About

“Shala” is a Sanskrit term that translates as “house” or “home” or “adobe”.

We have a dedicated team of teachers to help you enhance the experience of “being home” when you are on your mat.

Our studio provides a non-judgmental and non-competitive environment where you can share experiences and benefit from our teachers’ knowledge to strengthen your connection with the practice of yoga.

Our team offers a range of daily classes, masterclasses, workshops and retreats.

We cannot wait to meet you on the mat.

Namaste!

Classes we offer - yoga studio canterbury Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga is an umbrella term and covers most physical yoga classes. In a typical hatha class you can expect some pranayama (deep breathing exercises) and meditation as well.

It is a gentle yet powerful practice suitable for all, fostering a union of breath and movement for holistic well-being. Hatha’s deliberate pace allows practitioners to explore each pose mindfully, promoting self-awareness and inner calm.

We offer various Hatha classes in our timetable;

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – read more details below Yin Yoga – All Levels – read more details below Therapeutic Hatha Yoga – All Levels Dynamic Hatha Yoga– Intermediate Yoga for All – Levels Beginners & 1 – A class that covers yoga basics and includes some challenges, with accessible variations for all levels. Gentle Movement Yoga Level Beginners & 1 – A gentle Hatha Yoga class at an easy pace. Ideal if you prefer a relaxed practice without pushing yourself physically.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a set sequence of asanas (physical poses) that are synchronized with the breath. Ujjayi Breath, Drishti (gazing point), Bandhas and Vinyasa are the key elements of this method and help us to experience the meditative quality of the practice.

Mysore classes are suitable for all abilities even if you don’t have an Ashtanga experience. Monthly-led classes are suitable for those of you who have an established Ashtanga Yoga practice.

We offer;

Mysore (assisted self-practice) – Mixed Ability incl. Beginners Monthly Led classes – Advanced Guided Ashtanga Yoga – Experienced Ashtanga Yoga BEGINNERS INTRO PACK – We offer a 4-week pack for those who want to learn the Ashtanga Yoga method from scratch. This pack includes 1 online session (30-40 mins) and 3 in-person Mysore (assisted self-practice) classes.

You will book an online session with Ezgi first and she will explain some basics of this method there, Surya Namaskar A & B (Sun Salutations A&B) will be introduced in this first session as well. Then you will book 3 weekly in-person Mysore classes to work closely with Ezgi.

This Beginners Intro Pack requires some level of dedication from you as a practitioner and aims to help you establish a regular practice. You may expect some “homework” style tasks to practise at home between these sessions.

You may purchase your pack here, and Ezgi will get in touch to book the first session.

Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style in which the poses are held for a longer period (three to five minutes sometimes longer). This practice targets the connective tissues rather than the muscles. The asanas are more passive holds, with little muscular engagement.

Pranayama & Meditation The term “Pranayama” translates as “vital life energy”. there are specific techniques to practise Pranayama. Your teachers might incorporate these techniques into their regular lesson plans. We also offer dedicated “Pranayama & Meditation” classes.

Check out the workshops section for the coming event.