Yoga with Robin

03/31/2026

🔥 NEW CLASS ALERT 🔥

Hot Pilates is coming to Fridays at 12PM at Village Yoga 💫

So excited to add this time slot to my schedule and bring the heat with you 🔥💪 Can’t wait to see you there!

03/30/2026

Hello!

There is something really special about practicing yoga with the sound of the waves in the background, the ocean breeze on your skin, and the feeling of sand beneath your feet. Beach yoga is amazing, and I would love to see you there.

Every Saturday we meet at Seabright Beach at 10:30am for a gentle, welcoming flow that is open to everyone. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this space is truly for every body.

Classes are donation-based (cash or Venmo) — pay what you can. My intention is to keep yoga accessible and create a community space where we can move, breathe, and connect together outdoors.

There is nothing quite like starting your weekend with movement, fresh air, and a beautiful ocean view. Bring a yoga mat or towel, a layer in case it’s breezy, and a friend if you'd like.

I hope to see you on the sand soon!

🌊 Beach YogaSaturdays
10:30am Seabright Beach at the base of the 3rd avenue stairs

Donation-based (cash or Venmo) — pay what you can.

With gratitude,Robin 🧘‍♀️

03/23/2026

The 8th and Final Limb of Yoga: Samadhi 🧘‍♀️✨

Over the past several weeks we’ve been exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras — a path that guides us toward deeper awareness, balance, and connection on and off the mat.

The final limb is Samadhi.

Samadhi is often described as a state of unity, peace, and deep presence. It’s the moment when the mind becomes quiet and the feeling of separation between ourselves and the world begins to soften.

While Samadhi can sound mystical, small glimpses of it show up in everyday life — when you’re completely present in a yoga pose, watching a sunset, breathing deeply by the ocean, or sharing a meaningful moment with someone you love. 🌊🌅

The earlier limbs of yoga help prepare us for these moments through intentional living, movement, breath, focus, and meditation. Over time, these practices help us return again and again to presence.

Samadhi reminds us that yoga is not just something we practice in class — it’s something we carry into our lives every day.

The practice continues on and off the mat.🤍

03/17/2026

Hi yogis 🤍

This week in *Yoga with Robin*, we arrive at the **7th limb of yoga: Dhyana** — meditation.

If Dharana (last week) was about focus 🕯️
Dhyana is what happens *after* focus softens into flow.

It’s the shift from concentrating… to simply being.

🧘‍♀️ What is Dhyana?

Dhyana is sustained awareness.
Not forcing the mind to behave.
Not wrestling with thoughts.
But resting in a steady stream of presence.

It’s that moment in savasana when you’re awake — but not thinking.
When time dissolves.
When breath breathes itself.

It’s less about doing meditation…
and more about *becoming* meditation.

🌊 On the Mat

You might notice Dhyana when:

* Movement feels fluid and intuitive
* You’re no longer analyzing the pose
* Breath and body move as one
* The inner dialogue quiets

It’s the difference between *trying to balance* and simply balancing.

🌿 Off the Mat

Dhyana can look like:

* Walking without your phone
* Listening without planning your response
* Cooking without distraction
* Watching the ocean without needing to capture it

It’s presence without performance.

In a world that rewards constant stimulation, Dhyana invites spaciousness.
Less input. More awareness.

✨ This Week’s Invitation

Instead of asking, “How can I meditate better?”
Try asking, “Where can I soften effort?”

Maybe it’s three quiet minutes in the morning.
Maybe it’s one deep breath before you speak.
Maybe it’s simply noticing the pause between inhale and exhale.

Meditation doesn’t have to be dramatic.
It can be subtle. Ordinary. Quiet.

And that’s enough 🤍

See you on the mat,
Robin

03/09/2026

This week we explore the sixth limb of yoga: Dharana — concentration.

After turning inward (pratyahara), we practice choosing one point of focus… and gently returning to it again and again.

🧘‍♀️ On the Mat

Dharana might look like:• Anchoring your attention to the breath in a long hold• Softening your gaze in balance• Staying with sensation instead of reacting• Listening for one cue and letting the rest fall away

It’s not about forcing focus — it’s about returning when the mind wanders.

🌿 Off the Mat

Dharana shows up as:• Single-tasking instead of multitasking• Being fully present in a conversation• Finishing what you start• Choosing intention over distraction

In a world pulling at our attention, concentration is a quiet act of devotion.

Each time you notice your mind drift and lovingly guide it back — that’s yoga. 🤍

This week, practice coming back.

See you on the mat 🕊️Robin

03/09/2026

When you do what you love, it’s easy to love what you do. 🤍✨

SO incredibly grateful that I landed where I landed in this life. Getting to move, teach, and connect with such amazing people every week is something I never take for granted.

I love my communities and I love seeing people feel good in their bodies. That’s the real magic. 🧘‍♀️💫
santacruz

03/09/2026

😎🧘‍♀️☀️

☀️😎 Daylight savings is FINALLY here & it’s gonna be a hot week ahead! Enjoy happy hour pricing M-F 11-5 w/ a tasty bev included! Make your weekend rezi online for cabana’s, chaise & .withrobin on Sunday’s at 10.

03/07/2026

This all-levels yoga flow class will be held outdoors on the stunning pool deck overlooking the majestic oaks and Zayante Creek.

After class, take a dip in the heated saltwater swimming pool and spend the day with us soaking up the sunshine in the magical Santa Cruz Mountains.

YOGA + Pool Deck Entry includes towel service and a “second row” chaise lounge.

What to bring:
🧘‍♀️ Your favorite yoga mat or hot yoga towel 😅
💦 Empty water bottle
👙 Bathing suit
🕶️ Sunnies
👕 Change of clothes

More Info:
🚿 Outdoor showers, lockers, and plenty of parking available!
✨ Cost is $25
💁‍♀️ A 20% service charge will be added to all purchases and is shared by our team that maintains and services the pool deck

https://www.exploretock.com/trout-farm-inn-felton/experience/549088/yoga-pool-deck-entry-second-row-chaise-lounge-no-umbrella?date=2026-03-08&size=2&time=10%3A00

03/04/2026

It was an absolute dream to lead this group of 45 incredible San Jose State University women at Beach Yoga on Saturday morning! ☀️🌊🧘‍♀️
 
Thank you to  and  for collaborating on such a fun and empowering event. 🤍✨
 
I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who showed up, shared your energy, and practiced together on such a beautiful morning. The connection, the joy, the community — it was everything. 💛