yoga 101 with marti foster: for new students and skill tune-ups 

Saturday, May 3 | 2:00 – 3:15pm | Regular class rate / Membership can be used 

This inspiring class will give you a clear understanding of yoga poses and skills to apply in any yoga class you wish to attend.

You will learn:

• How to safely move through yoga postures with optional modifications.

• How to listen to your body and breath.

• How to focus your mind using specific techniques.

Meet you teacher:

• Marti is a senior certified yoga instructor and certified yoga therapeutics practitioner.

• She believes yoga is a self care tool that is accessible to everyone regardless of age, body type or experience level.

• Humor is woven through her unique style of teaching, resulting in a fun and educational experience for all.

yoga nidra: the art of conscious sleep with marti foster

Saturday, May 10 | 2:00 - 3:30pm | Regular class rate - Membership can be used

This thoughtfully designed class combines calming breathwork, gentle asanas to support restful sleep, and a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra meditation.

Experience Yoga Nidra—a guided 30-minute meditative rest scientifically proven to quiet the mind and release accumulated tension. You’ll leave with practical, easy-to-use techniques to enhance your sleep quality.

For over 23 years, Marti has helped hundreds of individuals deepen their understanding of sleep and its profound impact on mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. She has trained extensively with leading sleep experts, including Ann Dyer (Yoga for Sleep) and Dr. Richard Miller (Founder of iRest).

elemental flow: a journey through breath, fire, earth & water with larisa perez

Saturday, May 17 | 4:00–5.30pm | Regular class rate - Membership can be used

This all-levels class invites you to move through the four elements as a path to balance and renewal.   You'll begin with intentional breathwork (Air) to clear the mind and connect inward. A slow, steady flow follows to spark inner Fire and awaken the body. From there, we ground into Earth through restorative postures, and soften into the fluid energy of Water with guided meditation. Class ends with a shared cup of hot tea, offering time to land, reflect, and connect.

volunteer with the crave community at hope's corner

Monday, May 19 | 2:30–5:00pm

Join us at Hope’s Corner in Mountain View to prep and cook a nourishing meal for people living in vehicles. This is a beautiful way to connect, serve, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just happy to lend a hand, your presence matters.

Since 2015, Hope’s Corner mission is to create a community that promotes the well-being of all by providing both nutritious meals and warm showers in a caring and collaborative manner. Crave Yoga is thrilled to be a sponsor of Hope’s Corner and deeply honored to support their incredible mission and the positive impact they continue to make in our community.

turn your world upside down: arm balances & inversions with elena milyukova

Sunday May 18 | 12:30 – 2:30pm | Early Bird $40 | After May 8 $45

Ready to tap into your strength and defy gravity? This dynamic workshop invites you to explore the energizing world of arm balances and inversions, from the foundations to more advanced expressions. Whether you’re working on crow pose or refining your handstand, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to elevate your practice.

Elena, one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after instructors, has guided countless students in building strong, stable, and joyful inversion practices. With personalized support, expert adjustments, and a safe, small-group setting, you’ll feel empowered to take your next step, whether it’s lifting off for the first time or deepening your existing skills.

Limited to 12 students—save your spot early!

menopause made easier with yoga with marti foster

Saturday, May 31  |  2:00 – 3:15pm | Regular class rate / Membership can be used

Peri Menopause and Menopause are a time of unique needs for women. Women can enter into peri menopause as early as their 30’s. We welcome the vast age range. The menopause journey doesn’t have to be lonely. This class will offer a supportive community of women who understand what you are going through. The practice includes: Group Check-In, Guided Breath Techniques, Yoga and Somatic Movement, Meditation and Deep Relaxation.

You will learn evidence based techniques for the following:

• Changes in metabolism

• Mood swings & irritability

• Sleep disturbance

• Hot flashes & night sweats

• Urinary incontinence

• Pelvic organ prolapse

 Bring a journal or iPad for creative writing meditation.

*Consult with your healthcare provider if you have pre-existing health conditions.

where tantra & yoga meet: embodied love-life practices for singles & couples

Saturday, May 31 | 6:30-8:30pm | $35 early bird – $40 after May 15th

Have you ever wondered what Tantra is really about and how you can practice it? Tantra is a meditative sensual practice that can lead to greater intimacy and connection between partners as well as spiritual development.

How does Yoga relate to Tantra? Many of us can intuit that they are related..but how can we practice and enjoy them simultaneously? Join Alicia & Erwan Davon of the Davon Method and enjoy the practices of Tantra & Yoga, together, as a single or a couple. Yoga is often practiced only as exercise but we will go beyond that in this class. And tantra is often misunderstood; is it spiritual, is it sensual, how does it work exactly? The essentials of both Tantra and Yoga will be laid out during the practices of this fun, practical and entertaining evening workshop.

We will cover:

• The common background of yoga and tantra

• The sensual and spiritual purposes of tantra

• The primary practices of tantra and yoga, and you will actually practice them!

Dress comfortably. They’ll be some light yoga, nothing strenuous which will lead us into being present in our bodies. From there will engage some tantra exercises that can be done individually or with a partner you meet in the class or someone that you bring with you.

There will be no explicit sexual activity on the part of the facilitators or the participants. Erwan and Alicia are very entertaining, so expect to have fun. They’ll be available after the class for discussion or questions. All ages, genders, races and body types are welcome. You are guaranteed to meet some fun people. Come as you are!

