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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

November 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.
Nov 10
7:00 am - 8:30 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Students in Yoga Sutra class

Yoga Philosophy Class | Yoga Sutra (Free) Weekly

Explore the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through chanting, commentary, meditation, and group discussion, with practitioners who have studied these teachings since 1974, originally under the guidance of Baba Hari Dass. This class goes in depth each week and explores one sutra at a time so that everyone can integrate the new learnings into their life.
Nov 10
9:15 am - 10:45 am
Online

Online Yoga Class | All Levels Wednesdays (Free)

Join Kamalesh for this weekly all-levels online yoga class on Wednesday mornings for a great start to your day! Enjoy a balanced Yoga practice incorporating asana, pranayama, and a short meditation. All experience levels are welcome.
Nov 11
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Online
Students participating in an all levels yoga class

All Levels Yoga Wednesdays I

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for early-morning practice with instructor Pushpa Danielle Barr every Wednesday in the Redwood Room.
Nov 11
7:00 am - 8:30 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Students participating in an all levels yoga class

All Levels Yoga Wednesdays II

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for late-morning practice with instructor Pushpa Danielle Barr every Wednesday in the Redwood Room.
Nov 11
9:15 am - 10:45 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Michael teaching yummy yoga with students in yoga poses

Yummy Yoga Wednesdays

Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for Yummy Yoga with Michael Guglielmo every Wednesday in the Redwood Room.
Nov 11
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Yoga Philosophy Class | Samkhya Philosophy of Mind (Free)

Join Tony "Dharma Dass" Budding and explore Samkhya, a foundational philosophy of Yoga and Ayurveda, through ancient and modern perspectives on the mind, its workings, and the nature of human experience. The satsang (community or gathering of spiritual seekers) is a great support and lots of fun.
Nov 11
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Online
Person outside in warrior 2 pose for online Hatha Yoga class

Online Hatha Yoga Master Class | Wednesdays (Free)

Explore classical Hatha Yoga (path of balance) every Wednesday with Derik “Purna” Eselius in this free online class. Deepen your practice through monthly themes exploring postures, breathing techniques, bandha (locks or seals), mudra (sacred gestures), and meditation. All abilities welcome.
Nov 11
4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Online
Group of people gathered in a circle of meditation for world peace

Prayer & Meditation Circle

This class is temporarily unavailable. Please check back for updates. Thank you! Join us for 60 minutes of prayer, chanting, and meditation — turning inward to cultivate feelings of peace, love, and harmony, then radiating that healing vibration outward to the world. All are welcome.
Nov 11
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Students in Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path) class

Foundations of Classical Ashtanga Yoga | Cancelled November 12

Class is cancelled for Silence Speaks: A Silent Meditation Retreat. Thank you for your understanding! Registered overnight guests are invited to join residents and staff for practice every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Redwood Room.
Nov 12
7:00 am - 8:30 am
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Kirsten Elsaden sitting on the beach playing rainbow crystal singing bowls during sound bath

Serenity Sound Bath | Cancelled November 12

Class is cancelled for Silence Speaks: A Silent Meditation Retreat. Thank you for your understanding! Join Kirsten next Thursday for an immersive sound bath meditation featuring crystal singing bowls and breathwork. Settle into deep relaxation, quiet the mind, and reconnect with yourself.
Nov 12
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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!

DAY 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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