Namasté Yoga
Welcome to Namasté Yoga. We are located in the heart of the historic Parkway District, at 1369 East Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301. Namasté Yoga offers daily yoga classes with teachers certified in a variety of yoga traditions. Classes are suitable for beginners as well as intermediates and those with a committed practice. All classes focus on integrating body, breath, mind and spirit, while building strength, promoting self-awareness, and cultivating compassion. Drop-ins are always welcome at all classes, and we sell class passes that can be used in all classes as well. For new students, your first class is free!
We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, and we also have some exciting events and workshops coming up in the next few months. See the list below and check back for updates. Namasté!
Drop by our studio at any time to attend a class. For questions, email or call any of the teachers, or for general questions, call or email Ellen Shapiro at 850-222-0003 or ellsha@comcast.net.
FREE (donation) CLASS on Fridays!
Namasté Yoga offers this donation class as a gift to our community every Friday from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Optional live gong music 6:30–6:50: experience Naad Yoga, the yoga of sound vibration. While in a relaxed state, the vibrations of the gong will cleanse the subconscious, clear the nadis and chakras and awaken one to a transcendent state of awareness. The class is open to everyone—those new to yoga, as well as current Namasté or other yoga students. If you’ve been curious about a particular style of yoga, but have been hesitant to venture out of your comfort zone, now is a good opportunity to experience something new. You will have an opportunity to experience a different teacher each week, teaching her particular style of yoga. Just come and donate whatever amount you can, or accept the class as a gift. All donations for the class will go to the Tallahassee Veterans Village, a half-way house for homeless veterans.
Seva is a sanskirt word meaning “selfless service,” a core tenet of yoga and part of Namasté’s vision to support and contribute to our community in a positive way. This class is part of Namasté’s seva, reminding us of our connection to others. It is a spiritual practice that expands the hearts of the giver and receiver. Just as our veterans have served us, we wish to serve our community and to show our gratitude for the service of the veterans. Please spread the word about the class and plan to join us.
Community Class Schedule
May 18 Yoga with Deb. Therapeutic viniyoga for the sacrum, hips, lower back and shoulders. With a lot of emphasis on breathing, this class will help you unwind from your hectic week, and take you refreshed into your weekend.
May 25 Relax and Breathe with Ellen. Recharge and restore the body, mind and spirit with gentle, relaxing yoga and easy yoga breathing that will open and calm you. Move, breathe deeply, and feel great!
June 1 Gentle Breath and Flow with Emily. Reconnect with body, mind, and spirit through a gentle series of postures amid relaxing music and flickering candles. Release tension with slow, deep stretches and a concluding yoga nidra guided relaxation.
June 8 Gentle Yoga for Relaxation and Stress Release with Charlene. Experience breath, movement, and restorative techniques that quiet the mind, heal the body, and nourish the spirit.
June 15 Iyengar Yoga with Julia. Simple standing poses, followed by poses that relax and restore the body, ending with complete relaxation.
June 22 Yoga with Marianna. Unwind after the week with a flowing series of yoga postures to develop strength and flexibility. The experience concludes with a relaxing time to integrate the experience.
June 29 Healing Heart Yoga with Nell. Gentle and deeply relaxing yoga designed to release stress and tension and to heal mind, body and spirit at cellular level.
July 6 Kundalini Yoga & Gong as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Jasbir Kaur. Pranayama, mantra, mudra, movement and meditation with the purpose of releasing old patterns and attachments in order to more clearly experience your inner Truth.
July 13 Relax and Restore with Gretchen. A gentle yoga class to help release tensions, restore and recharge the body, mind and spirit. We’ll connect to the benefits of deep breathing as we move. A perfect way to release the work week and move toward the week end.
July 20 Yoga with Marianna. Unwind after the week with a flowing series of yoga postures to develop strength and flexibility. The experience concludes with a relaxing time to integrate the experience.
