Yoga For All Movement

Yoga For All Movement Making the practice of yoga accessible to all in Santa Cruz County. Our intention is to bridge the gap between all facets of the Santa Cruz community.

Yoga for All Movement is a collective of yoga teachers providing the practices of asana and meditation to underserved populations in Santa Cruz county. The mission of the movement is to make yoga accessible to all including those who are currently incarcerated, in recovery from substance use disorders, survivors of domestic violence and youth. Through trauma informed instruction, we aim to reduce

recidivism and reverse the effects of institutionalization by aiding in the process of mitigating symptoms of direct and vicarious trauma. For anyone who has been affected by institutionalization in some way, learning the importance of the connection of mind, body, and breath can aid in the reentry process and help survivors of that trauma to THRIVE.

New partnership alert 🎊 We’re thrilled to be starting a weekly yoga class, a PE elective for high schoolers, at Costanoa...
08/28/2026

New partnership alert 🎊 We’re thrilled to be starting a weekly yoga class, a PE elective for high schoolers, at Costanoa High School! Thank you for having us at today’s career fair.

🙏 And a special thank you to our new team of teachers and subs:
Carrie
Victoria Love

08/26/2026

🎉 ANNOUNCING 🎉 our second annual Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz! We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, October 10th, as we celebrate our milestone anniversary: 10 years as a local nonprofit making yoga and mindfulness accessible to all on 10/10!

It is our great joy to give back to the community every year with this free day of community and connection in the streets of Downtown Santa Cruz (Pacific Ave & Cooper St to be exact). We’ll be announcing the full lineup soon. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

🪩 We’re so grateful for our very special guests djdrez + Marti Nikko, who will be offering a special yoga dance party set!

🧘🏽‍♀️ Just like last year, our founding board president hannah muse 〰️ grounded x mythical spirituality will be leading us in a heart-opening flow, along with segments from a number of YFAM trauma-informed teachers!

🎤 There will also be inspiring speakers, kirtan and sound healing sessions, raffle prizes, and more!

🙏 A very special thank you to Yoga Alliance for their generous support and sponsorship.

🎟️ Learn more + RSVP for free: yogaforallmovement.org/yfam-day

This is your sign to be of service, to join a movement of yoga and mindfulness teachers devoted to seva (selfless servic...
08/19/2026

This is your sign to be of service, to join a movement of yoga and mindfulness teachers devoted to seva (selfless service).

Join our team of trauma-informed teachers, or lend a hand as a volunteer: whichever calls to you. And yes, our teachers are compensated, in alignment with one of our core values of equity.

Come learn more about the movement, just in time for our second annual Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz (and our 10th birthday as a local nonprofit!):

❤️‍🔥 New Teacher + Volunteer Info Session
📅 Saturday, 8.22.26 at 1:30pm (right after our monthly workshop, which you’re also welcome to attend!)
📍 London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St.
🔗 Join the movement: yogaforallmovement.org/get-involved

In honor of , take a peek at our impact last year. If you’re able to support the Yoga For All Movement, please consider...
08/18/2026

In honor of , take a peek at our impact last year.

If you’re able to support the Yoga For All Movement, please consider donating to our 10th birthday fundraiser, which will help fund:

❤️‍🔥 our second annual Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz — a day of free, accessible yoga and mindfulness in the streets

❤️‍🔥 pay increases for a devoted team of trauma-informed teachers serving vulnerable population, including system-impacted youth, incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, bilingual seniors, and more

❤️‍🔥 new programming to increase our 22+ weekly classes

You can support the movement here: givebutter.com/yfam-10th-birthday (link is also in our bio) 🙏

08/18/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! We’re celebrating our 10th birthday as a local nonprofit, and we want to celebrate with you: Join us for our 2nd Annual Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 10th —> 10+ years of making yoga accessible to underserved populations in Santa Cruz County on 10/10!

🎉 We’ll be celebrating with free yoga, live music, and more in the streets (Pacific Ave & Cooper St). We’re especially excited to have djdrez + Marti Nikko headlining and offering us a special yoga dance party!

🎟️ RSVP for free: yogaforallmovment.org/yfam-day

💝 Consider supporting our birthday fundraiser to help fund the event, increase pay for our amazing trauma-informed teachers, increase our number of classes (22 weekly classes and counting!), and more. Any amount helps and is much appreciated: givebutter.com/yfam-10th-birthday

🎥 Thank you to one of our wonderful teachers, Juliana, for donating her creativity with this reel!

