Combining the energetic aspects of these traditions, this class will focus on Qigong forms that tone the nervous system and stabilize attention and intention. There will some yoga asana / pranayama crossover. This class is great for all levels and beginners.

• Friday:  4:00-6:00pm  | Mysore Style Ashtanga (full) $40

• Friday: 6:15 to 7:45pm | What is practice/8 limbs + Q&A $35

• Sat: 12:15-2:00pm |  Led Primary $40

• Sat: 2:30-5:00pm | Talk/common injuries/troubleshooting $50

• Sun: 12:15-2:30pm | Inversions and Arm Balances $40

• Sun: 3:00-5:00pm: Breathing in asana and pranayama (includes bandhas) $50

• Full weekend $215

20-Hour module | credit towards 300 hour certification

(12.5 hours of practice + 7.5 hours of homework)

Assists can help ground align, support, make connections, create space, improve strength and flexibility, and alleviate fear. They involve the creative use of self to promote safety, stability, and depth within postures. In this workshop, we will be exploring how to refine the way we apply assists in our teaching style. It is geared towards teachers and teachers-in-training interested in becoming more skillful in this art. Open to all teachers and teachers-in-training. This 20-hour module can be applied to The Shala’s 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training or as a stand alone continuing education course.

In this workshop we will focus on:

• Fine-tuning physical and verbal assists that help students understand where you want them to go and which actions they can take to create stability and ease.
• Learning how to look at a range of bodies and apply common sense principles, anatomical knowledge, and creativity to providing individualized assists.
• Experimenting with different ways (visual, aural, kinesthetic) of working with students so learners of all kinds benefit from the teacher’s feedback.
• Working with the breath as a tool to help students safely move into, remain in, and move out of postures.

Location: The Shala Union Square
March 30-31, Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 to 6:30

Cost for weekend:

• $140: Non-accredited/continuing education workshop
• $260: 20-hours applied towards 300-hour accreditation | includes 8 hours homework to be discussed with a senior teacher. Possible homework: reading/writing assignments, class observations, In-Class-Privates.

carla waldron is dedicated to the practice of the traditional ashtanga yoga method and to sharing the beauty of this practice with students of all abilities. she has been authorized by sharath jois and offers deep respect and gratitude to guruji, saraswati and sharath for their teachings and dedication to this practice.

Have you been curious about yoga but felt that perhaps you weren’t the “yoga” type. Have you wondered if yoga really is meant for someone with your curves or complexion? Would it be encouraging to see more representation of women of color in the yoga classes you already take?  Calling ALL Women Of Color (and those who identify as women) to join me for this Yoga for WOC workshop!  This workshop has been specifically designed with YOU in mind.  Learn to practice the FUNdementals of yoga in a safe space among women who intimately share your experience of what it means to be a WOC in this country.  Move gently, mindfully and practice a bit of self care. We will build strength, flexibility and most of all restore and heal the body together. ALL shapes welcome.  No yoga experience necessary, just come As You Are.

Adam Dougherty lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, and is originally from Baltimore, Maryland.  He is a graduate of Pratt Institute and the Rheinhart School of Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Join me for my 3rd Ashtanga Yoga Mallorca Retreat, in the gorgeous hidden cove of Cala Deiá. Situated in the hills above the Valldemossa/Deia coast road the property is reached by a paved ‘camino’ or narrow road which winds its way up through an ancient olive grove. Delicious gourmet vegan meals will be served by a wonderful private chef. Relax, rejuvenate, and immerse yourself into your daily practice. Join me for a week of private practice, joy and adventure! This retreat will only allow 8 students, We start the day with morning Mysore Practice, eat a lush vegan gourmet brunch with exceptional views, enjoy your free time off in the afternoon exploring the island or relaxing by the infinity pool and gather in the evenings to do pranayama and meditation practice, ask questions and end the day with a delicious vegan gourmet meal.    Join me!

We will apply basic breathing and awareness techniques as we move through yin postures in a slow and steady pace holding passive postures for a few minutes at a time to nourish and infuse the Yin Tissues with blood flow. ✨
This method enhances chi flow into the connective tissues and nourish the meridians housed within them, creating a sense of relaxed calm and balanced energy.