Shakti Yoga Shala at La Ventana
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The Shakti Yoga Shala was founded by Samantha Shakti and Bradley Brown. We are dedicated to the path of Yoga. Come & join us to practice in the beautiful the redwoods!
Samantha S. Brown (Matthews) is currently the primary yoga teacher at the Shakti Yoga Shala at La Ventana. She teaches what she has termed Balanced Action Yoga that integrates the rich tradition of athletic, flowing hatha yoga with a modern understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Combining classical yoga postures, physical therapeutics, plyometrics, dance, meditation and community building, Balanced Action
To Sam yoga is an invitation to whole self healing through remembering that yoga is more than any one physical posture, but a lens through which one views the world.
Samantha is dedicated to sharing her love and passion for the practice through all areas of her life. She began practicing yoga at the age of twelve and started teaching at the age of seventeen. After more than 25 years of experience, she has become a locally- and internationally-recognized teacher known for her ability to empower people to fully harness their own health and wellness.
Sam is known to be skilled healer who works with people individually and collectively, she also trains health care professionals how to move people out of patterns of pain. Her classes are infused with bio-mechanical precision and spiritual insight that evokes vibrant health and joy. In addition to holding a degree in Far Eastern Religions from Hendrix College and the University of Malta, she is registered with Yoga Alliance at the highest level E-RYT®500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer).
Samantha is a featured teacher on Gaim TV/My Yoga Online and Grokker. She has spent significant time in India and studied with masters from the major yoga traditions of the world including Ashtanga, Iyengar, the Bihar School and Anusara. She also holds multiple certifications and has extensive training in performance fitness, massage, body work, and Far Eastern and Native American energy therapy.
As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Samantha sees yoga as the ultimate lifestyle synthesis of intentional action, celebration and service. Samantha has dedicated her life to developing local and international service opportunities to build community connection and serve the basic needs of all beings as a basis to foster human connection for the unified awakening of all.
Samantha is the dedicated mother of two sons, Kiran and Lakota, and a God Daughter, Caitlin.
www.samanthashakti.com
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facebook.comHi friends! Susanna let me know that the road into the temple is washed out for cars, but is getting fixed. Tomorrow we need to park on the road & walk in... I am looking forward to another beautiful class together. Please spread the word. Yours- Samantha S. Brown
Good AM everyone. Last night coming home from work,I hit a few pot holes in the dark, stormy roads & ended up with flat tires in Boulder Creek. Both of my kids schools are closed & I am going to follow their lead & cancel this Wed AM class. Please spread the word.Hope to see you all next week. Stay safe & warm! Does anyone know where to get used tires? Namaste until next week! Sam
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Hey Everyone! Happy New Year! Since the weather is so bad I am deciding to hold off starting the Wednesday class again until next week. Happy New Year! Miss you! 🙏🏾✨Please pass the word
https://www.facebook.com/events/1119426701459407/?ti=icl This October 26-30th...come early or stay late. We will practice, hike & enjoy one of the most beautiful places on earth!
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Dear Shala Friends- As one door closes another one opens. In this case, it is La Ventana, which means “the window” in Spanish. This is an update of our current and future offerings. Please scroll all the way down so you don't miss any opportunity you might like to practice together. We appreciate you so much and intend for our community to stay connected and continue to grow. Your Shala class passes will transfer to the classes at La Ventana. Samantha will be teaching, starting this Wednesday at 9:30AM at the beautiful La Ventana Retreat Center. Starting October 8th, Mary will be teaching at La Ventana on Fridays at 9:30am. Many thanks to Shimshai and Susana for making this possible! You can find directions to La Ventana using GPS or any map service: La Ventana 837 Chaparral Road Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Directions: From the town of Boulder Creek. Proceed 3.5 miles on Big Basin Way (236) and just past the golf course, turn right onto Kings Highway. Follow Kings Highway 0.7 miles then turn left onto Chaparral Road. You may also be able to follow La Ventana signs from Kings Highway in case of any confusion. Please park in the upper road above the main driveway on the far right side of the road leaving room for other cars to get by. Our temple is located at the end of the parking road. Just park your car as close as possible to the car in front of you on the right side of the road. If you keep walking on that same road you will find the new temple. There will be someone available in case you need help. La Ventana is located a few miles from "civilization." This isolation and tranquility can deepen your experience at La Ventana, yet for many guests it can be a significant change in environment. Water: We have drinking water available at the kitchen sink. Bathrooms: We have two composting toilets right outside our temple for everyone. Please follow the instructions located inside the composting toilets and get familiar with their usage before using it. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any accommodations, meeting rooms, or other indoor or outdoor spaces. Mary has a brand new class in Boulder Creek, starting Tuesday, September 6!
Yoga Retreat and Music Festival in Havana, Cuba
This is going to be a "once in a life time" adventure. Join Siri Cavanna, John Grady & me in Cuba to celebrate yoga & the Cuban International Jazz Festival while receiving individualized Osteopathic care. Appreciate & be in Cuba before it changes forever...
Mary
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Shakti Yoga Shala at La Ventana
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We raised $1000 for Cancer Care Point doing a Pose for a Purpose Wednesday morning. Thank you to the #twinklefoundation & all the #shaktiyogashala students who donated their support for #cancer patients & their care providers with complementary care practices like #yogaeverydamnday
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The culmination of two and half years of study, this makes 500 hours. I finished. And yet I have only just begun. With so much Grace and Gratitude for all of my teachers, fellow students, friends and family...may the journey continue. So very blessed I am, deep bow. #majyck #manifestation #movement #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #gratitude
"I am a witness to life that unfolds within me full of beauty" @nakhobear #nakhobearandmedicineforthepeople #friends #yogaeverydamnday #grateful #strongisthenewskinny
Happy birthday, Kym! You are the best friend, student & mentor all wrapped up into one beautifully inspiring being. I love you & am proud you help Urdhhva Dhanurasana for the entire happy birthday song!
Not quite a lap dog, that Athena. Next up we are making a Leprechaun catcher for tonight. "Since Daddy is coming home late maybe he can help catch him says Kiran!"
Happy #leapday "I believe in good things coming, out of darkness a lion heart pumping, into white light all things running." #nakhobear #yogaeverydamnday #jadeegg
Spring seems to have sprung.
At the last Shakti Yoga Shala #yoga teacher training. @mikelanedc taught a phenomenal piece on functional anatomy. I learned so much...especially about the sacrotuberous ligament. Thanks mike! Can't wait to have you back. #yogaeverydamnday #strongisthenewskinny #wow
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