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Our spacious studio is conveniently located close-in on the eastside of Sacramento. We're at 907 Howe Avenue at the corner of Northrop--just 1/2 mile north of Fair Oaks Blvd. Call us at (916) 564-YOGA if you have any questions about your Sacramento yoga options. Introductory special: $30 for 2 weeks of unlimited classes.
If you're just starting to explore yoga in Sacramento, take advantage of our Introductory Special. You can have fun investigating all the classes we offer and see what's right for you. Check the schedule and just show up!
Namaste. For our full class schedule: Shanti Yoga Sacramento--class schedule . Note that we offer child care for our 10 am Monday through Friday classes. Call us at 916-564-YOGA if there are any questions about what class is right for you. Or e-mail us at info@sacramentoyoga.net
What does yoga mean? This is a Sanskrit word meaning "yoke" or "union". In the traditional sense, this refers to a linking of the individual to rest of the cosmos through a state of deep meditation. While many students come to yoga for the amazing physical benefits, the practices traditionally lead onward to meditation.
What does shanti mean? This is the sanskrit word for peace. In addition to achieving a feeling of physical well-being, you'll find that the techniques of yoga lead to greater tranquility, contentment and internal peace.
What results should I expect? That depends on your intent and the intensity of your practice. Patanjali, in the classic text Yoga Sutra from 200 B.C. mentions two requirements for a successful practice: abhyasa (a longterm intense practice) and vairagya (detachment from the results). The physical aspects of yoga (hatha yoga in its many forms) develop strength, flexibility, balance and good health. But all of these benefits pale in comparison to the mental rewards of the practice: contentment (santosha), improved mental focus, and a greater capacity for dealing with life from a relaxed, meditative perspective.
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Join us at Shanti for some of the most fun yoga in Sacramento. Unwind, strengthen, work on your balance, cultivate tranquility and meet some new friends. 
We offer lots of traditional hatha yoga as well as vinyasa flow and many other practice styles. Our 
You'll find that the Sacramento yoga community is quite varied - the town is overflowing with great teachers from a number of different lineages. Wander around, check it all out and find the practice that is right for you. We hope you'll pay us a visit during your Sacramento yoga explorations. 
What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit is the language of the yoga tradition, which stretches back thousands of years. While originating in the Indus Valley of India, yoga has been embraced by many cultures over the last few millenia because the techniques have been proven to work effectively in promoting well-being and happiness. 
Is hatha yoga a particular style? No. It just refers to any of the physical practices of the yoga tradition. Every Sacramento yoga studio has a different mix of styles for teaching the breathwork and poses of yoga (asanas). Whether it's ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar yoga, vinyasa flow (or whatever) -- it's all just varieties of hatha yoga. There's a lot of overlap but different lineages explore the poses differently and emphasize different aspects of the tradition. The word hatha literally means force or forceful but also has an esoteric meaning of sun/moon indicating that one of the primary goals is to balance opposite energies and thus lead the mind toward tranquility and bliss. 
Where should I start? Start anywhere. It's not linear. Do what you can, study with a wide variety of teachers. There is a lot of yoga in Sacramento to choose from. Wander around. Take a few classes. Figure out what aspects of the tradition work for you. It is a lifetime adventure. 
