Workshops
Aerial Soar Yoga with Vega Bluem (Sundays @ 6:30pm)
INSTRUCTORS: Vega Bluem
DATE: Sundays | 6:30-7:30pm
COST: $35 Drop In | $150 5 Class Pass | $250 10 Class Pass
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive (Dance Studio)
DESCRIPTION:
AERIAL SOAR YOGA – High hammock strength, flips, tricks, and flows
Let’s fly together!
The first part of this class will focus on strengthening, and the second part will focus on learning aerial flips, tricks, and flows in the double-point hammock. Get your Instagram account ready for your glam shots, and get your body, mind, and soul ready to feel improved flexibility, strength, joint mobility,…as well as the joy of play and the freedom of flying! Best suited for students who are comfortable inverting.
Instructor: Vega Bluem
Vega Bluem fell in love with aerial yoga on the ocean view rooftop deck of Trilogy Sanctuary in La Jolla, and feels blessed to have received her teacher certification at that beautiful facility from the enormously talented teachers. When she is not doing flips and tricks in her aerial hammock, Vega works as a sales professional in the tech industry, and provides physiotherapy, personal training, and life coaching services at her Volo Volo studio in Santa Cruz. Vega holds a B.S. in Biology from Tufts University, a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware, and an MBA from China Europe International Business School/Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy/Harvard Business School. In addition to her aerial yoga teacher certification, Vega is a certified mat yoga instructor with Trauma Informed and Ayurvedic training. She was a Division I scholarship track + cross-country runner, and a Varsity soccer player in college. When she is not at work or in the studio, you can find her performing at open mics, acro-jamming, running and hiking trails, surfing waves, lifting heavy things, cooking with plants & fungi, practicing world languages, and hanging out with her two amazing adult daughters.
Aerial Release Yoga with Vega Bluem (Sundays @ 7:45pm)
INSTRUCTORS: Vega Bluem
DATE: Sundays | 7:45-8:45pm
COST: $35 Drop In | $150 5 Class Pass | $250 10 Class Pass
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive (Dance Studio)
DESCRIPTION:
AERIAL RELEASE YOGA – Low Hammock Stretch, Release, and Restore
Release tension in the muscles and chakras!
This class will begin with a gentle warm-up to bring heat to the body, and then will flow into active and passive stretches using a hammock positioned at knee-height to allow for gentle inversions and stretches supported by the floor and props. The class will end with a short yoga nidra (yogic sleep). This combination of aerial, yin, and nidra yoga will help melt your tension and stress away, and will allow you to move through the world with more mental and physical flexibility and resilience. All ages, experience levels, and bodies welcome.
Instructor: Vega Bluem
Vega Bluem fell in love with aerial yoga on the ocean view rooftop deck of Trilogy Sanctuary in La Jolla, and feels blessed to have received her teacher certification at that beautiful facility from the enormously talented teachers. When she is not doing flips and tricks in her aerial hammock, Vega works as a sales professional in the tech industry, and provides physiotherapy, personal training, and life coaching services at her Volo Volo studio in Santa Cruz. Vega holds a B.S. in Biology from Tufts University, a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware, and an MBA from China Europe International Business School/Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy/Harvard Business School. In addition to her aerial yoga teacher certification, Vega is a certified mat yoga instructor with Trauma Informed and Ayurvedic training. She was a Division I scholarship track + cross-country runner, and a Varsity soccer player in college. When she is not at work or in the studio, you can find her performing at open mics, acro-jamming, running and hiking trails, surfing waves, lifting heavy things, cooking with plants & fungi, practicing world languages, and hanging out with her two amazing adult daughters.
Restorative Yoga + 432hz Sound Healing w/Magnolia Rasak & Shane Thunder (Apr 27th)
INSTRUCTORS: Magnolia Rasak & Shane Thunder
DATE: Saturday, April 27th | 4pm – 6pm
COST: $40 Presale / $45 Day of Event
LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive (Yoga Studio)
DESCRIPTION: Join Magnolia Rasak and Shane Thunder for a restorative yin yoga practice accompanied by 432hz sound meditation. This fusion of gentle yoga set to the vibration of crystal bowls and elemental gongs will expand your heart and invite you to sink deeper into the present moment. We will journey through a series of slow and gentle poses to soften and stretch before dissolving into a long and deep savasana. You will be guided into a state of deep relaxation, as we open ourselves to conscious states beyond the physical realm. This combination of yoga and sound will unify your body, mind and spirit into a potent force of healing. Come share your presence as we move, breathe and restore to the sweet vibration of sound.
