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Foundations Yoga is a boutique style studio that embraces both a traditional and therapeutic approach to yoga. Private sessions are available.

As a studio, it is our philosophy that yoga should be accessible to all people. Your experience at Foundations will include small class sizes taught by a highly qualified staff that is present to provide a supportive and personalized experience. Although we do offer classes for practitioners with a variety of levels of experience, the majority of our classes are designed for beginners and those looking for classes that are therapeutic in nature. We have a unique focus on energy work including reiki, sound healing and crystal healing. About the Boutique: Our boutique is open for shopping Tuesdays through Saturdays. Please see our website for specific hours. Step into our world where yoga meets fashion, and tranquility intertwines with style. Beyond a mere destination for yoga attire, our boutique boasts an eclectic selection, featuring everything from comfortable casual wear to premium yoga essentials, crystals, jewelry, gifts and more! Take the first step in your journey today and allow us to guide you in developing a practice that is comfortable, sustainable and fun! Foundations is not a hot yoga studio.

02/18/2026

Way to go, Debbie!!! 🎉 200 Classes 🙌

Two hundred classes is such an incredible milestone — and Debbie shows up to each one with strength, focus, and determination.

She brings steady energy to the room, works hard, and quietly sets the tone for what commitment really looks like. Since retiring, we’ve had the chance to see even more of her in class — and today’s celebration felt especially meaningful. The whole room was genuinely excited to cheer her on.

Debbie, 200 classes is something to be proud of. What an accomplishment. 💜

Be sure to congratulate her next time you see her — 200 classes is worth celebrating!

02/13/2026

During a sound healing session, you’re invited to settle in and listen to the gentle tones of Tibetan singing bowls as they unfold slowly through the space. As the sound layers build, many people begin to feel subtle vibrations moving through the body, creating a sense of steadiness and ease. The tones interact with the nervous system and the body’s natural rhythms, often without any conscious effort.

As you settle into your session, it’s helpful to dress comfortably and allow yourself to relax. There is nothing you need to do here — no techniques to master, no effort required. Simply listening and allowing the sound and vibration to support your system is enough. Many people experience deep relaxation, a feeling of grounding or spaciousness, emotional release, or the quiet relief of being fully supported while doing nothing at all. Each session is different, but the intention is the same: to create an environment where the body can settle, recalibrate, and respond in the way it needs most.

Private sound healing sessions offer a deeply personalized experience, guided with care and intention. If you’ve been curious about sound healing, this is an opportunity to experience it one-on-one, in a setting designed entirely around you. Booking details can be found through the link in bio.

02/11/2026

We are so excited to introduce Lifelines— a beautifully designed collection created to bring calm, focus, and sensory grounding into everyday moments. Founded by Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug, Lifelines is built with the same thoughtful intention: tools that invite you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with yourself in small but meaningful ways.

At the heart of this line are grounding stones infused with essential oils, designed for hands-on focus and presence. The smooth stone encourages gentle movement that helps quiet the mind and bring awareness back into the body. Paired with essential oil blends, these pieces turn simple fidgeting into a calming, centering ritual you can return to throughout the day.

The “Take Your Time” sensory journal transforms journaling into a fully immersive experience. From the interactive gel-bead cover, to embossed page details that invite touch as much as thought, this journal encourages you to write, doodle, or reflect at a slower, more intentional pace. It’s designed not just to hold your words, but to support presence while you create them.

Lifelines also reimagines writing through essential oil diffuser pens. As you write, aroma gently releases, colorful lava bubbles slowly rise and fall, and ordinary note-taking becomes something rhythmic and grounding. The Coffeehouse pen diffuser set brings warm, comforting café-inspired scents into your workspace, turning everyday writing into a soothing sensory ritual you’ll actually look forward to.

Every piece in the Lifelines collection is thoughtfully made using pure essential oils and botanicals, free from parabens, phthalates, and dyes — designed to be both beautiful and functional, whether you’re gifting someone a moment of calm or creating one for yourself.

Sensory-driven, deeply calming, and thoughtfully designed… this is one of those lines you have to experience to truly appreciate.

02/08/2026

John just hit 300 classes — and honestly, it feels like one of those milestones that belongs to all of us. When John is in the room, the class feels fuller. Lighter. More connected. And on the rare day he’s not there, you notice — because some people don’t just attend a community, they help create it.

Also worth noting: this milestone happened in the middle of truly freezing winter weather — the kind that makes you question leaving the house at all. John showed up anyway. Again and again. Because that’s who he is.

300 classes of consistency, presence, and quiet leadership. We’re incredibly grateful for you, John — and so proud to celebrate this moment with you. 💜

02/07/2026

New arrivals are landing, and we’re curious 👀 Which vest are you reaching for?

Sweater vest or lightweight quilted vest — both styled with new pants and new long-sleeve shirts that just hit the floor.

