Pleasure Point Yoga

It’s just a nice, welcoming atmosphere, inviting of all levels

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I am so glad I dropped in and experienced the Satsang class with Aerielle. New experience for me and very happy I was there. If I was in town for longer I would absolutely be back for more! Thank you for being so welcoming! More...

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I absolutely love this place and all of the instructors. I’m 65 and a little overweight, after just 3 weeks, I feel so much better and my clothes are fitting better! The teachers are so helpful and kind helping on this journey, I try to go 3 times a week � More...

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I stopped in for Yin Yoga while in town for business.  I felt welcome and enjoyed the class.  There is ample parking and the yogi and the other clients were friendly.  I will return during future business trips. More...

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Amazing yoga classes available. Kayla was superb! There was just enough people for a Monday morning and the studio itself is very large and open.

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Glad I discovered this yoga studio! Enjoying the energetic Saturday morning classes. Small studio so the 10:30 am class is tight, but somehow it still works. I wasn't so sure about the warm room, but it is not hot, so it wasn't a problem. So far I've taken classes from Aimee and Arielle and both were excellent. Location next to two of my favorite coffee/pastry shops means a great  post-class recovery, too. More...

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Just took a drop in Yin class today. $15 in an open, feel good space. Everyone from the teacher to the other students had a beautiful energy to them. The sequence of the class / postures was just right, and I left feeling recharged after tightness / stiffness from surfing. Absolutely coming back. More...

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I dragged my bridesmaids here during my bachelorette party weekend. The instructor set us up with everything we needed and comped my class as a special for me getting married. The class was great, we loved it here! More...

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Lovely space warmly filled with lovely people. Today's gentle flow was exactly what I needed, perfectly chill given my non-practice with plenty of fun practitioners to watch as they tackled challenging poses. I'll happily go back to this vibrant and peaceful space. More...

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I've tried a whopping 12 yoga studios since moving to Northern California 4 years ago!  I'm happy to say that Pleasure Point Yoga is now in my top 2 or 3, and certainly my favorite studio so far in Santa Cruz! The Sweaty Flow class on Saturday morning was our 1st experience, and it happened to be on the day of their 5 year anniversary!  The studio owner herself, Aimee, led the 1.5 hour class, and it was a wonderfully uplifting class.  It was a pretty packed class of about 30 people, but the studio is so spacious that it didn't ever feel overcrowded.  The vibe was one of community, genuine friendliness, and openness, which I loved!  I've tried a lot of yoga studios, especially chain-like studios, where it feels generic and uninspiring.My bf and I are looking forward to coming back and trying more classes with other instructors during our trial week ($20 for new students).  Class packages and drop-in rates are reasonable here and not overpriced like many studios I've tried in the Bay Area.I personally love a solid Vinyasa flow or power yoga style class that both challenges me and inspires me, and I got both from Aimee's class.  Her teaching style is soothing yet energizing, well balanced, playful, and you can tell she has a ton of experience because you just feel like you're in good hands whether you're a beginner or advanced yogi.  Thank you for a great class and such a welcoming studio bringing the community together!  It was also great meeting Aimee after the class and getting invited back later that afternoon for their 5 year anniversary celebration! More...

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Was lucky enough to practice yoga at this lovely studio for a couple days while visiting. I fell in love with it immediately. Such a welcome, friendly, therapeutic environment. Both instructors I had for the mixed flow were phenomenal. At the end of each hour fifteen minute class I found myself wanting more. Whenever I'm visiting again you can be sure I'll be back. Thank you for a wonderful yoga experience! Namaste! More...

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Huge fan of the Sunday night Yin yoga. Incredibly relaxing way to end one week and prepare both physically and mentally for another!

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Love this place! Classes are very well balanced, challenging but not overdone. Excellent teachers that seem in tune with the students.

