Souk Yoga Studio - New York City

A rigorous flow of stamina-building yoga postures that include standing poses, twists, shoulder opening backbends, that provide the perfect break for your lunch hour or the occasion to de-stress at the end of your day.

Welcoming practitioners of various fitness & lifestyle routines, this medium intensity class seamlessly transitions you from one posture to the next working & stretching in equal measure arms, legs, hips, glutes, front & back body. Poses in this multi-level class are weaved together in a rhythmic manner through the incorporation of breath at every level of the practice. With no more than 3 postures to a side, the sequences are well balanced so as not to fatigue muscles and overload joints – thus keeping the mind vibrant and continuously aware of its potential. Expect to feel the power of your breath while developing full body strength and stability.

Welcoming practitioners of various fitness & lifestyle routines, this medium intensity class seamlessly transitions you from one posture to the next working & stretching in equal measure arms, legs, hips, glutes, front & back body. Poses in this multi-level class are weaved together in a rhythmic manner through the incorporation of breath at every level of the practice. With no more than 3 postures to a side, the sequences are well balanced so as not to fatigue muscles and overload joints - thus keeping the mind vibrant and continuously aware of its potential. Expect to feel the power of your breath while developing full body strength and stability.

Our beloved old-school Shala vinyasa classes emphasize the breath-movement connection and intelligent, creative sequencing. All major categories of postures are included for a strong, steady, well-rounded practice. Taught monthly by co-directors of The Shala, Barbara Verrochi or Kristin Leigh.

Our beloved old-school Shala vinyasa classes emphasize the breath-movement connection and intelligent, creative sequencing. All major categories of postures are included for a strong, steady, well-rounded practice. Taught monthly by co-directors of The Shala, Barbara Verrochi or Kristin Leigh.

Stay the Course: The Practice of Continuous Connection Come together in community, like we do each time we enter SOUK, and practice from the perspective of maintaining a continuous connection. To “stay the course” is a process, an effort, a deeper commitment even when it may be difficult. How does your yoga practice anchor you during challenging times? Join Nikki for this pop-up class during her one-week return to NYC.

Move into advanced postures by injecting the mystical into the physical. Ancient yogis understood that the body comes into the alchemy of movement when instilled with intention, purpose, and connection. Postures are skillfully introduced and sequenced with increasing intensity, infused with non-dogmatic Yoga philosophy, suggestions from one’s own voice as revealed in the chanting of ancient mantras, as well as the all-elusive sound of one’s own breath. Variations to optional advanced poses are offered so practitioners can work at their own level, moving through arm balances, deep hip openers, twists, chest expanding backbends and inversions.

Move into advanced postures by injecting the mystical into the physical. Ancient yogis understood that the body comes into the alchemy of movement when instilled with intention, purpose, and connection. Postures are skillfully introduced and sequenced with increasing intensity, infused with non-dogmatic Yoga philosophy, suggestions from one’s own voice as revealed in the chanting of ancient mantras, as well as the all-elusive sound of one’s own breath. Variations to optional advanced poses are offered so practitioners can work at their own level, moving through arm balances, deep hip openers, twists, chest expanding backbends and inversions.

This 90 minute class brings together two modalities of breath work and sound meditation; which flow together to help us reach inside of ourselves, create space and observe what comes up, listen to what our body is telling us when we finally allow ourselves to surrender, still our minds and feel into the present moment. George Ramsay will lead you through breathwork transitions, using a repetitive breath pattern for you to allow your body to drop into an altered state from which point sound and vibration- created by George MacPherson - will be your guide to your inner journey of self reflection, potent contemplation and experiencing the unstruck sound that rests within - Anahata. George Ramsay trained in David Elliot’s Breathwork Healer Training, Levels 1-4. He is a certified Enneagram Practitioner through The Narrative Enneagram. A teacher by trade and eager to share the gift of Breathwork and the Enneagram with new clients he specializes in supporting educators and LGBTQ+ individuals. George MacPherson is an intuitive sound meditation practitioner based in Brooklyn, New York. Having experienced personally the potential impact of sound and vibration as a modality that can lead to self healing, heightened awareness, inner exploration, and outer connectedness; he has immersed himself in training with Alexandre Tannous, David Shemesh and Christiane Karam, in the writings and practices of Suffi mystic Hazrat Inayat Khan and Gurdjieff among many others.

