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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Upcoming Workshops & Events
January 2025
Chanting Meditation
Repetition of mantra sitting in a meditative circle
supporting each other as we learn, chant & meditate
with Timea
January, 10th 6:00-7:00 pm
Fee: Donations
Full Moon
Monday, 13th
Take Rest
New Year’s Blessing, Breath & Meditation
A beautiful intentional Beginning to a new Chapter
Bring Journal
Sunday, January 12th
11:30-1:00 pm
$40
Your Golden Journey
Personal Puja & Intention
You Are The Hero/Heroine of your life’s adventures
Book: The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
Set your Course for the Year
Bring a journal
Saturday, January 18th
12:30-2:00 pm
$40
50 Hour Path of Light Teacher Training & Intensive
January 19th-26th
Zen Meditation Circle
Zazen Silent Meditation
1/2 hour seated, 1/2 Discussion
Friday, January 24th
6:00-7:00 pm
Led by Gina
Fee: Donations
New Moon
Tuesday 28th
Take Rest
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.
Fee: Donations
To pediatric clinic for uninsured children
Chanting Meditation
Repetition of mantra sitting in a meditative circle
supporting each other as we learn, chant & meditate
with Timea
January, 10th 6:00-7:00 pm
Fee: Donations
Full Moon
Monday, 13th
Take Rest
New Year’s Blessing, Breath & Meditation
A beautiful intentional Beginning to a new Chapter
Bring Journal
Sunday, January 12th
11:30-1:00 pm
$40
Your Golden Journey
Personal Puja & Intention
You Are The Hero/Heroine of your life’s adventures
Book: The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
Set your Course for the Year
Bring a journal
Saturday, January 18th
12:30-2:00 pm
$40
50 Hour Path of Light Teacher Training & Intensive
January 19th-26th
Zen Meditation Circle
Zazen Silent Meditation
1/2 hour seated, 1/2 Discussion
Friday, January 24th
6:00-7:00 pm
Led by Gina
Fee: Donations
New Moon
Tuesday 28th
Take Rest
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.
Fee: Donations
To pediatric clinic for uninsured children
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Exciting news!
We have just been informed that our Shala Water Project if officially underway in Sierra Leon. We joined forces with other donors to bring clean water to a much needed Country is West Africa. Thank you for your generous loving donations. I look forward to hearing more about our Project from Charity Water. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Gandhi Thank you for joining together and being the change we want to see in our world. |
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Ashtanga Yoga Confluence
May 1-4, 2025 San Diego, CA www.ashtangayogaconfluence.com The Ashtanga Yoga Confluence is a gathering of practitioners from around the globe coming together to study, connect, share, and learn from some of the world's most inspiring and experienced teachers. Pre-registration now open |
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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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