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Same Space. New Name. Here's Why It Matters.
- Marlena Bruno
- Jul 18
- 4 min read
You may have noticed things look a little different around here.
The logo has changed. The name is new. And if you’ve visited the website recently, it probably feels like a fresh start. But beneath all of that—it’s still me, it’s still the space you’ve grown to love, and it’s still built around the same mission: to help you grow stronger, steadier, and more connected to yourself through this practice.
I want to tell you why the change happened—and what it means for you.
Introducing: The Practice at Mantra Yoga
The new name reflects what I’ve actually been offering for years: Not a drop-in yoga studio. Not a trendy wellness brand. But a focused space for transformation through consistent practice.
This isn’t about me. Or the space. Or the branding. This is about The Practice.
About creating a clear, distraction-free path for the people who are ready to commit to their own growth—physically, mentally, energetically, emotionally. That’s who this space is built for.
Why Now?
This shift has been in my heart for a long time.
Honestly, the plan to return to a smaller, more intentional model was already taking shape before Covid. But like so many, I got pulled in other directions—trying to support teachers, hold space for community, and meet the ever-changing needs of the moment.
In doing so, I drifted from the reason I started all this: to offer an experience designed for real growth—one that rewards consistency, commitment, and the willingness to show up for yourself day after day both on and off the mat.
This rebrand is a return—not to the past, but to purpose. It’s a recommitment to teaching in a way that supports true change. A leaner schedule. A clearer focus. A deeper offering.
Over the past 13 years, I’ve seen something again and again: the students who show up with consistency and curiosity are the ones who experience the most growth. That’s what this next chapter is about—offering you the structure, support, and challenge to keep evolving.
This space is for people who want more than just a workout. Who want to feel different. Move different. Live different. And who know that lasting change comes with consistency—not convenience.
We now serve a community of clients who attend group classes regularly—and also a growing number of clients who meet with me exclusively for private sessions. These 1:1 sessions are customized, focused, and often where the most powerful personal breakthroughs occur. With this new model, I’ve opened additional early morning and limited evening appointment slots to make private work more accessible.
Whether your path forward is in class, in private sessions, or a blend of both—this shift is designed to meet you with more presence, more support, and more intention.
What’s Staying the Same
The studio space you know and love
Balanced and progressive small group morning practices for deeper connection and attention
Private sessions and flexible memberships built to meet you where you are—and help you go further
The weekday morning rhythm—now our core schedule—that anchors your week and reflects the focused direction we’ve moved toward this summer
My commitment to teaching with compassion, precision, and depth
A community of strong, grounded students doing the work (together)—not just class to class, but season to season. With one teacher guiding your practice, each sequence builds on the last. That means less randomness, more progression, and a clear path toward meaningful change.
Whether you come once a week or five times a week, you’ll feel the difference. But students who commit more consistently will experience deeper shifts—because the curriculum is designed that way.
A Curriculum That Carries You Forward
Each month, I create a curriculum that builds intentionally—strengthening, lengthening, and realigning your body in ways that carry over into life beyond the mat. It’s not a random rotation of classes. It’s a methodology, designed around the seasons, rooted in therapeutic alignment and yogic wisdom.
This practice is designed to meet you where you are—but it’s built to take you somewhere. Whether you practice weekly or come more often, the curriculum offers structure and progress. But for those ready to develop real consistency, the shifts—physical, mental, and energetic—run deeper, because the path is laid out to support that kind of transformation.
What’s Ahead
We’re keeping things simple—and going deeper:
A new booking platform is on the horizon
Expanded availability for private sessions in the early mornings and limited evenings
More opportunities to commit to a steady practice—whether that’s in classes, in private sessions, or both
You’ll get a heads-up before anything shifts. And as always, I’m here to help you stay consistent, supported, and strong in your practice—even when life feels full.
Thank you for being here.
If you’ve been part of this community for a while, you’ve probably seen the evolution—classes at all hours, different teachers, shifting rhythms. And if you’re new, welcome. What you’ve stepped into now is the most focused and aligned version of this work I’ve ever offered.
This next phase isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what works—and doing it well.
With fewer distractions, fewer decisions, and more consistency, you’ll have a chance to build a rhythm that carries you forward. And when I’m guiding the journey across weeks and months, that rhythm becomes something we build together.
This rebrand is a step toward a clearer, more courageous path—for you as a practitioner, and for me as your teacher.
Welcome to The Practice at Mantra Yoga.
Let’s keep growing.
— Marlena
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