Lore [noun]: learning, knowledge, or erudition

zen [noun]: a state of meditative calm

A mind-body studio offering classes, trainings & events for mind and body

Our origin story

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  • When is the right time to start practicing yoga at a studio? Right now! Dedication is the key. You will see results.

  • Will you fit in at our yoga studio? Absolutely! Everyone is welcome & accepted in our classes, which are multi-level and honor each individual’s wisdom. We embrace diversity in all forms & are committed to learning about & living all 8 limbs of yoga.

  • Will you find a supportive atmosphere for your yoga practice at Lorenzen Studios? 100%: while each individual is on their own yoga journey, our supportive community-oriented atmosphere takes individuals even further; we are better together!

  • What should you wear to yoga? Anything that is comfortable and allows you to move & bring layers to stay warm.

  • Will you be able to do all of the yoga poses? Yes! You are not expected to move or look any certain way, and will be given many options. There is no “beginner” or “advanced” distinction at our studio - we are all on our own unique journey.

YOGA CLASSES

The Yoga Alliance YACEP logo for designating a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. Charla Lorenzen of Lorenzen Studios mind-body study is a certified YACEP.
The Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 logo for an experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with over 500 hours of yoga training and over 2,000 hours of yoga teaching experience. Charla Lorenzen of Lorenzen Studios mind-body study holds this advanced certification.
Logo for RYS 200 Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School for 200-hour training
YOGA CLASSES
✨ New Year’s Evolution: A 2-Day Reset at Lorenzen Studios ✨ Ready to step into 2026 as your best self? Join us for an immersive weekend of yoga, wellbeing, and intentional living. This isn’t just a retreat; it’s a journey with our
✨ New Year’s Evolution: A 2-Day Reset at Lorenzen Studios ✨ Ready to step into 2026 as your best self? Join us for an immersive weekend of yoga, wellbeing, and intentional living. This isn’t just a retreat; it’s a journey with our inclusive studio family to find clarity and connection for the year ahead. 🧘‍♀️💫 🗓 When: January 3–4, 2026 📍 Where: Lorenzen Studios (Mount Joy, PA) 👥 Space is limited to 14 people! What’s waiting for you: Signature Classes: Sample our favorites like Go with the Flow, Yoga Sculpt, Cloud of Bliss, Sunday Soul Flow, and Cardio & Calm. Special Workshops: Dive deep with Japanese-bound journaling, creative movement + vision casting, and a restorative sound journey. Pure Bliss: Experience restorative yoga accompanied by live ambient cello 🎻 Community: Open and close the weekend in our sacred circles, forming meaningful friendships along the way. 🔗 Register today and let's evolve together! https://app.arketa.co/iframe/lorenzenyogastudio/series/vLhizF463Z1vYtyHKYFt #NewYearsEvolution #YogaRetreat #MindfulLiving #LorenzenStudios #MountJoyYoga #IntentionSetting #YogaCommunity #SelfCare2026
“La amistad es una lengua que no se habla, pero se siente en el corazón.” - desconocido *** “Friendshio is a language that is not spoken, but is felt in the heart” - unknown. All classes at Lorenzen Studios mind-body st
“La amistad es una lengua que no se habla, pero se siente en el corazón.” - desconocido *** “Friendshio is a language that is not spoken, but is felt in the heart” - unknown. All classes at Lorenzen Studios mind-body studio have the goal of building community, and our Spanish classes are no exception! Our year-end celebration took us to @elserranolancaster for a dinner with 2 native speaker guests & conversation 100% in Spanish, including a chat with the charming owner!
Join us at Lorenzen Studios on Small Business Saturday! Get a swag bag, samples, giveaways, and promotions, and get to know these amazing local businesses. Featuring: ⭐Swag Bags sponsored by Hair Dreams Salon ⭐Free Chair Massages by Blue Magnolia M
Join us at Lorenzen Studios on Small Business Saturday! Get a swag bag, samples, giveaways, and promotions, and get to know these amazing local businesses. Featuring: ⭐Swag Bags sponsored by Hair Dreams Salon ⭐Free Chair Massages by Blue Magnolia Massage and Bodywork ⭐Samples & Giveaways from Cedar Street Coffee Company ⭐Holiday Promotions from Lorenzen Studios Special Guests: ⭐A Touch of R&R ⭐Soul Ancestry For more information, visit our Events page on our website.
