The Great Baltimore Check-In!

Charm City Yoga is thrilled to be a part of Urbanite Magazine and WTMD Radio’s “Great Baltimore Check-In”, a city-wide game! We have been selected as one of the 89 Baltimore hotspots that participants must visit and “Check-In” at using the Foursquare phone app. Once participants “Check-In” at all 89 hotspots, they are entered into a drawing to win a 2012 LX 50 4Vespa! This is a great opportunity to experience the city in a unique and exciting way! Other prizes and chances to win will be available throughout the course of the game.

The game runs from July 1st through September 30th–we’re ready to get started and have a ton of fun!

Click here to learn more and register to PLAY and WIN!

Take Yoga Outdoors!

Love yoga and want to try it outside this summer? Interested in yoga and wish you knew more about integrating a yoga practice and your favorite athletic activity? Do you kayak, bike, or run? Sounds like Outdoor Yoga with Charm City Yoga teacher Theresa Lummino will be perfect for you!

This event is a great way to learn how to integrate yoga with other athletic activities to enhance performance, balance repetitive motion, prevent injury, and heal pain–All while having fun outdoors with members of Baltimore’s yoga community!

Outdoor Yoga features 60 minutes of the athletic activity of your choice (walking, running, biking, or kayaking) and 60 minutes of yoga at the bright and beautiful Canton Waterfront Park.

Click here to register!

Theresa Lummino has been practicing yoga since 1997 and teaching since 2004. She has a 200 hour Integrative Yoga certification and a 500 hour Advanced Teachers certification. She is also a Thai masseuse and a student acupuncturist.

Yoga Cruise Q&A with Kim!

Kim Manfredi, the founder of Charm City Yoga, is teaching a class out on the high seas!

The Yoga Yacht Cruise is happening on Saturday, June 30th from 8:30-10:30am. It’s only $35, and you’ll save $5 if you sign up before June 18th!

Kim is here to answer your questions about this unique, amazing experience!

Where will we sail off to?

We will sail out past the Key Bridge as far as Fort Carroll island depending on the weather. Along the way, you’ll see Federal Hill, Fell’s Point, Fort McHenry, and the Baltimore cityscape! Baltimore City has been very busy lately preparing for the Sailabration and the Inner Harbor has never been better!

How early should I arrive?

The cruise leaves promptly at 8:30am and you can start boarding at 8:00am.

Tell me more about this luxurious yacht!

The Raven is a homage to The Ravens and Edgar Allen Poe! It is a brand new yacht that was custom-designed after popular 1920s steamships and is 99 feet long and 28 feet wide.

Will I be able to keep posture on the yacht?

The Raven is a large, stable yacht and the waters of the harbor are very calm. In Savasana you mat be able to notice the calming motions of the waters, but in standing posture you will well supported and stable!

I am new to yoga…will I be able to take this class?

This is an early morning class designed to invigorate you and bring energy into your body. Still, you will be fine with even a basic understanding of yoga.

What food will be available for purchase?

Yogurt, fruit, juice, granola…all natural and all available!

Will we be practicing directly under the sun?

The Raven has a retractable roof that we will use depending on the weather.

Have you ever been on a yoga cruise?

I have practiced yoga in the mountains, in the desert, on a mud floor in India, and a penthouse of a high rise overlooking the city, but I’ve never practiced on the water! I am very excited to experience yoga in another interesting context.

What happens if I’ve already paid and I’m a Sail into Summer contest winner?

Any winners that have already paid will definitely be reimbursed! Be sure to register before June 18th to get the $30 deal!

What’s something I may not expect about the yoga cruise?

I’ve learned that experiencing your city from a larger perspective is eye-opening and inspiring! Also, doing yoga outside always has surprising results and is very energizing.

Click here to Sign up and Sail!
Click here to learn about our Sail into Summer contest!

Manduka Black Mat PRO

Our Midtown studio is now selling what is known in many circles to be the world’s finest yoga mat! Manduka’s Black Mat PRO is super dense and one of the thickest on the market. Its special, eco-friendly material provides tons of cushion for all of your yoga poses–no more aches from feeling the floor through your mat!

The Black Mat PRO is fabric-like and slip-resistant without being sticky–perfect for hot yoga! Made from sustainable materials in an emissions free process, it is considered the most durable eco-friendly mat in the world. Like all Manduka mats, this bestseller comes with a Lifetime Guarantee and is a great investment!

Check out our limited supply at Midtown and save the money you could’ve spent on shipping!

Yoga Art

Founder of Charm City Yoga, Kim Manfredi, is featured in “Yoga Art”, a stunning short film that focuses on her experimental blending of her passions– yoga and fine art.

Created by filmmakers Rebecca and John Saag, daughter and husband of Charm City Yoga teacher, Debbie Saag (you’ll see her in the film too!), “Yoga Art” is a finalist for the upcoming Buddhafest Film Festival.

Buddhafest takes place June 14-17th in Arlington, VA and features a collection of films centered around mindfulness, meditation, and increased awareness. Voting is open to the public for this showcase of films and we would certainly appreciate your support! We are very excited for the Saag family and Kim!

Click here to view and vote for “Yoga Art”
Click here to learn more about Buddhafest

Best in Baltimore Blog!

Drio Studios chose Charm City Yoga for its Best in Baltimore Blog award! We are super excited and look forward to sharing more about yoga and our community with our readers!