Move into advanced postures by injecting the mystical into the physical. Ancient yogis understood that the body comes into the alchemy of movement when instilled with intention, purpose, and connection. Postures are skillfully introduced and sequenced with increasing intensity, infused with non-dogmatic Yoga philosophy, suggestions from one’s own voice as revealed in the chanting of ancient mantras, as well as the all-elusive sound of one’s own breath. Variations to optional advanced poses are offered so practitioners can work at their own level, moving through arm balances, deep hip openers, twists, chest expanding backbends and inversions.

Move into advanced postures by injecting the mystical into the physical. Ancient yogis understood that the body comes into the alchemy of movement when instilled with intention, purpose, and connection. Postures are skillfully introduced and sequenced with increasing intensity, infused with non-dogmatic Yoga philosophy, suggestions from one’s own voice as revealed in the chanting of ancient mantras, as well as the all-elusive sound of one’s own breath. Variations to optional advanced poses are offered so practitioners can work at their own level, moving through arm balances, deep hip openers, twists, chest expanding backbends and inversions.

A rigorous flow set to some George Michael - Wham! era tunes - with stamina-building yoga postures that include standing poses, twists, shoulder opening backbends, that provide the perfect break for your lunch hour or the occasion to de-stress at the end of your day.

A rigorous flow set to George Michael - Wham! era tunes with stamina-building yoga postures that include standing poses, twists, shoulder opening backbends, that provide the perfect break for your lunch hour or the occasion to de-stress at the end of your day.

This class is geared towards a more seasoned practitioner who wants to increase fluidity in the body through mindful joint and spine work, sneaky muscle activation, and intelligent-vinyasa flow. We will use props to achieve the mastery of advanced poses such as inversions, deeper seated postures and arm balances. Expect music, creativity, and repetition.

Move into advanced postures by injecting the mystical into the physical. Ancient yogis understood that the body comes into the alchemy of movement when instilled with intention, purpose, and connection. Postures are skillfully introduced and sequenced with increasing intensity, infused with non-dogmatic Yoga philosophy, suggestions from one’s own voice as revealed in the chanting of ancient mantras, as well as the all-elusive sound of one’s own breath. Variations to optional advanced poses are offered so practitioners can work at their own level, moving through arm balances, deep hip openers, twists, chest expanding backbends and inversions.

Move into advanced postures by injecting the mystical into the physical. Ancient yogis understood that the body comes into the alchemy of movement when instilled with intention, purpose, and connection. Postures are skillfully introduced and sequenced with increasing intensity, infused with non-dogmatic Yoga philosophy, suggestions from one’s own voice as revealed in the chanting of ancient mantras, as well as the all-elusive sound of one’s own breath. Variations to optional advanced poses are offered so practitioners can work at their own level, moving through arm balances, deep hip openers, twists, chest expanding backbends and inversions.

YOGESWARI’s RECIPE FOR RESTORING PEACE OF BODY AND MIND Are you pushing yourself at work and in your yoga practice? Do you feel exhausted, injured or simply too old to keep going like this? As I am advancing in age, still travel a lot and often have a very demanding teaching schedule, I have come to understand that the best way for me to restore and rebalance my energy, is a 3-part floor sequence of asanas, deep breathing and meditation. I have developed these sequences over the past few years, incorporating them into my daily practice and now ready to share them with you. Part I: Lubrication of joints in the upper body. Starting with loosening the jaw and giving some detailed care to the neck, we move on to the shoulders, ribcage, pelvis and spine. We close with pranayama and meditation. Part II: Chest openers and supported backbends with special attention given to releasing the psoas. Part III: Forward bends and hip openers. Floorwork allows for a more subtle understanding of alignment, and the use of props facilitate the understanding of when to engage and relax specific muscle groups.

YOGESWARI’s RECIPE FOR RESTORING PEACE OF BODY AND MIND Are you pushing yourself at work and in your yoga practice? Do you feel exhausted, injured or simply too old to keep going like this? As I am advancing in age, still travel a lot and often have a very demanding teaching schedule, I have come to understand that the best way for me to restore and rebalance my energy, is a 3-part floor sequence of asanas, deep breathing and meditation. I have developed these sequences over the past few years, incorporating them into my daily practice and now ready to share them with you. Part I: Lubrication of joints in the upper body. Starting with loosening the jaw and giving some detailed care to the neck, we move on to the shoulders, ribcage, pelvis and spine. We close with pranayama and meditation. Part II: Chest openers and supported backbends with special attention given to releasing the psoas. Part III: Forward bends and hip openers. Floorwork allows for a more subtle understanding of alignment, and the use of props facilitate the understanding of when to engage and relax specific muscle groups.