Premium Yoga and Massage Therapy Services in Mentor, Ohio

July Specials

Yoga Class Packages — Purchase a 10 class pass for $110, and get 2 more classes for free!
OR
Purchase a 6 class pass for $70, get the 7th class FREE!

Thai Yoga Massage — Introductory Special! — Let Lyndsey show you a new way to stretch, relax and invigorate! This 90 minute session is reduced to this limited-time offer of only $70.

Massage Therapy — One hour relaxation session for only $50! Let us work out your tensions while you relax in one of our soothing treatment rooms.

First Class Free — new customers can experience their first yoga or pilates class for free! Tell a friend ~ they will thank you for it!

Shambala:
a meeting place of peace & harmony for everyone

Celebrate Independence

The month of July always includes a celebration of freedom and life. This July, while it is important that we celebrate and enjoy our loved ones, it is also important to remember that there are many out there who feel they have nothing to celebrate. The disastrous oil spill in the Gulf is damaging the lives and livelihoods of so many- how many remains to be seen. While it may seem that this turmoil is far away from us here in Ohio, the ripples of damage continue to spiral out, getting closer and closer all the time. Sometimes it is easy to forget how interconnected we really are, and how much a seemingly far off disaster can have a huge impact on all beings. On the other side of that coin, it is also easy to be full of rage, grief, and helplessness when situations such as these arise. You may find that you are angry and looking for someone to blame. Such feelings, while they are valid, do nothing to help you or the disaster. What can help is to focus your positive energy in response to this tragedy- not to blame someone, but to help heal the water and its inhabitants. Here are some small ways we can start to make a big difference....

Take your yoga practice to a beach, river, or lake practicing amidst the splendor of a beautiful body of water...take time to appreciate the water that has not been damaged. Practice postures that remind you of healing the Gulf, such as: crane, heron, waterwheel, dolphin pose, fish pose, crocodile pose, and frog pose. Also, practice Ujjayi Pranayama AKA the ocean-sounding, victorious breath with the intention of sending healing energy to the water. (Of course, there is power in numbers, so join us at the studio to learn and practice these postures!)

Dr. Masaru Emoto is famous for his studies on the power of our thoughts and words, and how they affect water. His studies remind us that we are mostly water as well! Simple LOVE, words, and thoughts of healing can have great power in times like these. Dr. Emoto has been sending around a healing prayer that incorporates the practice of reconciliation and forgiveness

'I send the energy of love and gratitude to the water and all the living creatures in the Gulf and surrounding it. To the whales, dolphins, fish, shellfish, coral, algae, and ALL the living creatures- I AM SORRY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME. THANK YOU, YOU ARE LOVED.'

If you'd like to unite your energy with others outside of yoga class, look into the Evolutionary Leaders in Service to Conscious Evolution. They are currently having gatherings via telephone and internet for the Gulf Call to Sacred Action, wherein people can collectively come together in prayer and positive intention. They are also accepting donations, and even taking some people down to the Gulf to help.

Last but not least, the simplest thing you can do to help is get a nice cooling summer hair cut, and get your dog's hair cut too! Make sure you go to a salon or groomer that is donating hair to the Gulf in order to make reusable mats that will soak up oil. The entire staff of Shambala Yoga Studio & Wellness Center wish you and your family a happy healthy and safe July! Namaste!

The Studio is open all weekend over the 4th Holiday weekend - pick up an extra class this weekend as a treat to yourself!!

What's new at Shambala

Open Level yoga class on Tuesdays at 5:15 with Beth Giorgi — We have tried a few different things in this time slot this year, and we have circled back around to Beth.s regular format. If you are looking for a strong, flowing asana practice, then this is the class for you!

Karma Yoga — This donation-based class will be taking place in various locations, changing on a monthly basis. This month, in support of our water-healing theme, we will be taking it to Headlands beach in Mentor, to practice with Jessica, with all donations going to help support the cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico.

Join us on Thursday, July 15th, at noon at Marker P1, on the far East end of the beach (all parking areas are marked with a reference number) for a wonderful outdoor yoga class. Bring your mat or a beach towel.

Massage Therapy with Allie — We are excited to have a new massage practitioner in our Studio! Allie will be available on Thursdays to bring more relaxation into your body. See the front desk for scheduling and our reduced rate below.

Thai Yoga Massage — A complete Thai massage includes acupressure, energy meridian work, and yoga-like stretching for an invigorating experience. Thai massage is different from other forms of massage in that there is no oil used (except on the head and neck), that the masseur uses a mattress on the floor (instead of a table), and that you remain clothed throughout the session. It is often described as the 'lazy man's yoga' or having someone 'do yoga to you'. It relaxes sore tense muscles, and helps mobilize joints that have lost their range of motion. It also encourages lymphatic function, strengthening the immune system. See special pricing below.

Sing and Swing Classes — Fridays, July 2nd — Aug 6th at 10-11am — Bring your pre-k child to a fun class that includes singing, learning, dancing, and mostly having fun! Jen Woda is a professional musician bringing an amazing level of talent to this non-yoga class for little people. You must pre-register for this class at director@singandswing.org or 216.632.8522

Did you know...? Shambala Yoga can bring an instructor to your workplace, for yoga classes after work, at lunchtime or early morning. Only 8 participants required, see Colleen for more details.