Powerflow Yoga
One Community by Jerry LePore
One Community by Jerry LePore As I sit down to write this we’re on day 65 of lockdown, give or take a few days. Our yoga studios and most businesses shut down mid-March, schools closed soon after and life has taken quite a turn for us all. Although we’re all sharing in this challenging and […]
21 in 31 Pep Talk: Halfway Point
Half Way Through 21 in 31 Where Does the Inspiration Come From? by Dani Goldberg I cannot tell you how many times I have put my name on the white poster board sign for a challenge month. After a month has passed, I have one lonely star next to my name written in bold letters, […]
Sideways by Amanda Amatucci
SIDEWAYS – by Amanda Amatucci April 6th, which will mark my fourth week of quarantine, a chain of events will slowly begin to show themselves. My husband and I have fallen into enough of a routine at this point; waking up, showering, and off to “work” taking to our respective corners of the house. The […]
So Many Questions by Dani Goldberg
So Many Questions “The thing about seeing the big picture and being self-aware is knowing that it’s not about you. It’s about the big picture. It’s not about you. It’s not. This is not about you.” If you have ever been around me, you have heard this quote. It’s one of my all-time favorites by […]
March Equinox: Recommit to Changing your Thoughts by Carrie Parker-Gastelu
There are two equinoxes every year, in March and September, when the sun shines directly on the equator, and the length of night and day are nearly equal. This year’s March Equinox is on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 11:49 pm. Rituals have been a part of human culture for thousands of years and the […]
“The Still Point of the Turning World”
The Still Point of the Turning World by Carrie Parker-Gasteleu As a yoga teacher, I often make connections back to the human body. I was recently looking through a book that talked about how lines are used in art. I studied the pictures of old churches and noticed the interior vertical lines suggest rising beyond […]
How Yoga Saved My Life
“Hot yoga has really helped me through this. I will take a class with you if you want to give it a try.” Although there was laughter in my head, I did not let it out. I didn’t want to insult the woman I was on the phone with. I had never even met her. […]
3 Reasons to Practice Yoga Outdoors
If you were one of the 550 people at Yo-Tiki last week on Church Street in Montclair, you already know how much fun it is to practice yoga outdoors this Summer. But we want to give you 3 more reasons! We hope this will get you excited about all of PFY’s awesome outdoor classes. Maybe […]
Our Summer TT Special Scholarship Student
We know it’s a huge commitment to take a 200 hour yoga teacher training. After all, it involves spending 200 hours of your life immersed in study and practice. We have offered Powerflow School of Yoga 200 Hour Find Your Power Teacher Training on the weekends in the Spring and Fall for years. But we kept […]
Let’s Do Yoga to Fight Breast Cancer at Jersey Gardens This Saturday
Do More Than Yoga with us on Saturday, 5/6 at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. For a $10 donation, you get a 45-minute yoga class with Kimie Mittman, Loretta Turner or Marina Sajina, a pink yoga mat and a 25 percent coupon good for 1 item at retailers like Kate Spade and Michael Kors. Expect fun […]
Bringing a Friend to Yoga
It’s no secret that yoga offers a myriad of benefits. These include strength, flexibility, lower stress levels and an increased sense of well-being. I love yoga and practice quite often, but I often wonder how I can invite my friends and family to explore the yoga world. Bringing a friend to yoga–especially when they’ve never been–is an […]
Stressful Week? Try This Yin Pose and Free Class
Stressful week? Yin yoga is the answer. We want you to relax so badly that we’re offering a free yin class this Sunday at 5:30 pm at PFY Glen Rock. All you have to do is stay afterward for the 30-Hour Yin Teacher Training Q&A with Deb Donnally. It’s a wonderful program that will enhance […]
7 Reasons to Do 20 in 30 Plus the Bonus Round
Why do The 20 in 30 Challenge? We have 7 good reasons for you today. Sign up now because it starts tomorrow, November 1. And try the Bonus Round, too. You could win 50 PFY Dollars if you take 10 of your 20 classes at each of our locations and do a Facebook Check In at all 20 […]
5 Ways PFY Teachers Stay Calm In Stressful Situations
Fall can be really busy. We get that. From the drop off line at school to the deadlines at work, this season brings it on. So we asked some of our most popular PFY teachers how they stay calm and centered in stressful situations. You know you can step into the studio to move your body and […]
Why Would You Sign Up for Teacher Training? Lots of Reasons!
