Why Choose the Shala?

The Sarvāṅga Shala is a considered, atmospheric space set within a peaceful, semi-rural craft and retail village on the outskirts of Wokingham. It is designed for depth, presence, and meaningful gathering — not high-volume or drop-in use.

We offer two distinct ways to work with the space: Dry Hire and Guest Practitioner Use, ensuring clarity, care, and alignment for everyone involved.

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Dry Hire

Open, flexible use of the space

Dry hire is available for individuals, groups, and organisations seeking a calm, well-held environment for one-off or short-term use.

This option is well suited to:

• Mum & baby or parent-led groups

• Photographers and filmmakers

• Creative rehearsals or shoots

• Body-based or movement practices (non-yoga)

• Community or charity-led gatherings

• Workshops that do not require promotion via Sarvāṅga

Dry hire is a space-only agreement. Hirers manage their own bookings, payments, promotion, and insurance.

All dry hire bookings are subject to approval to ensure the space is used respectfully and appropriately.

 

Guest Practitioner Use

A curated, aligned collaboration

Guest Practitioner use is selective and intentionally limited. This pathway is reserved for experienced, insured practitioners offering wellbeing or spiritually rooted work that aligns with the ethos of the Shala.

To protect the integrity of both the studio and our Shala Resident Practitioners, guest offerings must:

• Align with Sarvāṅga’s values and tone

• Complement rather than replicate existing offerings

• Avoid direct competition with studio classes, courses, or resident work

• Be suited to an intimate, depth-led environment

Guest Practitioner bookings are subject to a collaborative agreement and may include promotion via Sarvāṅga channels and ticketing through our system, where appropriate.

 

Facilities & Amenities

Fully Equipped Space
The Shala is equipped with mats, blocks, bricks, straps, bolsters, blankets, cushions, and rugs, suitable for up to 16 participants, depending on layout.

Tea Station
A simple tea station is available for refreshments.

Accessibility & Location

• Free on-site parking

• On-site café and independent shops (open during business hours)

• Toilets located just off the courtyard

 

Rates & Availability

• Dry hire: £30ph. Guest Practitioner hire: by application.

• Off-Peak Hire: Reduced rates may be available during quieter daytime hours

• Extended Bookings: Preferential pricing for single bookings of 3+ hours or short-term residencies

• The Shala is not available during scheduled Sarvāṅga classes, trainings, or resident practitioner sessions

 

Please Note

Yoga & Movement Classes
We do not offer the Shala for independent yoga class hire. Yoga teachers interested in working with Sarvāṅga are welcome to enquire about teaching pathways or future collaboration.

Insurance & Approval
All hirers must hold appropriate insurance. All bookings — dry hire and guest practitioner — are subject to approval to ensure alignment with the space and community.

 

Enquiries

If you feel the Shala may be a good fit for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Please complete the Hire Enquiry Form below, and include whether you are enquiring about Dry Hire or Guest Practitioner Use. We’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.