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 […]
14 Tips to Go From Yoga To Happy Hour
We’ve all been there. You want to go to yoga, but you also want to meet your friends for Happy Hour. Priorities?! Well, I say go to both! It’s important to get your workout in, but it’s also important to spend time with your besties! Now for the bigger issue: You don’t have time to […]
Stacey Bell Explains Yoga & Your Inner Spirit
We have a really special 2-weekend immersion coming up with one of our most experienced teachers, Stacey Bell. It’s called Yoga and Your Inner Spirit and starts on Saturday, April 2 in Bloomfield. Learn about breathing techniques, meditation and how that works with your subtle body, including your chakras, koshas and nadis. Don’t know what […]
20 in 30: Do Yoga. Raise Money. Feel Great.
Our April 20 in 30 Challenge starts in just 14 days. Now’s the time to start thinking about it. Studio managers have posted the sign up boards in each location and are ready to answer your questions. Write your name on the line. Then start looking at your April schedule because you’ll get to do […]
Take St. Paddy’s Yoga on Thursday; Win a Day Pass to Yoga Journal Live! in NYC
Party like it’s St. Paddy’s Day on your yoga mat. We’ve planned a special giveaway for our students this Thursday. We have 3 day passes for the Yoga Journal Live! event in New York City on April 8 through 11. And you have a great chance of winning one of them. All you have to […]
When You Need Toasted Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Fudge Brownie Pie
I am huge on healthy cooking. Every meal I cook is packed with nutrition. But sometimes when you’re hitting six hot classes a week and eating lots of grilled chicken and veggies, you just need Toasted Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Fudge Brownie Pie. My friends love when I make this pie. I’ve even used it as […]
Why Modern Yoga is NOT a Failure
I am a modern yoga success story. Recently, some articles have gone viral about the failures of modern yoga. They discuss why people should stop–or never even start–practicing. They criticize the new meaning of teaching yoga and the potential disservice in posting pictures of poses. These articles site ancient texts such as the Upanishads and […]
Instagram #FuelYourFire Winners Have a Happy Day
Thanks to everyone who participated in or took a peek at our most recent Instagram Challenge called #FuelYourFire. We picked the winners today, and they are very happy! We drew random winners out of hat. Student yogis who posted the pose of the day every day in February were eligible. Three students won outfits from […]
Yoga Is Where I Found My Friends
When I first started doing yoga, I thought I was adding another workout to my routine. I thought I’d get to a class once a week and still do my long runs and cross-training classes. But yoga became my primary workout. One of the reasons I became so obsessed was this feeling of being part […]
Rainy Day Blues? Try Our Boost Your Mood Playlist
Rain may be pouring down outside today, but make it sunny inside. This playlist is full of happy, fun sing-along songs that will instantly boost your mood and brighten your day. –Colleen Shea https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1246808229/playlist/13RbrhYwbVIMfnnAZyTZYa
Kim Shand’s Cauliflower Rice
This weekend, catch Kim Shand’s 4-part series called The Power of Practice at PFY Wayne. On Sundays from 1:30 to 3 pm, she’ll help you make a 30-day commitment to reboot your thought patterns and experience more success. She’ll talk about eating habits and building strength. Kim will also go over the yogic ways to […]
Yoga Love For Valentine’s Weekend
This has been a big week for sweet holidays. Not only is this Sunday Valentine’s Day, Monday was Chinese New Year. Yesterday was Mardis Gras. Today is a New Moon. There are just so many reasons to celebrate. And we always think it’s a great idea to take the party to your mat. Most of […]
How I Make Time for Yoga
Every now and then, I look for an excuse to get out of going to yoga. “I’m too tired!” “I didn’t eat enough today!” “Yesterday’s workout was really hard.” “The class I want to go to is probably full”. Yes, taking days off is important. You have to do it. And sometimes, these excuses are […]
Why Sam Rosalie is Doing PFY’s Instagram Challenge for February
Did you know PFY is hosting our second Instagram Challenge starting next Monday, February 1? We’d love for you to join in and get your chance to win a free outfit from lulu. Here’s why Sam Rosalie is doing it. She’s a dedicated PFY Hoboken yogi, and she modeled for all 29 photos that we […]
An Acoustic Snowstorm Playlist for Your Wintry Day
As you know, we had to cancel all classes on this snowy day. We hope you’re warm and relaxed during the storm. Here’s a playlist, Acoustic Snowstorm, that’s perfect for snuggling in and hunkering down. Stay home, spend time with loved ones, eat good food and take a listen. We’ll see you in the studio […]
Fitness Addict Turned Dedicated Yogi: One Students’ Story
If you asked me 10 years ago what yoga meant to me, I would have said, “Nothing. It’s just stretching.” If you asked me the same question 5 years ago, I would’ve said, “It’s a good thing to do once a month, but it’s not a workout.” If I were to get that same question […]
Featured Playlist: A Tuesday Yoga Dance Party
We want to wish a big, warm welcome to our newest blogger, PFY yogi Colleen Shea. She put together this playlist to get you in the Tuesday dance party mood. These are the songs–by OutKast, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and more–she listens to at an Irish bar in Hoboken after she takes yoga class with […]
Last Chance: Go to a Yoga and Surf Retreat in Puerto Rico!
If you desperately need a winter vacation, Powerflow Yoga and Float Retreats still have a few spots left in our Yoga and Surf Retreat in Rincon, Puerto Rico, on February 3 through 7. Just imagine… You are a quick flight away from a 4-day, 5-night all-inclusive beachfront villa where you will be pampered with 2 […]
We’re In the Holiday Spirit at PFY
We’re in the holiday spirit at PFY. We made merry at our annual party, and now we are busy celebrating in the studio with our students. Here’s what is going on in our different locations: In Bloomfield, donations from the free classes will go to Sarah’s Covenant Homes. This is a nonprofit that helps abandoned […]
PFY Yoga Teachers Get Their Holiday On
Happy holidays from the entire PFY staff. We’re celebrating it all! We’re feeling especially warm and fuzzy about the success and happiness of the past year. We love our jobs. We love serving our students. Last night, PFY owner Jerry LePore threw us a 10-studio party and tons of teachers and studio managers got their […]
Saturday in Morristown: Amazing Live Music + Yoga
We just want to make sure you know about the really cool class coming up in Morristown tomorrow morning, Saturday, 12-5, from 9 to 10:30 am. Allison Scaramelli will teach set to live music by 13 Hands, also known as a really cool man named Dalian. Who is Dalian? He plays instrumental healing music that […]
20 in 30: Done and Done!
Our November 20 classes in 30 days challenge is done. And hundreds of PFY yogis are done! They completed their mission. Some did 20 classes, squeezing in their last ones on Monday. A few people took 30 classes. A few more did the bonus round and visted all 10 PFY studios. Even if you only […]
Thankful Video Strikes Back
We are super thankful once again. We wish you and your loved ones a very special and happy Thanksgiving! Please watch our video starring some of your favorite people: Kim Copeland, PFY Teacher Josh Ehlin, PFY Teacher Kimie Mittman, PFY Clifton Manager and Teacher Anthony, Yogi Kelly Briggs, PFY Teacher Kristen Brunello, PFY Bloomfield Manager […]
Two Thanksgiving Tips from Raghunath
Raghunath taught a bhakti workshop a fewyears ago at PFY Morristown, and his words still ring true. Everyone in the sold out room was singing, smiling and attempting handstands. Raghunath’s style is to inspire you off the mat and encourage you to be courageous on the mat. He always brings an incredible amount of wisdom […]