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Pleasure Point is my home away from home. I step into this sacred place almost daily. Each time I leave, I know I have given my body just what it needs. My teachers are incredibly talented and intuitive. There is always time to do yoga thanks to the daily class offerings. In spite of aging, I feel an increased youthfulness as a result of my consistent practice. It's always a joy and a pleasure to attend classes at this amazing studio. All are welcome is the true feeling here. More...

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I was so fortunate to join such a wonderful studio while on vacation in Santa Cruz. I was able to attend Thursday and Friday @9am and Saturday @10am and all three classes were unique and honest designs by each instructor; each class had a clear intention and design that came together through the 1.5 hour practice.  I found Michelle's class the most pleasurable, not only physically but also mentally. Her confident but calm voice guided me through a challenging practice that left me tired and invigorated.  After leaving the studio on Thursday, I found myself pondering some of the ideas she suggested during class, and to me that is a good sign of a talented guide for my practice. All three teachers cheerfully greeted me at the door as I entered and made me feel very welcome. The bathrooms were clean, and there are plenty of props (blocks, blankets, straps etc.).  The classes seem to be approachable to people of most skill levels, but Saturday was a bit more challenging and hotter (that is by design and with the intention of the class). If you're in the SC area, I would highly recommend this studio. More...

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I had an amazing first experience coming to this studio. I went in on Monday to try a Slow Flow class, because I have been out of practice, and really want to ease back into things and be gentle on my body. Kayla was the instructor, and the first person I met when I walked in and was so warm and welcoming that my nerves about getting back in a class dissipated and I felt at home and relaxed right away. I love the studio and how all of the energy is focused into one class at a time. It really helped me stay centered and grounded within myself because I usually have a hard time staying focused and am distracted easily. Kayla has such a kind and open heart and she made it easier to find my own sacred space and my meditation was easier than I have ever experienced in any other class. I really felt grounded and safe and she worked wonders for my body and spirit, So thankful and I will be coming back! More...

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My favorite studio in Santa Cruz! All classes are Vinyasa or Yin style, which I love. All the teachers are wonderful and the classes are much smaller than other studios in town, especially in the mornings.

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This is my favorite yoga studio in town!  I have tried all of them but the combination of the space, size of the classes, teachers and yogis makes this studio the best for me. The space is warm and welcoming and the teachers are excellent.  I love the sweaty flow on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10am, the studio is warmed up but not to the point where you are miserable, just enough to get nice and sweaty.  The mixed and yin classes are awesome as well, you can't go wrong with any of the classes.   They have mats you can borrow if you forget yours and a water source to fill up your bottle.  There is a new student special for $20.00.  They also have workshops some Saturday and Sunday's.For the person that gave two stars because of their experience with Rolf's class, that is not the typical experience at this studio, I have never experienced anything like that in the last two years at this studio and must have been a one time thing with his particular class. More...

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Clean, comfortable, sacred space to practice yoga! I love all the teachers, they are knowledgeable and kind. ❤️

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Loved every class I took here during my brief vacation in Santa Cruz. All the teachers were wonderful and I especially enjoyed the Sunday beach yoga with Delaney!

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As a novice yogi, I started taking classes at PPY in order to relax and clear my head. I have a hard time doing both. But, yin yoga has been just the ticket. My favorite classes are Sunday nights with Katie. I feel like it is the best way to start the week. And I found that it has been great in addition to Crossfit. Yin Yoga is a series of long holds in poses. (At least that's how I would define it...) It is so relaxing I feel like I can go to sleep by the time we get to savasana. Katie provides thorough queues and I have found that her classes are by far the most restorative. More...

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Amazing teachers, nice studio and wonderful sangha. #blessedandfortunate

Reviewed on Facebook

..wonderful teachers there; Aimee is lovely..

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I got a week for $20. Great deal. I tried 5 different teachers with 5 distinct styles. It seems like there's something for every yogi from slow and more spiritual to a quicker flow and a "power yoga" style. Regardless of the teacher, I felt looked after and at peace in every class. Great space. More...

