SCHEDULE  
Sundays
6:00–7:00p

These all-level, 60-minute classes are offered as donation classes to support our community. While the classes are worth the $16 drop-in rate, pay for the class as your wallet allows. We request that you pay at least $10 for the class so we can pay the teacher and studio overhead. No sincere student turned away for lack of funds. Beginners are welcome to attend. See schedule.

   
 
Mondays
7:30–9:00p

This class will help you reconnect with your body to cultivate ease, balance and grace. Using a combination of flowing, non-strenuous movements with restorative and yin holdings, you will be guided and nurtured by your instructor through the practice. This class is appropriate for beginners, for those recovering from illness or injuries, pregnant women, and anyone else that wants to experience deep inner connection through a gentler physical practice.

   
 
Thursdays
8:00–9:00a

In the morning, before the quickness of the world begins, yoga can bring your day to life. Each class focuses on different yogic techniques to wake up the body, the mind, and the soul. Start your day right.
   
 

Stacey Shulman

I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. — Maya Angelou

AJC article about Stacey: Yoga classes geared toward curvy women, larger men

Interview with Stacey: The Curvy Seven

I came to yoga because I was looking for a softer way. For years I had pushed myself hard — physically and emotionally. When the results weren’t as swift or certain as I thought they should be, I would quickly become frustrated and move on to the next big thing that was supposed to fix it all. In my world, if it didn’t happen immediately, it was probably because I wasn’t trying hard enough or doing it the right way.

Yoga has helped me slow down, find acceptance in the moment, and begin to release my leanings toward perfectionism. This gentle unwinding brings me to an ever deepening understanding of myself and my physical and emotional patterns.

For me, practicing and teaching yoga are acts of creativity and joy. I tend toward a gentle, meditational style with longer held postures using props for support, in order to gain new insight and release old energies in the physical, emotional, and spiritual planes. I believe there are many, many layers to yoga, and in any given class, no two people are ever at exactly the same place. I welcome students who are new to yoga as well as those with more experience, in the hope that everybody will discover something new about themselves and their abilities.

When I’m not on the mat, I enjoy reading about yoga, learning new things, creative & artistic pursuits, spending time with my partner, and playing with our cat, who gets only mildly annoyed.

Certifications

  • Pranakriya 200-Hour Basic Level Yoga Teacher, February 2009
  • Working toward Pranakriya Yoga Therapy Certification
  • Working toward Pranakriya 500-Hour Professional Level Yoga Teacher certification

Stacey’s website: Curvy Yogini