It’s good to know our city is focused on what’s important. 🙄

So with high crime, high taxes, businesses leaving the state, huge homeless problems and this is what the city is cracking down on?

"Requires a permit." - to gather and do Yoga? WTF?

This helps me understand why America doesn’t have more community gathering places. It’s a real loss.

you can't do yoga on the beach but you can pitch a tent on the sidewalk and smoke meth, crack and fentanyl

Ridiculous! This is their priority? Who votes these people in office? SMH

Whom are they bothering? Who complained? It's a cliff, not a beach. Yoga is quiet. It doesn't leave behind trash. Trying to figure out how this is an issue.

USA... Land of freedom... You cannot do yoga on a public beach. What a joke.

I’m glad the city of focusing our limited resources on the most pressing criminal issues in San Diego society. I feel so much safer.

So if your family has 5 people you need a permit to go to the beach?

So much for public use. Taxpayers should stop funding the beach if they can't use it.

A permit is required for activities of groups of more than 4, so a permit is required for a family picnic? Wow that's dystopian!

Meanwhile down the road prostitution is damn near legal

Cause yoga is worse than the crack heads breaking into cars what a joke all there trying to do is stay peaceful and healthy

When it’s FREE you can’t regulate people doing yoga on the beach. This is absolutely government overreach. It’s flipping yoga for God’s sake 😑

This is a First Amendment violation - it’s a public area and the public has a right to peaceably assemble and freely associate. Especially when it’s not a commercial activity. Even the rule they’re quoting says 4 or more people gathered for a _COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY_ which a free yoga class is not commercial. The way this is being interpreted and enforced at the moment, would apply equally to a family of 5 doing anything together at the same beach.

If those people were on that beach with needles, setting up homeless tents, or doing sex work, the city wouldn't bother them.

Yeah. I live in San Diego. The streets look like they have been bombed, the city is crawling with homeless, housing is outrageous, I can’t get out of the grocery store for less than $100. What problem does the city decide to tackle? Beach yoga? Of all the problems facing this city, they decide to attack a few people getting some fresh air and exercise? WTAF

Healthy behavior is not permitted? - is this ridiculous? Every state should be happy to have people caring for their health, given the obesity and drug crisis the United States is in.

What is the rational for making the Yoga class get a permit versus a group of people putting up a volley ball net and have 25 or more people either watching or playing?

Whew … I’m glad the city finally got their priorities in order

They live next to Mexico They have homelessness everywhere on the streets. And they give the yoga people a hard time. Wtf ?

Police protecting us from health, wellness, and food vendors trying to make an honest living.

Big government takes control little by little, inch by inch. Big government means small citizens.

There is crime everywhere and they are concerned about people wanting to exercise on the beach, which goes on daily with walking, running, surfing, hanging out on the towel and chilling with mind therapy, etc... this is absolutely ludicrous!

A new do not enjoy the beach law

This from politicians who consider themselves to be "inclusive" and "progressive."

A “public beach” in California, you need a permit to look at the Pacific Ocean if 5 of you and your besties are together. Next, a permit to look up at the night stars and a Public Works inspection to flush the toilet. WTF happened to California? And, those that stay are not only OK with that but vote in more of the same nanny politicians. Unbelievable.

We crack down on yoga not crime

I'd love to see the city take this much initiative with the unlicensed vendors. Maybe cleanup some of the homeless encampments. If they're not to busy keeping the yoga gurus, retirees and soccer mom's in line!

If you WANTED to destroy both a sense of community and people's connection to the natural world - I'm not sure how you could accomplish that any better than with legislation and enforcement like this. I watched a similar thing happen at a small pond in north county where until a few years ago I took my young grandsons to feed the ducks and learn to fish by catching and releasing some small catfish. First the park service put up signs to stop all fishing which really disappointed my grandsons. And about a year ago they put up signs stopping people from feeding the ducks. As my brother once put it regarding such ridiculous legislation - "the bean counters have won." Cutting urban children off from the few options they have to engage the natural world is completely clueless and cruel in my opinion. Similarly it makes no sense to ban people from doing a free yoga class on the beach. : /

This is only the beginning. You voted for this.

That’s ridiculous!!! I can’t believe the city is doing this!! What’s wrong with people?? and we should be voting on this!!

I think the park rangers and city officials need to find something to do with their spare time. What a joke.

The more I learn about Cali, the more I question why anyone lives there lol.

First they came for the Hot Dog vendors, and I said nothing...

