Classes & Workshops
Joy Reboot: A Weekly Practice to Rewire Your Body for Joy
Monday and Wednesday mornings 8:30-9am PT 11:30-noon ET
Our bodies remember. They hold the imprints of our past—trauma, grief, stress, injustice, fear. From personal pain to collective heartbreak, many of us are carrying more than we realize. And with the rising tide of global stress—political unrest, climate change, social injustice, and deep personal loss—our nervous systems are on overload.
The truth is: we can’t sustain elevated stress and remain well. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are powerful, and unless we actively interrupt their cycle, our bodies default to the familiar patterns of worry, overwhelm, and fear.
But here’s the good news: You don’t have to feel good to begin the practice of joy. Joy is a skill. A habit. A choice we can train our bodies to remember.
Come Towards the Joy
Laughter Yoga Classes
In this class, you’ll explore:
- The Negativity Bias and how to override it
- Anchoring goodness and joy in the body
- Creating new neural pathways for emotional wellness
- How mirror neurons and positive neuroplasticity work
- Embodying affirmations and inner encouragement
- Breath techniques to calm and focus the mind
- Joyful movement and laughter exercises to shift your state
Upcoming Classes and Events
2026 Everywhen Autumn: Phantasia
October 2–4, 2026 | Santa Cruz Mountains Step into an imaginative, playful world beneath the redwoods at Everywhen Autumn: Phantasia—an intimate three-day gathering of art, music, movement, wellness, creativity, and community. Come in costume or as you are and explore [...]
2026 North American Laughter Conference in Vancouver, Canada
September 25-27, 2026 | White Rock, BC Celebrating Community Through Laughter I’m thrilled to be co-emceeing and presenting at this joyful gathering of laughter enthusiasts! Are you one of them? Come laugh with us by the sea! The North American [...]
Weekly Laughter Yoga (online or in-person)
Details Every Wednesday 5:15-6pm Pacific (online) In Santa Cruz, CA, Every Sunday 2-3pm at Ocean View Park, 102 Ocean View Ave. Cost: $5-$10 donation. Donate via Venmo, Zelle or Paypal with QR codes below (No one turned away for [...]
Joy Reboot: Rewire Your Body for Joy
What is Joy Reboot? Joy Reboot is a twice-weekly 30-minute practice designed to rewire your nervous system, uplift your energy, and expand your capacity to feel good—from the inside out. Through movement, breath, laughter, and embodied intention, we reawaken joy in [...]
Carla teaches us to make peace within ourselves by recognizing where in our body we hold onto old patterns. A half hour of movement, letting go, and ultimately recognizing who you truly are. It’s fun and I feel so much better afterwards!
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