Shala
Community Day
Saturday October 18, 2025
Whether you’re a long-time friend
or it’s your first time visiting us,
join us for a joyful, invigorating day on the land.
The Shala Community Day is an opportunity to experience the heart of what we do, connect with our community, and enjoy a beautiful fall day in the Ozarks.
Beginner-friendly activities throughout the day, representative of the teachings practiced here—Yoga, Movement, Inquiry—guided by our skilled and welcoming trainers.
And in the middle of it all: a lovingly prepared farm-to-table lunch with fresh, local ingredients.
Come solo, bring a friend, bring the family—no experience is needed.
🌻 Why come?
✨ If you're new to the Shala: This is the perfect way to explore who we are, meet the community, and get a feel for our offerings — no pressure, no experience needed.
🧡 If you're already part of our circle: This is your invitation to return, reconnect, and spend a full, nourishing day on the land.
🌱 If you’re curious about starting a practice, exploring teacher training, or just want a good day outside: This is for you too.
What to Expect
Arrival starting at 9 am, activities begin at 10 am and run throughout the day until 4:30 pm. Overnight accommodations available here.
🌸 10:00 AM: Welcome & Tours of the Shala
Ease into the day with an orientation to the land and space. Meet the team, grab some tea, and settle in.
🎨 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Games and Activities for the Kids
The kids can participate in classes or enjoy activities such as cornhole toss, painting rocks, and petting the horses (with parent supervision), among others.
🐴 10:00 AM – 12 PM: Horse Bonding & Healing
Groom these magnificent creatures, learn about heart coherence, and uncover the bond between horses & humans!
🧘🏻♀️ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Gentle Yoga Practice (All Levels)
A grounding, beginner-friendly practice led by one of our seasoned trainers. Open to all individuals, no prior experience required.
🥗 12:15 PM – Farm-to-Table Lunch on the Land
Enjoy a nourishing seasonal meal prepared by our kitchen team, shared family-style outdoors (weather permitting).
🤸🏽♂️ 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Creative Movement Practice
An expressive, playful class rooted in body awareness, freedom, and fun. All can join.
🐴 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Horse Bonding & Healing
Groom these magnificent creatures, learn about heart coherence, and uncover the bond between horses & humans!
💖 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Close by Singing Your Heart Open!
An uplifting hour of bhakti kirtans—devotional call-and-response chanting that’s part music, part meditation, and full-body joy. No experience needed, bring your voice, your heart, and your curiosity. Let’s raise the vibration together—one chant at a time!
All activities are designed to be accessible and inclusive, welcoming everyone. The schedule is spacious and relaxed, with offerings you can drop into as you wish.
DAY PASS:
INDIVIDUAL: $95 per person (includes one child under 12)
FAMILY: $175 for a family pass (2 adults and up to 2 children under 12)
(Each additional child is $10)
Both passes include:
✨ All activities offered on the land
✨ Lunch
✨ One Shala-branded hat or T-shirt per adult.
WANT TO STAY OVER?
Book Your Accommodations ASAP: first-come-first-serve.
FAQs
If you still have questions after reading these FAQs, don't hesitate to contact us.
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The Shala Community Day is great for
Anyone new to the Shala (let’s get to know each other!)
Shala teachers, students, and friends (past and present). This is your invitation to return and reconnect
Anyone who wants to spend a lovely fall day immersed in the Ozark natural beauty.
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Many of our guests arrive without knowing anybody and within hours community is forged. So don't worry. This is what we do best.
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Bring:
Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray
Clothes for yoga practice, hat
Personal yoga mat (or you can purchase one upon arrival).
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The meal will be made with seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients and served family-style. We will eat outdoors, if weather permitting.
Please contact us if you have dietary restrictions: we can accommodate within reason and for an extra fee.
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You can now search for “Circle Yoga Shala,” and Google Maps will locate us in Jasper, Arkansas. Make note: we are 12-14 miles west of Jasper, although we have a Jasper address.
Alternatively, you can locate Rio Buffalo Outfitters on HWY 74, zip code 72641, as the closest point of reference on the map. Turn south onto Shiloh Rd (it's called 24 on Google Maps), which immediately proceeds uphill. Go exactly 2.2 miles (the last 1.2 miles will be gravel) to our driveway on the right. You will see a "Yoga Shala" sign marking our driveway.
Keep these directions handy as you will likely lose signal on your way here. You can also download your map to your phone as an extra precaution.
There are only a few locations for gasoline. Do not miss an opportunity to fill up!
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There is Wifi in and around all the buildings and most other places on property, no password.
T-Mobile and Verizon provide good signal while on property. AT&T has spotty coverage. Enable calls over wifi, if needed.
All buildings have A/C.
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There are absolutely NO PETS allowed. We have plenty for your enjoyment!
The Shala is on healing land. Come experience the magic for yourself.
