Maura Manzo
Yoga Teacher + Retreat Leader
Hi! I'm Maura.
I’ve been teaching yoga for over 15 years. During my very first teacher training many moons ago, I raised $20,000 for the Off the Mat, Into the World’s Global Service Initiative and planned my first yoga retreat to Tulum, Mexico. I hit the ground running and have never looked back. Yoga has helped me countless times in my adult life, whether navigating personal hardships and heartbreaks, to helping me better understand myself and the world. My studies have been diverse and my teachings and offerings reflect that. It’s one of the greatest gift of my life to be able to do this work and share it with others.
I can’t wait to meet you!
Maura has been a leader in the Philadelphia area yoga scene for over 15 years.
With experience managing and owning studios coupled with her experience teaching in a variety of different settings, Maura brings a unique understanding and methodology to how she teaches. She is known for her welcoming and grounding approach – she believes the practice begins well before the student lands on their mat and is known for making all the details matter in the student’s experience.
Practice with Maura
Step into Maura's practices and get ready to be transformed!
Maura Manzo is an exceptional yoga and meditation teacher with a wealth of experience. For more than 15 years, Maura has been dedicated to facilitating deep healing work through her yoga classes and trauma-informed practices. She goes beyond the traditional teachings, interweaving social justice themes as well as other contemporary practices into her work, acting as a catalyst for change and encouraging her students to excavate limiting beliefs.
Recognized and highly regarded in her field, Maura has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Best of Philly award. Her commitment to authenticity, connection, community, and exploration has led her to create extraordinary destination yoga retreats that offer a holistic experience, combining yoga, food, nature, and mind-body integration.
Maura’s extensive training with renowned teachers and organizations such as Off the Mat into the World, buildOn, Hope for Haiti, Seane Corn, Nikki Myers, Michelle Cassandra Johnson and the Himalayan Institute has equipped her with a wide range of skills and knowledge. With a deep understanding of the psychology of the chakras, trauma-informed studies, dismantling racism, and more, Maura brings a unique perspective to her teaching, creating transformative experiences for her students.
Lineage + Teachers
Maura has studied under the tutelage of Seane Corn for almost two decades. This led her to other teachers including Hala Khouri, Suzanne Sterling, Nikki Myers, Kerri Kelly and Michelle Cassandra Johnson. The focus of her studies with these women has been the intersection of yoga, social justice and trauma.
Always fascinated by the mind-body connection, Maura deepened her studies of subtle energy, specifically the chakras, through the body of work by Anodea Judith, specifically Eastern Body, Western Mind. This work profoundly impacts Maura’s methodology of designing transformational practices.
Committed to learning more about trauma and healing outside the lens of yoga, Maura continued her studies with two years professional development and certification through Lakeside Global Institute, an organization creating comprehensive therapeutic and educational approaches for today’s complex mental health challenges.
As a lifelong student, Maura continues to study with a variety of teachers and different traditions including ancient feminine mysticism with Meggan Watterson, Earth-based spirituality with Meghan Dwyer and the writings of John O’Donohue, Mark Nepo and Richard Rohr.
Maura started her journey into the wellness world through her studies on holistic health at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. For years, she was a contributing writer for Philadelphia Magazine, penning articles and answering questions around health and wellness for their popular Be Well Philly blog.
Over the years, her philanthropic efforts have helped raised over $500,000 for global health initiatives, education and local communities. She prides herself on being an engaged citizen and mindful steward of the planet. From beach cleanups to international school builds, Maura views service work as an integral part of her yoga practice.,
Core Values
What matters most to Maura and how to help you know if she’s the right teacher for you.
- • Groundedness
- • Connection
- • Freedom
- • Transformation
- • Leadership
- • Love
Get Resourced!
Maura has an extensive resource list she loves to share - from teachers and healers to books and podcasts.
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