Schedule
Julia’s Thursday and Sunday Iyengar classes are canceled this week, May 17th and 20th.
| Day & Time | Class Title | Teacher | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | |||
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Iyengar Yoga Level 2 (Call 224-9751 to sign up. Must pre-register.) | Julia | OM |
| 4:00–5:30 p.m. | Healing Heart Yoga | Nell | OM |
| Monday | |||
| 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Yoga for Beginners | Mary | SHANTI |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Dynamic and Alive | Gretchen | OM |
| 5:45–7:00 p.m. | NEW CLASS! Kundalini Yoga | Jan/Jasbir Kaur | SHANTI |
| Tuesday | |||
| 9:30–11:00 a.m. |
NEW SERIES!
Gentle Yoga for Balance & Stability
(May 8 – June 26 (no class on May 22); drop-ins welcome) |
Charlene | OM |
| 11:00–11:45 a.m. | NEW SERIES! Mom & Baby Yoga, (850) 509-6223 | Dawn | SHANTI |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Kundalini Yoga | Jan/Jasbir Kaur | SHANTI |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Yoga Flow | Marianna | OM |
| Wednesday | |||
| 8:30–10:15 a.m. | Strength and Spirit Yoga | Ellen | OM |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Yoga for Beginners | Mary | SHANTI |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Gentle and Restorative Yoga | Charlene | OM |
| 7:15–8:45 p.m. | Strength and Spirit Yoga | Ellen | OM |
| Thursday | |||
| 9:30–11:00 a.m. |
NEW SERIES! Gentle Yoga for Balance & Stability
(Jan. 10 – Feb. 7; drop-ins welcome) |
Charlene | OM |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Prenatal Yoga | Mary | SHANTI |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Focus and Flow | Emily | OM |
| 7:30–9:00 p.m. |
Iyengar Yoga
(Call (850) 224-9751 to sign up. Must pre-register.) |
Julia | OM |
| Friday | |||
| 9:00–10:30 a.m. | Yoga for Stress Relief | Debra | SHANTI |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. | FREE Community Class (donations welcome) | Namasté Teachers | OM |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Kundalini Yoga and Gong | Jan/Jasbir Kaur | SHANTI |
| Saturday | |||
| 5:00–7:30 a.m. |
Early Morning Sadhana for the New Moon Offered April 21 |
Jan/Jasbir Kaur | SHANTI |
| 9:00–10:30 a.m. |
Core Power Hot Flow
with optional 20-minute extended shavasava/meditation following class |
Ellen | OM |
| 7:30–9:00 p.m. | Kirtan final Saturday of each month. | Gretchen & friends | OM |
COSTS
Drop-in: $12 (Student drop-in $10 with ID)
Buy a pass and save!
| Passes may be purchased as follows: | |
|---|---|
| 5 classes: | $50 |
| 10 classes: | $90 |
| 20 classes: | $160 |
| Monthly, unlimited: | $125, no sharing or transfers |
| Mom and Baby Yoga: | $50 series, $10 drop-in |
With the exception of the monthly pass, all passes may be shared or transferred and expire after three months. No refunds or credit for expired passes.
Purchase passes at Namasté from any instructor at any class.
SAVE MONEY!! CHP Members, get up to $150 Health and Fitness reimbursement for 2011, for your classes at Namasté Yoga: http://capitalhealth.com/Members/Live-Healthy/Health-Fitness/Health-Fitness-Reimbursement
Gift Certificates available.
Studio Rental
Namasté Yoga is available for rental for classes, workshops and events. Email Ellen Shapiro for info.
Preparing for Classes
Eat lightly or not at all for at least 2 hours before class. Dress in comfortable, loose clothing. Some mats and blankets are available, but you may want to bring your own and a bottle of water. We also have ties and props. For heated classes, we recommend you bring your own mat if you can, and please remember to hydrate well before class (two glasses of water), and bring water and a small towel to class.
We Welcome You!
We extend our warmest invitation to all of you, new and ongoing students, to join us for yoga soon. Please feel free to call or email any of the instructors with any questions or concerns you may have.
Namasté,
The Teachers of Namasté Yoga