Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala

Dedicated to student growth, inspiration and health. In addition to our full schedule of yoga classes the Shala offers teachings on yoga asana (postures), breath practice, meditation and philosophy.

The weekly conference on Sunday is part of our semester studies and led by director and master teacher, Diana Christinson. The teaching includes a book study to correspond to the semester theme.

Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala is part a beautiful linage of yoga from Mysore India. The Ashtanga Yoga system synchronizes breath and movement and in a progressive series of postures. The practice is holistic in keeping the body, mind and spirit vibrant and healthy.

About Our Yoga Shala

Diana truly lives out her yoga! Not only is it a beautiful space to practice, but such a lovely community. You get to feed the body and soul at Pacific Ashtanga... - Mel

The absolute best ashtanga yoga studio! Diana and her team are amazing and if you want a true, from the heart experience - this studio is a must! - Parisa

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

New year opportunities to deepen your studies & teach
Pacific Ashtanga School of Yoga Yoga, Breath & Meditation

Path of Light
Breath Practice Intensive & Teacher Training

January 20 & 21
Saturday 11:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday 12:30 - 6:00pm

Learn the science of breathing for optimal health and healing. This two day intensive will teach the science of breathing, give instruction on various breath techniques and how to create and teach breath practice.

One Day - $130
Full Weekend - $240
In- Person & Zoom

Benefits of breath practice:
Help you relax.
Improve muscle function during exercises, prevent strain
Increase oxygen is in your blood
Reduce high blood pressure and heart rate
Increase energy
Strengthen your immune system
Decrease stress & anxiety
Improve mood, decrease depression

For more information contact Diana Christinson
Diana@pacificashtanga.com

Path of Light
25 Hour

January 11th - 14th
2nd Series/Intermediate Series/Nadi Shodhana
Intensive & Teachers Training

This Intensive is for students that want to deepen their practice and understanding of the specific asanas and benefits of the second series, focusing on nerve cleansing.
The studies will also include adjusting second series poses and learning self adjustments. This weekend can be used as a self study or as a continuing education for ashtanga teachers.

Thursday, January 11th
11:00am - 6:30pm
Friday, January 12th
11:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday, January 13th
11:30am - 6:30 pm
Sunday, January 14th
12:30am - 6:30pm

$475
Application required to register
For more information contact Diana Christinson
Diana@pacificashtanga.com

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