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  • YBarre, Barre, Yoga Sculpt, Pilates

    Barre vs. Yoga Sculpt vs. Pilates: What’s the Difference? (And Why They’re All Trying to Steal Your Favorite Leg Muscles)

    July 1, 2026 /

    One of the questions we get all the time at the studio is: “What’s the difference between barre, yoga sculpt, and Pilates?” It’s a fair question. From the outside, they all involve small movements, strange-looking equipment, people shaking at unexpected times, and an instructor who keeps smiling while everyone else is questioning their life choices. So…are they basically the same? Yes.And absolutely not. What Barre, Yoga Sculpt, and Pilates All Have in Common At their core, all three practices are interested in one thing: helping you move better. Not just harder. Better. They all ask you to become aware of your body instead of simply surviving the workout. They build…

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    Cheryl Van Sciver

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  • VIPASSANA MEDITATION

    Embracing Loving Kindness: Reflecting on Our Journey + Introducing Vipassana Meditation

    June 7, 2024 /

    Reflecting on Loving Kindness Meditation Over the past eight weeks, we’ve embarked on a beautiful journey together, exploring the practice of Loving Kindness (Metta) meditation. This practice has guided us to cultivate a deeper sense of compassion, empathy, and unconditional love, not only for ourselves but also for others. It’s been heartwarming to witness the transformation and growth within our community as we collectively open our hearts. Let’s review Metta before we head into our next technique – Vipassana meditation. Benefits of Loving Kindness Meditation The benefits of Loving Kindness meditation are profound and far-reaching. Many of you have shared your experiences, highlighting the following: Buddhist Teachings on the Benefits…

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    Autumnal Thoughts

    October 14, 2024

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    September 15, 2025
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  • Circular Fashion

    What the heck is Circular Fashion?

    October 3, 2022 /

    And what do clothing swaps have to do with it? To understand circular fashion, you must first understand the term “fast fashion”. Fast fashion refers to a sector of fashion whose business model relies on the rapid design, production, distribution of clothing. This allows retailers to produce large quantities of a wide variety of clothing at a low price to consumers. For the individual customer, this makes snatching up the latest trends easier and more affordable, rather than splurging on the more expensive item. However, therein lies the problem. Consumers are purchasing more clothing than ever due to its poor quality. This cycle of buying and discarding has created a huge…

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  • YBarre Monthly Membership

    August 12, 2020 /

    Join the YBarre Community at BPY – unlimited access + member-only perks 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗣𝗬’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆–our studio’s signature YBarre classes combine the practice of yoga, barre, + pilates to create an efficient full-body workout that leaves lasting results! online barre classes give you the convenience to workout anytime, anywhere.you can stream our classes from any device including smartphones, tablets, or computers. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?joining the YBarre Community gets you unlimited access to our complete library of classes that range in length from 10 to 45 minutes. our engaging instructors are here to motivate + inspire you with creative…

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  • Balanced Planet Yoga Announces 200 Hour Teacher Training April 2017

    January 22, 2017 /

    Yoga Teacher Training FAQ’S HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM? You can now sign up online! Go to our first Weekend Dates [April 6th] and register just like you would for a class! WHAT STYLE OF YOGA IS THE BALANCED PLANET YOGA TEACHER TRAINING? Balanced Planet Yoga is a Vinyasa-based studio and school that teaches a method that harmonizes detailed instruction and alignment with breath and fluid movement. We have created our own unique flow consisting of sun salutations and various postures that are skillfully sequenced to complete a balanced 60 minute class. We also teach proper modification and educate trainees on using props to make this practice…

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  • New Year, New You – BPY New Student Specials in 2017

    January 1, 2017 /

    Balanced Planet Yoga is offering new students several ways to save and start 2017 off on the best foot possible.  More details can be learned in studio or by visiting our MindBody site .

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  • October Schedule Changes

    October 1, 2015 /

    Starting today, October 1st, 2015 – BPY brings in some changes to the studio’s schedule. Can you believe it?  Balanced Planet Yoga has had its doors open for just about 6 months.  What an adventure it has been and we have loved every second!  What an amazing honor it has been to get to know each and every one of us.  You continue to inspire us with your hard work, and your unique perspectives on life have enriched our lives and those of our entire community! Looking back at the last six months, we have decided to introduce a few schedule changes.  Notably, check out these new class times: Tuesday…

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    A Message from Kate & Cheryl – A Virtual Studio

    March 17, 2020

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    September 21, 2015

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  • Budokon Yoga

    April 20, 2015 /

      Well, week 2 of Budokon Yoga at BPY is in the books. We couldn’t be prouder of the amazing effort our yogis are putting in to learn this tremendously challenging yet rewarding practice.  We have been humbled by your conscious choice to be inspired by the Budokon yoga primary series practice. As we begin to put in the work on the physical practice, we wanted to begin to talk more about what Budokon has to offer aside from the physical practice.  The practice is centered around 5 pillars: 1.  Movement – The physical work – tapping in to our ability to move with power, control, and flow. 2.  Thought – Why do…

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    August 27, 2015
  • Prenatal Yoga with Shannon Harty

    April 9, 2015 /

    Create a conscious connection to your breath, body and child during your pregnancy with Prenatal Yoga. Balanced Planet Yoga is thrilled to announce that seasoned yoga teacher, Shannon Harty will be bringing her Prenatal Yoga class to the studio.  Shannon’s class is specifically designed for the journey of pregnancy and will combine some childbirth education, breathing techniques to assist during pregnancy, labor and beyond as well as the therapeutic applications of postures to address common aches and pains. A regular practice can bring you more than peace of mind as it has been known to help strengthen the pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid digestion, exercise the spine and increase your level of…

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