Monarch Yoga

🌿Mindful Monday: Move With Intention🌿

Let’s ground ourselves in purpose. How will you step forward with more awareness today? ✨

🦃November Events🦃

🎤Chappell Roan Night @ Kensington Studio🎤
Friday, November 1st @ 6pm with

🙌12 Hour Assisting Immersion Workshop @ NoLibs Studio🙌
Friday November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd with .cip

🤝Merch Drop & Meet the Artist @ NoLibs Studio🤝
Saturday, November 2nd from 10am - 12pm with

👟Five Dollar Flow @ Encanto Kicks & Coffee👟 Tuesday, November 5th @ 5pm with

🍻Five Dollar Flow @ Meyers Brewing🍻
Every Wednesday, starting @ 6:15pm

🍂Five Dollar Flow @ By My Side Parenting🍂
Every Thursday with

🛍️Five Dollar Slow Flow @ Shefali Ayurveda🛍️ Thursday, November 7th @ 6pm with

🍺Five Dollar Flow @ Other Half🍺
Every other Sunday @ 10am with

🚮Trash Club @ Berks Street🚮
Sunday, November 10th from 12:30pm - 2:30pm with

🕯️Yin & Sound Bath @ NoLibs Studio🕯️
Tuesday, November 12th @ 7:30pm with &

🌀Bilingual Non-heated Five Dollar Slow Flow @ Kensington Studio🌀
Every other Saturday, starting October 5th @ 4pm with

🔥Heated Yogalates @ NoLibs Studio🔥
Sunday, November 17th @ 6:15pm with &

🔔Sound Bath @ Kensington Studio🔔
Sunday, November 24th @ 7:15pm with

🧟‍♀️A Deep Dive into Co**se Pose🧟‍♀️

In the spirit of Halloween 👻 let’s take a deeper look into yoga’s spookiest pose, Co**se pose, or Savasana!

How will you settle into your final resting pose with purpose?

⛓️‍💥Sutra 1.15 drshtanushravika-vishaya-vitrshnasya vashikara-samjna vairagyam⛓️‍💥

✨Acceptance arises when we are free from craving✨

Swipe to explore the wisdom of this month’s sutra and see how it can deepen your practice.

How do you bring this to life off the mat 🧘

👋Teacher Feature: Meet Maria!👋

💫What are you reading or listening to currently?

So, I’m reading “All Fours” by Miranda July right now. I actually heard about it on my favorite podcast, Armchair Expert. It’s all about breaking down all these expectations we think we should live by - like marriage, success, all of that. And it’s just...messy. It’s chaotic. It’s heartbreaking. But somehow, it’s freeing too. It’s raw, uncomfortable at times but in this really necessary way.

💫What’s your post-yoga routine?

Sundays are the best yoga days for me. It starts with back-to-back classes - first, Rasheeda’s Power Flow, which totally kicks my ass, then Rachele’s Slow Flow to kind of mellow things out. After that, I grab coffee with some friends, and then later, a sunset hike through Wissahickon with my dog, Dolly. And to balance it all out, Yin with Brooke😌 So I guess my post-yoga routine is... yoga.

💫What drew you to teaching yoga?

Teaching yoga for me is really about the physical benefits- it’s the perfect complement to my running. But beyond that, it’s about mental clarity. It centers me in a way that nothing else does. And then, there’s community. Being part of something bigger, sharing that space and energy - it’s just, like, everything.

✨Catch Maria in Northern Liberties every Thursday at 7:30pm for Yin!

🧐Curious About The Assisting Immersion Workshop🧐

Rachele is here to answer your questions!

🗓️November 1st: 7-9pm
🗓️November 2nd: 12-6pm
🗓️November 3rd: 12-4pm

📍Monarch Northern Liberties (709 N. 2nd St)

🙌 See you there 🙌

💪The Annual Kensington Fitness Crawl is Back💪

Get ready for a fitness journey like no other! We’ll start our morning strong at , then move through a powerhouse lineup with stops at , , , and , before finishing with some fun climbing at and a well-earned celebration!

Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this chance to sweat it out and connect with our local fitness community.

Here’s the schedule:

7:45 AM – Check-in at City Cycling
8:00–8:20 AM – Workout at City Cycling

8:20–8:40 AM – Walk, run, or bike to Burning Spirits
8:40–9:00 AM – Workout at Burning Spirits

9:00–9:15 AM – Walk, run, or bike to In Flow Studio
9:15–10:00 AM – Class at In Flow Studio

10:00–10:30 AM – Walk, run, or bike to Novem
10:30–10:50 AM – Workout at Novem

10:50–11:15 AM – Walk, run, or bike to Monarch Yoga
11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Class at Monarch Yoga

12:15 PM – Head to Tufas Boulder Lounge for climbing and celebration!

Tag your workout crew and sign up now by purchasing the “Kensington Fitness Crawl” credit on our website or app! Link in bio🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️

🌿Mindful Monday: Cultivating Patience🌿

In a world filled with deadlines, pressure to meet goals, and the fast pace of modern life, it’s easy to feel swept up in the urgency of it all. Instant communication and on-demand everything has made the concept of waiting feel almost unnatural and patience can seem distant, yet it’s precisely what we need to stay grounded. The practice of patience isn’t about slowing down the world around us—it’s about learning how to move with more intention within it.

It is a conscious choice to be present, to recognize that not everything is within our control, and to trust that things will unfold as they should. When we practice patience, we become better at navigating discomfort. Instead of reacting impulsively, we learn to breathe through challenges and give ourselves space to respond thoughtfully.

🚮 Trash Club is Back 🚮

Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 12:30pm to 2pm for a community cleanup on Berks Street! We’re teaming up with and to help keep neighborhood looking its best.

After the cleanup, we’ll head over to to relax and connect — enjoy your first beer 🆓, courtesy of Sacred Vice, and hang out to watch the Eagles game 🍻🦅 Go Birds!

Can’t make it to this one? Mark your calendars for our next Trash Club cleanups!
📅 November 10th
📅 December 8th

RSVP via the link in our bio and we’ll meet you on Berks St.!

🚨Membership Perk Alert 🚨

& go together like peanut butter and chocolate, and now that we’re neighbors we’re teaming up to make memberships even more valuable for BOTH of our communities!

Now, Indy Hall members can enjoy one free yoga class every week in addition to discounts on 5 class packs, and Monarch members can enjoy a free coworking day at the Indy Hall Clubhouse every month in addition to discounts on all flexible clubhouse memberships.

Members, watch your email this week for details on how to redeem these new benefits! ✨

🫀Fundraiser of the Month: American Stroke Association🫀

A message from : For me, October is always a month of gratitude. In addition to my birthday, October 8, 2024 is the 10yr anniversary of my stroke and marks 9yrs since my cancer diagnosis. I am appreciative of all the relationships and the practices which keep me grounded mentally and continue to challenge me physically. This is my reason for sharing Yoga and Pilates in whichever ways I can and I’m happy to be hosting a $5 fundraiser flow for the American Stroke Association on Friday October 11 at 6pm. All proceeds from this class, as well as $5 flows from Oct. 20th through Oct. 27th will be benefiting a charity which provides support for so many people in need. Please join me at the Monarch Kensington location for a 60 minute heated flow and let’s practice for a cause!

🤸‍♀️ Inversions Workshop 🤸‍♀️

Ready to get upside down? Join Sasha for a special Inversions Workshop on October 19th from 12pm to 2pm! In this small group workshop, Sasha will break down and work through headstands, L-stands, and handstands, offering techniques, guidance, and personalized feedback to help you build strength and confidence.