I had to step over human excrement left by homeless, not once but twice, while walking the University Avenue sidewalk in Hillcrest this morning to get to my barber for a haircut and the city is focused on this? Vote this city council and mayor out this November 2024. We need people on our city council with proper priorities, not ones that are focused on letting our sidewalks become trash filled sewers full of open drug use and stopping upstanding sober community members from enjoying the public spaces in the name of selling permits.

Another way of the city to make money. Ridiculous. Focus on the real issues please.

A high tax on beach yoga and an expensive permit should fix this...

Thank God! I was setting up my illegal hot dog cart while pooping on the sidewalk and was horrified to see this on the beach

It's called taxation of the low hanging fruit. It's not about laws or public safety, it's about generating income for the city. All cities in CA have figured this out and are employing it, and you can thank your City Managers, City Attorney's, and the Mayors and City Council Members that you keep voting in. These folks have figured out that if you tax people with money (parking tickets as a thankyou for shopping downtown, permit requirements for everything, things stacked onto building permits, etc.) you can keep giving yourselves those sweet salaries and benefit packages, keep getting raises, and most importantly, pay for the 3 other people who've taken early retirement from every position, that you now have to fund for the next 50yrs each. Meanwhile, crime, drug-zombie encampments, bold thefts from all manner of stores, take over of campuses by terrorists, goes on, and on and on, untouched. But show up for a yoga class, or get caught walking your well behaved dog off-leash, and it's a swat team call out, and the crime of the century.

Yet, you describe yourselves as 'free' people. I don't believe.. you guys know.. what freedom means.

What are they doing wrong? Are they impeding traffic? Are they blocking the view? Are they naked? Are they violent? Are they forcing anyone to take the class? What the actual fuck is wrong with this country? I hate it here.

"An activity with more than 4 people requires a permit." The Constitution says we have the right to peaceably assemble. The law is unconstitutional if the government is placing arbitrary conditions on when you may assemble.

Man, I must be getting really old. I remember when America was the land of the free, not an over regulated to death goddamn nanny state.

Pretty dumb to prohibit yoga at the beach!

What is wrong with the leaders in California? Absolutely bizarre.

😳😂😂, might be an idea to sort the borders out first!,, and I thought the politicians and councillors in Britain were pathetic and spineless must be a job requirement worldwide,🤷🏻‍♂️

Unbelievable. Twilight Zone is the norm anymore.

How does the city feel about sidewalk defecation? Asking for a friend.

America used to be a free country - about 100 years ago. The inflation that's killing you right now? Government caused that. Government causes most of our problems.

I was just their with my family and in broad daylight I had a couple groups of young people smoking crack right on the sidewalk..further up the road on our way to see the aircraft carrier there was another group smoking meth or crack on a park bench on the path.I was blown away and we decided we will never come back as it’s to dangerous.

Democrats focusing on what's important..... Meanwhile crime and drugs are everywhere.

Maybe if they disguised themselves as homeless the police would leave them alone?

I’m in Vietnam and anyone can operate a food cart on the side of the road And I never see homeless people or drug addicts lying on the sidewalk And there’s no Walmart or big box stores that have a monopoly on business

Peaceful people practicing wellness is prohibited. They need a government permission known as a permit, Thanks Big Brother 😡

We the people of San Diego need to put our government back in place , freedom is most precious to San Diegoen’s, we don’t need our government telling us what we can and cannot do on any given day. This tyrannical government needs to be removed,as it does not support the people!

What a bunch of B.S.

And people still claim this is a free country

Unlike California, in Oregon ALL BEACHES ARE PUBLIC. No one has any exclusive rights over someone else. All are welcome. Kicking anyone off the beach for any reason is simply a violation of sovereign rights. Are we in N. Korea? Say what??? You can’t exercise on the beach! WTFun!!

We just flew into San Diego airport for our vacation in Carlsbad. There are migrants living in the airport, it’s dirty, and everywhere seems to have a homeless problem. The price of food & gas in CA is totally nuts. Much like the priorities of the reigning political party. I lived in southern CA over 20 years ago but it’s not like it used to be. Shame really because it is a beautiful place.

These people are not bothering anyone. The city needs to focus on homelessness and drug use out on the streets of San Diego.. You cannot feel safe walking around with so many people with mental health issues and people under the influence of drugs. Politiians doing their best work😂

Title is clickbait. They are regulating yoga classes; not yoga. Also, these are park rangers not police.

The city claims Yoga classes are a 'business', but that's a 'stretch'.

An activity with more than 4 people? So what? No parties?

