Let’s Get Down, Dog
Let’s get down, dog Downward-Facing Dog, or adho mukha svanasana, is arguably the yoga pose with which everyone is familiar. The A-shaped cornerstone of any Sun Salutation, Down Dog is fundamental to a Powerflow Yoga practice, and rightfully so. Throughout class, you return to this pose over and over again, gradually unfurling your spine back […]
New Year’s Eve Yoga: Take Savasana Instead of a Shot
As New Year’s Eve quickly approaches, many of us feel the undeniable pressure to make extravagant plans. But finding the perfect outfit is stressful, and overpriced dinners and over-served drinkers often make the evening feel more humdrum than hoorah. While everyone else is out scrambling for a dinner reservation, come ring in the new year […]
“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 […]
3 Ways to Stay Strong During 20 in 30
Let’s be honest: Doing 20 yoga classes in 30 days is hard work. We’re almost halfway through Powerflow Yoga’s biannual 20 in 30 yoga challenge, but you may already feel sore, tired or worn out. You may want to skip a class or jump ship altogether, but stick with it. By this month’s end, your […]
20 Yoga Classes in 30 Days: Because You Can
On Nov. 1, we dare you to take 20 yoga classes (or more!) in 30 days. We believe fitness is the cornerstone of lasting health. When you feel strong, you feel good. The rules are simple. Sign up at your home studio using the 20 in 30 board. Write your name and shirt size on […]
Yoga Practice and Wine Tasting: A “Perfect” Pairing
Yoga and wine: does practice really make perfect? When people find out that I teach yoga, they often assume I’ve perfected the art of being zen. I must explain to them that yoga is an ongoing practice. Similarly, when people learn that I work in the wine industry, they assume I was born with a well-developed […]
Handstand: Everything in Moderation
Handstand: Everything in Moderation Ah yes… the elusive handstand. Instagram’s most prized yoga pose, adho mukha vrksasana, is also one of the more challenging postures to do. Unless you practice handstands a zillion times per day (you probably shouldn’t), it can take you years to learn this yoga pose. Our culture is kind of obsessed […]
Summer Solstice: A Call to Lighten Up
Summer Solstice: A Call to Lighten Up Ah…it’s finally here: the summer solstice. The longest day of the year and shortest night, the day when the entire northern hemisphere finally lightens up. With the summer solstice comes light, warmth and joy, but also a little chaos. It seems that when the kids are out of […]
5 Tips to Rock Your Boat Pose
Do boat pose to strengthen your hip flexors Boat pose, or paripurna navasana, is an oldie but goodie when you want to strengthen your core. It simultaneously works your hip flexors, abdominals and adductor muscles. But it seems many people misunderstand the nature of boat pose. Sure, your abdominal muscles will support you in the pose. […]
5 Reasons You Need to Get on the Gorge
5 Reasons You Need to Get on the Gorge Oxford Dictionary defines the word gorge as “a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.” But to me and many others, gorge has become synonymous with tradition. Every summer for the past three years, my friends […]
Feeling Down on Your Luck? Try These Five Tips
Feeling Down on Your Luck? Try These Five Tips Luck is the random occurrence of good or bad fortune. A quick Google search of the word “luck” will reveal many bloggers who believe luck is an important factor in one’s success. But what happens when your luck inevitably runs out? Whether you’ve hit a rough […]
Make Your Own Luck in Half Moon Pose
March Pose of the Month: Half Moon Balancing poses like ardha chandrasana (Half Moon pose) teach us how to make our own luck. The first zillion times we practice Half Moon, our chances of steadily holding the pose are akin to rolling dice. Sometimes we get lucky and nail it, but a lot of times […]
How Jerry LePore Makes His Own Luck
How PFY Founder and CEO Jerry LePore Makes His Own Luck As I look back on my path to yoga, as first a practitioner and later a studio owner, I realize one might think I’ve gotten lucky. But my story reveals a combination of working hard, taking risks, putting myself out there and having a […]
Snowga to Keep Your Shoulders—and Yourself—Happy
Snowga to Keep Your Shoulders—and Yourself—Happy Ah… classic March. They say it goes in like a lion and out like a lamb. When the snow falls heavily, we’re forced inside: a rare opportunity to kick back, relax and reconnect with our family. It’s all fun and games until three hours goes by and you’re at […]
Love is a Two-Way Street by Matthew Dwyer
Open up to let love in As yogis, we love to love. At least I do these days. When I walk into a classroom, I ask myself, “How can I love everyone?” And then it’s game on. Love starts to come naturally. When we begin to deepen our practice of yoga, we can move into […]
Hot Powerflow Fusion: Michael Simpson’s Incredible Survival Story
When my boss told me to review a Hot Powerflow Fusion class in my next blog post, I reluctantly said, “k.” Don’t judge me, but I’m a bit of a snob. I do only yoga (at Powerflow Yoga, of course), and my hatred for other fitness classes burns with the heat of a thousand hot […]
5 Tips to Make You the Next Lady or Lord of the Dance
Shiva, the cosmic dancer In Hindu mythology, Shiva is the god of transformation and the destroyer of evil. He has many names and takes on myriad different appearances; as Nataraja, he is the Lord of the Dance. Nataraja’s dance is called the Tandavam, which represents the cosmic foxtrot of creation and destruction and the natural […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Headstand Practice
Headstand is the king of all yoga poses. When done skillfully, Headstand is a transformative yoga posture that will help you view your environment from a completely different perspective. As you increase blood flow back to your brain, you will not only strengthen your entire body, but you will calm your nervous system. Headstand is […]
3 Yin Poses to Get Through the Holidays
How are your holidays going? They’re fun, right? Are they also a little stressful and hectic? You’re not alone! The holidays are a big swirl of activity and emotion. We defer to our yoga practice to help us stay positive and strong. Especially helpful during this time of year are relaxing yin yoga poses. Yin […]
4 Reasons You Should Go to Peru in 2018
If Heaven really is a place on Earth, it’s called Peru. Otherwise known as the Kingdom of the Sun, Peru is one of South America’s most sacred locations. From the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel to the breathtaking Sacred Valley, Peru offers an experience for everyone. Upon arrival, you can enjoy invigorating hikes through the Andes […]
Yay! We picked a Spring 200 Hour TT Scholarship Winner!