Space is limited, so secure your spot now💫

🎃October Events🎃

🍻Five Dollar Flow @ Meyers Brewing🍻
Every Wednesday, starting October 2nd @ 6:15pm

🛍️Five Dollar Slow Flow @ Shefali Ayurveda🛍️
Thursday, October 3rd @ 6pm with

🎵Afrobeats Night @ Kensington Studio🎵
Friday, October 4th @ 6pm with .i

🌿Free Vinyasa Flow at Northern Liberties Farmers Market🌿
Saturday, October 5th @ 10:15am with

🌀Bilingual Non-heated Five Dollar Slow Flow @ Kensington Studio🌀
Every other Saturday, starting October 5th @ 4pm with

❣️Five Dollar Fundraiser Flow for ASA @ Kensington Studio❣️
Friday, October 11th @ 6pm with

🍺Five Dollar Flow @ Other Half🍺
Every other Sunday, starting October 13th @ 10am

🤸‍♀️Inversions Workshop @ NoLibs Studio🤸‍♀️
Saturday, October 19th @ 12pm with

🕯️Yin & Sound Bath🕯️
Tuesday, October 22nd @ 7:30pm with &

🔥Heated Yogalates🔥
Sunday, October 27th @ 3:30pm with &

🔔Sound Bath🔔
Sunday, October 27th @ 7:15pm with

🍏Fundraiser of the Month: Vetri Community Partnership🍏

This month, we are so thrilled to partner with Vetri Community Partnership for our Fundraiser of the Month! Proceeds from all Five Dollar Flows the last full week of September will be donated to support their mission.

✨About Vetri Community Partnership✨

Vetri Community Partnership’s mission is to nourish minds, bodies, and communities with nutrition education through cooking. They inspire people of all ages to develop the knowledge and confidence to make nutritious choices and build life skills for a healthier future. We are committed to providing approachable and accessible programs that foster a sense of belonging for members of our community.

Support Vetri Community Project by coming to any Five Dollar Flow between September 23rd - September 29th!

🌺 June Events 🌺

🏳️‍🌈PRIDE Flow Sunday, Just 2nd @ 8:30am with 🏳️‍🌈

📖 K-12 Yoga with q
Monday, June 3 @ 4:30-5:30pm

🐛Litlle Caterpillars Music & Movement Outdoors garden with every Tuesday @ 10:30am

🎶 Yoga Beats with .rasheeda & beats by
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6-7pm

💃 Emo Night with
Friday, June 7 @ 6-7pm

🌳 Yoga with
Saturday, June 8 @ 9-10am

🍻 Power Flow Outdoors with
Sunday, June 9 & 23 @ 10-11am

🧘 Yogalates with &
Sunday, June 9 @ 4-5:15pm

🎶 Yoga Beats at the Estuary I Penn’s Landing with
Monday, June 10 @ 6:30-7:30pm

☀️Slow Flow Outdoors sky room
Tuesday, June 11 @ 8:15am

🍃 Bilingual Five Dollar Flow @ Las Parcelas with
Wednesday June 12 & 26 @ 5:30-6:30pm

🌿 Five Dollar Flow Gardens with
Saturday June 22 @ 11am-12pm

🌞108 Sun Salutations on the Roof
Friday, June 21 @ 6-715pm

🌞 Sun Ceremony Slow Flow with
Sunday, June 23 @ 4-5:15pm

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE Sound Bath with
Sunday, June 30 7:15-8:15pm

🌳Yoga @ Your National Park🌳

How lucky are we to have a beautiful green space * A NATIONAL PARK* right in Old City Philadelphia?!

Join us in collaboration with Independence Historical Trust on the lawn behind the Second Bank of the United States for Yoga at Independence!

Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, come and enjoy an hour of all levels, all ages, yoga in your National Park on the following Saturdays @ 9am:

June 8th
July 13th
August 10th
September 14th

Sign up in advance is helpful - link in bio!

📚 Monarch Summer Reading 📚

Looking for a great read?? We’re taking a break from our in person book club for the Summer & will instead be sharing our fave reads here!

Check out our team’s recommendations and personal faves.

📚Yoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope, recommended by Alex
📚 Normal People by Sally Rooney, recommended by Sara D.
📚 Living the Sutras by Kelly DiNardo & Amy Pearce-Hayden, recommended by Serena
📚 People From My Neighborhood by Hiromi Kawakami, recommended by Sarah O.
📚 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, recommended by

Love to read?! Give us a book recommendation in the comments below!

