The Yoga Shala

The Yoga Shala The Yoga Shala in Maitland offers Ashtanga Yoga, Mat Pilates, body mechanics, sound baths & more. https://link.theyogashala.com/widget/form/G7HGiCMac3IhccPvsGaY
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Move better, feel stronger & heal with classes & private yoga 7 days a week near Orlando. Welcome to The Yoga Shala! The Yoga Shala is a locally owned wellness studio in Maitland, Florida, dedicated to improving your physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life through intelligent, supportive movement. We specialize in:
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Traditional Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore-style & Led)
๐Ÿ’ช Mat Pilates Maitland
๐ŸŒ€ Functional Body Mechanics Classes
๐Ÿ”” Sound Baths & Guided Meditation Classes
๐ŸŒฟ Private Yoga Instruction & Personalized Recovery Plans

Open 7 days a week, our classes welcome all levels and all bodies. Whether you're navigating chronic pain recovery, building strength, improving posture, or seeking nervous system support, weโ€™re here to help you move better and feel better. Founded by Krista Shirley, Central Floridaโ€™s only Level Two Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, The Yoga Shala offers expert, personalized instruction in a warm, community-focused environment. Join us to experience yoga near Orlando that supports lasting healingโ€”on and off the mat.

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By Sunday afternoon, the week has said a lot.Sound Bath offers a different language. One without instruction. One withou...
03/22/2026

By Sunday afternoon, the week has said a lot.

Sound Bath offers a different language. One without instruction. One without effort.

Instead of moving the body, we allow vibration to move through it. Instead of concentrating, we soften our focus. The tones layer gently, creating a field of resonance that supports regulation, clarity, and quiet.

This is where the practice becomes receptive.
Where doing gives way to allowing.

โœจ Sound Bath with Laura
๐Ÿ—“ Every Sunday
โฐ 4:00 pm
๐Ÿ“ The Yoga Shala

If your system is asking for restoration, we invite you to join us.

Reserve your space here
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

Tomorrow we gather.March 22 is our Ashtanga Workshop, and this is a gentle reminder if you have been thinking about join...
03/21/2026

Tomorrow we gather.

March 22 is our Ashtanga Workshop, and this is a gentle reminder if you have been thinking about joining us.

The morning begins with Mysore from 8:00 to 10:00 am, a steady container for individualized guidance within a shared room. From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, we move into Break It Down, Build It Up, taking time to explore and understand the Primary Series with more clarity and precision.

Opportunities to slow down and truly study the practice are rare. To ask questions. To refine technique. To feel the architecture beneath the postures.

If something in you has been wanting to go deeper, this is your moment.

Registration is open now.
You can reserve your place here
https://theyogashala.com/ashtanga-workshop---march-22-2026

We look forward to practicing and learning together.

The sky is darker tonight. The energy softer. Turning inward.Today is the New Moon, and in the Ashtanga tradition, we st...
03/18/2026

The sky is darker tonight. The energy softer. Turning inward.

Today is the New Moon, and in the Ashtanga tradition, we step away from Mysore practice on this day. The New Moon carries a grounding, inward moving quality. It asks for quiet awareness rather than outward effort.

There will be no Mysore class today.

Body Mechanics remains on the schedule, offering a steady and thoughtful space for those who are registered. This work meets the body with precision and care, even on a day devoted to pause.

New Moon days are a reminder that discipline includes rest. That consistency includes honoring natural cycles. That sometimes the most powerful work happens beneath the surface.

Mysore will resume at the next scheduled class.

You can always check the schedule at
theyogashala.com

As the weekend begins to quiet, we gather for something softer.Lauraโ€™s Sound Bath is a space where effort dissolves, and...
03/15/2026

As the weekend begins to quiet, we gather for something softer.

Lauraโ€™s Sound Bath is a space where effort dissolves, and listening takes its place. Where the body rests fully supported, and sound moves gently through the room like a tide.

Crystal bowls and subtle tones create vibration that invites the nervous system to settle. Breath deepens without being told to. The mind softens without force. Nothing to achieve. Nothing to perfect.

