Kirtan!
Friday 4/25 7-8 pm
Free
The Shala Ft. Greene
A joyful evening of live devotional singing, including call and response with Shala teachers and live musicians.
Free, all are welcome, no kirtan or singing experience necessary!
Journey to the Heart of Sound
Saturday, April 26, 6:30-8 pm
Sliding Scale $25-$45
The Shala Ft. Greene
Join us for a sound journey to
harmonize heart, mind, and spirit!
Participants will be guided by sacred
instruments and sounds from different
musical traditions. Over the course of
the evening we will weave together an
experience to facilitate deep relaxation
and inner exploration, moving what can
be released, and nourishing what needs
rest. All are welcome!
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.
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
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
Turn things upside down! Refine your handstand and forearm stand practice with Ashley and Barbara. They will offer guidance and modifications for beginner to advanced students: learn the skills to practice forearm stand and handstand with agility and confidence.
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.
Fort Greene Healing Arts is Now Open!
Created in partnership with The Shala Yoga and located upstairs at 83 Lafayette Avenue, Fort Greene Healing Arts is rooted in the traditions of loving- kindness and whole body wellness. Please contact individual practitioners to reserve services. Email info@theshala.com to be directed to a practitioner or for interest in joining the collective. We look forward to serving you!
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.
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!
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