Maha Yoga Ithaca

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The thing everyone asks me about 💭 ➡️ One of the things people ask about most at Maha is shoulder mobility — and for goo...
12/10/2025

The thing everyone asks me about 💭

➡️ One of the things people ask about most at Maha is shoulder mobility — and for good reason. 😅 It’s the exact thing your body is craving if you sit at a desk all day with rounded shoulders, or if you’re a longtime yogi who has noticed nagging hyper mobility-related injuries creeping in.

When we spend hours forward-folded over laptops and phones, the rotational capacity of the shoulders is often the first thing to go. And here’s the catch: when you lose rotation, it affects everything else — shoulder flexion, extension, even the way you breathe and stabilize. 😳
 
Your body is an efficiency machine, so if you stop using a range of motion, it assumes you don’t need it and shuts it down, doubling down on the patterns you use most. The good news? You can teach your nervous system, through consistent practice, that you do want to move in these ranges again. 🙂‍↔️
 
That’s where Maha Mobility comes in. It’s our strength-and-mobility track — the veggies of your movement practice — built on Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) to support resilient joints and long-term musculoskeletal health.
 
Flexibility lets you passively access a shape; mobility gives you the strength and control to actively own it. That difference matters, especially for yoga practitioners who explore big ranges of motion in asana but don’t always have the integrated strength to support those shapes.
 
If you’ve been wondering whether this is for you… it probably is! ✨ Shoulders are on the schedule for the entire month of December in Maha Mobility - come join us!

Give the gift of yoga this season (& save big)! 🎁This time of year can be busy for many of us, and it’s easy for our pra...
12/07/2025

Give the gift of yoga this season (& save big)! 🎁

This time of year can be busy for many of us, and it’s easy for our practice to slip in the rush of the season.

Yoga reminds us that when our rhythms are disrupted, our bodies, minds, and hearts feel it—our mood, digestion, sleep, and overall balance can shift quickly. Staying connected to even small, meaningful habits can make a big difference. Take a yoga class. Go for a walk. Give yourself a minute to breathe. 😌
 
And if holiday shopping is adding to the stress of the season, consider giving the gift of yoga. 🎉

This month only, buy a $125 gift card for $108. Gift cards can be used for private instruction, group classes, branded products, yoga mats, and bags.
 
I am wishing you steadiness and ease this season.

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Sending you love from Maha this Small Business Saturday 💙 ➡️ It’s been a great first year here in Ithaca—thank you for b...
11/29/2025

Sending you love from Maha this Small Business Saturday 💙

➡️ It’s been a great first year here in Ithaca—thank you for being part of this growing movement community!

Our Google reviews over the past 14 months keep highlighting what makes Maha special:

⭐️ Welcoming & Supportive: Friendly, inclusive, and full of good energy.

⭐️ Skilled Teachers: Justicia and team are praised for their expertise and down-to-earth approach.

⭐️ Intelligent Movement: Classes that build strength and mobility while easing stress and deepening self-awareness.

We’re here to move better, feel better, and honor yoga’s roots while integrating modern movement science.
 
To everyone who’s shown up for class—thank you for being part of what makes this place so special. 🥹 And if you haven’t been in yet, grab your discounted intro pass now—it activates on your first visit!
 
I am reminded again and again that it is a privilege to own a small business with such a strong and supportive community. YOU are the reason I feel encouraged and motivated.
 
As a Small Business Saturday thank-you, we’re offering special off-menu pricing today and tomorrow only. From our small biz to you, with love 😘

Practicing yoga regularly can make a BIG difference 💫Studies have shown us that - when practiced regularly - yoga decrea...
11/28/2025

Practicing yoga regularly can make a BIG difference 💫

Studies have shown us that - when practiced regularly - yoga decreases stress, builds bone density, helps with sleep, benefits heart health, and improves strength, flexibility and balance (source: Johns Hopkins Medicine).

Wow! Sign me up, am I right? ✨

I love that science is catching up to prove what you and I both know on a personal, anecdotal level: a regular yoga practice is a major upgrade in life!

A class here or there won't make the impact you're looking for. It's regular yoga, consistent over time, that is the true game changer (think: 2-3 classes per week on average).

And one of the best ways to stay regular with your yoga practice is our 6 month unlimited pass. 🙌🏼

For the next 6 months, you can be sure you'll stay consistent with your practice and lock in all those physical benefits, with the best price we offer on this pass. ‼️

Passes are on sale only through this Sunday. Grab yours today! ⬆️

No time for membership? 🤔 Try this instead ⬇️A Maha member recently told me this story: she was having a stressful eveni...
11/26/2025

No time for membership? 🤔 Try this instead ⬇️

A Maha member recently told me this story: she was having a stressful evening at home with her kids and her patience was waning with the homework struggle. 

She snapped at the daughter, and the ten-year-old replied with, ‘maybe you should go to yoga, Mom.’

Yoga is not a selfish practice. ✨

It’s a choice for you, yes! And it impacts your loved ones, your community, and the wider world. When you can show up grounded and fully-resourced for your busy life, everyone benefits.⁠

The truth is that you know that when you feel better, you show up better. But it can be hard to make it to class, and you just can't make a membership work. 

That’s why, this Small Business Saturday, we are selling a special, off-menu 5 pack of group classes. 🎉 You have a full six months to use them, so there is truly no pressure. It's just a flexible pass to make it easy for you to take that class and down-regulate your nervous system. 