Meet your instructors: Erwan & Alicia Davon are renowned Relationship Coaches and San Francisco Bay Area’s leading Tantra teachers, with over 25 years of experience helping singles & couples thrive in love. Creators of The Davon Method, they’ve taught over 20,000 students through groups, retreats, and private sessions. Their unique, holistic approach blends psychology, Zen practice & Tantric practices, earning them a reputation as the go-to experts in romantic and sensual growth. With advanced training in psychology and decades of teaching, Erwan and Alicia offer a proven, powerful path to deeper connection, passion, and lasting transformation. Their work is trusted locally and now reaches students worldwide through online programs. www.davonmethod.com

hot stone restorative with liana cohen

Friday, June 6 | 7:15–8:30 | Regular class rate – Membership can be used

Hot Stone Restorative Yoga is a gentle practice that combines restorative yoga poses with the therapeutic application of heated stones. In this class, students are guided through a series of supported postures, where heated stones are strategically placed on the body to promote deep relaxation, alleviate muscle tension, and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. The warmth from the stones helps to soothe the nervous system, improve circulation, and facilitate a meditative state, leaving practitioners feeling nurtured, calm, and rejuvenated.

Wear something warm, cozy and stretchy.

Illuminate: sound healing for the summer solstice with jen accristo

Friday, June 20 | 7:00 – 8:00pm | Regular class rate – Membership can be used

Join Jen for a transformative journey of self-discovery and relaxation on the longest day of the year. The class combines the powerful practices of guided meditation for centering and clarity, breathwork for releasing emotional blockages, and a resonant sound bath to connect with the potent energy of the summer solstice for renewal, growth, and celebration!

adapting yoga classes for pregnancy: a workshop for certified yoga instructors with marti foster

Saturday, June 21 | 2pm–5pm | $188 Early Bird untill June 7 | $208 after June 7  

This experiential workshop is a must for certified yoga instructors who want to feel confident and prepared when a pregnant student walks into their regular class. You’ll gain the skills to safely and seamlessly support pregnant students within an all-levels environment—without needing to teach a separate prenatal class.
Whether you're teaching Vinyasa, Slow Flow, or Restorative, this training equips you with practical tools to modify poses, offer the right props, and ensure every student feels supported and empowered.

What you’ll learn:

• How to prioritize safety and comfort for pregnant students in any class format

• Effective modifications for commonly used poses and sequences

• Prop setups that enhance accessibility and ease

• Breathwork considerations during pregnancy

• Awareness of key physical and emotional shifts throughout pregnancy

• Techniques for safe, respectful hands-on assists

• How to build trust and foster a sense of belonging for pregnant students in mixed-level classes

You'll leave this workshop ready to create inclusive, thoughtful experiences that support all bodies—pregnant or not.

What to bring: Note-taking Devices | Water Bottle | Yoga Mat

Meet your instructor:  Marti Foster has been training and mentoring Yoga instructors in the SF Bay Area since 1998. She specifically joined the Crave Yoga staff to lead and support the Prenatal Yoga community. Marti is known for creating a welcoming and safe environment for all the Prenatal Yoga students at Crave.

you are not stuck workshop with becky vollmer

Saturday, June 28 | 2:00 - 5:00pm | $108 (early bird)| $128 (after June 14)

Whether in relationships, families, jobs or habits, sometimes it seems we are hopelessly, impossibly stuck. But “stuck” is only a feeling, not a fact – and it’s most certainly not permanent. The truth is that we all have choices, we just have to be brave enough to make them.

Please join Becky Vollmer—empowerment expert, author and longtime yoga teacher—for a transformational afternoon of movement, breath, soul excavation and action planning.  

In this workshop, you’ll explore hard questions and peel back protective layers of ego to reveal honest answers. You’ll bust through the fears that make change so intimidating and begin to feel the power that lies in your choices. And you’ll move through yoga poses designed to soothe and embolden both body and spirit.  

This workshop isn’t only for experienced yogis; it’s for anyone ready to live the life you dream of instead of the one you feel stuck in. 

There will be plenty of reflection and writing, so please bring a journal and pen.

About Becky: Becky Vollmer is the author of You Are Not Stuck: How Soul-Guided Choices Transform Fear into Freedom. A yoga teacher for two decades, she also leads retreats at some of the nation’s leading yoga and wellness centers, including Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Omega Institute, Canyon Ranch and The Art of Living Center.

women’s circle: celebration of International women’s day

Schedule TBD | Check Back Soon

Description:
Join us for an afternoon of deep connection, reflection, and celebration in honor of the Divine Feminine within. Through movement, meditation, creative expression, and sacred ritual, we will embrace the feminine energy that flows through all of us—intuition, creativity, and receptivity, This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, listen inward, and nurture the sacred cycles of our being.

Together, we will:

• Co-create an Earth Mandala as an offering to the cycles of nature and self

• Flow through gentle, feminine-centered movement and embodied healing practices

• Soften and surrender through a soothing meditation and sound bath to connect with and heal the divine feminine within

• Share tea, nourishment, and heartfelt reflections

• Create our own flower bouquets as a symbolic takeaway from this journey

• If you feel called, you are invited to bring flowers from your garden to add to our shared space. However, we will also provide flowers for you to use.

What to Bring:

• A journal and pen for reflection

• Any personal altar items (crystals, small statues, or sacred objects you’d like to include in our space / mandala co-creation)

• Optional: Flowers from your garden to add to the communal bouquet and mandala

• An open heart and willingness to connect