I recently returned from the Indie Birth Conference where I was given the opportunity to reflect on the work I am doing and why I do it. Why do I teach Yoga for Labor and Birth in my community? FREEDOM…
This month, our community focus is around our collaboration with Florida based non-profit, Hope for Haiti. From Home to Haiti is a 7-month exploration into the heart of yoga and service. Yoga Home, in collaboration with Hope for Haiti, has designed…
#yogahomies, meet Jenna Brown. Jenna has been with Yoga Home since day one. First as Work Exchange, then studio manager, and now teacher. Jenna teachers a variety of classes on our schedule including Prenatal, Basics, & Vinyasa and is also…
Mother’s Day. It’s always been a holiday filled with emotions as complex as the mother/child relationship. For me this year, even more so. I remember the first year without my Mom. Every time I passed the card section I’d think “Oh,…
It’s simple, really – At Yoga Home, our vision is to create a holistically based community of empowered, happy and healthy individuals. Our vision for what we seek to bring our community has always been this, and as we enter…
The word “inversion” might send off internal alarm signals for some yogi’s. I totally get it because I sometimes feel the same way! It might seem like a daunting task and the thought of going upside down can seem quite…
Reiki energy is a complete form of energy healing from the Universe. Reiki can be used for self healing, treating others or sent via Distance Reiki to others or situations. Incorporating candles and/or essential oils into your practice can help…
4 years ago today, we opened our doors. My, my how our community has grown! Help us celebrate throughout the month of April by sharing your pictures and stories with us on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #YHturns4. We’ll…
Co-founder Maura Manzo, leads a mini practice with a chakra meditation you can do right from home! The seven chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through. Root – Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded. Sacral…
This month, our community focus is around Earth Day! All April long we are promoting getting outside, getting involved and reducing, reusing and recycling! Megan Eberbach, #yogahomie and eco-blogger shares below, 10 ways to celebrate Earth Day, every day! 1.…
This month, we are celebrating this beautiful planet we call home and connecting you to resources, events and products that can help to reduce our footprints and impact on this Earth. April 22nd is officially Earth Day, but we believe…
This month, we’ve partnered with Always Be Recycling to host an electronic drive to keep electronics out of landfills! We can collect any small electronics you may have at the studio, you can bring these items when you come for…
At Yoga Home, we are committed to extending our practice beyond the studio doors. For us, this includes making sustainable and responsible choices for our bodies and the environment. We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Taproot Farms this…
As I’m writing this, I’m getting ready for Spring Break. It’s somewhat bittersweet, as this is the last “official” Spring Break for our family. With my son graduating from college this year, there will be no more coordinating of school…
The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator – from south to north. On the equinox, night and day are about the same length – 12…
Reiki energy is a pure form of positive energy that we receive from the Universe. Crystals are also sources of positive energy that have been used in healing for thousands of years. Shamanic practices use Earth energy (crystals,flowers and herbs)…
Check out this video from CBS Philly Pat Gallen, joined us to check out Yoga Nidra, a monthly offering here at the studio. Yoga Nidra, also known as “the divine sleep” or sleep with awareness, is an ancient practice that…
Thank you to all who participated in last month’s community initiative by writing love letters. This month, our community initiative will be benefiting a different type of senior… seniors (and juniors) in high school! This month, we have partnered with…
#yogahomies, meet this month’s featured teacher of the month, Dr. Tami Berry! Tami is a Wellbeing Advocate, Speaker, Certified Meditation Instructor, General Surgeon, and Health Care Thought Leader. You will find her on our schedule every Saturday morning at 8:15-8:45am…
While driving to my parents’ house in late March of 2017, I suddenly couldn’t feel my foot. I panicked and pulled off to the side of the road. In about 30 seconds, my foot regained feeling, and I safely finished…
Thank you so much to all who donated supplies for PAWS and The Philly Bully Crew in our January initiative! If you didn’t get the chance to drop off your donation, know that PAWS and Philly Bully crew both accept…
Celebrating his 100th visit, Jan shared with us his Yoga Home story and gave us permission to share it with all of you! It was mid-August. I was recovering from a concussion, facing my sixty-seventh birthday, and often feeling anxious.…
#yogahomies, meet Maura Manzo, co-founder of Yoga Home, she is this month’s Teacher of the Month! You may have taken her Saturday morning Vinyasa and Meditation class or her new Yin lunchtime class, or maybe you have just seen her…
Erin Park is a teacher at Lightbridge Academy teaching Pre-Kindergarten. She also works with children that are on the autism spectrum. She has introduced yoga to all she works with. She plans to take all she has learned with her,…
We get a lot of questions and comments from beginner’s just visiting their mat for the first time. “What classes are appropriate for me?” “I’d love to try yoga but I need to lose weight before I do.” “I’m not flexible,…