Bio:
Shane Thunder and Magnolia Rasak have been offering their co-creation of yoga and sound for the past 7 years at festivals, retreats, and yoga studios throughout California and the US. By combining an eclectic blend of yin, restorative, hatha, and vinyasa flows with the healing vibrations of 432hz gemstone infused bowls, a unique healing experience awaits the body, mind, and spirit. Shane and Magnolia’s collaboration accelerates the body’s ability to drop into a state of deep relaxation, and rejuvenation, while allowing a deeper connection into the heart space. Participants will feel more grounded, aligned, and cleansed after this powerful combination of sound vibration and yoga!
The Yoga Lab: From Floor to Flight: Arm Balance Workshop (May 11th)
INSTRUCTOR: Marissa Victoria
DATE: May 11th | 2:00-5:00pm
COST: $40
LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive (Yoga Studio)
DESCRIPTION:
Learn to fly with yoga instructor, Marissa Victoria, as she breaks down arm balances into easy, and fun steps!
In this workshop we will explore ways to tap into the strength, balance & alignment needed to take flight into your arm balances.
Prepare to build your foundation that includes hip openers, core work, upper body strengthening and more.
We will break down every posture and move through a progressive practice while utilizing props and exploring the many variations that make these postures possible, and fun!
Come take your practice to the next level!
Burlesque for Beginners w/Meredith Cabezas (May 12th-26th)
INSTRUCTORS: Meredith Cabezas
DATE: Sundays | May 12th, 19th, 26th | 11:15am – 12:30pm
COST: $25 Drop In / $65 Full Series (3 classes)
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive (Dance Studio)
DESCRIPTION:
Step into the glamorous world of burlesque with “Burlesque for Beginners”! This class is designed for newcomers, offering a supportive environment to learn iconic moves like the showgirl stance and body rolls. Build confidence as you master bumps, grinds, and stage presence. Join our fun, inclusive community and learn burlesque choreography to unleash your inner showgirl!
TEMPLE BLISS: The Music of Yoga w/Dayakar Das & Friends (May 18th)
INSTRUCTORS: Dayakar Das & Friends
DATES:
- Saturday, May 18 | 7:30pm – 9pm
- Saturday, August 17th | 7:30pm – 9pm
- Saturday, November 16th | 7:30pm – 9pm
COST: $15 – $25 Suggested Donation – No one turned away for lack of funds
LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive (Yoga Studio)
DESCRIPTION:
The Center for Devotional Living Presents…
TEMPLE BLISS
with
Dayākar Dās & Living Devotion
Kirtan is The Music of Bhakti Yoga
Relax – Chant – Meditate – Sing – Pray – Dance
FEATURING
Dayākar Dās – Harmonium & Vocals
Steve Robertson – Tabla
Anne Cleveland – Flute & Vocals
Robert Hansen – Sarod, Guitar & Vocals
Corinne LeBlanc – Harmonium & Vocals
ABOUT THE MUSIC OF YOGA
Kirtan is a spiritual service with five parts that is found in the path of Bhakti Yoga. One of the parts is the chanting of Sanskrit healing and empowerment mantras and the singing of devotional songs called bhajans. Kirtan is a musically guided meditation practice. Practicing this yog calms the mind, relaxes the body and energizes the Spirit. Reciting mantra with a devotional attitude, especially the singing of bhajans, has a calming effect on the brain, quieting the mind so that we can experience the opening of our hearts, allowing us to taste the blissful reality that is our true nature.
Come dive into the depths of your own heart in this safe, supportive environment. No previous yoga, meditation or singing experience is necessary to participate.
Practice is led by Dayākar Dās who is a Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher and practitioner of 32 years, who has been teaching meditation for over two decades.