Tell us your favorite in the comments ⬇️ And if you want to see everything that’s new, you’ll want to come by the shop.

Foundations Yoga Boutique 30 Cook Plaza, Madison Open Wednesday–Saturday

02/06/2026

This is what yoga therapy can look like. Sometimes it’s strength and balance. Sometimes it’s rebuilding trust after pain or injury. Sometimes it’s learning how to move again with clarity instead of caution.

In a yoga therapy session, every movement has a purpose. Support is intentional. Progress is paced. And you’re not doing it alone.

For many people, this is the moment things finally click—when movement feels safe, doable, and effective again. When confidence replaces hesitation. When the body starts trusting itself.

📍Private Yoga Therapy sessions are available now.
 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or contact us with any questions.

02/03/2026

In our last post, we talked about how forward head posture and rounded shoulders can change how load is distributed through the body — often showing up as tension or discomfort in places that don’t always seem posture-related.

Here are three supportive movement strategies we often use in class and yoga therapy to address that pattern:

• Wall-supported standing alignment — helps establish a clearer sense of where the head, rib cage, and pelvis are in relation to each other without forcing posture. • Wall push-ups — encourage the upper back and shoulders to contribute more effectively, instead of the neck doing all the work. • Gentle chest opening with head support — reduces excess effort in the neck and shoulders while allowing the front of the body to open in a supported way.

These are just a few of our favorite strategies. How movements are selected, adapted, and progressed matters — and they’re most effective as part of a thoughtfully guided, complete program.

If you feel like your posture may be contributing to ongoing discomfort, we’re happy to talk through class and yoga therapy options that might be a good fit. Contact us or visit the link in our bio to learn more.

01/31/2026

Forward head posture with rounded shoulders changes how load is distributed through the body over time. As a result, people may notice things like:

• Neck tension or stiffness • Frequent headaches or migraines • Upper back and shoulder tension • Jaw or facial tension • Arm or hand fatigue, tingling, or heaviness • Mid-back or low-back discomfort • Hip tightness or asymmetry • Knee fatigue or discomfort during standing, walking, or stairs • A general feeling of effort when standing or sitting upright

Why this matters: forward head posture increases the mechanical demand on muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, and hips. When the trunk shifts forward, the hips and glutes often lose efficiency, which can shift more load into the knees and lower body. In research and clinical observation, this increased demand is often associated with tension, fatigue, and discomfort in areas that don’t always seem “posture-related.”

Stay tuned for the next post, where we’ll share a couple of our favorite supportive movement strategies to help improve head–shoulder stacking and overall alignment.

01/28/2026

Is yoga actually what your body needs right now? For many people, the answer isn’t about flexibility or prior yoga experience — it’s about whether movement will help them feel stronger, steadier, and better supported in daily life and alongside the other ways they stay active. Yoga builds strength, coordination, and joint stability in a way that supports movement, reduces injury risk, improves recovery time, and helps ease ongoing discomfort. That’s why it’s often recommended for people managing aches and pains, working on balance, staying active through sports or higher-impact exercise, or looking for a smarter way to support their body long-term. Our New Client Special gives you time to explore different classes and instructors so you can find what works best for your body. Link in bio to get started.

01/23/2026

Some people prep for a snowstorm with milk and eggs. Others stock up on cozy sweaters and warm blankets.

If you’re that kind of person… we’ve got you covered.
 We don’t sell milk or eggs 😉 but we are fully stocked with sweaters, blankets, and all the cozy layers you’ll want when the snow hits.

Stop by today 11:30–4 or Saturday 11:30–3 and prep your storm survival kit the boutique way ❄️🧣

01/21/2026

Winter naturally invites us to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with what grounds us. Our shelves are freshly restocked with calming essentials to support that quieter, more intentional season — incense, sage, smudge bowls, singing bowls, tingshas, crystals, and essential oils to help you create space for reflection, stillness, and personal ritual. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice, refresh your home’s atmosphere, or simply bring a little more peace into your day, these pieces are here to support you. Stop in, take a breath, and explore what feels aligned for you this season.

Foundations Yoga Boutique • Madison, NJ Open for shopping Wednesday through Saturday

01/20/2026

📣 LAST CALL TO ORDER YOUR FOUNDATIONS SHIRT! 📣

You may have already seen this year’s Foundations shirt worn around the studio by your favorite instructor — and now is your chance to grab one of your own.

This year’s theme says it all: “I’m Nicer After Yoga.”

Available styles: Unisex 3/4-length raglan tee – $28 Lightweight charcoal sweatshirt – $40 Sizes XS–2XL

Samples are available in the boutique to try on.
 Orders must be placed by Saturday, January 24, and payment is due at the time of ordering.

Place your order in the boutique before the deadline to reserve yours.

Address

30 Cook Plaza
Madison, NJ
07940

Telephone

+19733771238

Website

http://www.foundationsyogaandtherapy.com/

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