Practice & Memberships

The practice shared at Shala Mandala belongs to living traditions that have been transmitted from teacher to student through generations, through dedication, generosity and mutual trust.

We believe that the knowledge received through these traditions is priceless. No fee can represent its depth, nor the value of a sincere and sustained practice.

At a time when Yoga is increasingly presented and consumed as a commercial product, we choose a different approach. The contributions we ask are not a price placed upon the teachings. They help sustain the daily life of the shala, support our teachers and their continued study, maintain our practice spaces, and allow us to keep the practice accessible.

For this reason, our membership structure is based on trust, accessibility and mutual support.

The teaching, care and level of individual guidance are the same for everyone, regardless of the membership chosen.

We simply ask each student to choose the contribution that best reflects their current circumstances. Those who are able to contribute more help us welcome students who may have fewer financial possibilities.

At Shala Mandala, Ashtanga Yoga is taught primarily in the traditional Mysore style, where each student practises individually within a shared space and receives personal guidance from the teacher.

Single Practice — €20

One Ashtanga Yoga Mysore-style practice.

For visiting practitioners with an established Ashtanga Yoga practice who would like to practise with us while in Venice.

If you are staying for more than one day, please speak with us so that we can suggest the most suitable option.

10 Practice Pass — €150

10 Ashtanga Yoga practices.

For students who wish to practise regularly while maintaining greater flexibility.

Monthly Memberships

All monthly memberships offer the same teaching, individual attention and quality of practice.

The different contributions simply allow each student to choose according to their circumstances.

Community Membership — €80 / month

A supported monthly contribution for students, people over 60, and, upon request, practitioners experiencing genuine financial difficulty.

The practice and guidance are exactly the same as with every other membership.

Regular Membership — €120 / month

Our standard monthly contribution for regular Ashtanga Yoga Mysore-style practice within the Shala Mandala community.

This contribution helps sustain the daily running of the shala and the continuity of its teaching programme.

Supporting Membership — €160 / month

For those who are able and wish to contribute more.

The practice and guidance are the same. Your additional contribution helps us keep lower membership rates available to students with fewer financial resources and supports the continued life, teaching and study of the shala.

In this way, one student’s generosity can quietly support another student’s practice.

Local & Online Membership — €108 / month

For students living in Venice who practise regularly with Shala Mandala, as well as established students within our community who wish to maintain their Ashtanga Yoga practice online.

The online programme is designed to support continuity of practice and the relationship between student and teacher when attending the shala in person is not possible.

New postures are not introduced online: the development of the practice takes place through in-person teaching.

Private Ashtanga Yoga Practice

In the Shala — €80

An individual Mysore-style session with personalised guidance, allowing more time and attention to individual needs and the development of the practice.

At Home in Venice — €120

A private Ashtanga Yoga session at your home in Venice.

Our Philosophy

Ashtanga Yoga is not a course to complete, but a lifelong discipline to cultivate.

Whether you practise with us for one day, one month or many years, we invite you to enter the shala with curiosity, patience, commitment and respect.

We recognise that everyone has different financial circumstances, and we do not believe that genuine financial difficulty should prevent a sincere student from practising.

If the suggested contributions are beyond your current possibilities, please contact us privately. Whenever possible, we will try to find a fair exchange that allows you to continue your practice and remain part of the community.

Likewise, if you are in a position to contribute more, your support helps us extend the same possibility to someone else.

Our hope is that Shala Mandala offers something beyond the practice itself: a place for practice, study, reflection and community, where traditional teachings can continue to be studied and transmitted with care.

For confidential enquiries regarding financial support:
info@simonanucera.com

Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions apply to the activities of Shala Mandala, a project of Tourist Services S.r.l., at its locations in Venice and Sellia Marina, Calabria.

The purchase of a single practice, practice pass or membership constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance of these terms.

Memberships & Practice Passes

Memberships, practice passes and single practices are personal and non-transferable.

Monthly memberships are valid for one month from the date of activation.

The 10 Practice Pass is valid for 3 months from the date of activation.

Unused practices cannot be carried over beyond the expiry date, except in exceptional circumstances agreed in advance with Shala Mandala.

Mysore Classes

During Mysore classes, each student practises individually within a shared space, following their own practice while receiving personal guidance from the teacher.

Students may arrive at any time within the indicated practice window. Please allow sufficient time to complete your practice before the shala closes.

Beginners are introduced to the practice gradually and individually.

Led Classes & Classes with a Fixed Start Time

Led Classes and all activities with a fixed start time begin promptly. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Participation in Ashtanga Yoga Led Classes is intended for students who already have a practice appropriate to the sequence being taught.

Bookings & Cancellations

Where booking is required, this allows us to keep classes small and ensure sufficient space and individual attention.

Booking and cancellation procedures, together with any applicable refund conditions, are outlined in the Bookings section and in the specific terms for the activity selected.

For private sessions, cancellations or changes must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the session will be considered used, except in exceptional circumstances.

Suspensions & Extensions

Memberships and practice passes cannot normally be suspended, transferred or extended.

In exceptional circumstances, Shala Mandala may consider a suspension or extension on an individual basis.

Workshops, Retreats & Visiting Teachers

Workshops, retreats, courses, lectures and activities with visiting teachers are not included in regular memberships, unless otherwise stated.

These activities may have separate fees, registration procedures and cancellation policies, which will be communicated at the time of booking.

Calendar & Schedule Changes

Shala Mandala follows its own annual calendar. Activities may be suspended or modified for Moon Days, public holidays, retreats, special events, periods of study or other organisational requirements.

Schedules, teachers and programmes may occasionally change. Any relevant changes will be communicated through the shala’s usual channels.

Responsibility in Practice

Each student is responsible for practising according to their own condition and abilities.

Please inform the teacher privately of any injuries, surgery, pregnancy or other circumstances that may affect your practice.

Guidance provided during Yoga activities does not replace the advice, diagnosis or treatment of a qualified healthcare professional.

Our approach to practice, respect for the shared space, and each student’s freedom to accept or decline physical adjustments are described in our Ethos.

Respect for the Shala & Community

Participation in Shala Mandala activities requires respect for the teachers, fellow students, the practice spaces and the atmosphere of the shala.

Photography, video or audio recording during classes and activities is not permitted without prior authorisation.

Shala Mandala reserves the right to discontinue participation in the event of behaviour incompatible with safety, mutual respect or the appropriate conduct of its activities.

Locations

These Terms & Conditions apply to activities at:

Shala Mandala Mysore Venezia
Venice, Italy

Shala Mandala Calabria
Borgo degli Ulivi Natural Resort
Sellia Marina, Calabria, Italy

The two locations may follow different calendars, schedules and programmes.

Shala Mandala — Tourist Services S.r.l.