We will be using the foam roller and other props to assist in our endeavors.

In this workshop we will both learn and practice by utilizing: structural assessments, myofascial release techniques, stretching, body centering, and corrective exercises. The benefits of this training will lead to a reduction of stress, improvement in active performance, and functional daily living.

Price: $65
Early-bird Price: $55 by March 31
Foam rollers and other required props will be provided.

Fundraiser for Living Beauty Cancer Foundation
In-Studio and Online Class

Rest and restore your body as Sharon guides you through a series of breath and awareness techniques combined with the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. These ancient techniques will support your body as it releases physical, mental, and emotional tension providing you with a deeper sense of ease and peace to begin the new week.

For the best experience, join us in the studio. Class will also be offered online to view live or later as a recording.

Book class on our website, then make a donation directly to Living Beauty. Suggested Donation: $25 or greater.

In-Studio Pop-up Class
Join Stacy for an empowering community practice: 108 Half Sun Salutations. This sacred number in yoga tradition represents wholeness and spiritual completion. We'll move mindfully through each salutation, building heat and focus while honoring our collective energy. Suitable for all levels - modifications offered throughout.

Iyengar Yoga emphasizes correct alignment and precision. It uses props such as belts, blocks, and blankets, making it accessible for all body types and ages. Its practice develops strength, flexibility, and confidence, increases vitality, and reduces anxiety and stress. During this class, Jeff will introduce the basic history of yoga and how B.K.S. Iyengar developed one of the three main types of yoga practiced today. This class will include a yoga sequence suitable for any level of student.

Jeff is a Level II Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor with a background in holistic health that enriches his teaching. He has studied directly with the Iyengar family in India and completed the rigorous teacher-training program at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles. Jeff integrates his deep knowledge of yoga with a passion for holistic well-being and is certified as an IAYT and Ayuryoga Therapist, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, and Nutritional Chef. Jeff brings insights from these modalities to create well-rounded, accessible classes for everyone. 

Sat-Sun, Dec 7-8, 2:30-5:30 PM
$75 per day

In this weekend workshop, Chad will approach the foundations of the physical practice of yoga from a fresh perspective. He will explore topics including alignment, understanding the principles of actions, breath work, and bandhas. Chad brings a wealth of knowledge from the last 50 years of teaching and studying. He teaches to simplify and to hopefully inspire each student to be open to their own journey, open to both the struggles and the joys, and to find a place of deep gratitude instead of perfection.

Wednesdays in Dec: 12/4, 12/11
Release stored up physical, mental, and emotional tension through gentle self-massage and restorative yoga followed by a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, sending you into an evening of bliss. This combination supports bringing your nervous system back to a state of balance, allowing you to start your week off with greater ease, peace, and well-being.