About Monterey Yoga Shala
Who are we? First and foremost a community, connected by our love of the strong, beautiful, flowing practices of Ashtanga and Vinyasa-style yoga.
Among our students, you’ll find people of all ages, levels and backgrounds, all drawing inspiration from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. We met in various yoga studios across the Peninsula - many of us having studied with certified Ashtanga teachers from around the globe, including Pattabhi Jois himself.
In 2006, we gathered together to create our own Ashtanga-based studio. We painted the walls, laid a hardwood floor, and opened our doors. Five years later, in response to our changing times and growing community, we are charting a renewed direction—a fresh perspective accompanied by a new name: Monterey Yoga Shala. While we remain committed to our “core” of Ashtanga, we have expanded our schedule to include Vinyasa Flow yoga and other complementary offerings.
Monterey Yoga Shala is committed to the same community-centered roots and co-operative concepts that have served us well since our inception. We invite you to share in the warmth and joy of a group who has a desire to practice together. Come meet our instructors and find a class that’s right for you and/or join us for our special offerings and workshops scheduled throughout the year.