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My husband and I just took the Yin class with Amy and it was wonderful. We had heard great things about the studio & teachers and had been wanting to try it for awhile. We were a little nervous as we are beginners and were not sure what to expect. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome and comfortable.The space is beautiful and Amy guided us through poses with encouragement, humor and insight. We feel like we've found our "yoga home" and look forward to trying other classes, too. Thank you Amy and Pleasure Point Yoga! More...

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One of the nicest centers around!

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Took my first class here on Sunday @10 ....Sweaty Flow was just that! The teacher, Ashlea, was welcoming and the class was a perfect balance of intensity! It was pretty full so I recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to grab yourself a spot and some props.I purchased the $20 intro pass and will be trying other classes & teachers this week. If they're anything like my first class, I'll be hooked for sure! Great studio! More...

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This is a solid studio! I was visiting from out of town and decided to try the mixed yoga class and was very delighted that I went. The teacher was incredibly mindful and her cueing was on point. I'm looking forward to trying other teachers. This studio is incredibly welcoming and has a wonderful, chill vibe about it. Definitely worth a visit or two if you are from out of town and looking to practice. Namaste! More...

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Nice space, good atmosphere and welcoming staff. Took one class with Sean while visiting SC, experienced and caring teacher, nicely paced class. I would recommend to check it out when in town. More...

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This place is amazing!! My first class was with Sean, he was so welcoming when you enter the studio. When his class starts he is an amazing instructor. I took the Sweaty class and I was quite impressed and felt like it was a great workout.  I also took a few classes from Rolf. He is very inspirational to start and end your practice and his class is an awesome workout. I have to say each staff member was so friendly and nice. I really enjoyed the studio and I am looking forward to many more classes there.  They got it right at Pleasure Point Yoga!! More...

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10am Sat sweaty yoga class is NO JOKE!  but awesome!I came here while visiting the area and found that of the 3 studios I've tried in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area, this one is now my favorite.  I loved that Sat. 10am Sweaty Yoga class - it will definitely make you SWEAT!  The class is definitely challenging without a lot of down time - Brent (?) the instructor keeps you moving!  The studio is large, there were probably about 35of us in there but it felt spacious.  I loved the dark wood flooring and the large frosted windows that let in light but don't allow you to see out or in. They kept the room temp at around 80 degrees.  Lots of blankets, free mats to borrow (but they smell awful, to be expected), and the soundtrack was your typical yoga downtempo/trip hop/Indian flavor background music. The savasana was not as long as I might have liked.  Bring a COUPLE of towels, or your own Yogitoes mat to sop up all that sweat!  But you'll feel great.  Oh - the best part?  A drop-in class was just $15.  Perfect! More...

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Best yoga in Santa Cruz, hands down. Excellent teachers, excellent space, excellent community. :-)

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There are many Vinyasa yoga studios in Santa Cruz. This is the best. I've been practicing yoga for 20 years and have done all different styles. What makes this studio different is the quality of instruction and the perfect blend of challenging asana practice and heart opening spiritual digging down deep. The instructors not only know yoga (they are not children:) but they know life as well. Great music, great space, amazing wisdom, and top notch asana practice. Luv it!! More...

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The space, teachers and vibe are all excellent. I love this studio more than any other I have been to.

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Great studio with incredible teachers. Easy to book classes online.  This studio is like a church inside. Amazing wood tones and murals.  The instructors are great and always happy to see you.  Sean Guinan was my first teacher there taking me into beginning yoga and moving me along very patiently. Aimee Nitzberg'ss Mixed class is my favorite. More...

