Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga links breath, movement, and a steady gaze. It calms and energizes at once. With practice you’ll build body awareness, strength, and focus. During this class you will be guided through Sun Salutations, standing postures, some seated poses, and finishing postures of the first series of Ashtanga Yoga. Shelley will also teach strength and longevity principles to support a sustainable Ashtanga practice. The class ends with gentle pranayama.

Yoga Sangraha

This class mixes kriyas and pranayama (to expand lungs and strengthen the heart) with various Sun Salutations and classic yoga poses. You’ll move through an easy sequence of poses then rest. Poses are arranged to leave you calm and focused. Sangraha means “a collection.” These sequences ground and soothe the nervous system. They come from the Hatha Yoga tradition, not a single lineage, and were assembled by Eddie Stern with Yoga Education College from decades of study and practice.

Mysore Class

Mysore is a self‑practice class where you work through the Ashtanga series (or Yoga Sangraha) at your own pace. The teacher gives individual help and adjusts guidance to your level to keep practice safe and effective. You don’t need to know the sequence beforehand — you’ll learn breath and poses one at a time. Regular attendance helps you become more independent and deepen your practice. Learn more about Mysore classes here>

Gāyatrī Japa

The Gāyatrī is a beautiful mantra for clarity of mind. Japa is the meditative practice of repeating a mantra to rest and focus the mind. Gāyatrī Japa is a short recitation practice, starting and ending with peace mantras and a period of silence. If you’re new, you’re welcome to simply come, listen, and enjoy the sounds. Chant sheets will be provided.

Open Practice - unsupported

Designated time to practice asana, meditation, silent chanting or pranayama independently in a group setting. This open practice time is unsupported which means there is no teacher giving instruction and the room is calm and silent. A teacher will be in the classroom also participating in open practice during this time. You can begin and end your practice anytime during the designated class time allotment.

Satsang

Satsang means "truth" (sat) and "together" (sangha). Yoga is more than poses; it includes the eight limbs of Raja Yoga, a path to truth. The yoga journey can bring challenges, questions, and doubts. Satsang provides support to deepen your practice. Benefits include inner calm and clarity, spiritual growth through shared learning, and a sense of connection with others.

What happens in satsang:

  • Silence and meditation: quiet reflection or guided practice to calm the mind.

  • Chanting: simple mantras to lift the atmosphere.

  • Teachings: short talks, stories, or readings.

  • Q&A: space to ask questions and get guidance.

  • Reflection: time to absorb and apply the teachings.