Paula Shames

Paula ERYT-500 has practiced Hatha and Vinyasa yoga since 1994. She holds a BA in Psychology with a Masters in Social Work and has been teaching yoga in the Austin area for over 11 years. Paula has been practicing all types of yoga for nearly 2 decades, and has a particular love for Iyengar Yoga (alignment based yoga) blended with Vinyasa flow. She understands and conveys the importance of the body-mind interplay in the practice of yoga. Paula has had the privilege to study with Ramanand Patel, Rodney Yee, Shiva Rea, and Erich Shiffman. Her teaching focuses on the alignment of the body and the flow of the breath as means towards openness and balance. Paula's classes are known for their consistent expression of healing and depth in a warm, supportive environment.

Restore and Renew

Let's face it: Some yoga poses taste a little bit sweeter than others. And if yoga were a smorgasbord, restorative postures would most definitely be at the dessert table. These soothing and well-supported poses offer us the opportunity to linger quietly for a few moments and savor the simple sweetness of life. Restorative poses have a particular ability to leave us nourished and well rested. In this workshop, we will go through a series of restorative postures that will be deeply supported by blankets, blocks, and other props and are held for several minutes at a time. The end result? Deep relaxation and hopefully a smile on your face!

All Levels - No Experience Required