Studio Policies & Mission Statement


Studio Policies

1. Wear light, strechable clothes that cling to the body

2. Eat nothing 1 hr. before practice

3. Please do not wear any scented perfumes or lotions

4. Arrive 10-15 min. before start of any class (if you are late there is apossibility that the door may be locked)

5. No cell phones in the studios

6. Leave shoes in the shoe closet and personal belongings in the designated area.

7. Cash or Check ONLY : some classes are payable to the instructor others to "Sangha Yoga" - please ask the teacher if you don't know.

8. See our Class Cancelation Polices

 

Registration Policies for Semester Classes and Special Events

1. Registration and payment for semester classes must be received 24 hours before the start of the semester class to guarantee your space. 

2. Pre-registration for workshops closes a minimum of one week before the event.  (See each event flyer).

3. After pre-registration closes pay at-the-door price on event or class start date.

4. Paying at-the-door price runs the risk of the class being full.  Pre-registration for semester classes and workshops is recommended.( If a class or event is sold out it will be noted on the schedule and in our monthly email newsletter.)

5. There are no refunds for prepaid workshops.

 

Pre-Pay Policy for Drop-In Classes

1. Sangha Yoga Teachers are subcontractors with Sangha Yoga. Students often purchase multiple class discount packages with a specific teacher for certain weekly class offerings.

2. Pre-pay packages paid directly to the "instructor" are nontransferable amongst teachers. (Kara is Karina's primary sub, therefore, pre-pays for Karina's drop in classes are payable to "Sangha Yoga" and are redeemed by Karina & Kara appropriately).

3. Pre-pays expire one year after the purchase date.

4. There are no refunds for drop in prepays.

5. If a client has prepaid for "drop-in" classes with a teacher who is no longer offering classes at Sangha Yoga, those prepays are redeemable for 30 days after the teacher is no longer on the schedule.

6. Funds prepaid to a former (or absent) teacher can only be redeemed by the teacher who has taken over teaching the class of the regular (or former) teacher or by the studio owner, Karina Mirsky.

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Mission: To extend the authentic teachings of Yoga and meditation to all students, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, disability, religion or economic status. Our goal is to support the health and well-being of our local community with affordable yoga classes taught by qualified teachers, and to support our global community with regular fundraising events for charitable causes. We also aim to provide a sacred space in which guest teachers and workshop leaders can share their unique talents and healing arts.


Teachers Creed: Sangha Yoga teachers believe that continuity & commitment create a strong sense of community. We're commited to empowering students with personal knowledge through intelligent instruction which honors each unique body. The consistant use of language amongst teachers who share a similar comprehensive understanding of yoga & meditation helps students to feel" at home" in each class and able to progress quickly.

Our Director:

Devi Das
Karina Ayn Mirsky

Read Karina's Bio

Our Director was featured in the March 2008 issue of Yoga Journal as one of 21 teachers under the age of 40 shaping the future of yoga in America. Click on the article below to read it >>>


Click on anyone of our smiling teachers to learn about us...

Sangha Yoga is pleased to introduce our sister business Shanti Massage & Healing Arts

Philosophy from Himalayan Institute Press:

Start Learning Here
We carry many H.I. Press books at Sangha!

On Yoga Asana:

Yoga for Wellness,
by Gary Krafstow

Classic Texts from the Bihar School:

Yoga Publications Trust: Purchases can be made through amazon or ATMA.

Karina's top 3 Bihar picks:

1. Four Chapters on Freedom
--Yoga Sutra translation
2. Hatha Yoga Pradipika
---important practices
3. Bhagavad Gita  
---an epic tale for all yogis

Seva means "service with selfless intention." Below are just some of the organizations that Sangha Yoga has raised funds for or offered services to:

Himalayan Institute
Ministry with Community
Toys for Tots
West Michigan Cancer Center
American Red Cross
World Yoga Fund
Youth Aids
The Red Tent
Pretty Lake Camp
PeaceJam
SYTT Scholarship Fund

Sangha Yoga
157 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Mall Plaza, Suite# 140
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
location details

MapQuest directions

Sangha Yoga, LLC.
Voice Mail: (269) 232-0983
Fax: (269) 344-6469

SANGHA CONTACT LIST:

CLASS INFO & GENERAL QUESTIONS
For all on-site class, workshop & registration inquiries or general questions about our services, gift certificates or community outreach:
Contact Lucia: lucia@sanghayoga.com

OFF SITE TEACHERS
Sangha Yoga is yoga center, NOT a yoga teacher finder service. - Sorry but we do not respond to inquiries about providing off-site yoga teachers.

MARKETING & PROMOTION
For marketing, advertising, website & promotion inquiries: Contact Kiayan
kiayan@sanghayoga.com

STAFFING
For all front desk staff & work study information.
Contact Kristin:
kristin@sanghayoga.com
Seva Program (work study)
Application

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
To inquire about teaching our weekend Community Classes, Contact Suzi:
suzison@yahoo.com

 

 

Bulletin Board

Updated July 10th

UPCOMING EVENTS
Neck & Shoulders: July 18
Melissa Spamer: August 2011
Aromatherapy events: 8/15

SAVE THE DATE

Costa Rica Retreat Jan 2011
Rod Styrker Weekend @ WMU March 11- 13, 2011

KARINA'S TEACHING DATES
Our director is a nationally renowned teacher. Don't miss your chances to study with her when she's here.

To see Karina's 2009 Sangha Yoga teaching dates visit: Karina's Sangha Calendar.

To see her complete workshops schedule, visit:
Karina's National Calendar.