The Yoga Shala · Maitland, Florida

Questions are welcome here.

Q: Do I need to pre-register for classes?

Pre-registration is encouraged so your space is reserved and your instructor knows to expect you. Students may also arrive and register before class when space is available.

Q: Is there parking?

Yes. Parking is available on site, along Circle Drive, and in the former Buca di Beppo parking lot. The Yoga Shala is located at 140 Circle Drive, Suite 4, Maitland, Florida 32751.

Q: How do I prepare for class?

Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and towel, avoid a large meal for two to three hours before class, arrive hydrated, and tell your instructor about injuries or medical concerns. Rental mats are available for two dollars.

Q: How do virtual classes work?

Selected Mysore Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Body Mechanics classes are available virtually. Students join the class live and receive instruction, feedback, and modifications from the teacher.

Q: How often should I practice?

Approximately three days per week is a strong starting point. Students may gradually build toward four, five, or six days as their schedules and interest allow.

Q: I am not flexible. Can I still practice yoga?

Yes. Flexibility is not a requirement for beginning yoga. Regular practice can gradually develop mobility, strength, coordination, balance, breathing, and body awareness.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

Classes and events are subject to a 24-hour cancellation policy. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable.

Q: What about pre-existing pain and injuries?

Students should tell their instructor about injuries, surgeries, chronic pain, medical concerns, or movement limitations. Modifications may be provided, but movement instruction is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.

Q: I want to buy this as a gift. What do I do?

Call or text The Yoga Shala at 407-506-4626 for help purchasing a gift certificate or choosing an appropriate offering.

Whether you are completely new to yoga, returning after time away, managing pain or an injury, or simply wondering where to park, here is everything you need to feel more comfortable before you arrive.

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Before your first class

You do not need to know anything before you begin.

Choose the class that interests you. We will help you adjust the practice to your experience and your body.

Arrive a few minutes early. Let your instructor know that it is your first visit and share any relevant concerns.

Come exactly as you are. Flexibility, prior experience, and advanced poses are not prerequisites.

New to the studio?

Begin with our four-class new student introduction and experience the teaching before choosing an ongoing option.

Wondering where to go?

We are located at 140 Circle Drive, Suite 4, behind the former Buca di Beppo in Maitland.

Practicing from home?

Selected Mysore Yoga, Body Mechanics, and Mat Pilates classes are available virtually.

Find your answer

Everything you may be wondering before you begin.

Select any question below to read the complete answer and find the information you need before your visit.

Getting started

Your first visit should feel easy.

You do not need to understand the terminology or know what to do before you arrive. We will help you settle in and begin.

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Students gathering for class at The Yoga Shala

Reserving a class Do I need to pre-register for classes?

We encourage students to pre-register so their space is reserved and the instructor knows to expect them.

You are also welcome to arrive and register before class begins when space is available. To see upcoming classes and reserve your place, visit our class schedule .

Finding the studio Is there parking?

Yes. There is parking on site and along Circle Drive. Additional parking is available in the former Buca di Beppo parking lot.

The Yoga Shala is located at 140 Circle Drive, Suite 4, Maitland, Florida 32751. Suite 4 is around the back of the building, directly behind the former Buca di Beppo.

See photographs, directions, and arrival details on our location page .

Yoga mat and supplies prepared for class

Before you arrive How do I prepare for class?

Wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement or breathing.
Bring your yoga mat and a towel. Rental mats are available for $2 when needed.
Refrain from eating a large meal for approximately two to three hours before class.
Arrive well hydrated and drink water after practice.
Tell your instructor about any medical concerns, injuries, surgeries, pain, or movement limitations.
Silence your phone and place your shoes in the cubbies near the studio entrance.

Honor and respect your limits. Your body, energy, balance, and concentration may feel different from one day to the next.

No performance required

You do not have to fit the practice. The practice should meet you.

Our instructors teach the person in front of them. Your experience can be adjusted according to your body, history, energy, goals, and stage of life.

Beginners and experienced students can practice side by side.

Modifications are a normal part of intelligent, responsive practice.

Breath, awareness, and function matter more than performing a particular shape.

Your practice

Begin with the body you have today.

Flexibility and prior experience are not requirements. What matters most is beginning consistently and learning how to work with your body.

Explore our classes

Student joining a live virtual class from home

Practice from home How do virtual classes work?

We offer virtual Mysore Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Body Mechanics classes to individuals and groups around the world.

You join the class live online and receive instruction, feedback, and modifications from the teacher. Virtual Mysore students still receive individualized attention rather than simply following a prerecorded class.

Look for the appropriate virtual option when registering through our class schedule .

Student building consistency through regular movement practice

Creating consistency How often should I practice?

We recommend incorporating a movement practice into your weekly routine approximately three days per week as a strong starting point.

As your schedule permits and your interest grows, you may gradually build toward four, five, or six days. Consistency is more important than intensity. The most sustainable routine is one that supports your life rather than creating additional pressure.

Students with different movement abilities practicing yoga

A common concern I’m not flexible. Can I still practice yoga?

Absolutely. Flexibility is not a requirement for beginning yoga. You do not need to touch your toes or perform advanced poses before you start.

Regular practice can gradually develop mobility, strength, coordination, balance, breathing, and body awareness. The aim is not flexibility alone, but a healthier relationship between strength and mobility.

The practice begins with the body you currently have—not the body you believe you should have.

Care and policies

Clear information and thoughtful guidance.

We want you to understand our policies while also feeling comfortable communicating with us about your body and your needs.

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Studio policy What is your cancellation policy?

All class and event bookings are subject to our 24-hour cancellation policy.

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled class or event. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.

Instructor providing individualized movement guidance

Working with your body What about pre-existing pain and injuries?

Tell your instructor before class about any current injuries, surgeries, chronic pain, medical concerns, or movements that feel unsafe.

You may experience normal muscular effort or mild soreness when beginning a new practice, but you should not feel pressured to push through sharp, escalating, or unfamiliar pain.

We can often offer adjustments, modifications, and other considerations to help you work more thoughtfully with your body.

Students dealing with chronic pain, neurological changes, movement compensations, or reduced mobility may find Body Mechanics especially appropriate.

Yoga and movement instruction are not substitutes for medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult an appropriate licensed healthcare professional when necessary.

Give the gift of practice I want to buy this as a gift. What do I do?

Call or text The Yoga Shala at 407-506-4626 and our team will help you purchase a gift certificate or choose the most appropriate offering.

Begin where you are

Still unsure which class is right for you?

Tell us what you are looking for, what your body has been through, and what you would like to feel more capable of doing. We will help you choose the best place to begin.

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