Pose Studio opened up back in the beginning of January, the perfect time for those who are diving into their new year’s resolutions. The grand opening spanned over two days, with about 800 people showing up to take classes at the new studio.
The studio owners, Dana Weismore and Alyssa Zhangi, started planning this shared dream they had all the way back in February of 2025. Zhangi had been thinking about opening a studio already when an opportunity to own a space right here in Glassboro aligned for them.
“Dana and I looked at each other like, ‘Hey, do you want to open a yoga studio?’ And from there, it was just then on,” said Zhangi.
Weismore completed yoga teacher training about four years ago and has found it important for not just physical fitness but also mental health.
“It just felt like the dream was aligning and falling into place perfectly for us,” said Weismore.
The studio is located at 14 High St. E, only half a mile away from Rowan University’s campus. Around half of the people who take classes at the studio are college students. The studio also hosted an event for Delta Phi Epsilon, a sorority at Rowan.
“Great group of girls, really classy, just great vibes,” said Zhangi. “We’re doing another event with another sorority this weekend. We love to just host a space for them.”
The goal Zhangi and Weismore had for this studio was to make it feel approachable for everyone, regardless of fitness level. Everything from the name to the branding to the layout of the studio was all created intentionally.
“I think some people with yoga feel like it’s not for them, or they’re not flexible enough, or they’re not fit enough to do something. But I felt like the name really represents it. It’s for everybody,” said Zhangi.
“Our graphic designer told us that our auras were calming and peaceful, and then kind of ingrained that into the business, which I feel is so special because it really represents who we are as people, too,” said Weismore.
Pose offers multiple classes, including vinyasa yoga, power yoga, mat pilates, sculpt, nysa sculpt, and restorative classes. Every class is heated.
The people who take classes at Pose are all from different backgrounds and are there for different reasons.
“Some people are here to get an hour away from their kids. Some people are here for their mental health, their anxiety. I could go on and on about why people show up here,” said Zhangi.
Pose centers the idea that fitness spaces should be inclusive, approachable, and free from the pressures that are often associated with fitness culture.
“I feel like we get a lot of Instagram messages from people saying, ‘I’m a beginner. I have never done it. I’m scared.’ But we just want people to know that you can modify every single class and all of our instructors are trained to know how to modify the classes so that they are accessible to beginners,” said Weismore.
“We’re about the community. We’re about whatever reason you showed up today,” said Zhangi.
Pose offers the Glassboro community a different approach to fitness that prioritizes accessibility, mindfulness, and inclusivity.
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