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The Story of

Honor Yoga.

Honor Yoga is a community-centered yoga ecosystem rooted in mindfulness, inclusivity, and service—supporting healing, growth, and authentic leadership through the practice of yoga.

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Membership That,

Grows With You.

Yoga is not one-size-fits-all, and your membership shouldn’t be either. Our memberships are designed to support consistency, flexibility, and real life, whether you practice in-studio, online, or both.

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Our Story

Honor Yoga was founded in 2013 with a clear and heartfelt intention: to create a community-centered path for sharing the transformational practice of yoga.

Rooted in mindfulness, inclusivity, and deep respect for the ancient wisdom of yoga, Honor Yoga was envisioned as more than a studio model it was designed as a living ecosystem to support teachers, practitioners, and communities alike.

The vision was born from the heart of Maria Assunta Parrella, a longtime entrepreneur, yoga educator, and spiritual leader whose life’s work bridges conscious business, service, and spiritual practice. With decades of experience in wellness and leadership, Maria set out to create one of the most supportive and values-aligned systems for yoga professionals in the United States.

Through this commitment to integrity, accessibility, and authenticity, Honor Yoga grew steadily and intentionally, becoming the largest yoga franchise in the country, with more than 48 studios sold across 10 states. Each studio was founded on the belief that yoga should be inclusive, welcoming, and rooted in service to humanity.

As the organization evolved, so did its stewardship.

In 2023, Maria donated the brand’s assets to the Honor Yoga Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to realigning yoga studio ownership with the deeper principles of yoga itself. This marked a purposeful shift — from a traditional franchise model to a foundation-led structure grounded in service, sustainability, and collective good.

Today, Honor Yoga studios are licensed through the Foundation and led by practicing yogis with formal training, a commitment to personal growth, and the capacity to hold space for diverse communities. These leaders embody the original vision of Honor Yoga: creating inclusive, neutral spaces where people of all backgrounds can explore healing, connection, and transformation through yoga.

Honor Yoga continues to grow not simply in size, but in depth, purpose, and impact.

If you feel inspired to open a studio, collaborate, or support the mission of the Honor Yoga Foundation, we welcome you to connect with us.

What Is Private Yoga

Private yoga is a fully personalized experience, designed specifically for you. Unlike group classes, private sessions adapt to your unique body, energy, and intentions in real time.

We’ve found that members who begin with a private trial consistently experience the strongest outcomes, and the data support this: 96% of members who start with a private trial continue into consistent practice, citing greater confidence, safer movement, faster progress, and deeper nervous-system regulation.

Your private session can include:

Customized movement based on your unique goals and needs.
Breathwork and nervous-system support.
Strength, mobility, or restorative practices.
Support for injuries, chronic pain, or recovery.
Emotional grounding and stress relief.

Each session is expertly crafted to meet you exactly where you are, creating a foundation that supports your practice both on and off the mat.

We welcome you to connect with us

Contact Maria

maria@honoryoga.org

Phone

(640) 205-3138

Foundation Site

honoryoga.org

Who It's For

If you’ve ever thought, “I want yoga, but I need something more supportive,” private yoga sessions may be the right fit for you.

Private yoga sessions are ideal if you:

Want personalized, one-on-one yoga instruction and accountability.

Are recovering from an injury or managing chronic pain.

Feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsafe in group yoga classes.

Are new to yoga and want clear, supportive guidance

Want to deepen your yoga practice with intention.

Are navigating stress, burnout, grief, or a major life transition.

Who It's For

If you’ve ever thought, “I want yoga, but I need something more supportive,”

Private yoga sessions may be the right fit for you.

Private yoga sessions are ideal if you:

Want personalized, one-on-one yoga instruction and accountability.

Are recovering from an injury or managing chronic pain.

Feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsafe in group yoga classes.

Are new to yoga and want clear, supportive guidance

Want to deepen your yoga practice with intention.

Are navigating stress, burnout, grief, or a major life transition.

Who It's For

If you’ve ever thought, “I want yoga, but I need something more supportive,”

Private yoga sessions may be the right fit for you. Private yoga sessions are ideal if you:

Want personalized, one-on-one yoga instruction and accountability.

Are recovering from an injury or managing chronic pain.

Feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsafe in group yoga classes.

Are new to yoga and want clear, supportive guidance

Want to deepen your yoga practice with intention.

Are navigating stress, burnout, grief, or a major life transition.

Who It's For

If you’ve ever thought, “I want yoga, but I need something more supportive,”

Private yoga sessions may be the right fit for you. Private yoga sessions are ideal if you:

Want personalized, one-on-one yoga instruction and accountability.

Are recovering from an injury or managing chronic pain.

Feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsafe in group yoga classes.

Are new to yoga and want clear, supportive guidance

Want to deepen your yoga practice with intention.

Are navigating stress, burnout, grief, or a major life transition.

Flexibility & Pause Options

We understand life changes — your membership can adapt.

All members may:

Pause their membership for up to 3 months

Transfer their membership to a loved one for up to 3 months

Trade group classes for private sessions:

1 private session for a 4x monthly membership
2 private sessions for an unlimited membership

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Special Bonus For All Members

You’ll also receive access to our 4-Class Beginner Series: This Is Yoga (a $65 value). Learn how to:

Adapt common poses for your body

Tune into your body’s signals

Understand how yoga extends beyond postures

Take the Next Step

Start with a Trial if you’re new, or explore membership options when you’re ready. No long-term commitment required.

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Our Yoga Teachers

Our private yoga teachers are trained in trauma-informed, compassionate movement and provide personalized guidance with presence, skill, and respect. Each teacher works one-on-one to support your body, nervous system, and goals — meeting you exactly where you are.

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