Unwind and restore in this soothing Yin Yoga class, designed to calm your mind and deeply open your body. Each session features a guided meditation with a unique theme, inviting mindfulness and inner reflection. Through a sequence of long-held postures focusing on deep hip openers, gentle twists, and full-body stretches, you'll release tension and cultivate relaxation. Perfect for all levels, this class offers a serene environment to reconnect with yourself and find balance amidst the glow of candlelight.
This is a donation-based pilot class—let’s support our teachers and community space. Contributions are welcomed on a sliding scale, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds!
Registration is required. Join us in supporting this beautiful offering and help us continue creating a space where everyone can thrive.
Madison Wallner
Originally from Lake Tahoe, Madio is a current Graduate Student at UCSC. Prior to UCSC Madio enjoyed a successful collegiate athletic career, at Vassar College, playing for and captaining the Vassar College Women's Soccer Team. Due to her athletic background Madio first approached yoga from an athlete's perspective--seeing yoga as a way to challenge the body and to stay fit. After completing her 200 YTT at Maui Yoga Shala in 2022, Madio dove deep into yogic philosophy and asana technique. Today Madio's classes balance strength and core heating movement with yogic teachings and interesting asanas. Madio champions accessibility whether it be language accessibility, with spanish offerings, physical accessibility, involving levels and adjustments, or socioeconomic accessibility offering information about studio deals. Madio strives to create class communities where people from all backgrounds can enjoy the experience of breathing and moving together.
CLASS DETAILS
About the Class
Doors open at 6:15PM and close at 6:30PM. Ganja Yoga begins with a 15-min vape sesh / Social time. This is where you are invited to partake with Cannabis, meet new friends and prepare for the class. We then come together for a brief cannabis assisted intention setting and gratitude meditation, then slowly step into movement. Class is catered to all levels of experience, you are welcome to pause at any moment and rest in child's pose or savasana. The class is set to an atmosphere of trippy music and soft lighting which invite the exploration of the deep psychedelic realms within. Each trip is unique!
+21 Only
Cannabis Use
Cannabis use is always optional in this class. If you're new to cannabis you might start off with CBD or a low THC option. Vaping, tinctures, topicals and edibles are all welcome. This is a 21+ BYOW (Bring your own Weed) event. Having said that, sharing among adults is legal.
About the Studio
The Studio is located at 738 Chestnut St and runs along Squid Row. It is a part of the historic Enterprise Iron Works building which artist Michael Leeds has converted into an alternative lifestyle project over the last half century. It was also Michael’s private workshop for many years and has a lovely vibe to it. Come and check it out!
COVID Safety
This is an indoor venue and we encourage everyone to be responsible and take care of yourself and others. Masks are optional. If you have any Flu or COVID like symptoms, please refrain from attending, we’re happy to reschedule your class for when you’re feeling better.
About Javi
Javiera (@javiera.yoga) is a Ganja Yoga instructor and Cannabis Guide trained by Dee Dussault and Daniel McQueen. Javi has specialized in Trauma Recovery Yoga and also works with clients in preparation, guidance and integration of psychedelic journeys. Since 2019 Javi began leading the San Francisco Ganja Yoga community and in 2020 began teaching Ganja Yoga Online. Javi is also a life coach and Lead Facilitator / Trainer for The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness. Board Member and facilitator of the Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society.