The incredibly strong NJ yoga tribe has always been at the heart of everything we do.
We understand the challenges that everyone will face with COVID-19 – and we’re committed to continuing to helping you find your flow with local, NJ-based teachers and studios in the safest way(s) possible. We started the NJYC as a way to deliver yoga-centric information, education, events, immersions, trainings, classes, and community connections to your inbox, social media feed, and google searches. We hope that in this time of social distancing, we can come together as a community to support one another through practice, conversation, and kindness.
So how do we do it?!
Simple. WE KEEP PRACTICING LOCAL!!! No, we can’t be in studios together but YES, we can still do #practicelocal on a daily basis with the incredible humans who are listed right here. We would also love for you to follow along with Bridget at @bridgetriepl and email her if you want to do a private yoga or meditation session virtually – bridget@njyogacollective.com.
PRACTICES WE RECOMMEND:
Jillian is hosting weekly yoga classes through her social media platforms. Email at warrioryoganj@gmail.com to join.
Jillian has many autoimmune and chronic illnesses that require medications that lower her immune system. Through yoga, meditation and mindfulness, she has improved her immune system and her conditions. During this time when we’re all practicing social distancing, practice with Jillian online, improve your immune system and overall well being, and ground yourself in a diverse yoga practice.
Kathleen Schwarz, PT, RYT: Compassionate Healing Services
Kathleen is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, Thai massage practitioner and Reiki Master. Tune in for a short daily video that will educate, entertain and inspire. Help Kathleen make kindness go viral! If you need more info, email Kathleen@chsyoga.com.
Ashley Desaro and Pure Toms River Yoga
“We want to continue to keep the community together by hosting classes live via Zoom. Our modified schedule is available through the mindbody app, our website, and social media daily. Class drop ins are $8 with some Free content added in as well. To receive link you must sign in through mindbody or DM us. Let’s keep the community together while we are apart. New to Pure? No worries we are still welcoming virtually and can’t wait to see you in person!”
Danielle Diamond – Xen Strength Yoga
Free, weekly, online yoga with weights classes + restorative yoga and meditation to keep you sweating and smiling (and how much do you love this ice cream picture?!).
The Phoenix is offering FREE virtual yoga, meditation, and fitness classes! The only requirement is 48 hours of continuous sobriety. The Phoenix mission is to build sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live. Learn more at here and follow the Phoenix on FB and IG.
For more info contact Chris at cspallina@thephoenix.org
Weekly classes through Zoom $12 per class payable through PayPal.me/dinacrosta or Venmo @dinacrosta. Schedule is Monday & Wednesday 8-9am with more classes being added in the coming weeks. Also available for private online lessons. Email – yogadinaonline@gmail.com
Honor Yoga – Hoboken and Beyond (ALL the HONORS!)
Honor has come together and they have teachers from all studios that are now teaching 20+ classes a day including Yoga, Meditation, Aerial, YogaBarre, and Yoga HIIT. They also are offering workshops and privates.
From Lara, the owner of Hoboken: “It is just a great way to stay connected with your community and your mat/self at the same time.”
These classes are FREE FOR ALL!
We got an awesome message from Julianne, one of the teachers at Iron Buddha in Westwood, NJ. Teachers were asked (if they were comfortable) to offer their time and come to the studio to record Facebook live videos that are FREE for all. They will also be posted later to the Iron Buddha website!
9:30 Am yoga classes virtually everyday!
Ida is a certified yoga therapist offering one-on-one sessions online; she has a small studio near Asbury Park that is closed right now – online zoom classes coming soon!
Be Stress Free and Find your center in the midst of it all! Join Us Online!
Deepen your sense of awareness through Meditation, Mindful Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong (seated practice available) and be in wiser relationship with all the stuff that comes your way! Life is not easy for anyone, nor is it meant to be “stress free”. We grow, renew and evolve with all of it! Hope you choose to join us as we continue to experience ALL of life the good the bad and the ugly, and feel stress free through out it all!
NJ Yoga Girl with Kim Rose Buono
Access donation-based kids, beginner and chair yoga with new classes added weekly. Kim will guide you through each class for 10-60 minutes. Choose to practice anytime! Donations can be sent via Venmo @njyogagirl. Email: info@njyogagirl.com.
Free Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Livestream with Alexandra
Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. Combining breathing, mantra and chanting we work to transform energy to the higher chakras and work the body to maintain a healthy nervous system for maximum vitality. Ages 8 – 108 are welcome! Thursday, March 19th at 7 PM EST. Join the Class here.
