Urban Farming Workshop with Oko Farms
June 21, 12:15-1:45
$25-$100 Sliding Scale
The Shala Ft. Greene
Grow your own food. Share it with your neighbors.
An urban farming workshop with Yemi Amu, director & founder of Oko Farms, a leader of outdoor aquaponic farming in NYC.
Paper pots will be provided, but feel free to bring your own small pot!
Oko Farms’ mission is to promote aquaponics as an ecological farming method that mitigates the impact of climate change and increases food security for urban residents while demystifying aquaponics through awareness and education.
Everyday People Everyday Choices
Sunday June 22 2-3:30 pm
$5-$25 Donation
The Shala Ft. Greene
Join Maria Cutrona and guest speakers at The Shala for conversations on the power of the people: every-day folks navigating the ever changing and demanding crisis of the current state of our world; politically, environmentally, socially and artistically. Finding a way forward for protecting the environment, social justice and policies of inclusivity and fairness.
We will cover topics such as divestment, building relationships and supporting local, seasonal foraging , pickling and fermentation, climate change, regulating our nervous systems and integration.
Class donation cost covers supplies and speaker fees:
no-one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Songs at The Shala with Josephine Sailer and Edafe Okporo
June 20, 8-9 pm
Free
The Shala Ft. Greene
A hootenanny, hoedown, sing-along, jamboree; a show of songs and community.
Guests are invited to bring clean, gently used clothing and non-perishable food to donate. Cash or venmo donations will also be accepted: all donations will go directly to families facing deportation from ICE in NYC
The Active Series with Barbara and Maria Rubinate
June 28th, 8:30-10 am
$28 or Class Cards/Memberships
The Shala Ft. Greene
One of the last offerings from the great Sharath Jois, the Active Series is derived from traditional Ashtanga Yoga. Intended as a more accessible practice, but still requiring strength, the Active Series is ideal for a wider range of students. The traditional practice method of linking movement with breath is retained but new more accessible poses and variations have been added.
Resonant Being with Domenick and Hue
Friday June 27, 7:30-9pm
$35
The Shala Ft. Greene
Join yoga instructor Domenick and Reiki Master Hue for more Resonant Being: a conscious gathering aimed at raising your vibratory state through an immersive practice that weaves together movement, energetic alignment, and sound healing.
Folk Picnic
Saturday, June 28: 11-2 pm
FREE
Ft Greene Park
Yoga at 11 am on the East Monument Lawn of Ft. Greene Park, followed by a picnic and music with friends from The Shala, Jalopy Theatre, and others!
Yoga in the Park
Saturdays, 11am-12pm, May 10-October 18
FREE
Fort Greene Park, Passive Lawn #1 (just East of the monument)
Our season of Free Yoga in Ft. Greene Park begins on May 10! Come practice in the great outdoors of our beautiful neighborhood with Shala Teachers – rotating weekly. Bring your own mat and a water bottle. We meet in Fort Greene Park, Passive Lawn #1 (near the monument). Classes are dependent on good weather.
Sha La La
Friday, June 20, Wednesday, July 9, Friday, August 22: 1:30-2:15 pm
$20
The Shala Ft. Greene
This drop-in singing class is open to everyone and will help folks connect more deeply with their own voices and the voices of others. Each class will offer a balanced mix of vocal exercises, simple ear training tunes, vocal harmony play, and (of course) really enjoyable songs to sing all together.
BIPOC Affinity Circle
Wednesdays: June 4 & 18 | July 2 & 16
Free
The Shala Ft. Greene and Online
A nourishing and supportive space open to all individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. This offering aims to cultivate collective agency, reflection, celebratory joy while empowering each other through peer led meditation.
All levels of experience are welcome.
Teacher Training 2025-2026
October 2025-April 2026
The Shala Ft. Greene/ In Studio and Online Hybrid
200 and 300 Hr Teacher Training begins in October! Bring resilience and peace into your home, workplace, neighborhood, and community. Deepen your practice and learn how to teach with Shala Teachers and Special Guests. Scholarships are available – click the “sign up” link to learn more.
Buddhist Studies at The Shala
October 2025-April 2026
The Shala Ft. Greene, In Studio and Online
With Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Constance Kassor, Jacquie Brown, Barbara Verrochi, Kristin Leigh
Options for Drop-ins and a Teacher Track. Click “Sign up” to learn more.
Class Schedule
In Studio, Online, Outdoor