Five Pillars Yoga

Five Pillars Yoga was founded by Karen Mehiel, a self-described yoga devotee, and Olga Palladino, a experienced yoga teacher and practitioner. Karen and Olga yearned for a studio in their neighborhood that would bring a more meaningful, balanced approach to the practice of yoga. They desired a deeper context as well as to share yoga “off the mat,” and founded Five Pillars in answer to this need. With an eye towards aesthetics and ambiance, they designed the studio space to be bright, inviting, and warm — a beautiful atmosphere in which to explore the beauty of yoga.
Karen and Olga met while working in support of an NGO bringing comprehensive health care to a remote island community in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a shared passion for service, they strive to continue supporting worthy environmental, humanitarian and charitable initiatives through fundraising and awareness building through yoga.