“How much do classes cost?”
Classes cost between $5 and $15. We also offer pay-what-you-can by donation classes, and special pre-paid cards for frequent customers. See our full price list on the right side of any page.
“Do I need to register?”
All regular yoga and dance classes are drop-in, so there is no pre-registration required. However, workshops and special events require registration.
“Do I need to bring my own mat?”
If you do have your own mat, we encourage you to bring it. However, we do have Manduka mats for rent ($2). If you decide you like the mat (as we do!) and would like to invest in your own practice in this way, we sell them in our upstairs boutique.
“What should I wear?”
For both yoga and dance, loose-fitting clothing that you feel comfortable to move freely in is generally best.
“What else should I bring?”
We do have a water cooler at the studio, but ask everyone to bring their own bottle or cup to fill.
Below is a complete list of our current classes. Please call 718-622-9956 if you have any questions.
Stop in for a class to simply relax or rejuvenate yourself, or practice regularly with your favorite teacher to explore deeper connections to both yourself and your community. While our classes can be generally organized into traditional categories, what makes Shambhala so special is our collection of teachers, who each bring an individual expression of his or her own spirit, personality, and practice into the mix. It is within this rich diversity that we see ourselves and our community reflected and connect to our world from new perspectives.
Scroll down to see all of our current classes, or click one of the buttons below to see current workshops, retreats, and personal services.
Our Other Offerings
Yoga Classes
Beginners (Intro to Yoga)
Vinyasa Flow Technique
Basics
Finding Clarity:
Explore body mechanics, alignment, breath, and creating ease in the basic yoga postures. Discover the legs as a strong foundation to support the spine.
For:
- Beginners who are ready to expand their yoga journey
- Experienced students who want to practice at a slower pace
- Those recovering from injuries (we recommend a doctor’s approval first.)
Intermediate
Cultivating Confidence:
Build confidence as we dive into more challenging postures and refine alignment with a focus on techniques to develop steadiness and ease in the Vinyasa flow.
For:
- Students with basic yoga experience
- Students ready for more inversions, arm balances, chatturanga, a stronger flow
- Students looking for a little more challenge in the asana practice
Advanced
Extending Compassion:
Assuming an established practice, the advanced level classes incorporate challenging asana, bandha and pranayama work, woven together with meditation and yogic philosophy.
For:
- Students with Intermediate level experience
- Those looking to build stamina in their inversion practice
- Developing a deeper connection to bandha, pranayama, and meditation techniques
Open Level
A mindful and soulful class taught within the vinyasa flow method. The journey begins with deep integrated stretching and core work, follows with a continuous flow sequence guided by detailed alignment instruction, and wraps up with a slow cooling down segment and final relaxation. This class is intended for students with a regular Yoga practice and variations are offered for all levels. Not for first time practitioners.
Slow Flow
A more mellow vinyasa class, this is a great all-around mind-body experience, without the fast flow.
Hatha Yoga
Twilight Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Chair Yoga
Mens Yoga
Dance Classes
Unless otherwise noted, single drop-in dance classes are $15. Class cards can be used for yoga as well as dance.
African Dance
By donation, suggested $10
All Levels – Fri 6:30-8pm
Body Awareness
Sundays 8:30-9:30pm
-Expand your perceptual consciousness and sense some space-
How can we “see” more by doing? Should our visual sense be limited to the capabilities of our eyes alone? In this class participants will work with an experiential anatomy approach using images, movement exploration and the body’s connection to musical vibrations to refine awareness of the whole system of the moving body in space. No previous experience required, good tunes to be expected. Taught by Katie.
Shambhala Dance Hall
8:30pm-11pm First Friday of each month
Sliding scale $5-10
Come Dance, Every First Friday! This is a community dance, modeled after NYC’s Barefoot Boogie and Boston’s Dance Freedom. Come freestyle dance in Shambhala’s beautiful bamboo studio. Warm up Music or a Class starts the night off at 8:30, followed by select tunes being played by the DJ’s from 9-11:00. DJ’s and Classes curated by DJ Shakti. Each night closes with a Community Circle at 11:00. Taught by Shakti.
Optional: Come warm-up starting at 8PM with Meditation into Dance Class (see above), which then transitions seamlessly into the Dance Hall at 9:00. See MassageandMovement.com for more info.
Belly Dance
6-week class session begins January 8
$81 for session (sign up before 12/31 and save!) / $16 for drop-in class
Beginners – Sun 7:00-8:15pm
Learn the techniques & control of this uniquely feminine & beautiful dance form that is sensuous, exciting & energetic. And it’s fun! Taught by Mariyah.
Salsa
Salsa 1: Beginner Partnerwork & Turn Patterns
6 week session: January 7 – February 11 1:30-2:45pm
$80/session sign up before 12/31 and save 10%
Session A: Underarm Right & Left, Catch the Back Half R Half L (6 weeks) – Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 Taught by Cynthia LaChina.
If you're a frequent visitor to Shambhala, you can save money and time with a class card or an unlimited yoga/dance card. See the price list above for details!