🎉 Monarch is turning 4! 🎉

In the Summer of 2020, Monarch started outdoors & - we did a lot of yoga in our parks & open spaces before opening @ 171 W Berks in May of 2022!

Four years, and (almost) TWO brick and mortars later, we are ready to CELEBRATE!

🎉 Join us this weekend for our Yoga Teacher Training Graduation classes - our thirteen teacher trainee graduates will be teaching Five Dollar Flows Friday-Sunday with all proceeds going towards - Check out the schedule on our website!

🎉 Our anniversary sale runs today through Sunday, May 19th!

10 Class Pack - $170 (no expiration)
Three Month Unlimited - $300 (for new/returning members)
Yearly Membership - $1100 (for current members or new/returning members)

The anniversary sale can be found on the Monarch App or on our website!

See you for yoga soon 🌳☀️😮‍💨

Happy Mother’s Day To:

Every Mother
Every Grandmother
Every Mother Figure
Every Caretaker
Q***r Mothers
Stepmothers
Transgender parents
Mothers who have lost their children
Children who have lost their mothers
Mothers with strained family relationships
Incarcerated mothers
Those who were unable to meet their mom
Those who would love to be a mother
Every sibling who has stepped into a motherly role
Adoptive mothers
And those trying to become mothers

Wherever you journey has taken you,
may this be a day of healing and love
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Xo ❤️Your Monarch Mamas .withlise .rasheeda

🧘 What to Expect at Monarch 🧘

💫 Our doors open 15 minutes prior to the start of class and lock 5 minutes after. We suggest coming at least 5 minutes early to get acclimated on your mat.
💫 When you first arrive, check in with our front desk staff. They will let you know if there’s anything you need to fill out or sign and will show you around the studio.
💫 There are cubbies in the front and back of the studio to store your things during class. We recommend leaving any phones and electronics here to eliminate any distractions. If you must bring electronics into the studio space, please make sure they are off and away.
💫 We have a water fill station, bathrooms, and changing rooms in the back of the studio.
💫 The studio has blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters. There are mat and towel rentals and water for purchase as well.

Drop a 🧘 if you’re ready for class! 📸:

☀️May Events ☀️

📖 K-12 Yoga @ Fishtown Library with Cristina
Monday, May 6 4:30-5:30pm

🎶 Yoga Beats @ Sculpture Courtyard with Rasheeda
Tuesday, May 7 6-7pm

💃 Latin Music Night with Tatiana
Friday, May 10 6-7pm

🌳 Yoga Outdoors at Independence
Saturday, May 11 9-10am

💫 Foundations of Power Flow with Rachele
Saturday, May 11 12:30-2pm

🍻 Power Flow @ Other Half Brewing
Sunday, May 12 10-11am

🎶 Yoga Beats at the Estuary I Penn’s Landing
Monday, May 13 6:30-7:30pm

🍃 Five Dollar Flow @ Las Parcelas
Wednesday May 15 & 29 5:30-6:30pm

🎓 YTT Graduation Weekend $5 Flows
Friday, May 17 – Sunday May 19
Stay tuned for the full schedule!

🌞 Sun Ceremony with Bree
Sunday, May 19 4-5:15pm

🔔 Sound Bath with Riot Alliance
Sunday, May 19 7:15-8:15pm

Tag a friend that you want to join us for one of our special events soon ☀️☀️☀️

🌊Yoga Beats @ The Estuary 🌊

Outdoor yoga is even better with a view of the Ben Franklin 🌉 ... join us @ The Estuary x Sea Philly one Monday a month for a fresh air Yoga Beats experience!

The Estuary is a floating dock on the Delaware River, in the heart of the Spruce Street Harbor Basin.

Your ticket for this special event includes:

- An hour of all levels yoga set to the beats of .cc
- Your first alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage
- A donation to a non-profit focused on growing and sustaining access and boating recreation on the Delaware River.
- Your Monday dose of fresh air, great music & excellent photo ops.

