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.
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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. |
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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PAYS Spotlight
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Living from the Inside Out | Diana Christinson on Daily Ritual, Gratitude & Inner Awareness Ep. 12
In this episode of Who Are You Now?, Chrissie Morgan sits down with Diana Christinson, master yoga teacher, psychologist, and author of Your Golden Journey—a 45-day pilgrimage to personal transformation. Diana shares how she shifted from fear to gratitude in the face of her father’s Huntington’s disease, how daily ritual can create resilience, and why living from the inside out is more than a mantra—it’s a way of reclaiming your power. |
Upcoming Workshops & Events
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Diana Hosting Yoga Gives Back Fundraiser
Saturday, June 21st 9:30 am to 11:00 am (PST) This class will include a 15 minute small teaching on Moola Bandha, yoga lock; followed by an Ashtanga Prep Class Donation: $25 per person. All proceeds (except monthly tuition fee for students) to benefit Yoga Gives Back More info: Yoga Gives Back |
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Intermediate Ashtanga Nadi Shodhana Series
The Ashtanga Intermediate Series or the Second Series is known as Nadi Shodhana/Nerve Cleansing. It emphasis on the backbend asanas. The postures in Intermediate Series involve deep backbends and inversion (legs-over-head), advanced strength balancing poses. The Ashtanga Intermediate Series or the Second Series is known as Nadi Shodhana/Nerve Cleansing. It emphasis on the backbend asanas. The postures in Intermediate Series involve deep backbends and inversion (legs-over-head), advanced strength balancing poses. |
This workshop series is appropriate for any student currently
in the Intermediate Series or beginning the Second Series.
The workshop will be once a month on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm
Each workshop will be taught by a different instructor.
Price: $40 per workshop
Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala & Zoom
June 18th - Joyce Battersby
July 23rd - Maria Dimarucut
August 20th - Staci Bina
September 17th - Timea Agnew
October15th - Peter Kornhaber
This workshop series is appropriate for any student currently
in the Intermediate Series or beginning the Second Series.
The workshop will be once a month on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm
Each workshop will be taught by a different instructor.
Price: $40 per workshop
Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala & Zoom
June 18th - Joyce Battersby
July 23rd - Maria Dimarucut
August 20th - Staci Bina
September 17th - Timea Agnew
October15th - Peter Kornhaber
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Pacific Ashtanga Book Study
Bhagavad Gita 4 Month Study 1st Study Session Saturday, June 21st, 11:30-1:00 pm In person at Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala & Zoom Following session: July 19th 11:30-1:00 pm August 16th 11:30-1:00 pm September 13th 11:30-1:00 pm Cost $40 Zelle or Cash You are welcome to read and share your favorite translation of the Bhagavad Gita. (It is recommended you do all four sessions; however, it is not mandatory) Diana will be sharing texts from four translations: C. Rajagopalachari Eknath Easwaran Jack Hadley Stephen Mitchell Contact Diana if you have any questions. 949-246-7315 [email protected] |
June 2025
Chanting Meditation
Repetition of mantra sitting in a meditative circle supporting each
other as we learn, chant & meditate
with Timea
Friday, June 13th
6 – 7 pm
Fee: Donations
Breath Practice
Visualization & Intention Breathing
60 minute study/ Breathe Practice
Saturday, June 14th
11:30a -1:00 pm
$40
Intermediate/2nd Series Workshop
1st in a Series of 5 Monthly Sessions
Joyce Battersby
Wednesday, June 18th
6 – 8 pm
$40
Bhagavad Gita Book Study
Part 1 of a 4 Series Study
Introduction to the Gita
Chapters 1-5
Saturday, June 21st
11:30a -1:00pm
$40
New Moon
Tuesday, June 24th
Take Rest
Your Golden Journey
The Invitation
Reflection:
“…I want to know if you can stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back
…I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away…”
-Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Saturday, June 28th
11:30a – 1 pm
$40
Weekly
Yin Yoga
every Friday with Dr. May Yacoob
Yin is a quiet practice that specifically addresses the fascia and connective tissue.
A beautiful complement to the ashtanga practice.
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Fee: Donations
To pediatric clinic for uninsured children
Zen Meditation Circle
Zazen Silent Meditation
1/2 hour seated, 1/2 hour Discussion
Fridays, June 6, 20 & 27
6:00-7:00pm
Led by Gina
Fee: Donations
Future Events
Shala 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 12th - 5:30-8:30 pm
Sunset Puja & Party
50 Hour Path of Light Teacher Training & Intensive
August 3rd – 10th
2025 Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
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Your Golden Journey Book
by Diana Christinson A 45 day pilgrimage to personal transformation. Take a personal inward journey guided by Diana Christinson, an expert with 30 years of experience living and teaching holistic practices that invite more presence and mindfulness into your daily life. Your Golden Journey is a 45-day opportunity to spend 15 minutes connecting with your innermost self through daily reading, reflections and simple practices that will help you shift out of habitual thinking and doing, and create the life you want to live. |
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Online Courses with Diana Christinson45-Day Your Golden Journey Course: The Extended Experience
Join Diana Christinson for self-discovery and transformation as you focus in and expand upon each entry of this powerful book, Your Golden Journey. This extended experience offers students a deeper opportunity for self study, reflection, and practices to incorporate the teachings into the moments of your life. These are courses you will use and return to for many years, and ones that will impact you for a lifetime. |
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WATER BOTTLE PLEDGEJoin us in our pledge to significantly reduce the amount of plastic purchased and discarded by using refillable, non-plastic water bottles and by avoiding the purchase of bottled water...
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DEAR JACK FOUNDATIONDiana Christinson has partnered with the Dear Jack Foundation as their dedicated yoga and breath work instructor for the organization's Breathe Now Wellness retreats serving young adult cancer survivors and their significant others...
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STORY OF USPacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala is more than a yoga school: since its inception in 2005, it has been a sacred space for people from all walks of life to practice. We support each other...
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