FAQs

Our Mission:

At Shanti Yoga Center we are dedicated to encouraging and inspiring students in their yoga practice and journey of self-awareness. We are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment where students and teachers benefit both physically and mentally.

Our Core Values:

Accessibility – we encourage students to grow further than they thought they could. We help students to modify yoga poses to meet their individual needs and abilities.

Professionalism – our classes are purposefully conducted by well-trained instructors who are passionate about the benefits of yoga.

Respect - we strive to create an environment where students feel valued, nurtured and supported.

Education – we are committed to providing professional and personal development for yoga student and teachers.

We are located at 2820 2nd Street S. Suite 150 St. Cloud, MN 56301.

We are across from Ford Dealership in the Heritage Market buildings; behind Liberty Bank and right next to Q-Nails.

Yes! We have classes that are beginner friendly and are noted in the class schedule.

We have a beginner foundations series that runs each month (except June through August) on Mondays at 5:30pm. Email us directly for the next class series start date: hello@shantiyoga.center

You can also set up a time to meet with Jessie for a complimentary 1:1 session to talk about your interest and goals with yoga. She will talk through the class styles, teachers and find a good fit you to start your yoga journey.

-Comfortable loose-fitting clothing.
-Water and your mat* if you have one.
-Your own towel* to any of our hot yoga classes.

*We provide hand towels and yoga mats if needed. We also sell them in the retail area.

Please arrive no later than 5 minutes before the class starts. We cannot guarantee your admittance to class if you arrive any later as the teacher may lock the studio door to ensure the safety of the students’ belongings.

Silence or Turn off Cell Phones: Make a habit of doing this as soon as you get to class. It's a major distraction for the instructor and other students. If you forget and your cell phone rings, own up to it and turn the ringer off immediately. Never answer the phone or send texts during class. Avoid checking smart watches.

Arrive on Time: Arrive at least 10 minutes before the class is scheduled to start so you have time to check in, put down your mat, and go to the bathroom if necessary. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, we ask that you wait for the next class or another day.

Respect Others Mat Space: When we asked yoga students what their biggest pet peeves were, "people stepping on my mat" was the top answer. Yes, it seems like a small issue, and sometimes it's difficult in a really crowded room, but do your best to avoid stepping on other students' mats as you make your way through the room.

Also, if you attend a class that's usually crowded, place your mat fairly close to the person next to you so that there's enough space for everyone. Always be willing to move your mat to make room for another student.

Respect the Teacher: When you enter a yoga class, you sign on to being led by the teacher for the next hour or so. Modifying and adapting postures to take care of your self is always encouraged, if you need help or feel discomfort, please ask your teacher for recommendations, or schedule a private session. You may discover halfway through the class that you don't enjoy this teacher, playlist, or style of yoga, but try to continue with the class, follow the teacher's instructions, take your savasana, and absorb the experience. If you need to leave a class, please do so with respect to others sharing the practice. Let us know about your experience, and what did or did not work for you. We may be able to find another offering that fits you better.

Go to the Bathroom During Resting Poses: It's fine to leave class for a few minutes to go to the bathroom. There's no need to ask the teacher's permission. The best time to go is when there's a period of rest, either in child's pose or downward dog. Just avoid dodging out during difficult poses or skipping part of savasana.

Don't Skip Savasana: Your final relaxation in savasana is an important part of your practice. Don't leave class early. If you must, tell the teacher prior to the class' start and take a short savasana before you go. Just don't make a habit of this.

Yes, we sell yoga mats, blocks, towels and other items in the retail area.

We have yoga mats you are welcome to use if needed.

No. They are free to use when you are here!

We do not have showers, but there are three restrooms and a changing area.

We offer styles of yoga that follow a lineage or tradition of the practice as well as other forms.

See complete list and descriptions here.

At Shanti Yoga Center, our hot yoga studio is heated to 95+ degrees. Our ethos is to provide fun and challenging class sequences where the added heat works in conjunction with your body. Our hot yoga classes aim to improve, flexibility, strength, balance, and cardiovascular capacity.

All class descriptions will indicate the level of heat you can expect. We offer classes that are lower temperature during seasonally hotter months and then we increase the temperature of the class as the season changes.

Generally, hot style classes suit those who are looking for a more cardio intensive and detoxing yoga class incorporating the key standing, twisting, core and strength building postures. Variations and modifications of postures will be offered to suit all levels.

Always consult your physician first and inform the teacher of your injury before the class.

There is plenty of parking in the front of Shanti Yoga Center as well as across and around the other buildings. Maps are available on-site.

A private yoga session is a great way to build a foundation and knowledge of yoga with the help, support and guidance of one of our master level teachers. Based on your specific goals, needs or interests, the sessions can be tailored just for you! Student who book private sessions are either new to yoga, more comfortable in a 1:1 environment, are coming back from a injury or have a specific health (physical or mental) concern. To learn more, reach out to Jessie directly at hello@shantiyoga.center or 320.291.6285

We are committed to making all of our classes accessible. That being said…we do ask that you check in with your teacher if you are pregnant of have any injuries. New to yoga, go here.

We do have a few tags that help students find particular classes in our schedule:

Mixed Level Classes:
Welcomes all levels from beginners to more experienced. The teacher adapts the class according to the students making it a lovely multi-level class with opportunities for learning and growth, no matter what your experience is in the practice.

Beginner Friendly Classes:
Open to complete beginners, those in the initial stages of yoga practice or those seeking a gentle asana practice. You will learn the fundamentals of yoga, beyond the postures to include pranayama (breath work) and meditation.

Advanced Beginners Classes:
Teach more difficult postures and breathing techniques. Assumes an understanding of the gross as well as the subtle aspects of a yoga practice. For students looking to increase their physical strength, flexibility and endurance but also a deeper understanding of pranayama (breath work) and meditation techniques.

Advance Practice Classes:
Work on deeper physical and psychological level by introducing more sophisticated practices. Including more challenging asana (postures) like inversions and backbends as well as pranayama (breath work), mudra and meditation. Not suitable for beginners.