As the longest running Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga school in
Spokane, here at the Shala we know that people come to yoga for many
reasons; lower back pain, healing from an injury, looking to improve
physical fitness, stress relief are to name a few. We also know that
some find that yoga helps them to relax while others find that yoga is
energizing and invigorating.

Did you know that recent studies have shown that among other things yoga
can:

* reduce insomnia
* reduce cortisol levels
(high cortisol levels in the brain are caused by stress)
* provide allergy and asthma symptom relief
* lower blood pressure
* increase overall sense of well being
* reduce muscular tension and anxiety
* increase strength and flexibility
* slow overall aging process

So, step one is getting yourself to that jumping off point. It starts
with figuring out which classes, and teachers will fit your needs, your
goals, and your schedule. We offer several ways to get started but the
one we most highly recommend is our Yoga 101
4 week long
introduction to yoga.

It is an honor for us to assist you in this new endeavor.

Namaste.