VISIT

EXPERIENCE YOGA AT THE SOURCE

at Mount Madonna, California

Weekly Yoga Classes

Within a supportive community

Overnight and Mountain Experience day guests at Mount Madonna are invited to join us for practice. We also continue to offer classes and trainings online, including asana (postures), meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques), and philosophy.

Calendar

October 2026
Students in Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path) class

Foundations of Classical Ashtanga Yoga

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Redwood Room.
Oct 29
7:00 am - 8:30 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Yoga Philosophy Class | Bhagavad Gita (Free)

Join this free online Yoga philosophy class and study three slokas (verses) each week through Sanskrit chanting, Baba Hari Dass' commentaries, meditation, and discussion, connecting timeless teachings with daily life.
Oct 29
9:15 am - 10:30 am
Online

Asana for Strength

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice with Diana every Friday in the Redwood Room.
Oct 30
7:00 am - 8:15 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
People in vinyasa-like flow yoga class, arms uplifted towards the ceiling

Vinyasa Flow Fridays

Join Sara for an energetic Vinyasa Yoga class accompanied by light music. Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice every Friday in the Redwood Room.
Oct 30
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Group of students in yoga asana (postures) class

Babaji’s Asana Series

Join Shantam Galuten every Friday for a unique yoga asana (postures) class inspired by the teachings of Baba Hari Dass, and based on a sequence he once described as “a good daily routine.” Great for beginners and experienced students alike.
Oct 30
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Students gathered in a circle for meditation class

Online Yoga Class | Meditation (Free)

Students of Baba Hari Dass (Babaji) have been gathering on Saturday mornings since the early 1970's to experience the joy of the teachings that Babaji shared with us. Gather for Vedic prayers, gentle breathing practices, and a 30-minute meditation, drawing on Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path).
Oct 31
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Online
semi circle of students sitting in Classical Ashtanga Yoga class

Classical Ashtanga Yoga Saturdays

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice every Saturday morning.
Oct 31
7:30 am - 9:45 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Person practicing yoga asana (postures) in front of a water fall for all levels yoga class

All Levels Yoga Saturdays

Registered overnight and Mountain Experience day guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice every Saturday afternoon.
Oct 31
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Person practicing yoga asana (postures) in front of a water fall for all levels yoga class

All Levels Yoga Saturdays | Cancelled November 14

Class is cancelled for Silence Speaks: A Silent Meditation Retreat. Thank you for your understanding! Registered overnight and Mountain Experience day guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice next Saturday afternoon.
Oct 31
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
November 2026
Six people in all levels yoga class

All Levels Yoga Class Sundays

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice every Sunday morning for an integrated practice designed to cultivate clarity, steadiness, and ease.
Nov 01
7:00 am - 8:30 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Laura Harris teaching a yoga class, image for her online yoga class

Online Yoga Class | All Levels Mondays (Free)

Join Laura Harris and start your week with a balanced class exploring Yoga philosophy through asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), mudra (sacred gestures), and short meditations.
Nov 02
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Online
Person sitting outside in meditation at Mount Madonna, a yoga retreat center in Northern California

The Eight Kriyas & Meditation

Registered overnight guests are invited to join Shantam Galuten for a one-hour seated practice consisting of Svasa Yam Kriya (eight breathing exercises for calming the mind) and a guided meditation.
Nov 02
7:00 am - 8:00 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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In-Person Class Etiquette

Guidelines for Harmonious Practice

  • Avoid large meals up to three hours prior to class.
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of class.
  • All students are required to sign a liability waiver, a one-time requirement before participating in our yoga classes.
  • If class is already in session, please wait for teacher’s okay and then enter quietly.
  • Do not bring beverages of any kind onto the practice floor.
  • Turn your phone off; put it in silent mode or leave it outside the room.
  • All props and mats are provided.

Weekly Yoga

Open to residents and Mountain Experience day and overnight guests. Plan your visit!

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Online Offerings

classes, live streams, & other resources

Yoga Practice, theory & Philosophy

Build connections through practice and study of Yoga. These weekly group classes and practices offer a powerful anchor of support and strength.

Mini-Courses in Yoga & Ayurveda

Fulfill an interest in understanding more about a particular area of Yoga or Ayurveda. Mini-courses offer an introduction or a deep dive into a specific topic. Length varies from an hour, a weekend, or multiple days.

baba hari dass

Yoga Theory & Philosophy

Life-Long Learners Community

Babaji began teaching his students the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in the early 1970’s, before the center was founded. The class has continued in an unbroken tradition, open and free to all since that time. Babaji also started teaching the Bhagavad Gita at weekly satsangs (or community gatherings), which were held at local schools prior to MMC. Babaji wrote commentaries on all 4 Books of Patanjali’s Sutras and all 18 chapters of the Gita to support his students’ understanding of these ancient scriptures.

Class includes chanting of the scripture in Sanskrit, reading English translations, studying Babaji’s and others’ commentaries, contemplation on their meaning, and discussion and sharing on how these ancient scriptures relate to our actions, thoughts and understandings of life. Classes that for many years were held in person (recordings of past classes can be found online) are now offered online Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:45am. Check out all of our Online Offerings for more information.

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