November 15th & 16th marked the beginning of the first Yoga Teacher Training at Lorenzen Studios! It was a fantastic weekend of learning, connection, and growth. We began each day with a yoga class and started our journey at the source — ex
November 15th & 16th marked the beginning of the first Yoga Teacher Training at Lorenzen Studios! It was a fantastic weekend of learning, connection, and growth. We began each day with a yoga class and started our journey at the source — exploring the history, texts, people, and philosophies that shaped the foundations of yoga. Through thoughtful conversation and reflection, our trainees discussed the importance of becoming yoga stewards: sharing knowledge from this course ethically, equitably, and with deep appreciation for yoga’s roots. As we study centuries of wisdom from yoga’s rich history, we also learn to listen to our own inner wisdom. Yoga becomes part of who we are, guiding us as we bring our practice beyond the mat and out into the world. We are so excited to grow together on this journey with our students!
✨ Day 1 of the first Yoga Teacher Training at Lorenzen Studios ✨
✨ Day 1 of the first Yoga Teacher Training at Lorenzen Studios ✨
Nothing makes us happier than happy students at our mind-body studio! *** Nada nos alegra más que estudiantes felices en nuestro estudio de mente-cuerpo
Nothing makes us happier than happy students at our mind-body studio! *** Nada nos alegra más que estudiantes felices en nuestro estudio de mente-cuerpo
What better way to celebrate 100 yoga classes at our studio than nailing a difficult pose for the first time?! 🙌 *** ¿Qué mejor manera de celebrar las 100 clases de yoga en nuestro estudio que lograr una postura difícil por prim
What better way to celebrate 100 yoga classes at our studio than nailing a difficult pose for the first time?! 🙌 *** ¿Qué mejor manera de celebrar las 100 clases de yoga en nuestro estudio que lograr una postura difícil por primera vez? 🙌
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi 💀 Registration is now open for Spanish Class 💀 Next session 01.05.26 - 02.27.26 💀 To register, visit our website, click on "Spanish" in the top menu
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” — Rumi We are moving into the weekend with open hearts, both in our practice and our lives. 💖
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” — Rumi We are moving into the weekend with open hearts, both in our practice and our lives. 💖
You don’t want to miss the crystal classes at @lorenzenstudios! *** ¡No querrás faltar a las clases de cristales en @lorenzenstudios!
You don’t want to miss the crystal classes at @lorenzenstudios! *** ¡No querrás faltar a las clases de cristales en @lorenzenstudios!
✨ New Year’s Evolution: A 2-Day Reset at Lorenzen Studios ✨ Ready to step into 2026 as your best self? Join us for an immersive weekend of yoga, wellbeing, and intentional living. This isn’t just a retreat; it’s a journey with our “La amistad es una lengua que no se habla, pero se siente en el corazón.” - desconocido *** “Friendshio is a language that is not spoken, but is felt in the heart” - unknown. All classes at Lorenzen Studios mind-body st Join us at Lorenzen Studios on Small Business Saturday! Get a swag bag, samples, giveaways, and promotions, and get to know these amazing local businesses. Featuring: ⭐Swag Bags sponsored by Hair Dreams Salon ⭐Free Chair Massages by Blue Magnolia M November 15th & 16th marked the beginning of the first Yoga Teacher Training at Lorenzen Studios! It was a fantastic weekend of learning, connection, and growth. We began each day with a yoga class and started our journey at the source — ex ✨ Day 1 of the first Yoga Teacher Training at Lorenzen Studios ✨ Nothing makes us happier than happy students at our mind-body studio! *** Nada nos alegra más que estudiantes felices en nuestro estudio de mente-cuerpo What better way to celebrate 100 yoga classes at our studio than nailing a difficult pose for the first time?! 🙌 *** ¿Qué mejor manera de celebrar las 100 clases de yoga en nuestro estudio que lograr una postura difícil por prim
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi 💀 Registration is now open for Spanish Class 💀 Next session 01.05.26 - 02.27.26 💀 To register, visit our website, click on "Spanish&quo
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” — Rumi We are moving into the weekend with open hearts, both in our practice and our lives. 💖 You don’t want to miss the crystal classes at @lorenzenstudios! *** ¡No querrás faltar a las clases de cristales en @lorenzenstudios!
People participating in a yoga class in a bright studio with natural light, wooden floors, and soothing wall murals
White heart symbol on a blue circle background, symbolizing the inclusive nature of Lorenzen Studios.

