OUR APPROACH
Welcome to Tuscaloosa's yoga shala. At Painted Lotus Yoga and Wellness LLC we strive to offer the highest caliber of classes and services provided by compassionate, highly trained, credentialed, and experienced instructors and body workers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Through scientifically sound and spiritually grounded yoga practices and healing modalities, it is our intention to provide an inclusive, affirming space where our students and clients are empowered to create transformation, vibrant health and well-being in their lives. Our space serves as a center for growth, exploration, continuing education and community for all who are open to learning and sharing. Painted Lotus Yoga and Wellness exists as the bridge between ancient and modern healing arts, enriching the lives of people across our diverse community.
“Yoga, although introduced and nourished by Hinduism, was a world heritage and liberation powerhouse to be utilized by all” - Rajan Zed (President of the Universal Society of Hinduism)
What is a yoga shala?
The Sanskrit word "shala" means "home" or "abode". A yoga shala is a home where yoga is shared and experienced as more than a physical practice. As you will read below, at PLYW we are committed to offering yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong in a way that is practical in your day to day life and incorporates modern wisdom on body mechanics while honoring the roots of these practices and their source cultures.
Looking for more than a workout?
Practices like yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong are more than fitness routines. Without question these practices offer a number of physical benefits however at Painted Lotus you can expect our classes to be holistic in nature; often including breathing practices, mantra, meditation, mindfulness, philosophy, humor, and a bit of storytelling!
Moving beyond the workout, yoga is a philosophy, lifestyle, and spiritual practice that can enrich your daily life, on and off the mat. Whatever your personal reasons for practicing, we are here to meet you where you are and guide you in the most supportive methods for creating a practice that is sustainable and relevant to your needs.
Cultivating Community:
We strive to offer a warm, welcoming sanctuary that is supportive and affirming to all who walk through our doors. You will find no sages on stages, drama, dogma, cliques, or yoga fads. We hear time and again from visitors and first-timers how welcome and comfortable they feel upon entering our space. Finding a supportive community can be as important as the consistency of your practice. Your community are the folks who will celebrate you, comfort you, grow alongside you and encourage you to keep showing up!
Accessible and Sustainable:
We endeavor to make our practices as accessible and sustainable as possible. By offering private yoga sessions at a discounted rate with our Absolute Beginner Bundle, new and returning students can begin to cultivate a practice in the way that is most supportive of their unique needs in a one to one setting. We also strive to offer weekly classes that support all levels of yoga and Tai Chi experience with instructors who know how to adapt the practice to a variety of body types and abilities. Our PLYW community is one of the most important parts of creating a sustainable practice. When you are surrounded by friends, you stay motivated and look forward to coming back!
Grow - Explore - Heal - Transform:
We offer yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong as methods for personal growth and spiritual exploration. As spiritual practices, all are inclusive universal methods of bringing depth and practical value to anyone's everyday life. These practices are wonderful adjuncts to talk therapy, compliment medical treatments, and deepen your connection and understanding of whatever your personal philosophical, religious or spiritual beliefs may be. Although every person’s journey is their own, the rewards and changes in your life through these practices can be soul-deep.
The Sanskrit word "shala" means "home" or "abode". A yoga shala is a home where yoga is shared and experienced as more than a physical practice. As you will read below, at PLYW we are committed to offering yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong in a way that is practical in your day to day life and incorporates modern wisdom on body mechanics while honoring the roots of these practices and their source cultures.
Looking for more than a workout?
Practices like yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong are more than fitness routines. Without question these practices offer a number of physical benefits however at Painted Lotus you can expect our classes to be holistic in nature; often including breathing practices, mantra, meditation, mindfulness, philosophy, humor, and a bit of storytelling!
Moving beyond the workout, yoga is a philosophy, lifestyle, and spiritual practice that can enrich your daily life, on and off the mat. Whatever your personal reasons for practicing, we are here to meet you where you are and guide you in the most supportive methods for creating a practice that is sustainable and relevant to your needs.
Cultivating Community:
We strive to offer a warm, welcoming sanctuary that is supportive and affirming to all who walk through our doors. You will find no sages on stages, drama, dogma, cliques, or yoga fads. We hear time and again from visitors and first-timers how welcome and comfortable they feel upon entering our space. Finding a supportive community can be as important as the consistency of your practice. Your community are the folks who will celebrate you, comfort you, grow alongside you and encourage you to keep showing up!
Accessible and Sustainable:
We endeavor to make our practices as accessible and sustainable as possible. By offering private yoga sessions at a discounted rate with our Absolute Beginner Bundle, new and returning students can begin to cultivate a practice in the way that is most supportive of their unique needs in a one to one setting. We also strive to offer weekly classes that support all levels of yoga and Tai Chi experience with instructors who know how to adapt the practice to a variety of body types and abilities. Our PLYW community is one of the most important parts of creating a sustainable practice. When you are surrounded by friends, you stay motivated and look forward to coming back!
Grow - Explore - Heal - Transform:
We offer yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong as methods for personal growth and spiritual exploration. As spiritual practices, all are inclusive universal methods of bringing depth and practical value to anyone's everyday life. These practices are wonderful adjuncts to talk therapy, compliment medical treatments, and deepen your connection and understanding of whatever your personal philosophical, religious or spiritual beliefs may be. Although every person’s journey is their own, the rewards and changes in your life through these practices can be soul-deep.
