Debi is one of the many warm, welcoming faces that make up the Ananta Yoga staff. She has grown in her practice alongside the growth and development of the studio. Debi says she was "uninspired by her fitness routine," when she walked through the doors of her very first yoga class. "I had thought it [yoga] might not be challenging, was I wrong. The vinyasa style proved a challenge to both my mind and body. The discipline of quieting my mind and connecting with the breath gave me a sense of pe...

On October 30th Ananta Yoga Studio was honored to host the 92 years young yoga legend - Tao Porchon-Lynch. She conducted 2 workshops: a gentle and an intermediate. What a delight it was to have her share her wisdom with all of us. Everyone felt inspired. Tao reminded us, that age is a state of mind (and, of course, a state of a neglected body) and she proved to us her life's motto: there is nothing that cannot be done. We love you, Tao!

A little bit of history… Ananta Yoga was “conceived” in May of 2008 and opened its doors on November 8^th 2008. The first picture, which was taken almost 2 years ago shows what the space looked like after the walls were removed and the second – is what you’ll see today. All designs on the walls were done by a student and a friend of the studio – Valerie Magro – who happened to be an accomplished NJ artist.

Ananta… infinite… endless…

According to a legend, Ananta - the Great Serpent - is the origin of all incarnations within this material world. He floats on the cosmic ocean and serves as a couch for the Lord Vishnu, who rests between his creations. The serpent is comfortable enough to serve as a bed for the Lord and steady enough to hold the entire Universe.

Same is true for any Yoga asana. As Patanjali - who is believed to be the reincarnation of Ananta - said in his Yoga Sutras:

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