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Pleasure Point Yoga is welcoming and wonderful. The teachers create an environment that makes it possible for people of just about every skill level to enjoy yoga. I practiced yoga (not that well) off & on for over a decade. After a painful back injury that looked like it was going to require surgery, i decided to practice regularly for six mths as a way to recover & avoid the knife. It worked. The instructors / owners (Aimmee & Amy) took  time with me so i could become comfortable with yoga again, suggesting pose modifications to keep my back safe and get me healthy. Thanks to the help of Pleasure Point Yoga  i'm back surfing, skiing and mtn biking without pain. Now I have incorporated yoga into my weekly routine. The style of Yoga practice @ Pleasure Point Yoga has been the perfect combination of body rejuvenation, relaxation, strengthening, and stretching for me. This has become the key to keeping my body healthy to do the other sports i love. THANK YOU Pleasure Point Yoga. More...

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New to yoga? Go here. Not-so-new to yoga? Go here. This is a great studio, totally unpretentious, with really patient, skilled, friendly teachers. It's a very welcoming group--whether you're someone who goes every day, or it's your first visit, everybody is treated the same and you're made to feel like part of the community. I really love that aspect, and you can tell the instructors genuinely love what they do. There is a range of class styles and times throughout the week, which allows me to mix things up and keeps me from getting too comfortable in any one set routine. I also love the space itself, which is somehow expansive and cozy at the same time (plenty of floor to spread out on, but not so much it feels vast). The ceiling is vaulted and I love staring off into into the spaciousness when we're on our backs. Overall, great place to relax, unwind, reload. I highly recommend it! More...

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By far my favorite!!

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I really enjoy this studio! It is clean, comfortable, relaxing and the instructors are wonderful! Special kudos to Sean and Aimee Joy for making this place as good as it gets for yoga in Santa Cruz. I wish their evening class was 5:45 instead of 5:30 due to traffic so if there is one "minus" that is a .25 off the 5 star score. More...

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I am so pleased to discover this new studio so close to home!  It is beautiful!  The murals, art, and gorgeous wood flooring make practicing yoga there a real joy!  The teachers are knowledgeable and inspiring.  I love the heated vinyasa sequences that Amy teaches.  I always am greeted with a smile and feel welcomed and appreciated. More...

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Warm, friendly, great instructors.  What more can you ask for?!I was a little nervous to get back into yoga after not having gone in ages, but after sustaining a recent injury I thought it might be a great way to heal and maintain.  I signed up for the Yin Yoga  class (after some encouragement from a friend of mine) and was very pleasantly surprised at how wonderful and different the class was.  Amy, the instructor, was so welcoming when we came in and during the class she was soothing, supportive and generally wonderful.  The Yin class was the perfect way for me to get back into yoga as it's very mellow and relaxed but still challenging enough that you definitely "feel" the poses. The class times were super convenient and the class size was relatively small which I enjoyed. She even played really great music.  ;)  I'm a fan. More...

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I have tried many different yoga studios all over northern California......all I can say is that I have finally found my home at Pleasure Point Yoga.  The environment is warm and comforting and the teachers are loving, gentle yoga experts without any pretense - they welcome you, no matter your skill level, and expertly and patiently guide you in improving your practice........and your health. My favorite teachers (right now) are Amy and Sean but I am confident that I will love the other teachers as well as soon as I get the opportunity to try more classes.  So grateful to have found this place.  I love this sanctuary! More...

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I've taken classes at most every yoga studio in Santa Cruz, and this is my favorite one hands-down. The teachers are excellent, friendly, and super knowledgable. I love Sean and Amy especially. They teach great, inspiring, heart-pumping (and heart-opening) yoga flow with just the right blend of effort, relaxation, and just enough incorporation of "yoga off the mat" to imbue the practice with depth and meaning. Sean has the perfect voice and delivery for going deep into your body, and Amy's bright and warm energy keeps you smiling while you're sweating. They also host cool events like hosting musicians and guest yoga teachers, giving the place a sense of community and "more than just yoga" that's really unique. More...

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The moment I entered the yoga studio I felt right at home. From the welcoming smiles of the instructors to the "love wall" I was pulled in. This is the perfect studio to deepen your practice or to enter the yoga world.  The teachers are super patient without being condescending. Jessie radiates warmth and will assist you as needed. A truly wonderful experience. Namaste More...

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