“Modern Day Yoga for the Modern Day Yogi”

The American Yoga Academy is a beautiful and spacious studio located inside the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, New Jersey and is conveniently located between NYC and Philadelphia. The American Yoga Academy was founded by Claire E Diab 18 years ago. Claire is an International Yoga Therapist, Health & Wellness Expert, and Inspirational Speaker who has been teaching nationally and internationally for over 25 years. The American Yoga Academy was created as Yoga Teacher Training school and is widely known for its 300 and 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course which is registered with Yoga Alliance, an organization which created a National standard. The American Yoga Academy & Studio now has classes and private lessons 365 days a year and offers broad range of Workshops, Seminars, Classes, Services and Products.

Our Mission:

Our mission at the American Yoga Academy & Studio is to educate people on the true essence of Yoga. To teach people how to live their Yoga on and off the mat. We welcome people of all ages, sizes, shapes, and religions. Yoga is for everyone!

Our Style:

Claire has created a unique style of yoga called M.D. Yoga ® “Modern Day Yoga” for the Modern Day Yogi. It is a blend of many different styles of yoga combining eastern and western philosophies which creates a beautiful flow. This style is for everyone whether you've been practicing Yoga for many years or if this is your first time. You will learn how to live your Yoga on and off the mat bringing ancient techniques, wisdom, and the essence of yoga philosophy into the class and into your daily life.