Pacific Yoga

Specialties

Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Prenatal Yoga, Family Yoga, Mama & Me, Meditation, Beginner’s Series, Thai Massage, Private Personalized Sessions, International Yoga Retreats, Special Events & Workshops

History

Established in 2013.

In 2006, Nicole McLane (then Smith) relocated from Philadelphia to Costa Rica seeking sunshine, adventure, and a freer way of life. Pacific Yoga was born in a little town called Manuel Antonio, on the South Pacific Coast, where she opened a small studio above a TEFL school.

Fast forward to present and Pacific Yoga has a new address in Fishtown, nourishing Nicole’s roots in her hometown of Philadelphia. Now, as ever, passing through the front doors of the studio is to enter an oasis of tranquil space, where barefoot exploration is encouraged. Pacific Yoga has grown into a team of talented teachers intent on guiding you on your journeys, both inward and out.

Pacific. Yes, it’s an ocean nowhere near Philadelphia. But it’s also a peaceful state of being that’s much closer than you think.

Meet the Business Owner

Nicole M.

Business Owner

Nicole began exploring meditation in 1999, hoping to quell the anxiety brought on by her hectic urban life. She began reading books on Buddhism, some poetry by Thich Nat Hanh. At some point, she finally sat down, grew quiet, and began to study herself. Yoga followed quite serendipitously just a few years later.

Upon receiving her AYA Certification, she began sharing her experience of yoga in classes in and around Philadelphia.

In 2006, she moved to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, where she continued to explore herself and her practice while offering classes to yogis from all around the world.

Two years later, she followed her path to Buenos Aires, Argentina where she lived for a year, teaching in both English and her acquired Spanish.

Since July 2010, Nicole is back in her hometown of Philadelphia reconnecting with her roots. Her teaching shines light on the seemingly insignificant moments, the tiny particles of life, to reveal the big picture of universal interconnection.