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:
🧘‍♀️ Traditional Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore-style & Led)
💪 Mat P

ilates Maitland
🌀 Functional Body Mechanics Classes
🔔 Sound Baths & Guided Meditation Classes
🌿 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, we’re here to help you move better and feel better. Founded by Krista Shirley, Central Florida’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 healing—on and off the mat.

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A quiet kind of love.The kind that shows up every day.That gives, supports, and holds space without asking for anything ...
05/10/2026

A quiet kind of love.

The kind that shows up every day.
That gives, supports, and holds space without asking for anything in return.
That teaches patience, resilience, and care in ways words often can’t.

Today, we honor all mothers and mother figures.
The ones who nurture.
The ones who guide.
The ones who continue to show up, again and again.

In yoga, we learn to listen, to care, to stay present.
In many ways, it reflects the same qualities that motherhood asks of us.

To all the mothers in our community, and those who hold that role in their own way, we see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you.

And as a small offering, this month we invite our students to bring their mom or a mother figure to class with us, a chance to share the practice together.

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

Healing doesn’t always happen all at once.Sometimes it’s quiet. Gradual. Built through small, consistent moments of care...
05/09/2026

Healing doesn’t always happen all at once.

Sometimes it’s quiet. Gradual. Built through small, consistent moments of care.

At The Yoga Shala, we hold space for that kind of process. A place where you can meet your body as it is, work with it intelligently, and begin to rebuild strength, trust, and connection over time.

We are deeply grateful for the students who allow us to be part of their journey. Who show up through challenge. Who stay curious. Who keep going.

Your experience matters here. Your progress matters. Your presence matters.

If you’re navigating pain, recovery, or simply looking for a more thoughtful approach to movement, you’re always welcome.

You can explore our classes at
theyogashala.com

05/07/2026

Just a few months away.

Our Lefkada, Greece Retreat is getting closer, and what once felt far off is now beginning to take shape. Plans are forming. The group is coming together. The experience is becoming real.

There are only a few spots left.

A week of practice by the sea.
Morning Mysore.
Afternoons of exploration, rest, and connection.
Space to step out of your routine and into something more spacious, more intentional.

If this has been sitting in the back of your mind, this is your gentle nudge.

Not rushed. Just clear.

✨ July 10 to 16, 2026
📍 Lefkada, Greece

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

05/05/2026

We’re a small community.

The kind where people learn your name.
Where someone notices when you’ve added a new posture.
Where quiet progress is seen and celebrated.

We cheer each other on.
We share the small wins and the big ones.
We move through practice and life alongside one another.

And yes… we notice when you’re not here.

Not in a heavy way. Just in that simple, human way of missing someone’s presence in the room.

The Yoga Shala isn’t just a place to practice.
It’s a place to belong.

If you’ve been away, your mat is still here.
And we’ll be happy to see you when you return.

You can always check the schedule at
theyogashala.com

Something in your body feels different.And you can’t quite explain why.Maybe it’s the way your energy dips.Or how recove...
05/04/2026

Something in your body feels different.
And you can’t quite explain why.

Maybe it’s the way your energy dips.
Or how recovery takes longer than it used to.
Or a quiet sense that what once worked… no longer does.

This workshop is a space to begin understanding that shift.

On May 23, we’re joined by Marlon White, who will guide a thoughtful conversation around pain, hormones, energy, and what may be changing beneath the surface.

Not to fix.
Not to push harder.
But to help you see more clearly what your body is asking for.

We’ll explore the connection between movement, internal health, and the subtle changes that happen over time, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, as well as anyone experiencing shifts in pain, stress, or recovery.

✨ Pain, Hormones & Energy
Understanding What’s Changing in Your Body

🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
📍 The Yoga Shala

This is a quiet opportunity to reconnect with understanding.
To replace confusion with clarity.
And to move forward with more awareness and confidence.

If this resonates, we invite you to reserve your spot.

Some practices ask you to engage.This one asks you to receive.Sound Bath is a space where nothing needs to be figured ou...
05/03/2026

Some practices ask you to engage.
This one asks you to receive.

