Maha Yoga Ithaca, 203 N Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY (2026)

02/12/2026

IMPORTANT: Maha Ithaca is closed

➡️ I'm writing to share that yesterday, Wednesday Feb 11 marked the last day of classes at Maha Ithaca.
 This decision was made after careful consideration and in response to rapidly shifting developments in my personal health and life circumstances that require urgent attention.
 I am sending gratitude to each of you for your support, and want to send a special thank you to all the teachers who made Maha such a fantastic place to practice: Sarah Jefferis, Rachael Gardner, Dani Bartholomew. Vraja Reeves, Lennessa Shantaya, Karen Keeley, Lindsay Graham, Liza Gabriel, Maura Cody, Ilana Berman and Lara Green. 🫶🏻

What does this mean for you?

* REFUNDS: You will receive a prorated refund for your unused class pack or membership. I’ll be in touch with you directly about that. If you have questions, please email.

* MAT PICK UP: We have scheduled two sessions for you to pick up your stored mat: this Friday, Feb 13 from 5:30-7pm and this Sunday, Feb 15 from 10am-noon. If you can’t make one of these two sessions, please email and we will find an alternative time.

I know this will be disappointing for many of you, and I apologize. I dreamed of opening this studio for years, and I never could have forecasted this abrupt ending.
 Yoga reminds us that everything is impermanent, and implores us to savor this glorious life that will hold more beginnings, as well as more endings. I hope this ending makes way for a brilliant new beginning for you in your yoga journey, and I am sending blessings to you on your path. 💜

02/06/2026

Why your hips need more than stretching 💭

Have you heard the quip “sitting is the new smoking”? That saying has really lodged itself in my brain.

When we sit a lot—or repeat the same movements over and over—our hips often take the biggest hit. Sitting keeps the hip flexors in a shortened position, and repetitive activities (whether that’s desk work, running, cycling, or even cross-country skiing) tend to overuse the same patterns without giving the joints the complementary input they need.

Over time, short and under-supported hip flexors can:
❌ Pull on the low back and contribute to back pain

❌ Create chronic achiness in the front of the hips

❌ Make it uncomfortable to lie on your belly on the floor

What’s especially frustrating is that you can stretch, stretch, stretch your hip flexors and still feel stuck. Many people even notice they feel tighter over time, despite doing “all the right stretches.”

You’re not alone. Hips are a tough area—and in modern life, most of us either sit too much or repeat the same movements again and again. Whatever activity you do the most will make a big impact on your body, which is why it needs intentional, complementary movement to stay healthy.

That’s where Maha Mobility comes in. ✨ This isn’t just stretching—it’s a focused, intelligent approach to restoring joint capacity. We help people with chronic psoas and hip tightness finally create real, lasting change by working with the joint, not fighting against it.

At Maha Mobility, we explore a specific joint focus each week, and we just started a few weeke diving into the hips! Build functional strength, understand how your body works, and give it what it’s been missing.

Ready to feel more freedom and ease in your body—both on and off the mat? ➡️ Join us for Maha Mobility. 🎉

🔗 in bio to register for class! ⬆️

01/29/2026

Closed tomorrow: a small act of solidarity

➡️ I have been feeling despondent and devastated, hopeless and helpless. I know our nervous systems are not built to watch public executions by masked government agents while we drink our morning coffee, and I know it’s normal for this to affect each of us, deeply.

At the same time, I also know that I am not directly impacted by ICE and this brutal crackdown. Many people are suffering so much more than I am, and are so much more scared than I am.
 I recognize that this is a pivotal time.
 These events have similar energy as other status quo disruptions I have lived through. I feel like I did after Columbine, after 9/11, with that knowing in my bones that this has changed the fabric of society forever, that we will never be quite the same.
 I wrestled with the decision to close tomorrow in solidarity with the general strike. Frankly, it’s inconvenient. Also, we were just closed for the snowstorm. What if I annoy people? And then the hopelessness: what will it really help anyway?
 And until last night I figured we would not participate.
 But something kept gnawing at me: the teachings I share regularly, that were passed down to me by my teachers, and by my teachers’ teachers: ‘every act makes an impact. Indeed, every breath can create an opening.’
 I have been teaching that these past few weeks because it does anchor me in a glimmer of hope within the despondency. It reminds me that movements of change are made up of millions of small acts, countless individuals taking a deeper breath and reorienting towards a collective vision.
 Closing the studio is a small act. It’s a bummer for those who will miss their regular class, and I apologize. But I hope it makes a small impact, a tiny stitch in this fabric of humanity that we are all sewing together, as we collectively try to bend this arc of history towards justice.
 All of our staff are being paid for their scheduled work tomorrow.

Continued in comments ⬇️

01/27/2026

Beginner-friendly flow, special $15 rate ✨

We’re excited to invite you to our community classes with Vraja, now offered Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 PM.

These classes are a great way to support a newer teacher as they step into leading the room — while still enjoying the thoughtful, grounded movement you know and love at Maha.

