About Us

Experience Ta Yoga
Soothe your Mind, Sculpt your Body, Stir your Soul
Call 212-901-6913 or email info@tayoga.com

What is ta?

"the earth" in Ancient Egyptian, circa 3,000 B.C.

ta is a way of life.
It is positive. It is natural.
It is healthy. It is authentic.
It is a style of living that incorporates mind, body and spirit practices, such as meditation, yoga, and healthy eating, combined with the power of Thought and Expression to create a “whole” approach to life.

Founded by Social Entrepreneur & Wellness Expert
Dr. Terri Kennedy, "ta" has urban roots and
represents a commitment to life and respect for Mother Earth.

A Natural.Life.Style®

Ta Yoga is designed to...
sculpt the body, soothe the mind and stir the soul.

Our Mission
Our mission is to make healthy and positive living physically, culturally and financially accessible to underserved urban communities - empowering individuals to take control of their lives.

The urban community is in the midst of a health crisis. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, people of color suffer disproportionately from heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.

• For example, the average American can expect to live 76.9 years, while the average African American can expect to live only 71.4 years.

In many urban communities access to preventative wellness services is limited. We want to change that - and you can help. By taking advantage of our products and services, you will not only make yourself healthier, but you will be supporting our very important health-awareness initiatives. 

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is grounded in three principles: 

* STRENGTH in character and body...through practice of certain yoga postures, healthy eating and basic ethics.

* SERENITY in mind and relationships...through meditation and positive expression.

* SELF-AWARENESS... through authentic and mindful living.

Our Evolution
In 2002, Dr. Terri Kennedy founded the Ta Yoga House - the first yoga studio in Harlem. Out of 100 yoga studios in New York City, there was not one in Harlem at that time - until TA. It was a pioneering effort and became internationally-recognized. Ta Yoga has been featured in media around the world from the O: The Oprah Magazine, Prevention and Yoga Journal to NBC, Fox TV News and ARD TV in Germany.  For seven years, the Ta Yoga House serviced hundreds of people in the community introducing them to the practice of yoga. During that time, Dr. Kennedy also served on the board of Yoga Alliance which sets the standards for yoga teaching in the U.S. It finally outgrew its space at 128th and Lenox.

In 2009, in the spirit of seva, or self-less service, Ta Yoga became a part of  the PWR® Health Initiative - a community project of Power Living Enterprises, Inc. With the goal of attacking the epidemic of chronic disease head-on and removing all financial barriers to healthy living, the Initiative provides free health literacy and personal empowerment programs with a focus on high-risk underserved communities. It achieves this by partnering with community groups and offering tailored culturally-relevant programs for its constituents/participants. As a consequence, now all Ta Yoga classes in Harlem are free or by donation.

If you're interesting in supporting the PWR® Health Initiative or for more information on Ta Yoga call 212-901-6913 or email info@tayoga.com. For information on Dr. Terri Kennedy, go to www.drterrikennedy.com.