About Us
Yoga Breath Work Healing Therapy in Heart of New Jersey
Yoga Plus Herbs vision is to make yoga accessible to all people of different sizes, backgrounds, ages, levels, and abilities. Yoga is all inclusive and welcomes everyone to experience the relaxation, calm, mental clarity, and optimum health it offers. This ancient practice, now backed by modern science, improves circulation in the body, provides stress relief, better focus, and eases many physical and mental ailments.
We specialize in unique breath, meditation and knowledge classes that you can rarely find. Many who never had meditated have experienced a deep wave of peace in the first sitting. Our yoga classes are taught by experienced yogis who are masters at this craft. And we have health coaches and mentors to guide you step by step wherever you are in your life if you are in need of support in your health or if you are seeker of truth and knowledge. We have all that you need at this one stop shop to holistic healing.
If you are looking to:
- Build better habits and routine
- Get physically and mentally fit and strong
- Destress and reach more zen
- Gain support of a spiritual and loving community
- Receive mentorship and guidance in life and current challenges
- Receive support to begin the yoga practice and don’t know where to start
- Make better lifestyle changes
- Feel more joyful and alive
Then we are the place for YOU. We make the space. You make the change.
Meet Our Team
Sanjay Pandey
Sanjay is an established meditation, yoga, and breath work instructor who has over 30 years of experience, training under great masters such as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Himalayan masters, and advanced yogis. He is a trained Sivananda Yoga teacher, a Reiki Master, a spiritual consultant, and interprets the ancient scriptures in the modern language effortlessly and easily to the people of today. He has experience in the theater arts, film, marketing, and business making him a self made man who always strived for purity in his path to train people to better health and higher states of consciousness.
Vijya Hirani
Vijya is a certified Yoga Instructor in Sivananda Yoga and has been teaching since 2006. Bringing East to West, Vijya’s aim is to help train the body, integrate the mind, heart and soul as one. Yoga in modern lifestyle is a challenge we gather from external and hold it internal. We aim to let go, discover our true self, living life with peace and harmony.
Jennifer Ka (Karuna)
Karuna is currently a Clinical Yoga Therapist with Penn Medicine Princeton Behavioral Health teaching yoga to a population with trauma, major disorders and psychiatric symptoms. She is a 800 hr yoga therapist (IAYT certified) or yoga health educator with Sivananda Yoga. She is a breath and meditation instructor for SKY Campus catered to college students and mental well being. Karuna is a committed sadhak dedicated to the practices of yoga, meditation, and living a healthy life and hopes to share this with others. Growing up with a family who survived the Cambodian genocide has led her to the path of healing and serving others to come out of trauma, suffering, and stress through the transformational practices.
Melissa Krieger
Melissa appreciates the opportunity to share her love of meditation and yoga with new and seasoned yogis. She leads thoughtfully sequenced yoga classes, complemented by breathing, mindful stretching, and meditation experiences, intended to be grounding, relaxing, and energizing. Her intention is to have each student fall in love with their yoga practice and experience the benefits in their life.
Why Yoga is Important
Yoga promotes overall well being from physical well being, balancing emotions, enhancing mental clarity, and nurturing spiritual connection.
Weight Reduction
Yoga facilitates weight loss by increasing physical activity and promoting mindful eating. Yoga can elevate heart rate and improve muscle tone, aiding in caloric expenditure and metabolic enhancement.
Increased Flexibility
Yoga enhances flexibility by systematically stretching muscles and connective tissues. This increased range of motion improves joint health, reduces injury risk, and alleviates musculoskeletal pain.
Reduce Stress
Yoga can reduce stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. This reduces cortisol levels and promotes psychological well-being.
Healthy Life
Regular yoga practice improves cardiovascular health, boosts immune function, and enhances sleep quality. It supports and balances the nervous system, fostering holistic health and long-term wellness.
What Our Client Say
What our clients say: Clients come to Yoga Plus Herbs seeking more than just physical fitness. They are drawn to our community for the holistic healing and emotional support that our classes and programs offer. Whether it’s overcoming personal loss, managing stress, or finding a supportive and loving community, Yoga Plus Herbs provides a nurturing environment where clients can grow, heal, and thrive. Our experienced instructors create a positive and inclusive atmosphere that makes everyone feel recognized and loved. Clients often discover unexpected benefits, such as improved mood, a greater sense of belonging, and newfound joy in life, making Yoga Plus Herbs their sanctuary and new family.
"I joined Yoga Plus Herbs for meditation after my sister passed away. At first, I was skeptical, but after a week with Sanjay, my mood improved significantly. I found myself happier and less sensitive. Sanjay is a wonderful, positive teacher who makes everyone feel recognized and loved. Meditation here has truly made a difference, and the sense of community feels like a new family. Highly recommend!”
