Mountain Yoga provides the village of Montclair with a friendly studio for yoga, bodywork, and creativity.

Our mission is:
• To help our students and clients nurture improved access to health and awareness through asana practice, meditation, and bodywork therapies.
• To encourage people to discover their own unique path through our workshops and private coaching.

We are committed to sharing the healing benefits and compassionate values of yoga with hundreds of people from many walks of life regardless of age or physical limitations. In the coming months we will offer yoga classes and special events for all levels of instruction, including seniors, pregnant women, and children.

Our yoga teachers teach the styles of hatha yoga as handed down from Krishnamacarya through his primary students (especially Iyengar, as well as Jois, Desikachar, et al.). Our Hatha Blend classes integrate the alignment of Iyengar Yoga with the flowing dynamics of Vinyasa Yoga. We also offer classes that focus specifically on either Iyengar or Vinyasa Yoga. Many of our teachers also teach and/or embody a non-dogmatic approach to mindfulness and how to translate one’s practice "beyond the mat."

Mountain Yoga employs qualified bodyworkers who offer therapies that particularly compliment yoga practice, such as Thai Yoga Massage and Yoga Therapy. In this way we provide a unique and beneficial service distinct from other massage salons. We provide an integral program of yoga classes and bodywork therapies for nurturing health and exploring awareness through the body.

Mountain Yoga offers workshops on meditation, creativity, and philosophy. In all cases these workshops:
(1) Incorporate the philosophy and/or practices of yoga and mindfulness.
(2) Honor the body as a path to greater health and awareness.
(3) Are free of dogma.

Mountain Yoga honors each student’s unique path and recognizes that people carry within themselves an innate wisdom to discover their own unique path. In light of this, Mountain Yoga is committed to hiring teachers who recognize that the teachings are more important than the teacher, and that the teacher is in service to the students. We are committed to hiring teachers who are skilled and knowledgeable, and who bring intangible qualities such as confidence, compassion, and a sense of humor.

Yoga promotes positive relationships and communication between people. The village of Montclair is a friendly, vibrant community. Mountain Yoga will always work to be a positive addition to this neighborhood. A yoga studio is a sanctuary for practice and contemplation, but it is also a local business integrated into the daily tapestry of neighborhood life. We actively cooperate and collaborate with neighborhood residents, workers, and businesses.

Mountain Yoga is a founding member of the East Bay Yoga Collective(EBYC).  EBYC in partnership with YogiTimes Magazine host quarterly gatherings for East Bay Yoga teachers. For more information about YogiTimes Magazine and local yoga classes, events and workshops, please visit them at http://yogitimes.namasteinteractive.com/subscribe.htm .