Just space.

โœจ Sound Bath with Laura
๐Ÿ—“ Every Sunday
โฐ 4:00 pm
๐Ÿ“ The Yoga Shala

If you feel the need for deep rest and quiet recalibration, we invite you to join us.

Reserve your place here
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

There is a different kind of energy in the room during Apprenticeship Weekend.More observation.More listening.More atten...
03/14/2026

There is a different kind of energy in the room during Apprenticeship Weekend.

More observation.
More listening.
More attention to the subtle work beneath the visible shapes.

Today and tomorrow, we continue that rhythm.

We are holding Mysore both Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 to 9:30 am, with Krista teaching as part of Apprenticeship Weekend. The room is steady and focused, shaped by practice, study, and shared dedication to the method.

These weekends remind us that Ashtanga is not only something we do. It is something we refine over time. Breath by breath. Adjustment by adjustment. Presence by presence.

If you are planning to practice, we encourage you to reserve your space. The room will fill.

โœจ Mysore Practice
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday and Sunday
โฐ 7:30 to 9:30 am

You can book your spot here
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

Some connections stay with you.Even when life shifts. Even when practice pauses. Even when distance grows.What we build ...
03/12/2026

Some connections stay with you.

Even when life shifts. Even when practice pauses. Even when distance grows.

What we build inside these walls is more than strength or flexibility. It is relationship. It is trust. It is a space that lives in you long after you leave the room.

At The Yoga Shala, we understand that practice moves in seasons. Some students are here every day. Others step away and return. And some carry the practice quietly in their hearts wherever they go.

We value every chapter of that journey.

To those who began here, grew here, struggled here, celebrated here, and even moved on from here, you remain part of this community. The door is always open. The mat is always waiting.

If you feel called to begin or return, you can explore our schedule at
theyogashala.com

There is nothing generic about healing.Body Mechanics is a practice unlike anything else we offer. It is precise, intent...
03/10/2026

There is nothing generic about healing.

Body Mechanics is a practice unlike anything else we offer. It is precise, intentional, and deeply personal. Rooted in lived experience and guided by both science and compassion, this method is designed to restore function, rebuild strength, and reconnect you to your body in a way that feels intelligent and sustainable.

This is not about pushing through discomfort.
It is about understanding the body.
Repatterning with awareness.
Building strength that supports real life.

For those navigating pain, recovering from injury, refining alignment, or simply wanting to move with greater integrity, Body Mechanics offers a path that is thoughtful and transformative.

โœจ Body Mechanics
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:15 am
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday at 9:45 am
๐Ÿ“ The Yoga Shala

If you are ready to experience movement that meets you exactly where you are, reserve your place here
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

Monday evenings carry their own rhythm.With Robin, the Mysore room becomes steady and intentional. Her guidance is groun...
03/09/2026

Monday evenings carry their own rhythm.

With Robin, the Mysore room becomes steady and intentional. Her guidance is grounded, precise, and quietly encouraging, creating a space where students can move at their own pace while feeling fully supported. There is strength in her presence, and a calm focus that helps practitioners settle into the work of breath and repetition.

Evening practice asks something different of us. It invites reflection after a full day. It allows the body to soften while the mind becomes clear.

On Thursdays, Gabriella continues that rhythm, holding the Mysore room with care and attentiveness, offering students another opportunity to practice in a supportive evening container.

โœจ Evening Mysore
๐Ÿ—“ Mondays with Robin
๐Ÿ—“ Thursdays with Gabriella
โฐ 6 to 8 pm
๐Ÿ“ The Yoga Shala

Step into your week with intention. Reserve your place here
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

There is something powerful about a room filled with people who keep returning.Returning to their mats.Returning to thei...
03/08/2026

There is something powerful about a room filled with people who keep returning.

Returning to their mats.
Returning to their breath.
Returning to themselves.

At The Yoga Shala, we never take that lightly.

We are deeply grateful for every student who walks through the door with curiosity, courage, and commitment. Whether you are practicing every day or finding your way back after time away, your presence matters. Your dedication shapes the room. Your effort strengthens the community.