INCLUSIVE

Our yoga studio welcomes everyone, offering a space of calm, comfort, and joy. Our multi-level classes honor each individual’s unique mind-body connection, embracing diversity and learning from one another’s wisdom.

Blue stylized lotus flower icon with three petals and semicircle base on white background, symbolizing the expanisve nature of Lorenzen Studios.

EXPANSIVE

We know that yoga is much more than a physical practice on a mat, and we are committed to learning about and living all 8 limbs of the tree of yoga.

Abstract light blue shape with two bulbous ends connected by a thin middle section on a white background, symbolizing the collective nature of Lorenzen Studios.

COLLECTIVE

While each individual in our collective is on their own yoga journey, our supportive community-oriented atmosphere takes individuals even further; we are better together!

WELLNESS RETREATS

Silhouette of person doing yoga pose on sandy beach at sunset with ocean in background while on a Be well with Charlita wellness retreat in Delaware.
Group of women outside their Caribbean lodge at the June 2024 Be well with Charlita Costa Rica wellness retreat.
A woman standing on a wooden dock by a lake, holding two blue kayak paddles while on a Be well with Charlita wellness retreat in Maryland.

Lorenzen Studios offers domestic & international yoga & fitness retreats in beautiful settings where you can step away from the everyday and make significant progress on your wellness journey alongside like-minded others:

  • surprise yourself with transformative personal growth

  • connect with wellness-minded people and build community with new friends

  • overcome burnout and reduce stress

  • foster emotional and physical health

  • enjoy expert guidance from a knowledgeable, caring and experienced wellness retreat leader

WELLNESS RETREATS

SPANISH CLASSES

A wooden sign in a bar with the Spanish phrase "AMA COME y bebe que la vida ES BREVE," meaning "Love, Eat, and Drink because Life is Short", from the June 2024 Be well with Charlita wellness retreat in Costa Rica.
The owners of Lorenzen Studios standing on a cobblestone street in Spain with stone buildings and iron balconies, under a clear blue sky.
Lush tropical foliage with pink flowers and palm fronds in a vibrant jungle setting during the June 2024 Be well with Charlita wellness retreat in Costa Rica.

Our affordable Spanish classes for adults are taught by Charla Lorenzen, PhD in Foreign Language Education with 25 years of experience teaching preK-16. Our classes are immersive, practical, and FUN! We offer 3 class levels and social events to practice with a variety of proficient speakers.

SPANISH Classes

  • In addition to your positivity, I appreciate how inclusive your classes are. You offer modifications and encourage us to listen to our bodies."

    Anonymous

  • “Charla's retreat was a wonderful experience. No need to worry about not fitting in or not being able to keep up. Charla couldn't be more accommodating to individual and group needs. Such a wonderful experience!"

    Nancy S. - 2023 Maryland retreat

  • "As a person in a larger body with some physical limitations it means a lot to me to have permission to go at my pace. This makes me feel welcomed & I am more likely to show up."

    Anonymous

  • "There's a camaraderie as soon as you enter each session. Like coming home. Free to be yourself and all working on our selves. No comparison just trying to become our best selves."

    Anonymous

  • "Our retreat offered a good variety of fitness classes in beautiful locations, a wellness workshop, opportunities to bond and start new friendships, which is everything that made our retreat fun and meaningful. Charla projects positivity and support to bring out our best selves."

    Lori G. - 2023 Rehoboth retreat

  • "I appreciate that the class feels welcoming and accepting of all skill levels. I don't feel judged and feel like I can focus on just connecting with my body."

    Anonymous

  • "I really like the warm welcome, relaxed attitude and the fact that you give us lots of alternatives during class."

    Anonymous

  • "It's been over 10 years since I started yoga classes with you. I always had the desire to learn yoga and you are the perfect yoga instructor."

    Anonymous

  • "You should definitely sign up for a retreat if you enjoy yoga mixed with adventures, friendship, and relaxation. Charla's retreats are a perfect blend of yoga/workouts, meditation while getting to explore where you are staying. It is also nice to have a community of such kind people!"

    Katie S. - 2023 Maryland retreat

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