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Songs at The Shala with Josephine Sailer and Edafe Okporo
The Running Body: Reset & Repair Vinyasa | All Levels
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.
Everyday People Everyday Choices
Spring Equinox Circle with Maria Cutrona
Journey to the Heart of Sound
Homecoming Class with Deborah Bagg
Fort Greene Healing Arts is Now Open!
If you would like to join our collective for a weekly half-day or full-day please email us at info@theshala.com.
Buddhist Studies with Sharon Salzberg
Buddhist Studies | The Brahmaviharas with Jacquie Brown
Winter Solstice Circle with Maria Cutrona
Remembering Sri R. Sharath Jois
Day of the Dead Class with Ash and Dom
Handmade Postcards Happy Hour with Ashley
We will make it fun by putting an extra personal and creative touch on them. Art supplies and postcards will be provided, inspiration shared and also feel free to BYOB (bring your own beverage or snacks if you would like).
Election Series | Meditation & Action with Ai-jen Poo, George Goehl, Sharon Salzberg, & Kate Johnson
A three part series that combines meditation, Buddhist philosophy and action. Each session will explore how to remain steady, empowered and action-oriented throughout the upcoming election and beyond.
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All classes are on zoom. Videos are available if you can not attend live.
August 25th: Grounding in Our Agency
Meditation and reflections on staying connected to our own sense of agency and our collective agency to shape the future, how we can help turn the tide on the widespread feeling of powerlessness of this time.
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September 15th: Holding Many Truths
Meditation and reflections on how we hold the complexity and the many truths of this time at once, moving from the usual binaries – good/bad, right/wrong – to what’s the next best step to have a positive impact in the world.
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October 6th: Practicing Hope
Meditation and reflections on channeling (and spreading) hope in times of anxiety, chaos and despair, exploring where we find hope, how we stay hopeful, and how we inspire hope in others.
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Creative Flow Practice with Annie and Kerry
Creative Flow Practice
with Annie Piper and Kerry Warren
Saturday, June 22, 2-4pm
$40
In Studio at The Shala Ft. Greene
Deep breath, warm body, open heart: this Qigong (energy work) and yin yoga hybrid will help you map the energetic body, unpack holding patterns and down regulate the nervous system so you are ready to engage fully and fearlessly in your work. Expect to shake, sweat and feel things. This class will be an introduction workshop to qigong and deep dive focus on several standing postures and partner work.
On Mothers and Mothering with Violaine Huisman
“Our mothers always remain the strangest, craziest people we’ve ever met.” — Marguerite Duras
What is it about motherhood that feels so unhinged, so wild or downright crazy? Author of The Book of Mother, a fictional account of her mother’s bipolar disorder, Violaine holds space for an open discussion on having a challenging mother and becoming a mother.
The event is open to all: this is a great topic for anyone interested in the Mother archetype.
Having children or being a mother is not a requirement for attendance!
Saturday, May 18th, 12:00 to 1:30pm Sliding Scale Donation starting at $15
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 Book of Mother, originally published in French under the title Fugitive parce que Reine, was translated around the world. It was longlisted for the International Booker Prize selected as one of The New York Times most notable books of 2021.
Books are available for sale at Greenlight Bookstore
Seeds of Peace: A Meditation and Art Making Session with Ashley Dorr
Ashley will lead a guided meditation, followed by an immersive creative experience to water seeds of peace in our hearts, communities, and the world. Materials will be provided, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ft. Greene Park Conservancy’s stewardship of established trees in Ft. Greene Park.
All are welcome. No previous meditation or art making experience required.
Summer Retreat with Annie, Barbara & Kristin
Breathe-In with Annie Piper and Paul Wienfeld
The Breathe-In is back!
Join Annie Piper and Paul Weinfeld for an evening of slow calming movement, led meditation, and chai.
All proceeds will be donated to EVLovesNYC: striving for food security and for supporting all our neighbors in need with healthy and nutritious meals, so that they can thrive with dignity and self-respect.