pose of the month for march
paschimottanasana seated forward bend



winter retreat in costa rica!!!
march 20-27, 2010
with kristin leigh and sharmila desai
prices start at $1,310
email us at info@theshala.com for details

a surfing and yoga heaven, the osa peninsula is a dreamy, off-the-grid area in the southern peninsula of costa rica. choose your own accommodations, from rustic platform tents to private luxurious open-air casas. sleep in netted beds by the ocean breeze, just steps away from the playa. you'll wake up to tropical fruit, the best coffee of your life and the sounds of wild monkeys playing in the trees. come and practice mysore style ashtanga right on the water, explore the jungle, hike in the rainforest and surf to your heart's content—all in the name of paradise. children and families are very welcome! no ashtanga experience necessary.



ayurveda and the asana workshops
with lisa schrempp
april 9, 10, 11
assuming the asana -- friday, 6:30 to 8:30
staying in the asana -- saturday, 2 to 4
returning to stillness -- sunday, 2 to 4
$25 per workshop





transformative joy: finding joy on the path
meditation and talk with sharon salzberg
wednesday, april 28
6:30 to 8:30 pm
$20

behind longing, addiction, rage and confusion lies a joy accessible to all. uncovered by the Buddha during a period of self-investigation preceding his awakening, this joy became the wellspring of his psychology and the foundation of his middle path. the buddha called it 'the way to enlightenment'. this workshop, celebrating buddhist practice but also drawing on universal wisdom, will create opportunities to experience this joy for ourselves and to use it to deepen our understanding.

the program is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.



spring retreat in st. john, virgin islands!
May 2–7, 2010
with barbara and kristin

practice yoga in maho bay! immerse yourself in island life with swimming, sailing, snorkeling in the sparkling carribbean waters. take nature walks, and bathe in sunshine. then relax in eco-tents or studios with great food and company in the estate concordia preserve. both mysore and vinyasa classes are offered.

for more information, see the website: http://www.maho.org/EstateConcordiaPreserve.cfm.
prices include 3 meals and yoga
single: $1400
double: $1150 per person
triple (3 or 4 people): $975 per person
email barbara or kristin at info@theshala.com to make a reservation.




yoga for a world out of balance: teachings on ethics, art and social action
public talk with michael stone, author, teacher, psychotherapist and activist
friday, may 7
6 to 8 pm
$15 suggested donation

drawing on his latest book, michael will offer practical suggestions for bringing yoga into our personal, social and ecological lives and how we can share the core teachings of yoga with our friends and students without imposing a belief system. drawing on patanjali's teachings on ethics michael will talk about how to integrate ethics into our lives internally (like working with self-judgement patterns), in relationships (flexibility and withdrawing projections) and in community (taking action) so that our spiritual practice is fully engaged with the world. this is the heart of yoga: non-separation and action. michael will use examples from his own community, centre of gravity sangha, toronto, to show ways that yoga can come alive in our lives. see workshops for more information.




asana is pranayama: maturing yoga postures in depth with michael stone
saturday, may 8
9:15 to 11:45 am and 2 to 4 pm
$35 per class or $55 for both (class cards accepted)

yoga postures don't mature by adding more spectacular "moves," but rather through tuning into the subtle movements of the breath, attention and bandhas. in this detailed class we will slow down some familiar sequences to learn how asana can become a practice of pranayama leading to deep meditative insight and ease and teaching us how to approach yoga practice psychologically. if you do not have a pranayama practice or if you are learning how to teach pranayama in an asana class, or if you're interested in applied yoga psychology, this should be an excellent class.

based on the morning class, we will go further in our exploration of bandhas, breathing and the movements of mind so we can understand and practice yoga postures internally and elegantly.



new student special
$30 for three classes (valid for one month)
or
new student one month unlimited $100
good for 30 days. no extensions and non-transferable.



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