WORKSHOPS
AND
EVENTS
Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” ― B.K.S Iyengar.
We are excited to grow our practice and life with you! As a commitment to offering this community a vast and rich experience we are constantly exploring ways to transform. Below are some upcoming workshops that we are honored to share with you.
TYS ASSISTING IMMERSION
Saturday April 11th, 10:30am-6:30pm
with Brittany Lamb, Amber Ovalle, Mg Brills
2010 Balboa Street, in the Richmond
Join the first day-long Assisting Immersion Course at The Yoga Shala
This day-long Assisting Course is for teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of hands-on assists in a grounded, ethical, and skillful way. Assisting isn’t about fixing shapes or imposing form, it’s about presence, timing, and learning how to listen through your hands. When done well, an assist can offer clarity, support, and a deeper sense of connection within a student’s practice.
Maybe you completed a 200- or 300-hour training but left without the confidence or real-world practice to assist a class. Maybe you’re considering a teacher training and want to dip your toes into the curriculum. Or maybe you simply love receiving assists and are curious about supporting a teacher as an assistant in class.
This training is ideal for:
Yoga teachers looking to refine or refresh their assisting skills
Anyone considering a Yoga Teacher Training
Practitioners interested in becoming part of The Yoga Shala’s pilot assisting program
Throughout the day, you’ll explore a wide range of assisting techniques and learn how—and when—to offer deeper assists with care. You’ll practice assisting real movement, working with both steady postures and more dynamic, load-bearing poses. The emphasis is on discernment, communication, and building confidence so your assists feel supportive, intentional, and responsive to the person in front of you.
Details:
Start Date: Saturday, April 11th 2026
Where: 2010 Balboa Street
Investment: Early Bird $129
Community Acupuncture
Wednesday, April 15th from 2pm-5pm
with Taylor Reno
TYS Balboa
Community acupuncture is a calm, shared space where multiple people receive treatment at the same time, making acupuncture more accessible, affordable, and rooted in connection. You’ll rest comfortably while fine needles support your body’s natural ability to regulate, release tension, and restore balance. It’s simple, effective, and deeply grounding.
We will have 7 appointments available at Balboa between 2pm and 4:20pm
Each session will be 55 minutes
cost: $60
email to reserve your spot: theyogashalasf@gmail.com if you don’t see appointments available, otherwise try the link below.
Flow + Sound
Friday, April 17th, 7pm-8:30pm
with Brittany Lamb, Bebe Davidman
TYS Judah
Flow then melt into a relaxing sound bath
Flow into your weekend with a 45-minute, lightly heated vinyasa designed to build warmth, release tension, and bring you back into your body. We’ll move with breath, finding a steady rhythm that feels both energizing and grounding. From there, settle into stillness for a 30-minute sound bath—letting layered tones and vibrations wash over you, calming the nervous system and inviting deep rest. The perfect Friday night reset.
Details:
Start Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026
Where: 455 Judah Street
Cost: Early Bird $36
Yin Yoga + Acupuncture
April 26th, 2026
With Taylor Reno and Brittany Lamb
TYS BALBOA
Slow down and surrender to stillness in this deeply restorative evening designed to reset your body and calm your mind.
We’ll begin with a grounding yin yoga practice — long, supported postures that gently open the body’s energy channels and invite a meditative quiet. As you settle into savasana, an experienced licensed acupuncturist will offer a gentle acupuncture treatment to support nervous system balance, energetic flow, and deep rest.
This combination of yin and acupuncture works on both physical and energetic levels — helping to regulate stress, improve sleep, and restore harmony within.
All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable layers and bring anything that helps you feel cozy (eye pillow, blanket, socks).
Details:
Start Date: Sunday, April 26th 6:30pm-8pm
Where: 2010 Balboa Street
Cost: $45 (early bird)
Nutrition Workshop
on Breakfast from lenses of
Traditional Chinese Medicine
and Functional Nutrition
Saturday, May 2nd at 11:30am-12:45pm
with Taylor Reno
TYS Balboa
Explore breakfast through two powerful lenses—Traditional Chinese Medicine and functional nutrition—in this practical, eye-opening workshop with Dr. Taylor Reno and Haley Mannix, CNC. Learn how to start your day in a way that supports digestion, energy, and overall balance, with simple, actionable insights you can bring into your daily routine.
Details:
Start Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:30am-12:45pm
Where: 2010 Balboa Street
Cost: $20
Arm Balance + Inversion Workshop
Saturday, May 16th, 12:30-2pm
with Abi Lidar
TYS JUDAH
Ready to play with being upside down?
This workshop breaks down the mechanics of arm balances (and a few approachable inversions) in a way that actually makes them feel doable. We’ll focus on how to use your hands, core, and shoulders more intelligently—so it’s less about “throwing yourself into it” and more about building something steady and sustainable.
Expect a mix of strength-building drills, clear alignment cues, and time to explore poses like crow, side crow, and beyond. If you’re curious about going upside down, we’ll also touch on foundational inversion work in a supported, accessible way.
All levels welcome—especially if you’ve felt intimidated by arm balances or unsure where to start.
Details:
Start Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026 12pm-2:00pm
Where: 455 Judah Street
Cost: $36