What is YYOGA Shala?
Yoga Shala is an inclusive community offering classes for beginners through advanced students, and for those who need a slower pace. Several of our teachers have advanced certifications with extensive training in yoga therapeutics.
What is the meaning of Shala?
– Definition from Yogapedia Definition – What does Shala mean? Shala is a Sanskrit term, directly translated as “house,” “abode,” or “home.” Additionally, the term is commonly used to refer to an open pavilion that provides a shaded meeting place.
What does asana mean in yoga?
How you might hear it used in class: Feel your apana moving downward through your body as you settle into your squat. “Asana is simply the (Sanskrit) term for poses and postures in yoga,” says Katie Arnold, RYT 200. She adds that asana once referred only to seated poses.
What does Ashtanga mean in yoga?
How you might hear it used in class: Your asana practice is getting so strong! Ashtanga directly translates to eight limbs or branches, and it’s also a common, traditional style of yoga. Ashtanga yoga is a physical, flow-style practice that follows a specific sequence of postures.