I visited Arcata from out of town and attended two different classes at Om Shala. Both were excellent! I signed up and paid for both online. The studio was spacious and peaceful. I hope to come back soon.
March 2023
Om Shala is a really lovely place with great healing offerings! I have been coming almost weekly for soundbath and meditation sessions. Every teacher has been wonderful, the space is beautiful and peaceful, temperature is comfortable, street parking is easy, and many props (pillows, blankets) are available to borrow. They have tons of classes and events listed on their website, and it's easy to purchase tickets online beforehand. When you arrive, all you need to do is state your name. Class sizes always seem comfortable: big enough to create a nice feeling of community but small enough that you have plenty of room to lay down or move around comfortably.
November 2022
I recently participated in the 2022 Dia De Muertos Oaxaca Ashtanga retreat with Joey Paz, and wow was that a life changing experience! The retreat was thoughtfully executed to include all aspects (or limbs) of Ashtanga while also incorporating the transitional wisdom of the national holiday of Dia De Muertos. Every morning was filled with 2 and half hours of ashtanga practice in a beautiful location with incredible weather. Suffice to say it was intense and there was a lot of sweating, but Joey kept all participant’s experiences and abilities in mind while teaching. Each morning asana practice began and ended with chanting mantras and ended in a pranayama practice with... read full review
I visited Arcata from out of town and attended two different classes at Om Shala. Both were excellent! I signed up and paid for both online. The studio was spacious and peaceful. I hope to come back soon.
Om Shala is a really lovely place with great healing offerings! I have been coming almost weekly for soundbath and meditation sessions. Every teacher has been wonderful, the space is beautiful and peaceful, temperature is comfortable, street parking is easy, and many props (pillows, blankets) are available to borrow. They have tons of classes and events listed on their website, and it's easy to purchase tickets online beforehand. When you arrive, all you need to do is state your name. Class sizes always seem comfortable: big enough to create a nice feeling of community but small enough that you have plenty of room to lay down or move around comfortably.
I recently participated in the 2022 Dia De Muertos Oaxaca Ashtanga retreat with Joey Paz, and wow was that a life changing experience! The retreat was thoughtfully executed to include all aspects (or limbs) of Ashtanga while also incorporating the transitional wisdom of the national holiday of Dia De Muertos. Every morning was filled with 2 and half hours of ashtanga practice in a beautiful location with incredible weather. Suffice to say it was intense and there was a lot of sweating, but Joey kept all participant’s experiences and abilities in mind while teaching. Each morning asana practice began and ended with chanting mantras and ended in a pranayama practice with... read full review