Trust us, your kids, partner, boss and clients will thank you later.⁠ 🥳

P.S. This makes a great gift! 

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A very special Monday - our Small Business Saturday sale starts today! 📣This week only, we are offering special, off-men...
11/25/2025

A very special Monday - our Small Business Saturday sale starts today! 📣

This week only, we are offering special, off-menu pricing options in honor of Small Business Saturday. 🤗

Whether you’re looking for:
✅ starting or restarting your yoga practice,

✅ group yoga and mobility classes to keep you healthy this winter, or

✅ a gift for that special yogi in your life ... we’ve got you covered.  

You don't want to miss it! Sale ends Sunday, November 30th. 💫

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Ready for it? 📣 Our Small Business Saturday sale is just around the corner 🤯When you shop small, you have a BIG impact. ...
11/20/2025

Ready for it? 📣 Our Small Business Saturday sale is just around the corner 🤯

When you shop small, you have a BIG impact. Supporting small businesses keeps money in our community, employs our neighbors, and increases the rich diversity that we love in Ithaca. ✨

We are only four days away from our special, off-menu pricing options. They’ll be available next week only. 🚨

🗓️ Mark your calendars - you will gain early access to these sale items, starting Monday, November 24th.

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Beat the darkness with our 4:30pm community classes 🌞Now that the sun is setting around 5pm, it’s the perfect time to ro...
11/06/2025

Beat the darkness with our 4:30pm community classes 🌞

Now that the sun is setting around 5pm, it’s the perfect time to roll out your mat a little earlier and still make it home in time to get cozy with an early dinner. ☺️

We've been getting great feedback on our new community classes with Vraja, every Monday and Wednesday at 4:30pm.

Community Classes are a fantastic way to support new teachers as they gain experience—and to squeeze in your practice a bit earlier in the evening. ✨ Drop in for $15, or use your existing membership or class pack.
 
Bring a friend, meet our newest teacher and connect with your Maha community! 🪷

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No matching yoga sets needed 🤗At Maha, we’re not a hip or pretentious studio—and you definitely don’t need to show up in...
10/28/2025

No matching yoga sets needed 🤗

At Maha, we’re not a hip or pretentious studio—and you definitely don’t need to show up in head-to-toe designer yoga clothes.

We’re real people who love to move intelligently and practice in good company. Our community is diverse, welcoming, and free of competition. You’ll find yoga and mobility geeks who come together to learn, grow, and have fun along the way. 💫

We’d love for you to join us! Try one of our intro passes—there’s no commitment, and you just might find your yoga home. 😌

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You don’t have to wait until January to start yoga 💭Sometimes we hold subconscious beliefs about when is the best time t...
10/24/2025

You don’t have to wait until January to start yoga 💭

Sometimes we hold subconscious beliefs about when is the best time to start a new practice.
 
Thoughts like…
* In January...
* After I finish this big work project...
* When things finally slow down...

But the truth is, there’s never a perfect time—just the moment you decide to start showing up for yourself. ☺️ And as the holidays approach, that moment could be now.
 
You don’t have to wait until January to start yoga—begin now and move through the holidays feeling calmer, more grounded, and less stressed. Doubling down on your self care this season is the best gift you can give yourself.
 
✨ Join us for the Maha Yoga Open House — Saturday, October 25th!
 Enjoy great yoga, good company, drinks and snacks, specials, and giveaways.
 
We’re offering two classes at a special $10 drop-in rate for new clients, or you can use your membership to join in and bring a friend! 
 
This is the perfect place to start - make time for you, before the holiday rush begins. 💫

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Experience what makes Maha special — Open House Oct 25 📣At Maha, what we hear again and again from students is: “This is...
10/21/2025

Experience what makes Maha special — Open House Oct 25 📣

At Maha, what we hear again and again from students is: “This isn’t like other yoga studios.”

Our classes go beyond just stretching and sweating — they’re about functional movement, body awareness, and the kind of strength and mobility that supports real life.

Join us for the Maha Yoga's Open House and experience what makes Maha special with two unique classes:

🧘‍♀️ Functional Flow w/ Justicia (9:30–10:45am)
Mobility-informed yoga class that integrates functional movement with yoga.This class helps you build strength and improve mobility for a more balanced body. With 20 years of teaching experience, Justicia weaves together the best of yoga and functional movement to help fill in the gaps your body didn’t know it had.

🌿 Slow Flow w/ Dani (11:00am–12:00pm)
Gentle, grounding, and deeply supportive, Dani’s slow flow is beloved by students returning to practice or anyone who knows a power yoga class just isn’t the right fit. Her thoughtful approach helps you reconnect with your body in a way that feels both safe and empowering.

We’re offering both classes at a special $10 drop-in rate for new clients, or you can use your membership to join and bring a friend! ✨

Come see for yourself what makes Maha different.

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$10 classes for Maha's Open House! 🤯Join us for great yoga and good company. We’ll have drinks and snacks, specials and ...
10/17/2025

$10 classes for Maha's Open House! 🤯

Join us for great yoga and good company. We’ll have drinks and snacks, specials and giveaways, and a celebratory vibe for all! 🎉

We’re offering two classes with a discounted single class drop in rate of only $10/class. For new clients only.
 
If you’re already a member, come and connect with your fellow yogis and bring a friend. ✨ You can use your current membership to register.
 
🗓️ Schedule:

✅ 9:30-10:45am functional flow w/ Justicia

✅ 11am-12pm slow flow w/ Dani

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