Have you been thinking about starting yoga but keep finding reasons to wait? You're not alone. At Jaya Yoga Studio in Clarks Summit, I hear the same concerns every week and almost every new student says the same thing after their first class: "I wish I'd done this sooner."

A sunrise yoga class with the Jaya Yoga Studio community became a beautiful reminder that yoga is about more than movement. It's about connection, friendship, belonging, and the community we build one class at a time.

On one of the hottest Fourth of Julys in recent memory, 156 people gathered in downtown Scranton for Jaya Yoga Studio's 13th annual Yoga on the Roof. More than a yoga class, it's a celebration of community, live music from the NEPA Philharmonic, and the volunteers, families, and traditions that make this Fourth of July fundraiser so special year after year.

Thinking about trying Pilates? You might be surprised to learn that Jaya Yoga Studio has offered mat Pilates since the very beginning. In this post, we share five things we'd tell a friend before their first class and why Pilates continues to be a favorite practice for building strength, improving posture, and moving with confidence.

Every summer at Jaya Yoga Studio in Clarks Summit, PA, we're reminded that childhood needs imagination, movement, friendships, and play. Read how our Kids Yoga Camp helped children build confidence, practice mindfulness, and create unforgettable memories.

Jaya Yoga Studio has always been about more than classes. It’s a place where people come together, build connection, and show up for themselves and their community across Clarks Summit, Scranton, and NEPA.

Summer isn’t about slowing down, it’s about stepping into a fuller season with more presence. At Jaya Yoga Studio, outdoor classes across NEPA help people bring movement and mindfulness into real summer life.

Jaya Yoga Studio’s Outdoor Summer Series brings yoga and Pilates beyond the studio and into the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania summer. From lawn classes at Camelot to Aqua Yoga at Glen Oak, dockside flow at Lake Winola, paddleboard adventures, and our annual Yoga on the Roof fundraiser in Scranton, this season is all about movement, nature, and community.

Jaya Yoga Studio’s summer camp, kids learn more than yoga poses — they learn how to pause, breathe, and navigate big feelings with confidence, kindness, and self-awareness through playful, themed movement experiences.

Jaya Yoga Studio joined Scranton’s Office-themed 5K for a pre-race stretch, celebrating community, movement, and local culture.

At Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit, PA, students are discovering how mobility-focused yoga helps reduce stiffness, improve everyday movement, and create more ease and comfort in the body.

One student reaches her 3,000th class at Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit, PA—a rare milestone celebrating consistency, dedication, and community over more than a decade of practice.

15 years of Jaya Yoga 💛 A community celebration in Clarks Summit featuring brunch, mocktails, an ice cream truck, and a full studio gathering of students, teachers, and families.

Upper Body Toning / Gentle Yoga at Jaya Yoga in Clarks Summit blends strength, balance, and mobility with a welcoming, supportive community - helping you move better, feel stronger, and leave relaxed and at ease.

Jaya Yoga celebrates 15 years near Scranton, PA — a yoga and Pilates studio built on community, connection, and growth. Reflecting on the journey, the people, and the moments that made it all possible.

At Jaya Yoga, we show why real progress in yoga and in life is simply showing up, practicing with patience, and giving your best every day.

Flow, stretch, and paws for a cause! Join Jaya Yoga for Cat Yoga at the Abington Community Library with adorable rescue cats from KitKat Mission. Fun, playful, and all levels welcome!

Trying yoga for the first time can feel intimidating but at Jaya Yoga in Northeastern PA, every body is welcome. Props, guidance, and a supportive space help you move with ease, curiosity, and kindness, so your first class is an experience, not a test.

Trying yoga for the first time can feel intimidating but at Jaya Yoga in Northeastern PA, every body is welcome. Props, guidance, and a supportive space help you move with ease, curiosity, and kindness, so your first class is an experience, not a test.

Yoga isn’t just about touching your toes or perfect poses. It’s a practice for every body and mind, helping you build strength, focus, and whole-person wellness one breath at a time.