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The Yoga Shala The Yoga Shala in Maitland offers Ashtanga Yoga, Mat Pilates, body mechanics, sound baths & more. https://link.theyogashala.com/widget/form/G7HGiCMac3IhccPvsGaY
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Move better, feel stronger & heal with classes & private yoga 7 days a week near Orlando. Welcome to The Yoga Shala! The Yoga Shala is a locally owned wellness studio in Maitland, Florida, dedicated to improving your physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life through intelligent, supportive movement. We specialize in:
🧘‍♀️ Traditional Ashtanga Yoga (Mysore-style & Led)
💪 Mat Pilates Maitland
🌀 Functional Body Mechanics Classes
🔔 Sound Baths & Guided Meditation Classes
🌿 Private Yoga Instruction & Personalized Recovery Plans

Open 7 days a week, our classes welcome all levels and all bodies. Whether you're navigating chronic pain recovery, building strength, improving posture, or seeking nervous system support, we’re here to help you move better and feel better. Founded by Krista Shirley, Central Florida’s only Level Two Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, The Yoga Shala offers expert, personalized instruction in a warm, community-focused environment. Join us to experience yoga near Orlando that supports lasting healing—on and off the mat.

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10/16/2026

One of the hardest parts of having a practice is accepting that it will not always look the way you want it to.

There will be seasons when you are practicing regularly and it feels like part of the rhythm of your life. And then life changes. Work gets busy. You travel. Your kids need you. You get sick or injured. You miss a few days, which turns into a few weeks, and suddenly coming back can feel much harder than you ever expected.

I have watched this happen with students for years, and I think one of the biggest mistakes we make is believing that because we fell out of the routine, we somehow failed at the practice.

You didn’t.

A lifelong practice has ebbs and flows because a lifelong life has ebbs and flows.

The important thing is that you come back. Maybe not to exactly the practic

09/18/2026

Ujjayi pranayama is such a beautiful practice for learning how to work with the breath in a more deliberate way.

What I love about pranayama is that it gives you something very tangible to focus on. You are paying attention to the length of the inhale, the retention, the exhale, your posture, and the subtle shifts that happen in the body while you breathe.

In this variation, we work with a simple 1:1:1 ratio. Five counts to inhale, five to retain, and five to exhale. It sounds simple, but practices like this can teach you so much about breath control, concentration, steadiness, and your relationship to the pause between breaths.

Like anything in yoga, it becomes more refined with practice. The goal is not to force the breath, but to make it smoother, steadier, and more conscious over time.

If you want to learn more, head to youtube.com/ and check out my breathwork and pranayama playlist.

Mysore with AlisiaMysore is a space to work through your practice with individual guidance along the way. Whether you’re...
09/18/2026

Mysore with Alisia

Mysore is a space to work through your practice with individual guidance along the way. Whether you’re learning something new, working through a challenging posture, or simply showing up and moving through your regular practice, you’ll have support when you need it.

Everyone practices at their own pace, making it a great option for both newer and more experienced students.

Join Alisia for Mysore:

Saturdays + Sundays | 8–10 AM
Tuesdays | 6–8 PM

Working through the twists, folds, and transitions that make up the practice.Some postures come more naturally than othe...
09/17/2026

Working through the twists, folds, and transitions that make up the practice.

Some postures come more naturally than others. Some take strength, some take mobility, and some take a lot of repetition before they start to make sense.

There’s no rush to get anywhere. You keep practicing, learning how your body works, and coming back to the things that challenge you. Over time, your relationship with a posture can change completely.

That’s one of the reasons we keep showing up. 🧘♀️

09/16/2026

Yoga keeps me calm… most of the time. 😂

If you’re looking for a place to practice, laugh, learn, and not take yourself too seriously, come practice with us at The Yoga Shala in Maitland, Florida.

Explore classes + our New Student Intro Special:
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Kind words from one of our Body Mechanics studentsMary has been practicing with Krista and shared this about her experie...
09/16/2026

Kind words from one of our Body Mechanics students

Mary has been practicing with Krista and shared this about her experience with Body Mechanics.

One of the things we love about this class is that it’s not just about doing an exercise. Krista explains why you’re doing it, what muscles are working, and how everything in the body works together.

That understanding can carry with you long after class is over.

Thank you, Mary, for sharing your experience with us! 🤍

Robin working on Marichyasana B 🧘♀️Robin is one of our teachers here at The Yoga Shala, but she’s also always a student ...
09/13/2026

Robin working on Marichyasana B 🧘♀️

Robin is one of our teachers here at The Yoga Shala, but she’s also always a student of the practice. This is part of what makes yoga so interesting—there is always something to work on, learn from, and come back to.

Your practice doesn’t have to look perfect. It’s about showing up, paying attention, and giving yourself time to learn.

We love getting to practice alongside our teachers and learn from each other 🤍

Strength isn’t just about how much you can lift. It’s also about how well you move.Body Mechanics combines calisthenics,...
09/11/2026

Strength isn’t just about how much you can lift. It’s also about how well you move.

Body Mechanics combines calisthenics, functional movement, mat Pilates, yoga, and rehabilitation principles to help build strength, mobility, balance, and coordination.

The work is slow and precise, giving you time to really pay attention to how your body moves. We work on building usable strength, improving coordination and body awareness, and helping you move with more confidence.

Whether you’re an athlete, sit at a desk all day, are recovering from an injury, or just want to better understand your body, this class is for you.

Body Mechanics with Krista:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9:15 AM

Body Mechanics with Lisa:
Saturdays at 10:15 AM

A little Yoga Shala merch momentOur Yoga Shala tanks are available to purchase at the shala! Lightweight and comfortable...
09/10/2026

A little Yoga Shala merch moment

Our Yoga Shala tanks are available to purchase at the shala! Lightweight and comfortable for practice, or throw one on when you’re out and about.

Available in S, M & L. Grab one next time you’re in! 🤍

Meet Lisa 🤍Lisa is both a student and teacher here at The Yoga Shala. She continues to show up for her own practice whil...
09/08/2026

Meet Lisa 🤍

Lisa is both a student and teacher here at The Yoga Shala. She continues to show up for her own practice while also sharing what she’s learned with others.

There’s something special about being both a student and a teacher. You’re always learning, always practicing, and always finding new ways to understand and share the work.

We’re so happy to have Lisa as part of our community 🤍

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140 Circle Drive
Maitland, FL
32751

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 7pm
Saturday 6am - 7pm
Sunday 6am - 8pm

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+14075064626

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