Om Shala Yoga

Would unequivocally recommend working with Shawn to initiate or continue on with your yoga practice, especially if you have curiosities about Ashtanga. I have travelled the world twice to study Ashtanga, and have run into him in three countries. Shawn is detail oriented and I’ve watched him work very hard to integrate expert teachings into his own practice. He will make the processes of asana approachable to any body, and is passionate about this endeavor.

I love this studio. Kelly and Joey are two
of the most knowledgeable teachers I’ve met in my 20 years of practicing yoga. The other teachers are great too, offering a range of yoga styles, and the events (soundbaths, workshops, etc.) are fantastic. Kelly is an amazing teacher of Ashtanga, making the practice very accessible and for total newcomers and seasoned yogis alike. Joey’s dedication to Ashtanga is super inspiring and he has SO much to offer with his immense breadth of knowledge and his close connection with BNS Iyengar in India, with whom he regularly hosts online workshops of asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy straight out of Mysore. Along with all this, Om Shala’s generous and humble pricing can’t be beat; I believe they really want as many people as possible to benefit from the practice. The vibe of the studio is made up of compassionate teachers who truly follow an insightful, aligned Yogic path and who simply wish to share that path with others. There is no pretension to be found here. You’ll find classes, events, and knowledge offered in this clean, spacious, minimalist studio that are worth far more than what they ask.

I recently participated in the 2022 Dia De Muertos Oaxaca Ashtanga retreat with Joey Paz, and wow was that a life changing experience! The retreat was thoughtfully executed to include all aspects (or limbs) of Ashtanga while also incorporating the transitional wisdom of the national holiday of Dia De Muertos. Every morning was filled with 2 and half hours of ashtanga practice in a beautiful location with incredible weather. Suffice to say it was intense and there was a lot of sweating, but Joey kept all participant’s experiences and abilities in mind while teaching. Each morning asana practice began and ended with chanting mantras and ended in a pranayama practice with fresh and local coconuts to rehydrate. Everyday included amble time to head to the local beaches and towns or to just relax at the retreat house.

This retreat, ran by Joey Paz, who is well-versed in yoga philosophy, did well to honor both the roots of the practice as well as the lands and traditions of the culture of Oaxaca, Mexico. I left with a deeper knowledge of how to deepen my yoga practice and, in turn, my relationship to Self. This retreat was renewing for the mind, body and spirit AND incredibly affordable. I would highly recommend using yoga as a method to visit Mexico with this retreat.

I visited Arcata from out of town and attended two different classes at Om Shala. Both were excellent! I signed up and paid for both online. The studio was spacious and peaceful. I hope to come back soon.

Amazing energy from the moment you walk through the front door. The staff always welcomes you and makes you feel right at home. The teachers are fantastic and personable. There’s an excellent variation of different types of classes that anyone can find something to suit their style of yoga. Very clean and peaceful atmosphere. They have a great selection of teas to choose from and a really nice sauna complimentary to all students.

Best yoga studio in Arcata!

I've been in several retreats with Joey and all have been amazing, his dedication and devotion to yoga is transmitted in every way. Fully amazing the energy, the clases, the philosophy and everything. If you hadn't been in any of the retreats, workshops or classes you must do it, fully recomended for your soul. Namaste

Beautiful, warm, clean and kind. Great atmosphere. Good vibes. I love Sasha's class. It's challenging yet easy to tone down or pipe up depending on each yogi's personal needs. -and great music.

Ultimately grateful for this Yoga studio and love attending class there multiple times per week. Om Shala is deeply rooted in the community of Yogi's in Arcata and is regarded very highly by their many returning yoga students. Personally, as a new yoga student, I had felt very welcomed by the amazing community that surrounds Om Shala. Their approach to teaching yoga is incredibly mindful and unique; often with a focus on therapeutic and meditative practice. The facility it's self is top of the line; clean, up to date and a perfect ambiance for getting into the proper headspace for meditation and/or yoga. I am beyond words for how much I love and appreciate this yoga studio. From their knowledgable staff to their sauna to their music events and all the other fantastic services the studio provides, this is the perfect studio weather you're just starting out or you're wishing to deepen your already existing practice. I honestly believe they're in 100% for the right reason. To help people live a more full life through the practice no matter what your background. My hope is other people will see this and visit Om Shala and hopefully it's as special of a place to them as it is to me. Thank you to all the staff and community at Om Shala for the space and for the practice. NAMASTE

Peggy Profant is an amazing teacher, and I am grateful she continues to teach at Om Shala after selling the studio. The sauna is an added bonus, especially when you get it all to yourself. I am grateful for the new pricing that makes classes more accessible to all.

Om Shala Yoga is my go-to yoga studio in Arcata. Just walking into their elegant environment relaxes my mind and body, let alone the magic that happens in the awesome variety of classes and workshops they offer. The energy of the staff and teachers always feels very personal and qualified....and where else can you end your yoga session with a free sauna? Absolutely the best.

I have been a on and off yoga practioner of yoga most of my adult life but it wasn't until I experienced Peggy Profants class that I became a dedicated practioner! She and the other instructors at Om Shala Yoga are amazing, inspiring, welcoming and accepting of all people! Plus they have a sauna too!

I teach here so of course I put 5 stars but thats honestly because I Love the large, open, pleasant atmosphere of the place and the beautiful Yogis who offer their gifts and passions within it. I also enjoy the many different styles of Yoga that are offered in this space including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini, Yin, Kemetic, fusions of all types, and more.

Om Shala has a warm, clean, friendly atmosphere. Its teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated and there is a great variety of classes, workshops and special events. I love going to classes here!

Om Shala is a safe and non-judgmental space to practice many modalities of yoga. Experienced teachers and a lovely clean Shala.

I loved my experience at OmShala! My instructor was very helpful and caring, and the studio was very inviting and clean. I would definitely recommend OmShala to anybody interested in yoga.

Beautiful new studio with a great selection of classes. The teachers are accessible and kind. I feel welcome as a new student and enjoy practicing with the community! Classes are super affordable too!

Such a beautiful Full Moon Cacao Ceremony host by Kali and Chris.

I was recommended this place by a friend. I mentioned that I was looking for somewhere I could have taken a yoga class and a sauna. She told me that it had everything I wanted! She was right! Very nice place. clean sauna, clean shower. awesome all the way around

Om Shayla Yoga offers a variety of yoga experiences and the staff is always 👌!

Great energy. Great space. Great instructor. Learning deeper than just asana practice.