Our Community

Who We Are

The Yoga Loft has been proudly serving the Bethlehem area for over 20 years. In that time, we’ve learned that the only constant is lifeʼs ups and downs and how that can unveil the most stressed versions of ourselves. We’ve also learned how important it is to find a space that allows you to shed those layers of responsibilities and expectations from others. A place where you can nurture yourself in peace. Nowadays we refer to it as a third space, and that’s exactly what we are. The Yoga Loft has been a source of traditional yoga, meditation, and wellness for over two decades, helping folks find their center in a world filled with chaos.

Weʼve recently introduced our second location, Oasis, that embodies even more of our commitment to community. Designed for the busy professionals looking to integrate real wellness into their daily lives, Oasis is more than a yoga studio. Aside from experiencing the full class schedule here, our multi-use space, lounge, and tea/health bar, is an opportunity for local wellness practitioners to share their unique services and teachings that pair with our mission to cultivate a space of wellness and inclusivity. We find inspiration from others with the same passion to bring meaningful wellness into our community, and Oasis can now be a platform for wellness leaders to share their knowledge.

Our Team

Rachel Abott

Studio Owner & Director, Teacher
Mindful. Flowy. Intuitive.

Lori Jardel

Assistant Director, Teacher
Inspiring. Strong. Flowy.

Larissa Noto

Director of Teacher Trainings & Family Programming, Teacher
Embodied, Grounding, Mindful

Alicia Beach

Nurturing. Inspiring. Inclusive.

Alka Dalsania

Authentic, Integrated, Devotional

Carrie Hill

Inclusive, Steady, Intellectual

Carrie Morgan

Intelligent, Creative, Sweaty

Kim Heffelfinger

Ageless, Engaging, Aligned

Lisa Ruhnke

Grounded, Present, Aware

Melanie Smith

Intentional, Dynamic, Transformative

Loren Marquardt

Introspective, Centered, Easeful

Maggie Schmidt

Joyful, Soothing, Balanced

Paola Montes

Dynamic, Strong, Integrated

Scott Moss

Devotional, Abundance of joy, Full of peace

Suzy Valkovec

Compassionate, Non-judgmental, Playful