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30 upcoming events · Wellness · from 2026-08-21 · to 2026-08-28
📍 BEYOND liberty
🕒 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · $10
Mindful Movement with Horses Blending Tai Chi, Qigong, Horses and Mindfulness and informed by Polyvagal Theory, this class supports nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and safe connection—with yourself, the herd, and the natural world. All proceeds benefit BEYOND liberty, a nonprofit horse sanctuary and equine education center improving the lives of both humans and horses through education, experiential learning and wellness and enrichment programs. $10 drop-in. Registration required: https://BeyondLibertyandPMR.as.me/MindfulnessThroughMovement
📍 WomenCARE
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · See listing
Mindfulness Meditation: Guided meditation & talk with a facilitator Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am - noon Facilitator: Claire Schneeberger
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 12:00 PM · See listing
Friday, August 21 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm Come gather and enjoy a cup of coffee and pastry on us, while we discuss death and dying in a safe, supportive environment.
📍 Ohana Studios Santa Cruz
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM · $20
Pole Fitness 101 is more than just aerial training. Get movement training you’ll use for life! ✅Pole technique with dance & fitness modules ✅Functional conditioning ✅Mobility & flexibility training ✅High level Xpert Xpole certified (L1-L4) ✅FRC certified Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Drop in on one class or attend the fully programmed module for 7 weeks! Fridays 6 pm. www.ohanastudiosantacruz.com
📍 Desert Dreams Dance
🕒 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM · See listing
This is a mixed-level ballet class for adult ballet dancers with Elizebeth Randall Rains.
📍 Chaminade Resort and Spa
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · $35
Reconnect with yourself beneath the redwoods on one of the area’s first certified Forest Therapy Trails at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing), this guided experience combines mindfulness in nature, sensory awareness, and gentle invitations designed to calm the nervous system, restore attention, and relieve stress. Perfect for anyone seeking renewal, creativity, and deeper connection in the beauty of Santa Cruz.
📍 Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
🕒 8:00 PM · See listing
Join Jai Uttal & Friends for an evening of sacred song, where music becomes prayer and chanting opens the heart. With soulful harmonium, a warm guiding voice, and decades devoted to the path of Bhakti, Jai creates a joyful, intimate space of call-and-response kirtan and sacred rhythm. Rooted in the sounds of India, Brazil, and American folk, this concert welcomes everyone—first-time chanters and longtime devotees alike. Come to sing, to listen, to be carried by rhythm, and to experience the deep joy of chanting the Divine Names. A one-of-a-kind evening of devotion, music, and love.
📍 Land of Medicine Buddha – In the Gompa
🕒 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · See listing
Join us for Sunday drop-in Meditations 9-10 am weekly. In person only– in the Gompa at Land of Medicine Buddha with Venerable Yangchen! Venerable Yangchen's guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners as well as to complete newcomers to meditation. The practice begins with brief instruction, 10 minutes of silent meditation, followed by guided analytical meditation and discussion based on the theme of the week.
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · See listing
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
📍 Harmonizing Sanctuary, LLC
🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · $17.85
Join us at the Community Clinic of Health for free check-ups and health tips in a friendly, casual setting!
📍 Kula Connections
🕒 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · $25
Presented by: Ruby Hernandez, Adron Beene, Susan von Thun or Erin Carlson-Jones with Joyce Leonard. Each Sunday, one of the musicians performs a sound bath. This is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in sound vibrations produced by instruments like gongs and singing bowls. The goal is to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity by allowing the sounds to wash over the body and mind. Joyce offers Reiki, providing a moment of personal attention, inviting you to settle more fully into stillness and the healing experience.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:30 AM · See listing
Monday, August 24 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Join seniors like you every Monday for an hour of gathering and sharing about getting older. We will focus on a different topic each week.
📍 The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM · FREE
Queer & Trans Yoga by Sapphire Yoga Collective Weekly Yoga Class @ TDC Mondays from 6:00 PM -7:15 PM This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities class taught by a rotating queer-identifying yoga teacher each week. We highlight self nurturance through yoga asana and meditation, a somatic and mindfulness healing practice that resources us for our own resilience as well as community care. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ultimately, this is a brave space for LGBTQIA++ identifying folks to gather and take deep care. Please bring your our yoga mat and water bottle. Cost: $10-20 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds! @sapphireyogacollective and @yogaforallmovement Questions? Contact Tara Maxon, Well-being Coordinator email: tara.maxon @diversitycenter.org
📍 Fleet Feet Aptos
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · FREE
Join Fleet Feet Aptos to learn more about how acupuncture can improve your foot health and relieve pain!
