Restorative Yoga and Soundbath with Jenny + Yvonne
Friday June 6, 7-8:30 pm
$35
The Shala Ft. Greene
Join Jenny Campbell and Yvonne Ambree for a nourishing evening of restorative yoga paired with sound healing.
Singing Classes with Uncle
Friday June 6 from 1:30 to 2:15pm
Class Cards/Memberships or Donation
The Shala Fort Greene
The singing, chanting, and harmonium-playing that you know and love from Shala classes is directly influenced by the teachings of Ustad Gulam Mohammed Mirashi, affectionately known as “Uncle.” He is the seventh generation of his vocal line, drawing from the Agra Gharana as well as regional influences from his native Rajasthan. All lessons include scale work, philosophy, and call-and-response singing.
The Running Body: Reset & Repair Vinyasa | All Levels
Saturdays: June 7 & 14: 6:45-7:45 pm
Sliding Scale $8-$28
The Shala Ft. Greene
A budget friendly & inclusive recovery class for the NYC runner. Whether you are training for your first 5k, a marathon, or just hitting the road with no destination in mind.
This all levels vinyasa class will be evenly paced, dynamic sequencing while encouraging full range mobility. Focusing on slow breath + movement inviting whole body awareness for injury prevention. Building balance to strengthen concentration, grounding the mind to reset and repair the nervous system aiding in lowering stress levels from this high impact activity.
Basics of Ayurvedic Cooking with Maria Rubinate
Saturday, June 7, 12-2 pm
$35
The Shala Ft. Greene
An introduction to the basic principles of Āyurvedic cooking, this class will be a mix of basic theory and practical application. Bring your questions and your appetite: we’re making lunch.
Practicing Impermanence: A Meditation on Grief
June 11, 5:45-6:10pm
Free or by Donation
The Shala Ft. Greene
Donations go to Win: providing safe housing and critical services to help homeless women and their children rebuild their lives and break the cycle of homelessness.
The Shala Book Club
Saturday, June 14, 12:30-1:45 pm
Donations start at $5
We are reading What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures* by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Our friends Ellie Balk and Helen Dames will guide discussion, and all donations will go to Urban Ocean Labs.
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. With clear-eyed essays, vibrant interviews, data, poetry, and art, Ayana’s text guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice.
*Available at Greenlight Bookstore. The Audible version is great for listening to interviews!
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 Yumi 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.
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.
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.
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.
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