Shiva Yoga Shala SWFL

10/25/2025

✨ A Decade of Devotion — Featured by WGCU ✨
One week later and our hearts are still overflowing. Our 10-year anniversary celebration reminded us why we do what we do — to create a sanctuary of breath, movement, and transformation for our community.

We’re deeply honored to have our story shared by , who captured the heart and history of The Shiva Yoga Shala — from surviving hurricanes and a pandemic to continuing to serve with purpose and love.

To our teachers, students, and every soul who has stepped through our doors these past ten years — thank you. Your presence keeps our light shining bright. Here’s to the next decade of growth, grounding, and grace. 🕉️💚 See you in practice 🙏🏽

Extra special thanks to Melissa of for being interviewed after class by the amazing ❤️

10/24/2025

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Fort Myers yoga studio marks 10 years in business, staying the course through COVID and hurricanes.

10/22/2025

✨ The Best Teaching Team in SWFL ✨
At The Shiva Yoga Shala, our strength is in our teachers and our team. Each of our teachers brings their own blend of education, experience, and soul— from anatomy experts to Forrest, Aerial, Yin, and Sound Healers. Together, we create a space where diversity thrives and students feel truly seen, supported, and inspired.

We’re proud to call this team family (including Eta ✨)— and to celebrate 10 years of sharing Yoga with our incredible SWFL community. 💙

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10/21/2025

This past Sunday in Nick’s class, we had the honor of presenting a donation to Valerie’s House, a beautiful nonprofit that supports children and families navigating grief. It was our gift back to the community in gratitude for our 10th Year Anniversary.
Our connection with them goes way back, and it feels deeply meaningful to give back to an organization whose mission so closely aligns with the heart of our Shala—healing, hope, compassion, and community. 💚🙏🏽

10/19/2025

On October 19, 2015– 10 years ago— The Shiva Yoga Shala officially opened its doors. Yesterday, we had a 10-Year Anniversary event like no other. There’s so much to say, so many to thank, so much to gratitude to express and process. But today, for now, the best words are… “Happy Anniversary Shala!” 🎉

Thank you all for packing every single class yesterday. Our Shala is what it is because of you 🙏🏽
Endless gratitude,
Nick, Giana, and the Shala team!

10/17/2025

OMG!! When Yoga legends take the time to send love to your community… it hits deep.
✨ Thank you, Ana Forrest & José Calarco, for your incredible message and for the legacy of Forrest Yoga that lives within The Shala every single day.

Here’s to 10 years of devotion — to the breath, the spirit, and the transformation that continues to ripple through our space.

AHO 🪶

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu.
May all beings be happy and free. 💫

10/17/2025

✨Meet Giana — Co-Owner of The Shiva Yoga Shala ✨
From dancing/teaching around the world to co-creating this sacred space with her dad, Giana has poured her heart into The Shala. She is also the owner/director of our sister Latin dance studio 💜

Giana’s classes are transformative and built on deep feeling and deep healing✨

GIANA TEACHES WEEKLY CLASSES:
Tuesdays:
9:45a- Beginner Forrest Yoga
6p- Yin Yoga

Thursdays:
9:30a- Wall Yin

Saturdays:
9:30a- Beginner Basics
10:45a- Forrest Yoga L2

Join Giana and our incredible community as we celebrate 10 years of devotion, movement, and connection at our Anniversary Event — Saturday, October 18th!

She will be teaching
11:15a Neck Release
12:45p Happy Hips and Low Back

And performing with her Salsa dance students at 12:15 and 1:30p

🧘‍♀️ Free classes • 🎶 Drum Circle • 💫 Performances • 💚 Local Vendors

Let’s honor a decade of growth together — because The Shala wouldn’t be what it is without you.

10/16/2025

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🤯
From an empty shell to a sacred home- our Shala was built 10-Years ago.
What began with drywall, paint, and a vision- became a sanctuary for thousands of students to move, breathe, and heal.
This was the beginning of The Shiva Yoga Shala — built with devotion, guided by dharma, and held together by community.
Here’s to the journey that started it all. 🌿✨
Love, Nick and Giana

We look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday 10-3! 🎉

10/15/2025

✨ Meet Stephanie! ✨
A proud graduate of our Yoga Teacher Training, Stephanie brings her radiant light, warmth, and compassion to every class she teaches. 💫

Known for her crystal bowls, soulful energy, and deep love of teaching and practicing aerial yoga, her classes will leave you feeling relaxed, recharged, and uplifted.

STEPHANIE TEACHES WEEKLY:
Wednesdays:
10:30a- Midweek Restorative
5:30p- Intermediate Aerial

Thursdays:
9a- Aerial Stretch and Strength

Fridays:
10a- Aerial Beginner

Sundays:
6p- Crystal Bowl Restorative

Join Stephanie and our teaching family as we celebrate 10 years of The Shiva Yoga Shala — a decade of devotion, community, and transformation. 🌿
🗓 Saturday, October 18 10-3
🎉 Free classes, performances, live music, drum circle & more!

Stephanie will be performing an Aerial Demo at our event @11:15a, and co-leading our community drum circle with Kyle at 2p! 🪘

Come celebrate with us — where it all began.

10/15/2025

✨ Our community just keeps showing up! ✨
Thank you to even more incredible local partners and personal sponsors for supporting our Decade of Devotion celebration at Shiva Yoga Shala happening THIS Saturday Oct 18th 10a-3p!

💛 50% of all sponsorship proceeds go directly to — helping children and families heal after loss.

There’s still time to join us as a vendor or sponsor for this milestone event!
Reach out today and be part of something truly meaningful.

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🌐 theshivayogashala.com

10/13/2025

Meet Lee! 🌅
A Florida native, Lee is an RYT-500 yoga teacher and physical therapist specializing in geriatrics. Her background as a former gymnast and experience working with older adults brings a unique blend of strength, intelligence, and integrity to every class.
(She’s also our resident BUTI MOVEMENT teacher!)

LEE TEACHES WEEKLY:
Chair Yoga Mondays 10:30am
Buti Movement Tuesdays 6pm
Heated Flow Wednesdays 9am

Her classes are known for being energizing, playful, and deeply mindful—a true reflection of her favorite quote:
✨ “Enjoy the journey as much as the destination.”

Join Lee and our entire teaching team this Saturday, October 18th as we celebrate 10 years of The Shiva Yoga Shala with free classes, performances, vendors, music, and community!

Lee will be teaching 1:30-2p: BUTI Mvmnt!

Let’s honor a decade of devotion—together. 💛