The Yoga Shala

02/05/2026

Some teachers leave their mark not through volume, but through steadiness, through the way they hold space, return week after week, and guide practice with care.

Neil has been one of those teachers.

His last Friday morning 9:15 AM Led Class will take place on Friday, February 6, as he steps into a new chapter working with Nemours Children's Hospital. While we’ll miss his regular presence in this class, we’re deeply grateful for the dedication, calm guidance, and quiet strength he’s shared with our community.

We’re hopeful that once he’s settled into his new role, Neil will find his way back to adding more classes in the future. Until then, we look forward to seeing him return as a sub and continuing to practice together when paths align.

If you’ve practiced alongside him, you’re warmly invited to join this final Friday morning class, a shared moment on the mat, a breath taken together, a way of saying thank you and see you soon.

02/04/2026

This offering is a pause within the week.

We’ll move gently for a time, warming the body, breathing with intention, then allow sound and stillness to carry the practice inward. The Sound Bath and extended rest create space for quiet recalibration, where nothing needs to be done and nothing needs to be fixed.

A simple practice.
A spacious ending.
A chance to arrive more fully.

🗓 Sunday, February 22
⏰ 75 minutes

Open to all, with some Vinyasa experience recommended.
Please bring props that help you rest comfortably.

If this feels like the right event for you, you may book your spot here:
https://app.fitli.com/business/the-yoga-shala-llc/schedule?caldate=20260222-0000&professional=MjA5ODM5

📝 Please note: A 24-hour cancellation policy applies to this event.

02/03/2026

Practice changes over time, and sometimes it asks us to pause, refine, and remember why we began.

On February 15, we’ll gather for a two-part workshop that honors both the structure of Ashtanga Yoga and the inner relationship we have with practice. Through led asana, breathwork, reflection, and conversation, this morning offers space to deepen understanding and reconnect with what feels essential.

This is not about doing more, it’s about returning to what matters.

✨ Ashtanga Primary Series + Pranayama
✨ Ashtanga with Heart: Reclaiming Joy in Practice

Details and registration are available at theyogashala.com.

02/02/2026

We’re grateful to welcome Asta Caplan to The Yoga Shala.

Asta is a Level II Authorized Ashtanga teacher, carrying decades of devoted practice and years of experience holding Mysore rooms around the world. Her teaching is clear, compassionate, and steady, offering students guidance that feels grounded and deeply respectful of each individual’s process.

Practice with Asta invites curiosity rather than pressure, consistency rather than striving. It’s a space to listen, refine, and allow practice to unfold naturally over time.

We’re honored to have her share her presence with our community.

✨ Mysore with Asta
🗓 Saturday, February 21
📍 The Yoga Shala
🌐 theyogashala.com

02/01/2026

On the full moon, we pause from Mysore practice.

In the Ashtanga tradition, full moon days are observed as days of rest from asana. The energy of the full moon is expansive and upward-moving, powerful, luminous, and often less grounded. Rather than adding more effort, we choose to step back and allow space for integration.

Rest, on these days, is part of the practice.

While there is no Mysore practice on the Full Moon, we will still be offering Sound Bath at 4:00 PM, a quiet, supportive way to meet the day with stillness, reflection, and care.

✨ Full Moon Schedule — February 1 (Sunday)
• No Mysore Practice
• Sound Bath | 4:00 PM

Thank you for honoring this rhythm with us.

01/31/2026

Let the Sunday evening unfold like a gentle wave, carrying you into stillness and presence. 🌙✨

Laura’s Sound Bath at The Yoga Shala offers a meditative journey through vibration. Crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and carefully chosen instruments create resonant frequencies that ripple through your body, soothing the nervous system, releasing tension, and inviting calm. These sounds help your breath deepen naturally, your mind settle, and your body reconnect with its own rhythm.

This is not something to do, but something to receive—a pause that restores, a moment that nurtures both body and spirit. Beginners and seasoned listeners alike can find clarity, release, and quiet joy in the harmonious resonance.

✨ Let the waves of sound guide you, awaken your senses, and leave you centered, renewed, and fully present.

🌀 Sundays, 4:00 PM
📍 The Yoga Shala | 140 Circle Dr. #4, Maitland, FL 32751
🌐 Explore more and reserve your space: theyogashala.com

Step into sound, let each note ripple through you, and discover the deep calm waiting within.

01/29/2026

Step into a summer of discovery and stillness on the sun-drenched island of Lefkada, Greece. 🌅✨

In just 162 days, the shores of this turquoise paradise will welcome your presence, a gentle reminder that each sunrise is a chance to reconnect, breathe, and move with intention.

Each morning, greet the day with Mysore-style Ashtanga, flowing with awareness, breath, and purpose. Guided by the expertise that defines The Yoga Shala, every posture becomes a doorway to strength, alignment, clarity, and calm.

