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 […]
Free Yin to Learn About the PFY Peru Retreat on Sunday
Peru and yoga just go together. That’s why PFY teamed up with teacher Anayra Calderon to create the PFY Peru Adventure Retreat coming this June. Peru has become such a popular place to go because it’s easy to get to, the time zone is the same as New Jersey’s, their culture will blow you away and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
20 in 30: 5 Tips for Surviving the Last Half
We’ve passed the halfway mark for our November 20 classes in 30 days challenge. Some yogis have completed 17+. Some have done 2. We are cheering for you all. If your mind is starting to be more clear and focused, and your muscles are starting to be stonger and more supple, then the mission is […]
Mayor Does Yoga for Bloomfield
Yoga with the Mayor was fun and successful last Saturday. Bloomfield Mayor Mike Venezia did the whole 60-minute hot class at PFY Bloomfield. More than 45 yogis showed up to practice with him. The event celebrated Washington Street community businesses like Taj Mahal, Heavenly Flavors, Anthony’s and more. Alison McCue (center) taught, and owner Jerry […]
Congrats & Happy Birthday to PFY Owner Jerry LePore
Today is PFY owner Jerry LePore’s 50th birthday, and we want to wish him a very happy one. Congratulations are also in order because this Monday night, Jerry was an honored guest at the annual Kula for Karma gala (see him our PFY family photo). Kula appreciates his service and dedication to yogis in New […]
10 Reasons to Do 20 in 30
Have you heard about PFY’s 20 Classes in 30 Days Challenge? Maybe you’ve completed it (several times). Or maybe you’ve thought about it (a lot). Or maybe you don’t know exactly what the heck is going on. It’s simple, we promise. Starting November 1, you take 20 classes in 30 days. When you finish, you […]
Kula For Karma Honors PFY’s Jerry LePore
We are thrilled to announce that Powerflow Yoga’s founder Jerry LePore will be a guest of honor at Kula for Karma’s 8th Annual Gala. They will thank him for his dedication to the yoga community. Because of Jerry’s vision and influence, PFY has been able to positively impact more than 10,000 lives in the state […]
#SummerofPower Instagram Challenge Was a Huge Success
We did it! The #SummerofPower Instagram Challenge is complete, and 205 yogis finished and won a free month of yoga in August. It was a huge success for PFY and our winners. We send you all–including another 100 who participated–a big, squishy hug. During the month of July, PFY posted a pose of the day […]
5 Reasons You Should Do The PFY Instagram Challenge (And Win Free Yoga)
Whether you’re an Instagram beginner or a hyper-active IG pro, we’ve got a new challenge that’s perfect for you. And it starts this Wednesday, July 1. It’s easy to do: We will post the pose of the day every morning in July by 8 am. You take a photo of yourself in that pose–outside in […]
At Home Yoga Retreat With Yoga Journal And Sianna Sherman
Want to go on a retreat with an amazing yoga teacher but just don’t have the time and money? Yoga Journal has paired with Sianna Sherman (in photo at left) to make this very thing happen—in the comfort of your own home at a fraction of the price. They are launching an online 4-week experience […]
Kids Rock At PFY
We love to share yoga with people of all ages. So last Friday, Powerflow taught a yoga class for kindergarteners at Collins Elementary School in Livingston. Teachers Kimie Mittman and Melissa Giordano took the kids outside and showed them the yoga ropes. The children were adorable. They brought towels and got into simple, fun poses. […]