Yay! We picked a winner! Jessica Miserentino won our scholarship for PFY’s 200 Hour Spring Teacher Training. She’s devoted, hard-working and a great person in every way. We know her well because she’s a karma yogi at PFY Morristown. We are happy to cover half of her tuition and support her on this life-changing journey. […]
Vegetarian on Thanksgiving? Try This Yummy Soup Recipe
We know that some of our yogi friends are vegetarians (including me!) And since we can’t eat the turkey on Thanksgiving, we need some yummy soup. This one is my favorite, and it’s a crowd pleaser. You have to make sure the meat eaters save enough for you! Bonus: It’s super easy. Try it out, […]
5 Reasons Inversions are Awesome
Inversions are the roller coasters of yoga—you love them, or you hate them. Here at Powerflow Yoga, we live for them. Inversions are awesome. Going upside down is an exhilarating way to make your body stronger while you calm your mind. But a lot of people get frustrated by Handstand, Forearm Stand and others. Our […]
5 Reasons You Should Be Proud of Your 21 in 31 Efforts
You should be so proud of yourselves. It’s hard to stick to something, especially a month-long hot yoga challenge, but you did it. You showed up even when your schedule was too busy, your muscles were sore and your mind was tired. Doing all of that extra laundry—we mean power vinyasa yoga—is no easy feat. […]
5 Tips for Getting Rest During 21 in 31
Do you feel it yet? Man, 21 in 31 can be tough! By now, some people are starting to get fatigued from doing extra yoga. If you are a bit sore and a lot sleepy, it’s completely normal. Many of us–your teachers and PFY staff–are doing it right along with you! We totally get it. […]
5 Things to Eat and Drink During 21 in 31
Stay healthy during Powerflow Yoga’s 21 in 31 yoga challenge Wow. You’re already two weeks into PFY’s 21 in 31 yoga challenge. We’re blown away by your efforts. Everyone looks so strong, dedicated and, well, sweaty. October has been a really fun month so far, don’t you think? You can feel those good vibrations buzzing […]
3 Ways to Stay Strong During 20 in 30
3 Ways to Stay Strong During 20 in 30 Let’s be honest: Doing 20 yoga classes in 30 days is hard. We’re just one week into our biannual yoga challenge, but you may already feel sore, tired or worn out. You may want to skip a class or jump ship altogether, but stick with it. […]
4 Reasons You Should Take 21 Classes in 31 days
We’re challenging you to take 21 hot yoga classes in 31 days Have you heard about our upcoming 21 in 31 Challenge in October? We decided to shake things up because, well, 20 in 30 was becoming so been there, done that. Powerflow Yoga’s 21 in 31 is president and teacher Alison McCue’s signature hot yoga […]
Congrats Kenji, Winner of the Fall 200 Hour Teacher Training Scholarship
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. We had an awesome pool of scholarship applicants for our Fall 200 Hour Teacher Training. But one of them really stood out. Congratulations PFY Wayne karma yogi Kenji Yamashita! He’s an excellent person inside and out, and we are happy to give him our accolades […]
Do something good for yourself. Apply for the Fall 2017 200 Hour Teacher Training Scholarship.
We think you should apply for the 200 Hour: Find Your Power Teacher Training that starts this Fall. Beginning a 200 hour yoga teacher training is a huge undertaking. But we think you’re up for the challenge. Take your first leap of faith and apply for our 200 Hour Teacher Training Scholarship. We are so […]
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. […]
We are offering Refine Your Power, a 300 hour teacher training this Fall
Now is the time to do something really special for yourself. If you have already taken a 200 hour yoga teacher training, we are offering you the next step. This Fall, PFY is launching Refine Your Power, a 300 hour teacher training. This is the ultimate program to help you take your yoga teaching, studies, […]
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 […]