Come as you are.

About Us

We brought yoga to the heart of Morgantown in 2009. It has been a community effort since then to keep it alive, and with much thanks we can happily say today it continues to thrive.

Community, yoga, and mindful living are at the heart of what we do here.

Shala is a Sanskrit word meaning “home" or "space" where we offer the community to gather, practice, learn, and grow.

The biannual Solstice (combining the Latin words "sol" for "sun", and "sistere" meaning "to stand still”) is the point where the sun appears to reach either its highest or lowest point in the sky, thus ancient astronomers came to know the day as one where the 'Sun Stood Still'. Whether you feel as though you are at your "highest" or "lowest" point in your journey, like the sun, we invite you to come as you are and shine your light with us.

The mission of Solstice Yoga Shala is to make yoga accessible for our entire community.

We know that yoga can often feel confusing and intimidating to those whom are unfamiliar, and we encourage anyone interested in the practice to try a complimentary class.

You may walk-in to any regularly scheduled class, or sign up ahead of time using coupon code FIRSTFREE.

Teachers

Kayla was first exposed to yoga during her high school years and attended a few classes at the original Human Breathing Yoga Studio here in Morgantown, PA. However, it wasn't until knee surgery left her couch bound in college that Kayla leaned on the physical practice of yoga to return to feeling like a strong, able-bodied athlete again.

With a consistent yoga practice, in combination with meditation, Kayla noticed the mental health benefits of the practice and found relief from anxiety and depression. The spiritual and sacred nature of the practice has offered Kayla a sense of grounding, direction, and connection that she strives to share with her students.

Kayla took a deeper dive into the practice when attending a 4-week immersive teacher training in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Shortly after, Kayla spent about a year in Nevada City, California studying Ayurveda and enjoying the Sierra Nevada mountains. Upon moving back to Morgantown, Kayla began teaching at Solstice Yoga Shala (formerly Human Breathing Yoga Studio) and has been so for 5 years. She has taught and managed various studios in West Chester, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, and Hershey, PA.

As a Morgantown native, it is full circle for Kayla to become the next leader of Solstice Yoga Shala. Following in the path of original owner Ron and previous owner Cait, it is a great honor to lead this beloved studio and its' loyal community.

Kayla believes that leadership means to bring out the best in others, and that is what she strives to do for our teachers, students, and community.

KAYLA WALLACE

Owner

RONNIE COUGHENOUR Ronnie Yogabomb believes yoga can help you age gracefully in your human body. Through enjoying each breath intentionally, and to its fullest capacity, we uncover the body's true purpose as a yoga machine. He loves the language of yoga, which he has taught for 17 years. He is a storyteller by nature, and has superpowers he doesn't fully understand--which he uses to tend family and hold his cat, Samhain.	LYNN SHUGAR Lynn found yoga in 2012 while looking for physical and emotional grounding. She believes yoga is the art of being present with the moment by moment experience of being alive. Lynn completed her yoga teacher training at Kripalu Center. Her classes cultivate strength, flexibility, and compassionate self-awareness. Her teaching supports a wide range of experience levels, including those brand new to the mat. Lynn’s passions include hiking, time with family, and spontaneous dance parties!	APRIL SHOWMAN April received her 200-hr Hatha Yoga Certification from the Shambhava School of Yoga in 2006. April has extensive certifications in principles of alignment, Vedic Thai-Yoga Bodywork, and Thai Massage. In 2012 she completed a 300-hr Yoga Therapy course from The Yoga Life Institute. In 2019, she received a certification in Holistic nutrition from the American Fitness Professionals Association. April also enjoys playing the guitar and singing, bike riding, hiking, hula hooping, and skiing.
MATTY CRAGER Matty offers students understanding of strength, flexibility, anatomy and mobility in easy-to-digest ways—and always with profound respect for the spiritual intention of yogic practices. Matty pursued a 200-hr teacher training in Brazil, and later a 300-hr Yoga Masterminds training in York, PA. Matty is a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, trained in joint mobility and longevity. All experience levels, body types, and life experiences are welcome in Matty’s classes.	JEN RYAN Jen has delved into both the medical and holistic healing arts over the past decade+. As a former nurse, Jen’s yoga and sound immersion offerings are uniquely catered to the energy of the room or individual as learned from the bedside. Every session is intended for the recipient to feel safe, warm and comfortable so they are able to release and deepen into their journey, remembering they are whole just as they are. Recently she's begun to curate her soundscapes into ambient music.	JESI YOST Jesi began her yoga journey at the age of 14 where her and her mother took a class together and they were the two youngest students! Thank goodness times have changed and yoga now attracts people of all ages. Jesi has carried yoga in her heart and soul ever since. Yoga is a part of her every breath. Her teaching style is a bit eclectic, and she takes a lighthearted, accessible approach to class.
DARIAN FIORENZA With a specialization in Power Vinyasa, from Power Yoga Works, Darian credits her yoga practice for reducing anxiety and improving her overall mental well-being. After experiencing this transformation in herself, she was inspired to become a yoga teacher and share this gift with others. In her yoga classes, Darian promotes a calming and open environment where students are encouraged to have fun and ask questions, making sure her classes are accessible to all levels.	Carol Bean-Ritter Carol began practicing yoga in 2016 in search of help with physical strength, balance and meditation. Quickly realizing how much there is to learn, teacher training was the next step in her journey, which she completed in early 2024. Students can expect to tie yoga to psychology, music, sci-fi, and life improvement in her classes. She enjoys teaching at RACC, spending time in her garden and with her family, dogs, and chickens, and keeping up with her Duolingo Spanish streak.	Monalisa Molinaro Monalisa has served as a rehabilitation nurse nearing two decades. Realizing an integral piece of the human condition was missing from modern healthcare, she discovered the power of Chinese medicine. Qigong aligns with her love and connection to nature and its balance of seasons, as the human body is a microcosm of the world we are born into. She aims to help others become empowered by their given gifts and ability to heal themselves, to achieve vitality, harmony and an enhanced quality of life.