Afternoons invite you into a softer rhythm: workshops in body mechanics, mindful movement, and restorative practices. Wander through charming villages, savor authentic local flavors, and stand in awe of the Meteora Monasteries. Each moment becomes a quiet invitation to presence, reflection, and self-discovery.

This retreat is crafted to:
🌿 Deepen and support your Ashtanga practice in a personalized, mindful setting
🌿 Restore body and mind through intentional movement, breath, and reflection
🌿 Inspire soulful exploration, connection, and inner calm

Your mat awaits, the island is calling, and a week of transformation is near. Join us in Lefkada to return renewed, grounded, and inspired, carrying the stillness of the sea and the clarity of your breath into every day that follows.

📍 The Yoga Shala | 140 Circle Dr. #4, Maitland, FL 32751
🌐 Discover more and secure your space: theyogashala.com/lefkada-yoga-retreat-july-2026

01/27/2026

Meet Gabriella Armor 💚

In the quiet flow of a Thursday evening, Gabriella guides each student with care, knowledge, and intention. Since discovering Ashtanga at The Yoga Shala in 2019, she has been dedicated to helping students connect with their bodies in ways that are intelligent, safe, and deeply personal.

A Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gabriella blends her expertise in anatomy with the philosophy of yoga, offering a practice where every alignment, breath, and movement carries meaning. Her classes illuminate the body’s natural intelligence, helping students move with awareness, strength, and ease.

Through Mysore-style practice and body mechanics, Gabriella creates space for discovery, refinement, and growth. Here, the practice meets you where you are, and awareness becomes transformation.

✨ Join Gabriella on the mat:
🗓 Thursday Evenings | 6–8 PM
📍 Mysore & Body Mechanics at The Yoga Shala, 140 Circle Dr. #4, Maitland, FL 32751

🌐 Explore classes + sign up: theyogashala.com

Step into your practice, breathe into your body, and let movement reveal your potential.

01/26/2026

The Mysore-style classroom at The Yoga Shala breathes with quiet rhythm. 🌿

Within a generous practice window, each student steps onto their mat when it feels right, moving with intention, breath, and awareness. No one leads from the front, no one rushes; every posture is a personal conversation between body, mind, and breath.

Beginners are guided gently, learning each step with care, building stability, focus, and confidence. Experienced practitioners refine their postures, exploring alignment, depth, and presence. Every adjustment, every cue, is tailored to your body, helping you move safely, intelligently, and with clarity.

Mysore-style is structure without rigidity, freedom with guidance, and transformation that unfolds quietly, breath by breath. Here, your practice meets you exactly where you are.

✨ Mysore-style Ashtanga | Monday–Saturday
📍 The Yoga Shala | 140 Circle Dr. #4, Maitland, FL
🌐 theyogashala.com

01/25/2026

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01/25/2026

“I’m so blessed to have a teacher like you near me. In such a short time, I’ve learned more than I ever expected, and I feel myself thriving in my practice.”

Lindsay came to The Yoga Shala seeking guidance, support, and clarity. With each class, she discovered more than poses; she discovered a practice shaped for her, a space where growth meets ease, and strength emerges quietly, patiently, and joyfully.

Every adjustment, every gentle cue, every mindful moment helped her connect with her body in ways she never thought possible. Her practice became a sanctuary, a place to explore, adapt, and flourish.

“That I can truly thrive in my practice is thanks to the care, expertise, and attention I receive here. Every class leaves me stronger, calmer, and more in tune with myself.”

This is the heart of The Yoga Shala: guiding every student, at every level, to move safely, intelligently, and with joy.

✨ Mysore-Style & Classes: Mon–Sat, see schedule for details
✨ Body Mechanics & Personalized Guidance
📍 The Yoga Shala | 140 Circle Dr. #4, Maitland, FL 32751
🌐 theyogashala.com

💫 Step onto the mat, discover your potential, and let your practice support, restore, and transform you.

01/23/2026

Sundays invite a pause, a space to slow, breathe, and simply be. ❄️✨

Immerse yourself in a Sound Bath, where gentle vibrations from crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and other instruments wash over you. These carefully tuned frequencies help activate your parasympathetic nervous system, guiding your body and mind toward deep relaxation, clarity, and calm.

This meditative experience is more than rest; it’s a way to reconnect with your own rhythm, release tension, and nurture both physical and spiritual well-being. No prior experience is needed, just arrive, relax, and let the sound carry you.

🌀 Sundays, 4:00 PM
📍 The Yoga Shala, 140 Circle Dr. #4, Maitland, FL 32751
🌐 theyogashala.com

Step into a sanctuary of sound, where each note becomes a gentle guide, and leave feeling renewed, restored, and fully present.
👉 Reserve your spot and experience the transformative power of sound.