WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
POCSC presents Bipoc Outdoors: Yoga on the Knoll
Our first event of the school year! In collaboration with the summer IGNITE program, PoCSC is hosting Yoga on the Knoll next Friday. Join us for a morning yoga flow, an introduction to our collective and Stevenson Garden, and FREE breakfast! RSVP today! ✧.⋆𖦹₊☀︎
September 18, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm PST
@ Stevenson Knoll (UCSC)
Who this is for: PoCSC centers the experiences and leadership of students of color in sustainability and environmental justice work. All students are welcome to participate, consistent with UC’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
What we offer: A supportive space to explore the intersections of race, culture, and sustainability—offering community, internships, educational events, and leadership opportunities.
About PoCSC
The People of Color Sustainability Collective (PoCSC) helps make UCSC a leader in environmental justice, centering the experiences and leadership of students of color while welcoming all who want to engage in inclusive and transformative environmental work. Through programming, leadership development, and community-building, we support students in reimagining sustainability in ways that honor identity, culture, and care for the Earth.
PoCSC represents a collaborative effort between UCSC’s Resource Centers, College Nine and John R. Lewis College, and the UCSC Sustainability Office. We continue growing our coalition through outreach to academic departments, student organizations, and other campus units.
People of Color Sustainability Collective - UC Santa Cruz
Instagram: @PoCSustainability
PAST EVENTS
FREE Patagonia Community Flow Yoga Class
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
8:00 - 9:00 am
Grab your friends and your yoga mat and meet us at Patagonia Santa Cruz for a free yoga session. All skill/experience levels are welcome, good times guaranteed. Join us in building community and connection through yoga!
Registration in advance is preferred and recommended!
Patagonia Community Yoga
Patagonia Outlet - Santa Cruz
415 River St Ste C
Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Pilates, anyone?
I’m teaching my very first Pilates class! I’ll be stepping in as the rotating instructor for the Wednesday, September 9th - 9:30 am Mat Pilates Class at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym. I’m excited and nervous to teach something new, and would love to have some friendly faces there to support.
Mat Pilates is a low-impact class that focuses on strength, flexibility, posture, and proper breath control—all from your yoga mat! Challenge your entire body by practicing these slow and controlled movements.
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
104 Bronson Street #12
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Kirtan for a Cause: A Fundraiser for Barrios Unidos
A community gathering for healing & collective care
Sunday, February 8th
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Village Yoga Santa Cruz
718 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(The studio entrance is on Caledonia St., around the corner and through the parking lot)
Join us for an evening of devotional chanting, music, and grounding presence. This donation-based kirtan is being offered as a fundraiser in support of immigrant justice and community healing.
100% of proceeds will be donated to Barrios Unidos
Mission: Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos is dedicated to promoting peace, social justice, and community empowerment by addressing systemic inequities through leadership development, indigenous practices, advocacy, education, mutual aid, culture, and empowering youth and families to realize their sacred purpose.
Kirtan is a call-and-response singing practice—no experience necessary. Come as you are. All voices welcome.
Suggested donation: $10-20 | Give what you can
No one turned away for lack of funds
If you would like to support but can’t attend the event, please check out their website https://scbarriosunidos.org/history/ and consider donating to Barrios Unidos.
Please note “Kirtan for a Cause” under the Corporate/organization name.
Village Community Kirtan with Hannah + friends
Sunday, Feb 22nd, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm PST
Come explore the heart-opening practice of Bhakti Yoga with an inspiring evening of chanting mantra, storytelling, and community. No singing or chanting experience necessary. Kirtan is not a performance, but a group prayer - where everyone is engaged and there is a collective energy.
No yoga mat is needed. The studio will provide props (blankets and bolsters).
Option to bring an offering for the altar (candles, murtis, flowers, crystals, photos, feathers, trinkets and other treasures).
Come as you are with an open mind and open heart, and feel the benefits and healing power of Kirtan!
This offering is donation-based, with a suggested donation of $10-20. Donations can be made via Cash, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!
Into to Chanting - A Kirtan Workshop
Come explore the heart-opening practice of Kirtan with an inspiring evening of chanting mantras, storytelling, and community. In this workshop we’ll discuss chanting, what it is and where it comes from, and the many benefits of chanting mantras. We’ll dive into some of the lore and mythology of Hindu deities and how these stories may manifest in our everyday lives.
Kirtan is not a performance, but a collective group prayer. Together we will use our voices to participate in this uplifting and cathartic experience of chanting mantras. The repetition of these sacred sounds will guide us in cultivating a deep, loving, devotional, gratitude-based, and personal relationship with the divine – everyone relates to the divine in their own way!
Date: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm pst
Location: Pleasure Point Sanctuary (3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio)
Investment: $30
* Yoga mats are not needed. Pleasure Point Yoga will provide the props (blankets, blocks, and bolsters).
* No singing or chanting experience necessary.
* Option to bring an offering for the altar (candles, murtis, flowers, crystals, photos, feathers, trinkets and other treasures).
Come as you are with an open heart and open mind, and feel the benefits and healing power of Kirtan!
Register Here: https://pleasurepointyoga.com/workshops/