📍 Sky Park
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · See listing
Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing ❤️🩹 $10 a class, no one will be turned away 🫶
📍 Scotts Valley Branch Library
🕒 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · See listing
A free legal clinic on the topic of Planning for the Future, hosted by Senior Legal Services for Seniors aged 60+. A short presentation and Q&A on Powers of Attorney, Statutory Wills and Advanced Health Care Directives, followed by a chance to speak one-on-one with an attorney, receive fillable legal documents and a free notary service to execute the documents.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:00 AM · See listing
Tuesday, August 25 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm Providing equitable care with a monthly visit on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Boulder Creek Branch Library.
📍 OneSource Compounding Pharmacy
🕒 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your body’s essential fluids and nutrients swiftly and effectively, our hydration injections offer a rejuvenating experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Our skilled and caring professionals utilize cutting-edge techniques to administer a customized blend of hydration, vitamins, and minerals directly into your system, ensuring a rapid and targeted response. Whether you’re seeking a post-workout boost, recovering from illness, or simply aiming to enhance your overall well-being, our hydration injections provide a quick and convenient solution. Experience the transformative power of hydration at our pharmacy, where health and vitality converge for a renewed and invigorated you.
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
A recurring class offering instruction in Hawaiian hula and Tahitian dance, open to all levels to learn traditional movements and cultural expressions.
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · See listing
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
📍 Insight Santa Cruz, 740 Front Street (2nd floor of the Galleria building)
🕒 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · See listing
Rainbow Sangha Sit, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The Rainbow Sangha group offers a safer space for individuals who identify as queer, non-binary, transgender, lesbian, bisexual, trans*, gay, intersex, questioning, and others who identify outside of cisgender, heterosexual mainstream culture. Please see more information on the Rainbow Sangha page at Insight Santa Cruz . .
📍 Watsonville Community Hospital
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · FREE
Please join us for our International Overdose Awareness Day event on August 26th at Watsonville Community Hospital from 10am-2pm. We hope to see you there! Everyday, we see lives around us being changed and lost to overdose. Overdose does not discriminate – it could be you or someone you love, a friend, colleague or your neighbor. This year for International Overdose Awareness Day, Santa Cruz County needs your support. Get involved to prevent the tragedy of overdose. Knowing the drugs you take, the effects on your body, and how to prevent overdose really makes all the difference. SafeRx Santa Cruz from the Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County is teaming up with Watsonville Community Hospital, Janus of Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency to come together and honor the loved ones we have lost. Join us on Wednesday, August 26th from 10am to 2pm at Watsonville Community Hospital (75 Nielson St, Watsonville, CA 95076) for a community event featuring organizations from across Santa Cruz County. At the event, you’ll learn about local resources, receive free naloxone, get trained in overdose response– and don’t forget to stop by the Farmer’s Market to grab a snack! Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] for any questions or accommodations. In Memory. In Community. In Action. SafeRx Santa Cruz, Watsonville Community Hospital, Janus of Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 10:00 AM · See listing
Wednesday, August 26 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to the Scotts Valley branch library.
📍 Hummingbird Valley
🕒 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM · FREE
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you make throughout your day is an opportunity to be present. Self-Breema exercises are simple and dynamic, and offer a direct experience of body-mind connection. As you practice in class, you increase your ability to be present during your day. You will leave class nurtured, revitalized, and with newfound positivity! You are also welcome to drop in to this class in person at Hummingbird Valley (free of charge; no registration required). Registration for the online attendance of this class is available via the ticket link. Registering for in-person or online is completely free.
📍 Soulcare Studios
🕒 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM · $25
Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy ✨ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour—a unique experience designed to support relaxation, recovery, and energetic balance. This drop-in session allows you to unwind, reset your nervous system, and leave feeling refreshed and aligned. 🕒 Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00 PM 💲 $25 per session ⚠️ Limited to 15 spots—reserve early
📍 1117 Soquel Ave.
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · FREE
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Ages: Adults and teens welcome Cost: FREE Program description: Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome. View our Community Agreements for Diversity Center groups.
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · See listing
A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 12:00 PM · See listing
Friday, August 28 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Join us for an hour of fun, inclusive, and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers every last Friday of the month!
📍 Ohana Studios Santa Cruz
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM · $20
Pole Fitness 101 is more than just aerial training. Get movement training you’ll use for life! ✅Pole technique with dance & fitness modules ✅Functional conditioning ✅Mobility & flexibility training ✅High level Xpert Xpole certified (L1-L4) ✅FRC certified Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Drop in on one class or attend the fully programmed module for 7 weeks! Fridays 6 pm. www.ohanastudiosantacruz.com
📍 Kula Connections
🕒 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM · $28.52
Relax and recharge with soothing sounds and healing instrumentation led by Peggy Bascou, MSN and Reiki Master.
