Kathleen Celano is a graduate of Balanced Planet Yoga's first teacher training. We took some time to sit down with Kathleen and get her answers to the following five questions: 1. What are some of the challenges you have experienced in your yoga practice and how did you work through them? I'm always experiencing new…
What is a Mudra and how can you you incorporate them into your yoga practice? Mudras are often part of a yoga class, but how much do you really know about them? Especially if you are new to yoga, it can all get confusing. Which one should we use and when? And what is the…
What's with the chanting of Om at Balanced Planet Yoga? Om is a mystic syllable, considered the most sacred mantra in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. It appears at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit prayers, and texts. Om is all about threes. With its roots in Hinduism, the Om symbol is said to represent…
The Mandala and Yoga In Sanskrit, mandala translates into "essence" or "containing", but can also be translated to mean "circle-circumference" or "completion". Recently, mandalas have become popularized in the in coloring books as a form of stress-relief and meditation. These symbols are rooted in deep ancient traditions in both spiritual and ritual practices. Mandalas…
What is the meaning of a lotus flower? “No mud, no lotus.” – Thich Nhat Hanh It looks like—and is—a water lily. The water lily, or lotus flower, has a wealth of meaning and history behind it. The Sanskrit word for lotus is kamala. The lotus flower blooms on the surface of water with its…
Balanced Planet Yoga was pleased to participate in this past weekend’s yoga community Hurricane Relief Benefit with other area studios – the yoga communities of Shine Yoga, OhmGrown Yoga, Tuck Barre Yoga Philly, BlueDeer Yoga, and Yoga House & Wellness Center joined in to raise money for those affected by the devastation of the recent…
BPY Basics is a “workshop style” 60 minute class that follows the studio’s signature BPY Flow, but with intentional breaks in the sequence to fine tune alignment. This class is designed for yogis at all levels - a perfect opportunity to realign your practice as it deepens. (more…)
BPY is so excited to offer a new style to our eclectic studio - Infrared Classes! Not a traditional "hot yoga" fan? This is the class for YOU! (more…)
THE BPY RETREAT in Atenas, Costa Rica Join us for an all-inclusive, rejuvenating, self-love retreat in the heart of Costa Rica’s lush tropical rainforest from February 8-13th, 2018 at The Retreat Costa Rica. What does it really mean to love, honor, and heal yourself? Balanced Planet Yoga is partnering with Celebrity Chef and two-time best selling wellness author Diana Stobo to…
BPY Announces New Yoga Teacher Training Dates Balanced Planet Yoga will begin its next 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training this September in a slightly new format. The opening weekend will be four days, but after that, the program will be three day weekends. The upcoming dates are: Training Weekends [ 5 Weekends ] Sep 7th…