Tranpe and Gut Puppy
May 9: doors at 6:30pm, show 7-9:30 pm
$20
The Shala Ft. Greene
In the spirit of emphasizing the power of creative expression, resistance, and peace over these challenging times, TRANPE and Gut Puppy would like to invite you to a live music event at The Shala.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Active Series with Barbara and Maria Rubinate
May 31, 8:30-10 am
$28 or Class Cards/Memberships
The Shala Ft. Greene
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. The entire practice is under one hour.
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.
Resonant Being with Domenick and Hue
Fridays May 23 and 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, 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.
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!
Hands-on Assists Workshop: Assists as Communication
June 1, 2-3:30 pm
$28 or class cards
The Shala Ft. Greene
Hands-on assists play an important role in supporting students in yoga classes and in an overall deepening experience of the practice. Physical assists can communicate essential alignment details that words sometimes cannot convey. In this experiential workshop, Kristin and Domenick will offer an approach to assisting as a form of communication between teacher and student – grounded in awareness, respect and clarity.
Participants will gain useful tools and techniques to confidently provide physical adjustments. We will explore considerations for how to choose and implement appropriate assists in a way that supports each student’s unique body and experience.This workshop is open to those who have completed a 200/300-hour yoga teacher training and long time practitioners who are interested in deepening their personal practice.
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.
Class Schedule
In Studio, Online, Outdoor