About Ashala;

At Ashala, Yoga with Sarah-Jane, we aim to cultivate more than just the asanas, or postures of yoga; we aim embody all meanings of ‘Shala’ and to nurture connection and growth, whilst seeking balance in body and mind. Inshallah! You take from Ashala what you will.

In Yoga terminology ‘a Shala’ refers to a space where communities gather to learn and where the practice of yoga is shared and experienced. But a shala also carries beautiful sentiment, with interpretation across many languages and cultures:

  • Sanskrit;

    Home, including sense of warmth, community & sanctuary

  • Hebrew;

    Peaceful, Tranquil, to be at ease

  • Hindi;

    Stable

  • Arabic;

    Flame

  • Middle Eastern Babylonian;

    The Goddess of Weather

About Sarah-Jane

Born in Hampshire in 1980 to parents who look less English than they are. Sister. Dog-Mom. Dedicated friend. I am SJ; Communicator, yogi, traveller and food enthusiast. I have a love of culture-experience sparked by formative adventures on day-long ferry trips to Cherbourg, being taught how to ‘do it like the French do’, dipping croissants into hot chocolate and eating garlic-laced snails.

Journeys beyond The Channel and the power of saying ‘Yes’, has opened magical doors. ‘Yes’ has offered exposure to teachings of wonderful people, in places worlds beyond my own. So often being out of a comfort zone, I’ve learned the feeling of ‘home’ must come from within, wherever in the world you find yourself. In this life, where we cherish and adore others, finding acceptance in ones own self, loving ones own physical being and finding a kindness for ones own mind, isn’t easy - but it is important.

Coming to Ashala and Yoga with Sarah-Jane, you are invited to ‘be at home’ with yourself. To come exactly as you are, and be who you are, in that very moment. You are invited to give yourself the space and grace, to nourish and cherish your own wonderful self.

“To love yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance”.

Oscar Wilde

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