About Shakti

Shakti is a Sanskrit word (as is Yoga), meaning the primordial energy that creates and manifests the entire universe.  Yoga means union, specifically union of the individual consciousness with the Supreme Consciousness.  Our vision at Shakti is to offer programs that honor the diversity in all of creation, and encourage awareness of the underlying unity within.

Shakti Yoga & living arts is a center dedicated to the art of living well.

Anna Winkler is pleased to have partnered up with Gayle Lemke.  Gayle runs our pre and postnatal yoga and childbirth education services, including Kids Yoga, under the name of Shakti MA.

                                

What People are Saying about Shakti

  • I wanted to express my gratitude for your work and your studio. I can't begin to find the words to explain just how much yoga has impacted my family.  I have a special needs child who has benefited greatly from yoga. The messages of peace, ahimsa, being in the moment, paying attention to breath etc... have helped him with patience, dealing with transition, handling his aggressive impulses, and frustration tolerance. These wonderful messages have also helped his younger brother and me in dealing with his problems! In this hectic, competitive world we all live in, it is so refreshing to have an oasis of calm, support, and kindness right here in Maplewood. The stress of the world melts away when we step foot into your beautiful studio. Your instructors are all wonderful.  I have for so many years heard how yoga benefits both mind and body. My experience has been even better than that- it has benefited my family and how we relate with one another, it has benefited my friendships, my relationships at work etc... Again, thank you for all you do for us in the community.  ~ Chirstine C. 3/07

  • I'm a new-ish student in the Friday afternoon Pilates class with Jeanne. I am thrilled with the class, instructor, and also with Shakti in general -- it has become my refuge from a hectic week as a stay-at-home mother of two active little people!  I'm writing because I'm enjoying the Shakti environment in all regards, including, believe it or not, the orange color of some of the walls and doors. I'd love to paint one of the rooms in our house that simultaneously energizing and warm and calming color. - Jessica Z. 2/07

  • I took my first Kundalini class on Thursday evening and loved it.  I have signed up for Healing the heart center workshop and feel I have found something that will be very healing for me. I’m so happy that I’ve found your center, and can’t wait to try the next class on Monday evening.    ~ Camilla Nichols, 1/07

  • I just want to mention that I've been to the mindfulness meditation group the past two Sunday nights, and I think it's great. Looking forward to continuing, and I think I will be bringing a friend or two.   Also, I think your center on Springfield Ave. is REALLY COOL! Major kudos to you!   ~ Robb Kushner
  • I didn't expect to get much from Yoga - a few stretches to improve my sports activity and prevent injury.  But I am receiving unexpected benefits.  For one, the pains in my legs which woke me up at nights have subsided.  I am feeling more limber, and have more energy.  Most surprising however is a new ability to surrender to a painful cramp in the calves, and, by doing so, eliminate it.  Truly amazing, and that after only a summer.   Thanks for bringing this into my life.   ~ Peter A.

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