Yoga is everywhere right now, but “more yoga” doesn’t always mean deeper yoga. We talk with Chelsea Manganaro, founder of Nearme Yoga in Moosic and Peckville, about what it looks like to run a traditional yoga studio that still feels human, welcoming, and rooted in real yoga philosophy. She shares how her own path moved from dance to hot yoga (26 and 2) to yin yoga, and why yin finally taught her how to get out of her head and into the present moment.

We also get into the Northeast PA Yoga Festival and why Chelsea is intentionally bringing it back to the roots. Think more dharma, more education, and more “why do we practice” woven into classes, not just workouts and Apple Watch stats. If you’ve ever felt stuck in one style of yoga, the festival mindset is a reset: meditation, restorative, kundalini, sound healing, lectures, and movement all in one place, with a chance to discover what actually supports you.

On the business side, Chelsea breaks down how her target audience differs across yoga, events, and her wellness-driven cafe, plus why healthy, fresh food with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options became part of the mission. She also describes Near Me Yoga as a one-stop wellness ecosystem with events, a store, sauna, massage therapy, and even an Airbnb, built to help people unplug for a day, a week, or longer.

If you’re looking for yoga in Northeastern Pennsylvania or curious about the NEPA Yoga Festival, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more neighbors find the local businesses making a real impact.