Magic Yoga blends gentle, slow-paced movement, trippy music, deep relaxation, and a little Latino spice. Each class begins with a casual sharing circle, creating space for community and connection. This trauma-informed, all-levels practice includes optional sacred plant medicine and invites you to follow your body’s needs, even if that means lying down and resting for the whole class. No yoga or Magic experience needed. Just bring yourself and your curiosity.
Highlights
- Casual social time before class to arrive, connect, warm up or rest
- About 75 minutes of slow, restorative movement, mostly on the floor
- Some meditation and an extended savasana in every class
- Psychedelic music to support your practice, sometimes mixed live by DJ Nahuel
- Trauma-informed and beginner friendly: many people come for their first yoga or first Magic
- Magic is optional and personal, invited at the start and throughout
- Snacks and community after class, with a group of about 10 to 20
At a glance
LENGTH: 90-120 minutes
WHERE: Root and Bloom Institute, 2307 Sixth St, Berkeley
LEVEL: All levels, beginner friendly
AGE: 21+, BYOM (optional)
PRICE$35
SLIDING SCALE
SAFETY: Magic Yoga safety
How the evening unfolds
A typical evening class. Times can shift a little from class to class.
- 6:00 pm Doors open: casual social time to arrive, connect, warm up or rest
- 6:30 pm Class begins: gentle, slow movement, mostly on the floor, with some meditation and music
- 7:30 pm Extended savasana
- 8:00 pm Snacks, social time, and connection
- 9:00 pm Goodbye
Magic Yoga safety
Magic Yoga is gentle and all levels, and your well-being comes first.
- Listen to your body. There may be some discomfort, but there should be no pain. Rest, lie down or skip any pose at any time, even for the whole class.
- Start low, go slow. Sacred plant medicine is always optional. If you choose to bring your own, take less than you think and see how you feel.
- Tell Javi before class about injuries, recent surgery, pregnancy or any health condition, so she can offer options.
- Consent for touch. Hands-on assists are always optional: we ask first, and you can say no at any time.
- Stay hydrated, and avoid alcohol before and during class.
- No smoking or open flames at Root and Bloom Institute. If you bring Magic, bring edible forms, vape oil, or tinctures.
- Get home safely. Please don’t drive while under the effects: plan a ride, public transport, or time to rest after class.
Javi teaches sober, trauma-informed and from a therapeutic perspective. If you have questions, write to us.