Democrats tackling the hard issues!!!!!

Those Karens will be the FIRST to call the police when someone else breaks some stupid rule, but then wanna cry when rules apply to them too 😭

They just need to call it a peaceful yoga protest and they can gather anytime they want

guess i can't take my family of 7 to the beach now without getting a permit

Authorities should have enforced on homelessness, with the same vigor, years ago. But no. The yoga lady is a problem.

So nice to see that the city does not have more serious issues to deal with...

Democrat priorities……wow…

Yikes Yoga Swarms 😅

This is insane. As long as they're quiet, as long as they don't litter. And aren't setting up to sell food, drawing a massive crowd, What is the big deal? They let people live on the street in California. There is garbage everywhere, but you can't have a free yoga class on a beach for an hour? California is so fucked

Keep your permits and regulations. This is why I moved overseas. America is the land of the overtaxed and unfree.

No more than 4 people?? Families can be bigger..do they need a permit if a family of 10 go to the beach to play a board game?

All right! Getting tough on sidewalk vending and permits! Now you need a permit to freely assemble! Hey yoga people - how about recalling Newsom now?

The idea that you need liability insurance before you give free instruction is incredible. What if you show someone interested how to windsurf or kayak? US is a very inhibited unfree society. Try NZ, Philippines, even UK ( when I was then in 70s anyway).

They are just making you get a permit so they can make money. They arent taking away your rights.

Good....those yogurts give off negative energy

How dare they use public property for a wholesome activity.

The city they just have to make money for everything, you want to teach yoga you gotta pay thousands of dollars a month for an office that’s micro sized. You want a massage by the beach, you have to be the Hilton and own the property it’s bs. So much for freedom.

They really know how to fight crime in California!!! 🤡🤡🤡 Priorities! Hello!

Good to hear the city is finally cleaning things up. This has been a major problem.

“Donations”… lady, I know what that means, and it pisses me off.!! You are paid to do it, just admit it and pay taxes!! Better yet, pay for the permit and be quiet!!

A group larger than 4 needs a permit for activities on the beach? So a family of 5 or larger needs a permit to hang on the beach? No wonder people are leaving this state.

I'm going to San Diego to do some yoga. Sue me!

Dog walkers, you better watch out as you might be next. I absolutely get the vendors and the people setting up for profit luxury picnics, but yoga classes that only last an hour and benefit the mental health of the community, seriously??? Huge eye roll!

Liability insurance ? what could happen? Bump someone with their downward dog pose? what could they ever be sued for. ? Hitting your head on the sand?

This is just stupidity. How sad. I lived in California for 20 years and always felt it was a user friendly place to be. My, how things have changed.

Yeah surf classes need permits, it's always been like that

▶️ *Sounds MORE like,* the ACT of doing YOGA is OKAY, but *USING the beach as a public CLASS VENUE REQUIRES a PERMIT.* (Just like SELLING food to the public at the beach requires a permit!) LET'S KEEP IT REAL AND HONEST, people! *Let's not GASLIGHT people with CLICKBAIT titles!* 🤢

What problem is the ordinance trying to solve? I don't understand.

No yoga in CA - but feel free to drop your pants and 💩 the sidewalk. Stay classy San Diego.

Such a “DEMOCRACY “ we enjoy…🥵

They're not probibiting yoga on the beach, but the use of the beach for a commercial business purpose. People running a business are using public space for their own business means and the city has every right to crack down on that as you cannot use public space for your own business as it takes away from the public's access. If all yoga instructors abandon the use of a traditional brick and mortar spot and utilize the beach for their business, then it means less space for others who use the beach for its intended recreational use. It's the same concept with event planners that were using the beach for commercial use at the expense of the public that started to find itself crowded out. Get a business space if you want to do this and if you haven't the money to lease a space then figure out some other get rich fast scheme.

So if you're a family of FIVE, you need a permit???

Won't be long till you have to take a number to use your own bathroom.

You can’t just hoard space without a permit. Look at those that rent surfboards and bikes, teach surf lessons, sell food, etc…they all have licenses and permits. Can’t just post up in a public space and run your “non profit” businesses. 😂😂😂

"We dont understand why we cant use public property for our own business" 1) donations are payment and $ they receive in that manner isnt taxed. 2) For the same reason hot dog vendors cant run their businesses using public property is why these yuppies cannot also do the same. 3)"We thought the rules we tried to sidestep didnt apply to us, just poor people." Ladies, spend your influencer money and vote out insane costs of living/ business leases, and rent!