Join us tomorrow for Gentle Yoga at Scotts Valley Senior Center! 🗓️ Mondays with Genelle Chetcuti, Fridays with Lyndsay ...
08/16/2026

Join us tomorrow for Gentle Yoga at Scotts Valley Senior Center!

🗓️ Mondays with Genelle Chetcuti, Fridays with Lyndsay Babbitt
🕰️ 8:15 to 9:15am
📍 Scotts Valley Senior Center 370 Kings Village Rd.
🎟️ $5 for members, $7 for all members - all are welcome!

Start your Fridays off right: Join Asyl Ba Friday mornings for meditation every Friday 9:15-9:45am in person at London N...
08/13/2026

Start your Fridays off right: Join Asyl Ba Friday mornings for meditation every Friday 9:15-9:45am in person at London Nelson Community Center or online!

The class consists of a series of breathwork exercises, meditation, and simple energy-balancing practice and provides practical, accessible methods for clarity, emotional balance, and enhanced energy. We will begin with brief breathwork and energy cultivation exercises. Upon completion of these practices, brief instruction will be provided, and the session will continue with a meditation integrating focused attention and open awareness styles.

This class is structured to engage the practitioner’s entire being - body, breath, subtle energetic system, and mind - to initiate the journey toward transforming our way of experiencing life.

It is an ideal practice for starting the day with clarity, vigor, and an expansive state of being. Discover how one session can ripple out and enrich your daily experiences, work, and relationships.

🕉️ Breathwork, Meditation & Vitality
🗓️ Friday 9:15 to 9:45am
📍 London Nelson Community Center / online via Zoom
🔗 yogaforallmovement.org/practice-with-us

PS Mark your calendar: Saturday, 10/10 is our 2nd annual Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz! We’ll be celebrating our 10th anniversary as a local nonprofit with free accessible yoga for all in the streets 🎉

Join us for our next monthly workshop with Chetana Lauren Barkan: Breathe your Freedom; Transform Trauma into TrustIn th...
08/03/2026

Join us for our next monthly workshop with Chetana Lauren Barkan: Breathe your Freedom; Transform Trauma into Trust

In this workshop, you will:
❤️‍🔥 Connect with, feel and free layers of somatically stored self protective armoring from lived traumatic experiences
❤️‍🔥 Connect with, feel and integrate imprinted conditioning & confusing, shameful concepts with their associated behaviors
❤️‍🔥 Learn coping and resourcing skills to live with past traumatic experiences rather than from them thus transforming into a conscious responder vs an unconscious reactor
❤️‍🔥 Welcome home your natural state of presence, curiosity, acceptance, expression and freedom; the ability to live a self-aware, creative and celebratory life
❤️‍🔥 Be pointed to silence as your strongest ally for remembering this greatest birth gift of
gratitude; opening your heart for pure love and compassion

These workshops were originally intended to support our teachers, we’ve happily opened them up to the public, so all have access. All are welcome!

Interested in teaching for YFAM? Stay after for a new teacher + volunteer info session at 1:30pm!

Happy, August! Here’s a look at who’s leading our Saturday community class this month. All are welcome! No one turned aw...
08/01/2026

Happy, August! Here’s a look at who’s leading our Saturday community class this month. All are welcome! No one turned away for lack of funds. Will we see you this morning?

Practice with us in July! Join us for gentle yoga every Monday, Friday & Saturday 10-11am at London Nelson Community Cen...
07/10/2026

Practice with us in July! Join us for gentle yoga every Monday, Friday & Saturday 10-11am at London Nelson Community Center 🕉️

Step into a gentle, welcoming environment where your pace, your breath, and your story are honored. Our trauma-informed yoga class is designed to support healing, empowerment, and self-regulation through mindful movement and breathwork.

This class emphasizes safety, choice, and non-judgment, inviting you to reconnect with your body in a compassionate and empowering way. Movements are simple, grounding, and adaptable; modifications and options are offered without pressure or expectation. There’s no need for prior yoga experience—just a willingness to show up as you are.

Led by an experienced Yoga For All Movement instructor trained in trauma-sensitive practices, this class avoids triggering language, hands-on adjustments, or any pressure to perform. Instead, you’ll find a space to explore stillness, reconnect with your body, and cultivate presence at your own comfort level.

Mats and other props are provided. All are welcome!

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4041 Soquel Drive
Soquel, CA
95073

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+18318244874

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