ShapeShifter Yoga
Practicing yoga at a higher level creates, or invites a shift in perspective. It is subtle, and creates this otherness within.
About
Welcome to our newly renovated and upgraded Shapeshifter Yoga studio! Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn’s vibrant Park Slope neighborhood, our community-focused studio awaits you at 837 Union Street (2nd Floor). Experience the ultimate yoga sanctuary with our newly renovated studio, including full air conditioning, designed to enhance your practice and well-being.
We believe that yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, size, or experience level. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can feel comfortable exploring their practice and reaching their full potential.
Our experienced and certified teachers offer a variety of classes, from beginner to advanced, designed to meet each student’s unique needs. Whether you’re looking to build strength and flexibility, reduce stress and anxiety, or connect with your inner self, we have a class that’s right for you.
Our ideal student is – everyone. Anyone who is interested in the sincere study of creating a strong body, a peaceful mind, and
a loving spirit.
Class Offerings
Whichever style of yoga you try, please ask yourself during and after the class – and in the hours and days that follow: How do I feel? Is this class helping me to connect with my innermost Self? Is my body happy with what I am doing? If the answer is yes, congratulations! You have found a yoga practice that, inevitably, will open you to a whole new and wonderful world—the world of your own healthy body, filled with Peace and Balance…
Our instructors will guide you through a series of graceful yet challenging poses, building endurance, stamina, mental strength, intuition, and compassion along the way. Throughout the class, we’ll explore variations on inversions, twists, and binds, as well as pranayama and mantra practices, all based on the teachings of classical, traditional, and innovative yoga masters. While advanced poses are not a requirement, this is a space where you can learn and grow, exploring the Eight-Fold Path of yoga with like-minded individuals. Please note that this class is designed for experienced students ready to take their yoga practice to the next level.
We can’t wait to see you on the mat!
Discover the transformative power of yoga with our Beginner’s Yoga class, designed to provide a solid foundation for a lifelong practice.
Join us for an invigorating and transformative experience in one of our advanced yoga class, designed to help you build endurance, stamina, and mental fortitude while cultivating a deep sense of intuition and compassion. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a series of variations on inversions, deeper twists, and binds, including the challenging Eka Pada Sirsasana and Yoganidrasana (leg(s) behind the head). Pranayama and japa (the repetition of a mantra) will be explored at a deeper level, enhancing your asana practice and promoting a sense of inner peace and focus.
Our instructors will lead the class according to their own unique style of practice, ensuring a personalized and dynamic experience for all students. It is important to note that this class is designed for advanced practitioners with a strong inversion practice, as the poses will be both graceful and challenging.
We invite you to step outside of your comfort zone and discover the full potential of your practice in our Advanced Yoga class.
This class is not for beginners.
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Suitable for all levels, this dynamic yoga experience blends seamless pose transitions, breath awareness, and meditation. Explore strength, flexibility, and inner calm while receiving personalized guidance and modifications. Leave feeling rejuvenated, centered, and connected to your body and breath.
Raja Yoga, also known as Royal Yoga, is a traditional form of yoga that emphasizes the development of the mind and intellect. It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive paths of yoga, offering a systematic approach to self-realization and spiritual growth.
Raja Yoga, the Full Yoga Sadhana, consists of Patanjali’s Rich 8th Fold Path of Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.
In our Slow Flow Vinyasa class, we move slower and hold poses longer than in regular Vinyasa classes, providing the students with more room to breathe with awareness. The pace is more relaxed and meditative, helping the students calm body and mind while working on improving flexibility and strength. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as for those who are used to fast-paced yoga practice – they may find slowing movement challenging, eye-opening and refreshing. After the class, the students will feel recharged and rejuvenated.[/caption]
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Instructors
At ShapeShifter Lab Yoga, we take pride in our experienced and knowledgeable instructors who have dedicated years of direct study with legendary yoga masters from classical Yoga.
Our teachers have built a strong practice and are well-versed in a variety of styles, including Dharma Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Rocket Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, and Integral Yoga. Each instructor brings a unique blend of teachings to their classes, providing students with a well-rounded and comprehensive yoga experience.
With over five years of teaching experience, and some with over fifteen, our instructors possess the expertise and skill to guide students of all levels, helping them deepen their practice and achieve their goals. Come practice with us.
Andrea Arnold
Chauncie Parchment
Andrea Bertucci
Kasha Muszynska
Natasia Pelowski
Three Merians
Charles Wharton
Victoria Vega
Azusa Hirano
Rosie DeAngelo