Community classes are offered at a special $15 drop-in rate (and all memberships and class packs are welcome), making this an easy, accessible way to keep your practice consistent. 🎉

Expect a friendly, welcoming Maha Flow class with options for all levels — and yes, beginners are absolutely welcome.

Come move, breathe, and be part of supporting the next generation of Maha teachers. We’d love to see you on your mat 💛

01/26/2026

Reopening this evening: classes are ON 📣

We are reopening this evening, and would love to see you for one of our two classes.

⭐️ 4:30pm community with Vraja

⭐️ 6:00pm maha flow with Lennessa

🔗 in bio to register! ⬆️

01/26/2026

We are open today! ❄️📣

Join us in studio or via livestream! We can't wait to see you 💫

Monday, 1/26 schedule:

⭐️ 4:30pm community with Vraja

⭐️ 6:00pm maha flow with Lennessa

🔗 in bio to register! ⬆️

01/23/2026

Try Functional Flow this week at Maha 📣

If you haven't tried Functional Flow yet, it feels like a cohesive, familiar yoga class—beginning with Surya Namaskar to warm the body and ending with a grounding cool-down to support relaxation and recovery. What sets this class apart is the intentional integration of functional movement and strength components woven seamlessly into the flow. 😌

These functional movements are designed to:
✅ Improve squat patterns for lower-body strength and stability,

✅ Reinforce hinge patterns to protect the low back and build posterior-chain strength,

✅ Build hamstring strength, particularly around the tendon attachments commonly stressed in yoga,

✅ Strengthen the hip flexors to reduce tightness and support healthy mobility,

✅ Develop isometric joint strength to enhance stability and help prevent injury.

Repetition of traditional yoga can leave certain areas of the body under supported. Functional Flow was created to fill in those gaps—helping you build strength where it’s needed most while improving mobility for a more resilient, balanced body. 💪🏼

Join Justicia weekly on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings for Functional Flow and experience the difference for yourself. ✨

01/16/2026

Let 2026 be the year you finally start yoga 🔥

Have you been wanting to start yoga but aren’t sure where to begin? 🤔 Maha’s Brand New Beginners 4-Week Series is the perfect first step to build confidence, safety, and a strong foundation for a lifelong practice. 💫

Together, we’ll cover the essentials—breath, postures, alignment, and studio culture—so you’ll feel right at home both on your mat and in the studio.

This series is designed especially for brand new beginners, but it’s also a wonderful way to return to practice if you’ve been away from yoga for a while.

🗓️ Dates: Sundays, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1 & 2/8 ⏰ Time: 11:00am-12:00pm 
Spots are limited—secure yours today and take the first step toward feeling confident in your yoga practice. 🔗 in bio! ⬆️

01/10/2026

Free Yoga 101 for Absolute Beginners 📣

Tomorrow! 🎉 January 11th, 11am-12pm

Start at the absolute beginning with no commitment. If you have ever felt like a beginner’s yoga class wasn’t beginner-friendly, this is the workshop for you.

Justicia will orient you to the studio, move you through some basic poses, break down yoga breathing, and answer all your questions. ✨

This workshop is the perfect place to start, and is absolutely free. Registration required. 🔗 in bio! ⬆️

01/07/2026

The Perfect First Step Into Yoga—FREE This Sunday 📣

If you’ve been practicing with us for a while, you’ve likely felt it—the healing benefits of yoga. More space in your mind and body. More ease. 😌 More access to your truest, most vibrant self.

Chances are, there’s someone in your life you care about deeply who could benefit from this practice, too.

Maybe you’ve already invited them to join you and heard the familiar responses:

*"I’m not flexible enough.”
*"I don’t have time.”
* “My mind is too busy for yoga.”

Because you care—and because you know the magic of yoga—we’re inviting you to try again. 🎉

Starting something new can feel intimidating. It takes courage and humility. That’s exactly why we’re offering our FREE Yoga 101 for Absolute Beginners workshop this Sunday, January 11th. 🗓️

This workshop is designed to gently introduce yoga in a supportive, welcoming environment—giving beginners the foundation they need to feel confident, comfortable, and empowered.

Share the link in our bio ⬆️ with your friend and encourage them to register. Trust us—they’ll be grateful you did. 🤗

01/04/2026

LAST CHANCE to buy our 6-month pass 📣

Last call 🚨 Your 6 month pass includes:

✅ unlimited group classes, both in studio and via livestream

✅ four discounted buddy passes to bring your friends

✅ free mat rental

✅ free mat storage

🔗 in bio to get your pass today! ⬆️

01/03/2026

Commit to your yoga practice in 2026 🔥

Yoga isn’t a quick fix—it’s a practice that works over time. Real change happens when you show up regularly, even in small ways, and stay committed over the long haul. 💫

If you want steady support for your practice this year, our 6-month unlimited pass is the simplest way to keep coming back to your mat.
 The sale ends tomorrow and there are limited passes available. 📣 We're running payments directly through Stripe instead of FitDEGREE - direct link to pay in full ($699) is in our bio! ⬆️

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