It is an honor to hold space for a practice that continues to call people home to themselves.

To those who trust the method, trust the process, and trust the journey, even as beginners, even in seasons of inconsistency, thank you. Your sincerity is what keeps this space alive.

If you are feeling called to begin or return, you are always welcome here.
You can explore our schedule and learn more at theyogashala.com.

03/07/2026

There are places that shift something in you the moment you arrive.

Lefkada is one of them.

Turquoise water stretching into the horizon. Morning Mysore practice with sea air moving gently through the room. Long tables of nourishing food. Conversations that linger. Sunsets that seem to pause time itself.

From July 10 to 16, 2026, we gather on the Ionian island of Lefkada for a week of practice, study, rest, and beauty. Daily Mysore or led Ashtanga. Afternoon workshops. A moon day journey to Meteora. A full day immersed in the culture and flavors of the island. Spacious time to swim, explore, reflect, and simply be.

This retreat is both grounding and expansive. Structured and free. Deeply connective.

And now, we are almost full.

We have just two rooms remaining, which can be reserved as double or single accommodations. If you have been quietly considering this experience, this is the moment to reach out. Once these final rooms are secured, the retreat will be complete.

If Lefkada has been calling you, we invite you to listen.

Learn more and reserve your place here
https://theyogashala.com/lefkada-yoga-retreat-july-2026

There are seasons in practice. Arrivals. Deepenings. Quiet transitions.Tomorrow, March 7, will be Neilโ€™s last Saturday m...
03/06/2026

There are seasons in practice. Arrivals. Deepenings. Quiet transitions.

Tomorrow, March 7, will be Neilโ€™s last Saturday morning Mysore class for now, as he turns his attention toward his new role and responsibilities.

For many Saturdays, he has held the room with steadiness and care. Guiding quietly. Observing closely. Supporting each studentโ€™s unfolding with patience and presence.

This morning marks a meaningful pause in that rhythm.

If you have practiced with Neil before, or have been meaning to, this is a beautiful opportunity to share the room once more.

โœจ Saturday Morning Mysore
๐Ÿ—“ March 7 at 7:30 - 9:30 AM
โœจ Saturday Beginners Mysore
๐Ÿ—“ March 7 at 8:00 - 9:00 AM

We encourage you to pre-register to reserve your space.
You can do so here:
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

Evenings ask for a different kind of practice.On Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm, Gabriella holds the Mysore room with steadine...
03/05/2026

Evenings ask for a different kind of practice.

On Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm, Gabriella holds the Mysore room with steadiness and quiet attentiveness. The pace softens as the day winds down. Breath becomes the anchor. Movement becomes intentional.

In this space, there is no rush to finish and no need to keep up. Each student moves within their own rhythm, supported individually, guided with clarity and care. The room is quiet, focused, and alive with shared dedication.

Evening Mysore is an invitation to return to yourself after the long arc of the day. To rebuild focus. To remember your strength. To recommit to steady practice.

โœจ Thursday Evening Mysore
๐Ÿ—“ 6 to 8 pm
๐Ÿ“ The Yoga Shala

Reserve your place and step into the room with us.
Register here
https://theyogashala.com/glofox-schedule

Address

140 Circle Drive
Maitland, FL
32751

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 7pm
Saturday 6am - 7pm
Sunday 6am - 8pm

Telephone

+14075064626

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We're so excited about your interest in yoga; whether you're a complete beginner to the magic of yoga or expanding your love and deepening commitment to the practice, this is the place for you. We believe in creating a yoga community where anyone can flourish. It is our goal to foster a light hearted, non-dogmatic, warm and encouraging environment free of competition and expectations to fit within any yogic molds.

We offer a variety of yoga styles along with Traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga practice.

Take advantage of our New Student Special: $39 for 30 days unlimited yoga (non-ashtanga). You can join us at our studio in College Park on any day of the week. We offer more than 20 yoga classes per week, with flexible times ranging from 6:30am-8pm. All are welcome. Namaste!