★ 5

During my grief, Village Yoga has been at the core of my healing. I have so much gratitude in my heart for Amy, Sally, Amanda and this whole community. I had the pleasure of catching a Mindy-led vibes class last week! Mindy is a terrific teacher with an impeccable dialogue and a quality to her voice that instills calmness. As I move through this season of cold darkness, I honor the warm light found within these walls. Namaste.

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★ 5

Wonderful teachers and an amazing community!

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★ 5

I loved the 8:30AM class with Sally! Sally and Amy have created a beautiful studio. The pacing throughout the class was perfect and I loved the soft, relaxing music. The owners as well as the instructor who I spoke to were all very personable and kind. This studio reminds me of all of my favorite things about Santa Cruz.

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★ 5

Missing this place (especially Michael’s class) since I moved away. Hot yoga just isn’t the same elsewhere.

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★ 3

This is a lovely studio, but if you are signing up for one of their classes that is not hot, be aware that the studio may be very hot from an earlier hot yoga class.

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★ 5

I absolutely love Village Yoga! I’ve been attending classes at their various locations for years, and every visit is a treat. I prefer the early morning classes, like 6 AM or 8 AM, and each instructor brings their own magic to the studio. Puja delivers a challenging workout while making you laugh, Shannon masterfully aligns you physically and energetically, flowing her classes with moon energy, and Amy and Sally make Hot 26 an unforgettable experience. Sally’s Silent 26 is my all-time favorite—there’s something so soothing about the quiet focus in that class. Amy’s music, on the other hand, plus her sense of humor, adds a playful vibe that makes you want to move. The studio is always clean, beautifully decorated, and filled with special touches that make it such a welcoming space. Truly a gem!

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★ 5

I've been taking Alana's and Pink's hot pilates classes for a few years now. Always. These are the highlight of my week. I go in feeling chronically ill and come out energetic, feeling like I don't have a disability anymore. Thank you!

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★ 5

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★ 5

I ABSOLUTELY love Village Yoga and let me tell you I have tried every studio. Amy and Sally make this space calming and functional—and the community is just the best. Special shout out to Alana’s yoga flow, Michael’s hot 26, and Pink’s yoga hiit. At village yoga it’s always easy to leave it all on the mat!

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★ 5

Cute little hot yoga studio, not as hot as I’m used to but teacher Grace was excellent and I got a solid 75 min workout.

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★ 5

Visiting from out of town and took my first class here. It wasn't my first time doing Hot Yoga but it was one of my better experiences doing it. I teach Vinyasa back home and often time because of my flexibility/familiarity with the poses/age, I'm usually pressured by instructors to "push myself" or called out for not trying hard enough/sitting out certain poses. My body doesn't respond very well to heat and I have some hidden health conditions, so that type of instruction I find really discouraging. My first interaction with Amy was awkwardly telling her that I'd probably be taking breaks for water and her response was immediately not only encouraging of taking care of my own needs, it also made me feel heard with my past frustrations. During the class she was encouraging, funny, and I noticed her tending to the newer students and pushing the ones who are regular practictioners with positive language. It was an absolutely wonderful experience and I'm looking forward to coming back (:

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★ 5

Wow. We were blessed just now to take Hannah’s class—a substitute teacher, and it was only her 2nd class ever teaching yoga!—and it was AMAZING! We LOVED that she kept the lights low and played the kind of blissful music that allows you to feel safe opening deep into the hips. In almost every posture she encouraged organic movement which made us feel so safe to explore go to a deep state of practice. Her bright smile and clear precise cues were pure magic. I’ve been practicing yoga, mostly in classes for the past 17 years. In the past year I had become jaded about going to yoga classes, after being asked to leave a studio in Georgia for making the postures my own and releasing sound on deep releases. Hannah actually encouraged us to release with sound which we could sense helped everyone relax more, and I am so happy to say it helped me remember why I love yoga classes again!!!!

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★ 5

Love this studio! 💙 Amazing hot yoga that makes your body come to life. Also the most affordable rates in town! I wish I didnt live on the other side of town so I could continue my practice here 💔 Thank you guys for bringing great yoga to Santa Cruz all these years!

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★ 5

Teachers here are so great! The practice has helped to improve my flexibility, pain relief, spirituality and focus on so many levels … I love the studio and am so grateful for the instruction. Thank you 🙏🏼 🕉💗

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★ 5

Great staff! Alana and Amy were wonderful teachers! Cute and sweet sangha! I loved the studio: the mirrors, the dancer bars, the frosted windows, the floors, and the HEAT!

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★ 5

Absolute Nirvana... after your Hot 26 session is over! The staff is great and the facilities are wonderful. The studio floor is soft and comfortable, which adds a bit of challenge to balance on top of your mat. The infrared heating is consistent and the instructors do a good job keeping the heat in... which means... more sweat for you 😃

As a visitor to Santa Cruz, this was the perfect replacement for my current practice back home. If you're paying in advance online, do it the day of your session.

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★ 5

By far the best yoga studio!

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★ 5

I love this place and the people that teach there. Each class I take I learn more about yoga and more about myself.

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★ 5

The teachers at Villiage Yoga are the best! We adore the owners Sally and Amy! My husband and I are stiff people and they are gentle, informative & kind! We love it there, definitely a yoga home for us.

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★ 5

I love this studio! The teachers are all very kind and the schedule is very consistent so it's easy to develop a regular practice. I have never been a fan of bikram yoga but village yoga delivers it better :) Also they have flow classes on the schedule as well so you can get everything you need from your yoga practice. I moved to Santa Cruz last summer and have been searching for my yoga home. I'm so grateful to have found village yoga and I recommend it to all beginners and advanced students .

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★ 5

Website says it is closed for repairs for 3 months!

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★ 5

I love this studio! So pretty and calm! Alana is the best teacher I have ever met! She is knowledgeable and patient while clear with instructions:) Everyone else who worked there was so nice, I felt so welcome and I'm definitely going back!

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★ 5

The best yoga studio I could have hoped for. I have been in hot yoga studios all over the world, and Village Yoga in Santa Cruz is everything that all yoga studios aspire to be. The high standards expressed in the spirit of love, gratitude and compassion have been absorbed by the walls and amplified by the high quality, experienced team of wonderful instructors.

Very reasonable rates (UCSC student friendly!).

Perfectly located in downtown Santa Cruz and showers are on site, meeting friends, shopping, or having a meal right after class is super convenient.

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★ 5

This studio is the best! No stink in the yoga room! What a blessing for a hot yoga studio! The owners, Amy and Sally, are all heart! They recently expanded their schedule into other types of yoga which is super exciting! The teachers are passionate, educated and caring. The facilities are great too! Go check out this studio in the heart of downtown and grab some great food from awesome downtown cuisine after class!

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