Susan Merritt, Instructor

Yoga Classes

"Movement Made Accessible"

Group & Private Sessions

Susan Merritt, Director of Body&Soul

831.459.8613
738 Chestnut Street   
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

   

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Susan Merritt, the founder and director of Body & Soul, has been teaching Yoga for 29 years. Her training is strongly based on the Iyengar system of Hatha Yoga, which has given her a gift of working well with people with injuries and those needing individual attention. Her classes are a synthesis of anatomy, alignment, and awareness.

Susan offers:

- Yoga classes at Body & Soul (see schedule below)

- Movement Made Accessible group classes and private sessions (a gentle exercise class for people with stroke, Parkinson's, head trauma, or other disabilities)

- Private sessions customized for individuals or groups (contact Susan)

View Susan's biography. Contact her at 459-8613 or email to susanmerritt "at" sbcglobal.net

 

Yoga Retreat in New Hampshire 2012 (Third Annual) -- October 6 - 13, 2012

The 3rd annual Yoga retreat is in the fall, a particularly spectacular time of year in the granite state. More info coming soon.

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At the Monadnock Manse, Silver Lake...

Lush summer green warmth, old country-porch charm, view of the lake and mountain, the call of the loons. One full week of yoga classes, morning and afternoon, with time for fun and adventure in between !

Download the 2012 Yoga Retreat flyer here... (under construction...)

"Susan Merritt returns to Harrisville for the 3d annual yoga retreat at a grand old cottage, set in the woods overlooking Silver Lake and Mount Monadnock. Susan grew up in Keene and has lived in Santa Cruz, CA for 35 years, but her love of family and the beauty of the region keep her coming back. The Monadnock region is just a wonderful backdrop for yogis, foodies, and nature lovers of all persuasions. With the wisdom of 30 years experience, intuition, and an eye for proper alignment, Susan excels at individualized instruction and gentle hands-on guidance. The retreat is the week of October 6 to 13th. Attending part of the retreat is also an option. For more info, contact Susan at susanmerritt@sbcglobal.net " (press release)

To see photos from the 2010 Yoga Retreat in New Hampshire, including the people, the Manse, the lake, side-trips, and other fun things, go to the beautiful website created by Shelly Errington...

 

Susan teaches seven public classes a week at Body & Soul Yoga Studio, and works privately too.

SUSAN'S CLASS SCHEDULE

Class Levels

Intro/Beginning
From the very beginning

Level 1
Beginning students

Level 2
Advanced Beginners

Level 3
Intermediate


Body & Soul
is located
in downtown Santa Cruz
on Squid Row. We're at
the opposite end of the
alley from the Goodwill
store, on the left. The
actual address, and new front entrance, is
738 Chestnut.

Susan Merritt
Director
831.459.8613

Day
Time
Class
Level
Location
Monday
5:30 - 7:00pm
Yoga
1 to 3
Body&Soul
 
7:15 - 8:45pm
Yoga
2 to 3
Body&Soul
Wednesday
9:00 - 10:30am
Yoga
1 to 2
Body&Soul
Thursday
5:30 - 7:00pm
Yoga
1 to 3
Body&Soul
7:15 - 8:30pm
1 to 2
Body&Soul
Friday
11:00am - 12:00pm
private residence
Saturday
9:00 - 10:30am
Yoga
2 to 3
Body&Soul
10:45 - 12:15am
1 to 2
Body&Soul
 
Fees

The drop-in single class fee is $14. Series rates are available.

When coming to class...
You may wear shorts and a shirt, or a leotard (or t-shirt) and tights that do not cover your feet. We advise you dress in layers to remain comfortable as you warm up and cool down. Please don't eat for 90 minutes before class. If you have any physical problems or injuries, be sure to inform the teacher before the class begins.

Body & Soul Yoga Studio