Tickets are $30 ($15 for Monarch members). Space is limited! Save your spot through the link in our bio.

* In the event of cold or wet weather, class will be cancelled & tickets can be used for a future date.
* Booking opens 30 days before date of the event.

👋Member Spotlight: Meet Mary👋

Mary has been coming to Monarch since September of 2023 and became a member in January 2024! After class you’ll find her at the dog park with her dog, Scout, with her two kids, or grabbing a bite to eat at a local Fishtown restaurant. Say hi to Mary next time you see her at the studio!

💫What brought you to yoga?
I was a runner and my knees started acting up. You don’t want to mess with your knees. So, I tried yoga (in Chicago) and I was hooked. I love that yoga couples physical work with calming the mind – that moving meditation is amazing!

💫What class is your can’t-miss on your weekly schedule?
Jordon’s Friday 9:30am. He is an excellent teacher and I love that he really pushes forward your balance skills.

💫Icebreaker time!! What’s a fun fact about you?
I know how to fly planes! I got very close to getting my private pilot’s license, but unfortunately, the FAA took issue with a medication I am on and denied my application. Byt hey, it was all worth it!! I am your go-to when the end of the world comes! (J/K)

💫Quick, complete the sentence! When I’m not at the studio, I’m…
Hanging out with dogs and puppies. I volunteer at a local shelter. Animal welfare is a passion of mine and the main reason I learned to fly! I wanted to transport animals in need of rescue.

🎉SAVE THE DATE🎉

🎉May 17th-19th🎉

In just one month, Monarch Yoga will turn 4 years old (since we had our first class covid style in the park) & 2 years old (since we opened @ 171 W Berks)!! We’ll celebrate two birthdays, all at once, because…. Why not?! Inthe more reasons to celebrate the better.

The same weekend, we will also graduate our fourth cohort of teacher trainees. This puts our total number of teachers trained just over 50! 💃🏻 We will have thirteen five dollar graduation flows on the schedule + an exciting sale on class packs & memberships.

Come celebrate with us. ❤️☀️❤️

PS. Our next round of teacher training will begin in January 2025! Application is live on our website & reach out with any questions at all.

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👋Meet Michael 👋

Catch Michael every Monday at 7:15pm for Heated Power Flow!

💫What are you currently reading/watching/listening to?
I just finished reading Home Fire, and just started Lessons in Chemistry. I am currently watching the show One Day on Netflix. I am a sucker for a good romance drama/mystery. I love the podcast Scam Goddess. It’s a hilarious take on past scam artists in history told by comedian Laci Mosley. It feels like a good murder mystery podcast, just funnier and less death.

💫What’s your post-yoga routine?
Depends on the time of day, but my post yoga treat is typically a golden latte from The Ground Coffee. If practicing at night, I love drinking a nice herbal tea and doing meditation and light reading before bed. I also enjoy a little sunny walk when the weather is nice or a dip in the pool/ocean during the summer.

💫What’s your favorite self-care ritual at the moment?
I like to have “treat yourself” reset days once in a while. Slowing down and not forcing myself to feel the need to do much on these days. I’ll typically lay on the couch and read/watch movies, get a massage, order in some comfort food, and barely leave the house. A huge thing for me is always feeling the need to keep moving and staying busy, so my self-care has been to give myself the gift of moving slowly and having rest without feeling guilty about it.

💫What drew you to teaching yoga?
My yoga practice has created a unique space for self-discovery, growth, and community that continues to humble and uplift me. I have gratitude to the teachers and students who have inspired me throughout the years and have helped shape my yoga journey through their teachings and shared experiences. Being a yoga teacher allows me to hold space for others to explore themselves, feel accepted in their community, challenge their limits, be present, and most importantly listen to my curated Spotify playlists that make me feel like their personal DJ – I mean, no better feeling than a student after class asking for a song ID.

Book a class with Michael and check out his 🔥 playlists!

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