“For all that has been, thank you.
For all that is to come, yes.”
— Dag Hammarskjöld

Dear Shala Community,
I begin this year with gratitude for all that has been, for our community, for the practice, and for the honor of sharing life together, with all its challenges and joys. The practice continues to remind me that it’s not about perfection, but about presence. About showing up, breathing together, and meeting life as it is, on and off the mat.

As we step into this new year, I welcome it with an enthusiastic YES. I look forward to continuing this journey together, practicing, learning, and walking alongside one another as the year unfolds.

With big love and deep gratitude,
Diana

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.

Dharma Talk 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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Thank you to our generous Shala community.
We raised 11k for the Children’s Education Fund
for Tibetian Children in India.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Visit out Workshop Event Calendar page for full list of events and workshops

Workshop Event Calendar

A One-Day New Year Retreat
Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala
Rescheduled - TBD
10:30am–5:30pm

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - including you.”
— Anne Lamott

As we step into a new year, you’re invited to unplug from the pace of daily life and reconnect with yourself. Sacred Pause is a full day of breath, reflection, and renewal, a reset designed to help you pause, sense where you are, and shape the direction you’re headed on your path in the new year.

This retreat offers an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with what matters most.
The day includes:
• Yin Yoga with Dr. May Yacoob
• Breath Practice, Meditation & Sound Bath to calm the nervous system
• Svādhyāya (Self-Study) & Journaling to support clarity and intention
• New Year Visualization to sense the direction that wants to emerge
• A letting-go ritual to make space for what’s next
• Community sharing & reflection to feel supported and inspired
• Sunset Meditation & Sound Healing to close the day with gratitude and ease

Give yourself the gift of a day devoted to your own health and renewal.
Price: $210
Includes vegetarian lunch & a retreat notebook

Register TBD
Registration sign-up at the Shala or email Diana @ [email protected] or call: 949-246-7315

2026 Workshops & Events
January – February

Full Moon
Saturday, January 3rd
Take Rest

Golden Journey Workshop
Say YES to the Adventure - Pack your Back pack for 2026
Saturday, January 10th
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
$40

Breathe into the New Year
Breath practice & Sound bath
Saturday, January 17th
11:30 am -1:00 pm
$40

New Moon
Sunday, January 18th
Take Rest

Sacred Pause – A One-Day New Year Retreat with Diana
Rescheduled TBD
10:30 am – 5:30 pm
$210. (Cash or Venmo)

Full Moon
Sunday, February 1st
Take Rest

Lunar Lifeforce Sound Journey
with Micah Sheiner
Saturday, February 7th
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
$60. (Cash or Venmo)

The Healing Art of Singing Bowls
with Micah Sheiner
Sunday, February 8th
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Contact Diana for price

Crystal Sacred Circle with Carol Gomes
A circle of light, energy & ancient crystal wisdom
Thursday, February 12th
5:55 -8:00 pm
Donation based
suggested $30

New Moon
Tuesday, February 17th
Take Rest

Body Awareness Method with Chrissy Morgan
Sunday, February 22nd
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Please register through Chrissy’s QR Code

Weekly

Yin Yoga with Dr. May Yacoob
Every Friday
Yin is a quiet practice that specifically addresses the fascia and connective tissue.
A beautiful complement to the Ashtanga practice.
4:00-5:30pm
Fee:  Donations to pediatric clinic for uninsured children

Zen Meditation Circle with Gina
Zazen Silent Meditation
1/2 hour seated, 1/2 Discussion
Friday
6:00-7:00pm
Fee: Donations to Shala

Chanting Meditation with Timea
Repetition of mantra sitting in a meditative circle supporting each
other as we learn, chant & meditate
Second Friday of the month
6:00 – 7:00pm
Fee:  Donations

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