Why would you want to sign up for yoga teacher training? Maybe you are dying to teach yoga. Maybe you just want to learn everything you can about yoga. Maybe yoga has changed your life, and you believe you can help others if you take a TT. There are so many great reasons to do this. […]
10 Signs You’re a Yoga Addict
If you’re reading this right now, chances are good that you might be a yoga addict. Yoga has changed your life for the better. You’ve seen your body get longer and stronger, and you’ve felt a clearness in your mind. That’s why you keep going back! But are you really a yoga addict? If you are, we’ve […]
10 Signs You are Ready for Teacher Training
We hope you’re thinking about teacher training. If you are, we have the checklist–and the early bird special–for you. Read below for 10 signs you are ready for teacher training. Then apply by this Wednesday, August 31, and you will save $400 on our 200 Hour: Find Your Power TT with Stacey Bell and Carrie Parker. […]
Be a Karma Yogi Just Like Javier Chavez
When you walk into a Powerflow Yoga studio, it’s highly possible that one of our friendly karma yogis will greet you. Karma yogis check you into class, hand you a towel, keep the studio clean and make those cold eucalyptus washcloths (in select locations) you love. They agree to work 1 or 2 shifts per […]
Take Christine Joseph’s Free Class This Friday & Learn About PFY’s 200 Hour Teacher Training
Christine Joseph is one of PFY’s most powerful hot yoga teachers, and she’s also an invaluable employee. Take Christine’s class for free this Friday in Clifton at 4:30 pm. Stay afterward to learn about PFY’s 200 Hour: Find Your Power Teacher Training starting this Fall. Not only did Christine create PFY’s new TT program, she will […]
Conor Murphy Wins The 200 Hour Teacher Training Scholarship
We believe our Find Your Power: 200 Hour Teacher Training will be the experience of a lifetime. We wanted someone really special and deserving to experience our new Powerflow School of Yoga program, so we gave away one full TT scholarship for this Fall. The winner is a devoted Powerflow Yoga student and karma yogi in […]
Yummy: Lemony Kale Salad
If you’re headed to a BBQ and you want to impress everyone, or if you just want to make a big batch of healthy kale yumminess, this is the summer salad for you. Luckily, kale is available year-round so you can make this anytime. But it is very delicious, plentiful and light for right now. […]
Do Yoga and Raise Money for Africa
Do yoga. Raise money for Africa. Even get a tax deduction! PFY teacher Susie Murphy will be going to Kenya with the Africa Yoga Project this fall. She’s helping a poor Kenyan community develop business skills so they can support themselves and their families. “We are creating new employment opportunities, supporting the community through service work and empowering […]
TT for free? Yes, you could win the Fall scholarship
TT for free? Yes, you could win the Fall scholarship. We’re happy to offer a scholarship for our Find Your Power: 200 Hour TT starting this Fall. This program is the experience of a lifetime, and we are looking for the perfect recipient for this award. Apply now through Monday, July 25, 2016. Just download the application and […]
PFY Instagram Challenge 2016 Starts Tomorrow: Pose. Win. Spend
Are you ready to strike a pose and win yourself $50 PFY Dollars? Then let’s do this. All you have to do is post everyday during the month of July. Follow all the rules below, and you will walk away with $50 PFY Dollars to use however you like at any of our 9 studios. It’s that easy. We […]
Do Teacher Training with Stacey Bell & Meet Her Tomorrow in Class
You’ve heard about our PFY School of Yoga‘s new 200 Hour: Find Your Power teacher training, right? It starts this Fall, which is just around the corner. We are creating an amazing and transformative curriculum for students who want to teach or just want to study yoga more deeply. If you’re thinking about making this commitment, now is the time. […]
#Yogaflashmob: Get to Yo-Tiki Tonight
Thank God for a clear weather forecast. That means it is on! We’re going to have a serious #yogaflashmob at Yo-Tiki tonight on Church Street. This is one big, happy outdoor yoga class that is great for the whole family. Class starts at 7 pm, but you need to get there early to find parking […]
Carrie Parker, Coffee Ice Cream and PFY’s 200 Hour TT
Summer may be in full swing, but it’s never too early to plan for the fall. The PFY School of Yoga is proud to present a new, improved and awesome 200 Hour: Find Your Power teacher training. We’re carefully studying what today’s TTs need to be successful, and we’re planning out a truly great and transformative experience. This amazing […]
Snapchat Us at Powerflowyoga
We did it. Well, we sort of did it. We made a Snapchat account, powerflowyoga, and we posted our first story. We took a video with Clifton studio manager Kimie Mittman and a few students after Kristen Kemp’s class this morning. Warning: It is not perfect. But we’re learning that Snapchat is perfectly unperfect. So please, add […]
PFY Plank Challenge: Win Free Yoga, lululemon and more!
How long can you hold plank pose? Find out at Saturday’s PFY Plank Challenge at lululemon in Montclair at 1 pm. We will give away great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. When we hosted the Plank Challenge at the Yoga Journal Conference last April, one intrepid yogi held this tough pose for 34 minutes. Come […]
Mother’s Day IG Challenge: PFY Will Donate $1 For Every Post
Grab your kids, your mom and your phone. You need them for a quick photo tomorrow, May 6 through May 8. For every photo of you and your kids or you and your mom that you post on Instagram, Powerflow Yoga will give $1 to yogisheart, a very sweet non-profit yoga organization. It’s that easy […]
I Have 2 Classes Left: My 20 in 30 Journey
I only have 2 classes left to go in my 20 in 30 Challenge, and this feels like the longest month ever! I’m tired and sore, but I’ve never felt better. How does that make any sense? Not only do I feel strong and fit, but it also feels amazing to know I was able […]
Getting Sore from Yoga? Here’s What to Do
Getting sore during 20 in 30? Or from yoga in general? It happens! And it’s totally normal and natural. There are some things you can do about it. And things can go terribly wrong if you don’t slow down and take care of yourself. I know all about that! As a fitness addict, you need […]
An Amazing New 200 Hour TT with Jody Domerstad: And She’s Giving Away a Spot
We know you have serious considerations before you sign up for a 200 hour teacher training. TT is no joke when it comes to commitment–you will spend a lot of time and money on it. That’s why we are offering an amazing 200 hour teacher training with Jody Domerstad. This is the program that will change […]