whole-Self discovery through yoga

yoga is so much more than a physical practice. a holistic approach rooted in both traditional and contemporary techniques can serve as a bridge to your truest, most complete Self and nurture your connection to the world at large.

about ariel

hi, i’m ariel garcia (they/she)! i’m a queer, non-binary, latina student and teacher of yoga currently based in fort lee, new jersey. i am dedicated to individual and collective liberation and i believe a holistic yoga practice can serve as an approach to life that integrates all the different parts of oneSelf to engage more fully in the world.

my practice is rooted in service (karma yoga) and devotion (bhakti yoga), having received my 200-hour certification in 2021 through Asheville Community Yoga, an entirely donation-based non-profit yoga and community center in North Carolina. in 2025, i received a 100-hour certification in Yin & Restorative yoga through Jot Anant and Alchemy School of Yoga (Jeanie Jyanti) in Rishikesh, India.

additionally, i have completed numerous courses centered on the intersections of yoga and racial justice, feminism, queerness, neurodiversity, and accessibility.

click below for more information about my yoga journey and a comprehensive list of my completed trainings and immersions.

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offerings

group yoga

practice in community!

VinYin fridays 5pm-6:15pm @ kindred yoga in leonia, nj

  • 30 minutes of active, heat-building movement, 30 minutes of fascia-targeting, stretchy stillness

more coming soon!

private yoga

practice with me 1-on-1!

  • online $50-$75/hr

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breathwork for artists

a unique offering for musicians, performance artists, writers, and anyone using their voice/body in their art!

as a singer/songwriter, pranayama (breathwork) has completely shifted the way i present myself and my music. it grounds me into the physical space, reconnects me to my message, and allows me to be fully engaged and present.

breathwork can be done in preparation for a live performance, recording and/or writing session, creative collaboration, etc. i have even facilitated breathwork for audiences in between musical acts!

reach out to me with your idea and we’ll work together to create something supportive.

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student experiences

  • "The perfect class!

    Ariel created a container that made me feel safe, held and supported. The practice was patient, strong, and kind.”

  • "Ariel was wonderful!

    I really appreciate their ability to guide a very well rounded class and include breath work and not breeze through foundational poses but rather take the time to explore each one.”

  • "Great class,

    a good balance of intensity, flow, and stretching.”

  • "Ariel is a phenomenal teacher.

    I love how she brings in community sharing and music to her classes.”

  • "Ariel's practice is so inspiring.

    Movement is slow and graceful and I never feel rushed between poses.”

  • "This class was so much more than a yoga practice...

    it was a yoga experience… like no other yoga class I’ve ever attended… and I’ve been practicing for decades.”

  • "Absolutely lovely class.

    Ariel led a grounding flow that really brought me into the present moment and into peace- despite the heavy day I had.”

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