Email asoul1910@gmail.com if you need more information.
Anew Life Yoga with Adnan Shamsi
Anew Life Yoga of Pennington / Hopewell NJ offers online yoga classes for members and new students LIVE via Zoom as well as free classes via Facebook Live. Classes are available starting Wednesday 3/16/20 regardless of whether the studio is opened or closed as well as a library of classes for use by students as well. Email adnan@anewlifeyoga.com
Elevate Yoga can be found on Facebook as Elevate Yoga and Wellness, on instagram @elevateyoga You can find their site right here: Elevate Yoga. Students can sign up for classes just as they normally would if the studio was open, and before class they will receive an email with the link for the Zoom class. Elevate has a new student special 5 classes for $30 and a March special for returning students, offering 7 classes for $95. In the words of Elevate’s owner, “we are really honored to hold space for our commUNITY in this special way. Our students have not skipped a beat in joining together to practice and all of the teachers are so grateful. If anyone needs help they can email info@elevateyoga.net and I’ll be there for them! We are always here to help.”
From Jennifer Elise and Amate: Our studio is continuing our regularly scheduled classes virtually as long as we can. As things develop we are trying to offer both live-streaming classes as well as prerecorded classes on demand. Our classes are accessible for all bodies and we can’t wait to meet some new yogis. Updates and information posted on IG and Facebook.
“During this time I want to offer everybody the opportunity to move at a reasonable price. I will be offering affordable private session of yoga, pilates and active flexibility. Please contact me privately at @eleonorazampatti or er.zampatti@gmail.com to schedule your session.”
Erin will be offering gentle yoga classes each morning at 9am via Zoom as well as other classes both on her own and through studio platforms. Follow her social media accounts for daily offerings and updates.
Align Yoga and Strength with Allison Sorokin
Student will need to download the Zoom.us app. Must sign up for classes on Mindbody at the following link: ALIGN MINDBODY. Email: allison@alignyogaandstrength.
Classes will be available for students to sign up online and receive an email with link to class via email 1/2 hour before class begins.
Sun Moon is streaming live! Sign up in Mind Body, then download the Zoom app for our live streaming!
The Movement is a lifestyle and fitness studio offering yoga, barre, pilates, meditation, and cardio HIIT for all. Their mission is collective healing and their vision is to ensure these offerings are accessible to everyone. Because everyone deserves the chance to happy, healthy and to feel good.
“We want you well… join the Movement!”
Email Chrissy@themovementbycf.com if you need any help signing in.
Power Within Healing with Nicole Smith Levay
Power Within Healing Online pwhonline.com is a web platform for Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, with 160+ videos- ranging from short 10 minute meditations to full length workshops. To assist those who have been affected by COVID-19, we have extended a free one week trial period. After this, there is a discounted $11.99 a month fee, cancel anytime. Kundalini practice offers a unique set of exercises that generate and organize energy and deliver you into a greater state of awareness. These exercises, called Kriyas, include meditation, chanting, breathing, and specific yoga poses. The classes work on strengthening your nervous system, balancing your glandular system, purifying the body, and calming the mind. Also within the practice are built-in moments of stillness where we sit quietly and awaken to our Self. Email any questions or concerns to nicole@thepowerwithinhealing.
Laurie Singer: Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist, Wellness Enthusiast
All Love. A healthy, peaceful life is my focus every day✨🍏🍌🌳🌞✨ We’re all in this together ॐ
Laurie has offerings on Facebook and YouTube. She is planning on releasing a yoga class for kids and teens for home school requirements. Laurie will be adding more videos for chair/seated yoga, plus regular classes and tips for doing yoga at home.
Dawn is offering Zoom classes from her home-studio. All details are on her site – click the link above!
Inviting you into her living room – check it out on social media!
Mary Jane haas amazing offerings on YouTube and through her website, including Hexahedron Meditation and Feng Shui Astrology & COVID-19. She also recorded a Vinyasa practice from her home, which you can check out right here. Mary Jane’s IG is below; she is on Facebook at Body Space Alignment Yoga.
Offering pop-up zoom classes! Check them out.
Karin is guiding free meditations regularly on FaceBook Live. Yoga classes will be via Zoom. In her teaching, Karin celebrates the individuality of each student and strives to make classes unique, fun and empowering. Karin takes an innovative approach to teaching, encouraging a sense of playfulness and curiosity so each student can determine for themselves what feels best.
Karin’s passion is helping others move through life on and off the mat with greater ease and resilience.
Email reischex@gmail.com if you need any help getting in and on.
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