Śānti Yoga

The sacred Sanskrit word Śānti (pronounced 'shaantee') is derived from the verb śam, meaning 'to be at peace'. Śānti is the eternal principle of calm and repose. At Śānti Yoga, our intention is the cultivation of inner peace and contentment through the pratice of yoga and meditation. We welcome you to come along with us on this journey.

Studio News

• Many thanks to all who so generously supported our fundraising efforts for the PMC/Jimmy Fund on June 7 th at the First Annual ‘Practice for a Cure.’ This first annual event generated more than $1,500 for cancer research! The support of Śānti Yoga & Wellness for both the local community of Boxford as well as the larger social environment, of which we are all part, will continue, the universe willing, and I am honored to report that we have raised, in all, more than $6,000 this year so far for those in need. Won’t you join us?

• Śānti Yoga& Wellness is pleased to offer, at last, Yoga for Children and Teens. Check the ‘Children & Teen’ page for free introductory classes this summer!
  A portion of all proceeds from this local program will go towards support of elementary school education in Boxford (children and teens need not be Boxford residents to participate—all are happily welcome and encouraged!). Chris is certified to teach yoga to children and teens at Levels I and II, through Marsha Metzger’s ‘Color Me Yoga Ò ’ (for more information, see www.colormeyoga.com)

• Check the ‘Schedule Page’ for summer offerings, including ‘Taoist Yin/Yang Flow’ and ‘Yin Yoga.’ If you cannot commit to a full 6-week session, please call for options and details

• Visit the ‘Community Outreach’ page for new local events and free classes, proceeds of which benefit local causes

• Take a moment to peruse the new ‘Testimonials/Media’ page for media coverage and student testimonials

• We are also honored to announce
  a new affiliate of the studio—
  Caron Family Chiropractic of North Andover—where we will be offering weekly yoga classes, including ‘Yin Yoga for Happy Hips,’ ‘Morning Flow for Supple Spines,’ and ‘Beginner Power Yoga.’ See ‘Yoga in North Andover’ page for details.

• We now offer a full line of Usana Health Science nutritional supplements and vitamins, to further support the whole health and well-being of our students and clients (‘Wellness’ page, coming soon)

• Holistic Healing Massage and Thai Yoga Massage
  now available, at your home or our studio

• FALL 2008 Yoga and Mediation Retreat:
  October 24th thru 26th at
  Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center
  $400, All Inclusive
  Pay in full by September 10th, Save $50

Śānti Yoga& Wellness is honored to sponsor the Pan-Mass Challenge / The Jimmy Fund in support of cancer research.