Singing Classes with Uncle
Fridays May 2, 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.
Practicing Impermanence: A Meditation on Grief
May 7, 5:30-6pm
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 Running Body: Reset & Repair Vinyasa | All Levels
Saturdays: May 10 & 17, 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.
Restorative Yoga and Soundbath with Jenny + Yvonne
Fridays May 16 and 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.
Handstand and Forearm Stand Workshop with Ashley and Barbara
Sunday May 18, 2-3:30 pm
$28 or class cards / $35 for Continuing Ed Towards 300 hr Credit
The Shala Ft. Greene
Whether turning upside down sounds terrifying or thrilling, whether you’ve never inverted or you like to spend all day walking on your hands, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been teaching for decades, we will offer a variety of ways to approach handstand and forearm stand. That’s the beauty of these poses, they offer us endless possibilities to meet our edge, gather strength, grow, and see ourselves and the world from a new perspective.
Class is $28 to all students and $35 towards continuing ed 300 hour credit: please email info@theshala.com to sign up for the continuing ed option.
The Shala Book Club
Sunday, June 15, 2-3:15 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!
Sha La La
Friday, May 16: 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.
Songs at The Shala with Josephine Sailer
May 2, 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
Yoga Retreats with Shala Teachers!
Retreats provide a precious opportunity to develop concentration and insight through deep practice. Upcoming 2025 retreats with Shala teachers. Join us!
Class Schedule
In Studio, Online, Outdoor