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Village Yoga Santa Cruz

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Santa Cruz, California

Free first class Infrared Beginner-friendly ClassPass

Hot yoga classes for teens & adults in an upbeat center with showers & changing rooms.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their schedule to book your first heat
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 831-400-6362
  • Website & schedule villageyogasantacruz.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–5:30 pm
Sunday 8 am–5:30 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Village Yoga Santa Cruz, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧘 Hot Pilates

“I've been taking Alana's and Pink's hot pilates classes for a few years now.”

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☀️ Infrared Hot Yoga

“The infrared heating is consistent and the instructors do a good job keeping the heat in.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Village Yoga Santa Cruz — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers

“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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☀️ Infrared Heat

“The infrared heating is consistent and the instructors do a good job keeping the heat in.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I'm so grateful to have found village yoga and I recommend it to all beginners and advanced students .”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“All of the instructors are great especially Amy, Michael, Sally and Laura.”

🤝 strong community vibe 3 mentions

“Amy and Sally make this space calming and functional—and the community is just the best.”

🚿 clean showers & locker room 2 mentions

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

clean, welcoming space 3 mentions

“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.”

From the reviews

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.

★★★★★ — Erika, Nov 2024

Before starting practicing at village yoga, I was hampered with Achilles and plantar fascists injuries. Four months later, I am pain free and able to play the sports I love. I've been to a couple of different yoga studios in the Santa Cruz area and I can confidently say this is the best studio by far.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jan 2026

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.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Apr 2018

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!

★★★★★ — Alex, Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 reviews →

Your first hot yoga class at Village Yoga Santa Cruz

Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Village Yoga Santa Cruz

718 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA95062

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