Your Questions, Answered

“Shala” is the traditional Sanskrit word for a home, place or sanctuary dedicated to practice. Our studio is nestled just below street level in a cozy basement space in historic downtown Boise. Being step-down from the busyness of the street creates a quiet, peaceful cocoon away for the daily noise - a true sanctuary to turn your attention inward.

We are located in historic downtown Boise on 8th Street, commonly referred to as BoDo. Because our space sits below street level, look for our entryway sign and follow the staircase down into the building. Take a moment to take in the beauty of the building. Enter the studio leaving the daily rush at the door as you find yourself sinking into the sanctuary.

We’ve designed The Sunken Shala to feel like a cozy, grounded sanctuary. Think soft, warm lighting, natural wood accents, exposed brick and beams, and our very own historic vault door. We hope you will find every detail of the space deliberate and intentional so you can drop into a deeply relaxing, nervous system resetting, restorative space the moment you step in.

Not at all. We believe yoga is a practice of tuning in, not achieving a specific pose. One of our favorite mantras is by Bernie Clark, “We don’t use the body to get into the pose, we use the pose to get into the body” and we would add, “to get into the soul.” Our class offerings range from gentle, meditative reset sessions, wall or chair supported to accessible flows. Modifications and prop options are abundantly encouraged so you can honor what your body needs on a given day.

We offer flexible pass and membership options to support both new practitioners and dedicated community members:

• Discover the Shala (New Student Intro): $50 for 2 weeks of unlimited classes- the best way to explore our schedule and experience our different teaching styles.

• Shala Kindred Unlimited (First 30 members): $115/month (monthly auto-renew) for full, unlimited access to all regularly scheduled classes.

• Shala Senior Unlimited: $85/month for unlimited access to classes scheduled between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM

• Shala Student Unlimited: $95/month for unlimited access with active student status.

• Single Drop In: $20 per class

We provide mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, blankets, and RAD rounds, as well as tennis balls. We have a variety of textures and density options for props and many are hand filled with buckwheat husks and lavender. You are welcome to bring your personal mat if you prefer, along with a water bottle and comfortable clothes you can move and breathe it. Water and hot tea are always available before or after class. Come as you are.