DROP-IN CLASSES

Ashtanga Yoga Institute (AYI) offers drop-in classes seven days a week. Certified Instructors teach beginning, intermediate and advanced Yoga, including vinyasa/flow, gentle, pre-natal, post partum and restorative.

New Asana Class at PCC! - Thursdays, 9:30-11am

AYI welcomes a new weekly class Thursday mornings with Rachel Sonnenblick from 9:30-11 in the Studio. This level 1-2 class will begin February 4th.  Rachel's style combines the warmth and energy of asana flow with attention to alignment and form she learned from many years of studying the Iyenger method of yoga asana.  We are happy to offer this new addition to our weekday morning yoga program.  Come check it out!

GARDENING NEWS!
*PCC is doing a big garden project this spring. If you have any bulbs, seeds, cuttings, or plant starts that you want to offer or want to volunteer, please give Raia a call at 831-515-4114.  We are especially looking for native plants and plants with good flower cuttings for bouquets.

WEST AFRICAN DANCE
Fridays, 7:15 – 8:15 pm

Join us for a 4-session series that will get you focused and ready for the New Year. We will be defining our life vision and values, goals, and the qualities we want to embrace along the way. Includes two free coaching sessions and one follow-up teleconference.

Mohamed Bangoura “Kazzy” brings energy, excitement and expertise, as a former dancer and teacher with Ballet Djoliba, the National Ballet of Guinea.

Cost: $13 drop-in
For more information, contact Lynn Haskell at 831-818-9954 or lightlynn7@yahho.com

STORY YOGA with Sirena Andrea
Wednesdays, 12-1 pm

In Story Yoga, Sirena uses the enchantment of fairy tales, myths, and legends from all over the world as a window into the imagination of children who are inspired to learn Yoga.  During our Yoga class we practice yoga postures that foster strength, flexibility and concentration while telling stories that illustrate courage, humor, hope and authenticity.  
Sirena received her early childhood education from the Temba Elementary Foundation in Marin County.  She has taught and created curricula for multi-aged classrooms using story, movement and sound for years.  She received her Teacher Training in Anusara Yoga and has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years.  

"Sirena's story yoga is a parent's dream come true! I was swept away by her tales of beings who lived in the clouds as we stretched to the sky. Sirena is a kind and gentle leader. She knows how to keep children engaged with her creative energy and wonderful sense of humor! I highly recommend this wonderful experience as a feast for the soul!" - Jennifer Alexander, mother and small business owner

Homeschoolers register in advance with Sirena: 831-737-7038, otherwise Drop-In is $10.

THE MEDITATION OF OSHO
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm

Unique meditations that adapt ancient techniques to the twenty-first century. Movement, silence, sound, breathing.

More info: Call Atmaram (831)454-6410 or email atmaram@baymoon.com - www.oshosantacruz.com
"I use words only to take you to a place that is beyond words." -Osho

HEART YOGA with Gong Lin
Saturday, Feb 20, 27, Mar 20, 27, 10:15-11:30 am

Come join Heart Yoga classes with Gong Lin in the PCC Studio.  This is a transformational process through therapeutic yoga asana, breath work, relaxation, and experiential energy cultivation, leading to heart-based living in daily life. Dynamic and intense, yet easy on the body, will not induce aches and pains, suitable for everyone, especially for those having difficulties in regular yoga classes. 

A Saturday 3 pm afternoon class is also being planned.  If you are interested, please contact Gong.

For info call Gong Lin at 831-477-2022 or email gonglin@sbcglobal.net.
Cost: $15 drop-in.

THE TELLING by Koyote The Blind
Thursday, February 11, 7:30–9:30 pm

Power. . . Beauty. . . Magic. . . Revel in the magic of The Telling.  A deeply experiential performance art.  Witness hidden worlds revealed before your eye.

The Telling as performed by exiled Salvadoran artist Koyote the Blind involves precise gesture, intentional mood, minimalist set and lighting, humor, and extemporaneous storytelling.  Developed by Toltecs in tenth-century Mexico and preserved throughout Latin America in the underground tradition of the locos, storytelling drifters, The Telling produces in audience members the impression that the highly experiential piece was created especially for them.

Cost: $20 General admission; $10 Student with valid ID; $10

Online viewing www.tellingsantacruz.eventbrite.com For more information go to www.tequihuafoundation.org

OM FOR LOVE
Sunday, February 14, 1:30–2:30 pm

Come together on Valentine's Day to celebrate love and compassion by joining voices and aligning our hearts with the sacred mantra Om. Repeating Om continuously in rhythm with the breath is an ancient practice that calms the mind, increases awareness, and awakens the spiritual heart. This joyful meditation brings peace, harmony, and loving kindness to each individual, to our community, and to the world.

By donation. Proceeds benefit Women's Crisis Support - Defensa de Mujeres, the only rape crisis and domestic violence emergency service in Santa Cruz.

Led by AYI yoga instructor, Delana Thompson. For more information, please visit www.YogaWithDelana.com and www.wcs-ddm.org or call 831-332-1509.

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR RELIEF IN HAITI
and for the Hanuman Fellowship
Featuring Sean Johnshon and the Wild Lotus Band and Girish
Sunday, February 28, 6 pm

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and can be purchased at:  Gateways Books, 1126 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 and online at www.SpiritVoyage.com

For more information go to www.GirishMusic.com and www.SeanJohnsonKirtan.com

LOTUS FIRE ZENDO: Meditation and Discussion
Mondays, 6-7pm

A new Zen group that incorporates meditation and koan study. There will be opportunities for instruction and discussion.

Congratulations to Antoinette Parekh of the Lotus Fire Zendo! This month in Honolulu, Hawaii she was officially recognized as a Zen teacher in the Diamond Sangha lineage. She is now a Sensei!

More info: Contact Antoinette at 831-325-3192 or lotusfirezendo@gmail.com
$5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds

THE NATURAL STATE with John Wheeler
Thursdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
7:00-8:30pm

Talks on our true nature, by-passing meditation techniques or spiritual paths. A direct pointing to your natural state of effortless being and awareness.

More info: Contact John at 831-430-9183 naturalstate111@yahoo.com www.thenaturalstate.org

SUFI CHANTING ZIKR
Friday, Feb 19, 7:30 – 9:45pm

Uplifting Sufi chanting and dancing.

More info: For more information, contact Brad Anwar Silling at bsilling@hotmail.com or 415-240-7163

Pacific Cultural Center & Ashtanga Yoga Institute:
1307 Seabright Ave (at Broadway), Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-426-8893, Fax: 831-426-4951
Email: office@pacificcultural.org

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