bio
maura has trained extensively with Off the Mat into the World founders and faculty, specifically Seane Corn, Hala Khouri and Nikki Myers, around trauma informed practices and the intersection of social justice and yoga. She has studied trauma-informed care with Lakeside Global institute and is currently enrolled in Villanova University's Peace & Justice Graduate Studies Program.
In 2013, Maura co-founded Yoga Home which she co-owned with Kerri Hanlon through 2020. The studio was awarded many 'best of' awards throughout the years and she was also the personal recipient of Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Awards 2014 - Best Yoga Podcast.
maura’s deep commitment to building community shows up in all that she offers. Over the last 10 years, she has raised nearly $500k for different organization she has partnered with including OTM, (HIV/AIDS South Africa), buildOn (building schools in 5 different countries) and most recently, Hope for Haiti (sustainable development)
studies & inspiration
maura has thousands of hour of training and teaching experience. her most influential thus far have been:
- Seane Corn, Nikki Myers, Hala Khouri, Suzanne Sterling, Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Kerri Kelly & Meghan Dwyer
- The Psychology of the Chakras with Anodea Judith
- Chakras, Pranayama, Meditation & Sacred Yogic Texts with the Himalayan Institute
- Skill in Action, Dismantling Racism, Race & Resilience, Race in America
- Meggan Watterson & Richard Rohr
- CTZNWELL
fun facts
maura's current obsessions are: bread baking, star gazing, floral arranging.
one of her favorite things to do is travel. covid really put a damper on that.
she has seen michael jackson, prince and whitney houston all in concert. rip.
she's a libra sun, capricorn moon and scorpio rising.
media & Press
Ask the Color Expert w/ Elaine Travis
Ask the Color Expert w/ Elaine Travis
Ask the Color Expert w/ Elaine Travis
The benefits of Yoga and Breath Work for the busy stylist (and ultimately everyone).
Soulful MBA
Ask the Color Expert w/ Elaine Travis
Ask the Color Expert w/ Elaine Travis
Maura Manzo on Her Journey from Bartender to Thriving Yoga Studio Owner
Philadelphia Magazine
Ask the Color Expert w/ Elaine Travis
Philadelphia Magazine
Best of Philly: Best Yoga Podcast
Huffington Post
Hooked on Bonics
Philadelphia Magazine
Taking Yoga Off the Mat featuring Maura Manzo, Brittany Policastro and buildOn
Hooked on Bonics
Hooked on Bonics
Hooked on Bonics
All about those ladies with Youtuber, Game, and internet Icon, Ijustine, plus two great stories from Yogi, Maura Manzo, and sports broadcaster Joy Taylor.
Let's Talk
Hooked on Bonics
Hooked on Bonics
I'd love to chat with you, so let's connect! mauramanzo@gmail.com
let's come together & process all we've been through
Using stillness and movement, inquiry and conversation, we’ll use our time together to feel into our experiences, create pathways towards healing and lay the foundation for the next stage of our being in post-pandemic life.