Burlesque for Beginners w/Meredith Cabezas (June 9th-June 23rd)
INSTRUCTORS: Meredith Cabezas
DATE: Sundays | June 9th, 16th, 23rd | 11:15am – 12:30pm
COST: $25 Drop In / $65 Full Series (3 classes)
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive (Dance Studio)
DESCRIPTION:
In this class we will be exploring sensual movement with elements of dance technique and classic burlesque! We will break down some of the technique behind the movement, including classic level stance, how to walk, body rolls, and getting comfortable with hip movement. Get in touch with your body and sensuality through movement. No previous dance experience required!
2024 MEXICO YOGA RETREAT: October 22nd – 27th
Fire + Water | Vinyasa + Yin
October 22nd – 27th (5 nights)
Led by Jessica Weitzenhoffer & Katie Jacobson
Hosted by Pleasure Point Yoga
Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico
Tribu Todos Santos
~What’s Included~
Five nights in authentic adobe teepees at Tribu Todos Santos
Daily Solar (Yang) & Lunar (Yin) yoga classes
Three delicious and locally sourced meals by talented onsite chef
Fresh organic fruit, healthy snacks, daily fresh juices and smoothies
(vegan, gluten free and dairy free meals upon request)
Excursion to Cerritos Beach (swimmable beach)
Fire ceremony & Full Moon Fiesta!
Full service spa available
Infinity Pool, hammock lounge, gardens, wood-burning fire pit
Mountain bikes for exploring local beach lanes and desert trails
Airport transfer to retreat center!
Adventure to where the desert meets the sea for a transformational and rejuvenating vinyasa and yin yoga retreat! Join us for 5 days of mind-clarifying, body-nourishing, heart-soothing and SOUL-igniting yoga and connection held by the beauty and potency of Baja, Mexico.
Come celebrate the transition between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice, and welcome the embodied wisdom that this time of year brings. The seasonal shift between fall and winter invites a slowing down to fill the well of our inner resources. As nature slows her growth and composts falling leaves, there is space – to let go of the old and envision the new.
As the days get shorter, colder and darker, come unwind and relax at this baja, beachside oasis to warm your bones, stoke your inner fire, and lean into community, practice, movement, breath, self-inquiry, ritual, dance and play.
Join us in Baja!
TULUM DANCE + YOGA RETREAT: December 8 – 15
Dance | Yoga | Mayan Ruins | Cenotes | Community | Connection | Rejuvenate
with Joy Smith & Megan McAllister
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
December 8 – 15
(7 Nights)
The salt of the ocean. The tranquilly of white sandy beaches. The magic and energy of ancient Mayan ruins spread across jungle and sea cliffs. The peacefulness and calm of the famous Cenotes. The calming energy and natural beauty of Tulum…
Oh yes, there will be dancing! Lots of DANCING!
Your journey to peace, balance, and rejuvenation begins at our Tulum Dance & Wellness Retreat.
Find Your Heart. This Dance & Wellness Retreat is the ideal escape for dancers, yogis, and wellness enthusiasts looking to discover the Mayan magic of Tulum while reconnecting to their heart.
Join us in Tulum!
~What’s Included~
- Seven nights of luxury accommodations
- Morning Beach Walk Meditation
- Daily Dance Classes overlooking the Caribbean Sea
(Dance Fitness, Beginner Classes, Choreography) - Balance your dance regimen with Yoga, Stretch, & Other Classes
(Restorative Stretch, Yin Yoga, Japa Mala Meditation, Guided Meditation, Sunset Beach Yoga) - Sunset ecstatic dance & swimming sessions at the beach
- Light Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner each day with a focus on fresh healthy food
(either Vegetarian, Vegan, or Fish & Chicken) - One off-site Dinner & Celebration at an amazing beachfront restaurant
- Beach walk to cliffside Tulum Ruins overlooking Caribbean Sea
- Excursion to Mayan Ruins & Archeological Site (Optional)
- Visit and Swim in Gran Cenote (Optional)
- Temezcal Ceremony (Optional)
- Full Service Spa available
- Beachclub with beachfront pool & hottub, icebaths, beach deck with hammock lounge
- Garden and outdoor workout site
- So much more!
QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL INFO@PLEASUREPOINTYOGA.COM