Support Princeton Center For Yoga & Health

The new coronavirus has changed life for all of us. Local businesses have taken a huge economic hit, but communities are finding creative ways to support the establishments they know and love.

In an effort to help local businesses in our communities stay connected and succeed, Patch will shine a light on some of them through a series of Q&A articles during this time.

Princeton Center for Yoga & Health is one of the businesses in town facing struggles during the coronavirus. You can lend your support by reading more about the company, below, and by contacting them here.

Tell us about your business and its history in your town.

See for yourself why New Jersey Life Magazine named Princeton Center for Yoga & Health (Princeton Yoga or PCYH) one of the top five traditional yoga studios in New Jersey! Opened in 1996, PCYH, a yoga and holistic health center, was the first studio of its kind in our area. Our mission is to provide a warm, comfortable and inviting environment in which to explore different paths to health, healing and personal growth.

In two spacious and light-filled studios with bamboo floors, PCYH offers a variety of yoga for all ages and stages of life, including Moderate and Gentle Flow, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga for Stress Reduction, Moderate and Gentle Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Prime of Life Yoga.

We also offer meditation, stress reduction (including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression (MBCT), Mindfulness Based Habit Change, holistic lifestyle classes, monthly concerts, kirtan/chanting, drumming circles, workshops, 200/500 hour, Restorative and Little Flower Children’s as well as Prana Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher trainings.

Check out out new student specials here and our holiday specials here. The Center is located at Orchard Hill Center on 5 acres on a bucolic retreat and park-like setting and just minutes from Princeton. There is ample free parking on site. For directions please visit our website. For a full schedule of Center classes and workshops or a brochure, call (609) 924-7294 or visit our website. Sign up for weekly specials here. Here is a blog about us and our history in Skillman.

How has the new coronavirus impacted your business and its employees?

It has been devastating. Lots of refunds for services and workshops needed, little income coming in — we are committed to staying connected in our virtual community and offering discounted online Zoom classes to our community. I have committed to keep paying teachers and staff as long as I am able. Our staff, rent, and other fixed costs are not covered. Yet, it is quite gratifying to see how people appreciate the ongoing connection! We love our community!

How can local customers support you now and in the future?

We hope that those who are able maintain their autopay packages. They will be extended once we are able to reopen. Donations and gift certificates are welcome! Having folks spread the word to connections beyond our community, as the Zoom classes can be accessed from anywhere! We had folks invite friends from Italy and England "join" them in class! We will need folks coming back when we can open.

Do you have any words of encouragement for your community?

Yes, stay the course. It's working, and we need everyone on board. Find ways for self care. We believe yoga and mindfulness support us during such challenging times. After all, yoga and meditation are merely tools to help us meet life head on. Knowing what is true in the moment versus our minds "going into bad neighborhoods" of past and future exacerbates our stress. Knowing what is true in the moment helps us realize we have some choices, and make more skillful choices for our unique situations.

Are you offering any special services, promotions or hours during this time?

Yes. We are offering deeply discounted online Zoom classes, new client specials and $5 for one week of Zoom classes. Scholarships with promo code for free classes. More information is available here.

Are there any other outstanding businesses in town you think deserve some community support?

Montgomery PD, Sourlands Conservancy, The Strength Network, Terhune Orchards, Whole Earth Center, Greenflash Farm, Honey Brook and other organic farms in the area, Caring Heart Animal Hospital and HomeCare Veterinary Clinic.

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Thank you, and stay safe!