Sound Bath is a space where nothing needs to be figured out. You simply lie down, get comfortable, and allow the tones and vibrations to do their work.

The body softens in its own time.
The breath deepens without effort.
The mind begins to quiet, naturally.

It’s a different kind of practice. One that meets you where you are, especially when you feel tired, full, or simply in need of stillness.

✨ Sound Bath with Laura
🗓 Every Sunday
⏰ 4:00 pm
📍 The Yoga Shala

If you feel like you need a reset, this is a gentle place to land.

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

A special morning of practice.On May 23, we’re grateful to have Asta Caplan guiding Mysore at The Yoga Shala.Asta brings...
05/02/2026

A special morning of practice.

On May 23, we’re grateful to have Asta Caplan guiding Mysore at The Yoga Shala.

Asta brings a depth of experience, steadiness, and care to the room, creating a space where each student can move at their own pace while feeling fully supported. Her presence is both grounding and inspiring, meeting you exactly where you are while gently encouraging your practice to unfold.

✨ Mysore with Asta
🗓 May 23
⏰ 7:30 to 9:30 am
📍 The Yoga Shala

If you feel called to practice, we invite you to join us for this special morning.

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

The moon is full, and we pause.Today is a Moon Day in the Ashtanga tradition, a time to step back from practice and allo...
05/01/2026

The moon is full, and we pause.

Today is a Moon Day in the Ashtanga tradition, a time to step back from practice and allow the body and mind to rest.

There will be no classes at The Yoga Shala today.

These pauses are part of the rhythm. A moment to soften. To reflect. To let the practice settle.

We’ll return to the room next week for Mysore, moving again with steadiness and breath.

And if you feel called to gather sooner, you’re warmly invited to join Laura for Sound Bath this Sunday at 4:00 pm.

You can explore the schedule at
theyogashala.com

We’re a little tucked away on purpose.The Yoga Shala isn’t something you pass by without noticing. It’s a space you find...
04/30/2026

We’re a little tucked away on purpose.

The Yoga Shala isn’t something you pass by without noticing. It’s a space you find. Quietly set in the back, away from the noise, creating a feeling of stepping out of the rush and into something more grounded.

📍 140 Circle Drive, #4, Maitland, FL
You’ll find us behind the former Buca di Beppo, in the back of the building.

If you’re coming from Maitland, turn right onto Circle Drive and look to the left side.
If you’re coming from Winter Park, take the Lee Road exit from I-4, turn left at Dunkin’, and circle around to Circle Drive.

Parking is simple once you arrive. While on-site spots are limited, you’re welcome to park in the Buca di Beppo lot behind and beside the studio.

Sometimes the best spaces are the ones you have to seek out.

You can view full directions and details here
https://theyogashala.com/location

There’s a feeling you can’t quite explain, but you know it when you step into it.A space that feels welcoming.A practice...
04/28/2026

There’s a feeling you can’t quite explain, but you know it when you step into it.

A space that feels welcoming.
A practice that keeps calling you back.
Teachers who meet you with care, consistency, and presence.

At The Yoga Shala, we are deeply grateful for the community that continues to grow here. Each person who walks through the door adds something meaningful to the room, shaping an environment that feels supportive, steady, and alive.

When students begin to look forward to their practice, not out of obligation, but out of connection, we know something special is being built.

If you’ve been curious to experience it for yourself, you’re always welcome.

You can explore our schedule at
theyogashala.com

Early morning. A quiet start.Today we begin with Mysore, a steady space to move, breathe, and return to your practice be...
04/26/2026

Early morning. A quiet start.

Today we begin with Mysore, a steady space to move, breathe, and return to your practice before the day unfolds.

✨ Mysore Practice
⏰ 7:30 to 9:30 am

And this afternoon, we shift into stillness.

Please note, today’s Sound Bath will be offered at 2:00 pm instead of the usual 4:00 pm.

✨ Sound Bath
⏰ 2:00 pm

Two invitations. One to engage and refine. One to soften and receive.

If you are planning to join us, you can reserve your place 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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