Yoga-Mojo ~
Loretta Jo
Breathe~ Move~ Live~
Loretta Jo’s yoga classes are a blend of tradition and innovation, creating a sanctuary where students can explore the depths of their practice. With her extensive experience and diverse training, she weaves together elements of the art, science, and magic inherent in yoga, offering a holistic approach that resonates with both newcomers and seasoned practitioners.
Her teaching is enriched by the use of mantras, mudras, and mythology, which not only enhance the physical practice but also foster a deeper spiritual connection. Loretta Jo’s warm and authentic presence invites everyone to feel welcome and supported, ensuring that each session is a transformative journey towards self-discovery and inner peace.
CONNECTING WITH THE MAGIC WITHIN
Yoga-Mojo classes focus on breath & mindfulness — to establish a mind-body-heart connection
Connect with Loretta Jo at Cary Yoga Collective for group classes, privates, teacher trainings & workshops
and check out upcoming special events/classes/workshops below at CYC and other studio locations!
𑁍Yoga Mythology, Mantra & Mudra
Now in print!
YOGA MYTHOLOGY
Discover the stories behind the poses!
Loretta Jo was first introduced to the enchanting tales of Ganesha, Shiva, and Shakti. Captivated by these magical narratives, she immersed herself in learning about the “Stories Behind the Poses” and began to incorporate them into her teaching.
Students expressed how these stories allowed them to connect with the poses and their practice on a deeper, more mindful, and meaningful level. In this collection, she aims to honor the rich culture and history of India, as well as the practice of yoga, hoping that these stories will inspire students on their journey.
These tales Loretta Jo first learned from Sianna Sherman, Mythic Yoga Flow©, and inspired Loretta Jo to capture the stories and share with her students~
Understanding the stories behind the poses and incorporating mantras and mudras into your practice / your teaching can truly transform your experience!
Available via Amazon.
☀️ Summer Solstice – Stretch & Release with Gong Bath ☀️
Let’s celebrate the Summer Solstice~
Join us for a Yoga-Mojo Stretch and Release class as we harmonize with the rhythm of Mother Nature and celebrate the longest day of the year.
The Summer Solstice is a time of light, growth, and renewal. It is a time to stop and celebrate. The strong light of this time inspires us to set new goals and welcome new beginnings. In many spiritual traditions, light signifies knowledge, truth, and awareness.
Our practice will begin with mantra, mudra, and pranayama, followed by an all-levels Stretch & Release practice and Gong Bath / singing bowls during Savasana.
Friday | June 20th | 6p
𑁍Yoga-Mojo Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – RYT300/500 𑁍
Yoga-Mojo’s Advanced Yoga Teacher Training RYT300/500 program begins September 2025!!
RYT300/500 consists of three (3) modules. Each module consists of six (6) weekends – and covers a variety of teachings to support your teaching / your practice. Each Module is 108+ hours and can be taken in any order~ Take all three (3) modules to earn RYT300/500 Yoga Alliance© registration.
Ready to go deeper?
Ready to enhance your teaching?
Learn more at the link below ~
𑁍Yoga Retreat – Portugal 2026𑁍
If you’ve always wanted to see the vast landscapes and unique architecture of Portugal, but don’t know where to start the planning – this retreat is for you! Start your day with an invigorating practice in our peaceful yoga studio. Spend your afternoons exploring the local area or just taking a dip in our beautiful pool. You’ll also enjoy daily farm-to-table meals – much of the food has been sourced off the land where we’re staying.
From wine tastings at a local vineyard to thoughtfully curated excursions, this retreat is the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration. You’ll have the chance to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Portugal’s idyllic rural landscape, its charming small towns and its delicious local wine!
August 29th – September 4th 2026
YOGA RETREAT IN THE MOUNTAINS
We return to Moon Rising Retreat Center May 15-18th, 2025 ~ This event sold out in 2024!
SOLD OUT — Join the waitlist!
Restore | Relax | Renew
Nourish your Spirit & Soul with
a rejuvenating and restorative
Spirit of the Mountains
Yoga Retreat
with Loretta Jo & Alyson
Be nourished with…
Yoga, Meditation, Mantra, Mudra, Mythology & More
Spirit of the Mountains Yoga Retreat is an opportunity to get away from day-to-day responsibilities and technology and noise — and calm your mind in an atmosphere of gentleness and peace.
Embrace the Spirit of the Mountains. ~ 4 Days, 3 Nights
Cost: All-inclusive retreat starting at $775
Thursday, May 15th – Sunday, May 18th
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS
Take a moment. Less than 3 minutes… for a short guided meditation. This meditation was shared in Yoga-Mojo practices and captured to share with you. A Deepak Chopra inspired meditation to calm your nervous system and settle the mind.
Friday’s @ 11a
Yoga-Mojo Stretch & Stress Release is an active stretching practice focusing on primary muscle groups targeting the hips, hamstrings, core & back muscles, neck, wrists & shoulders.
What’s unique about this class is it’s all on the floor!!
This practice works to release the stress and tension that tends to build up over the week. We take time in each pose and move at a slower pace to help release tension and tightness in the muscles and open the joints. We look to transition from pose-to-pose with the breath to help slow down active minds.
Following the Yoga-Mojo Method, practices begin in a seated pose (or supine) with breath work, followed by movement designed to slowly awaken the body and prepare the body/mind for poses we can hold for several breaths / minutes.
We settle in for a wonderful deep rest and relaxation in Savasana — connecting with the body’s natural healing process — inviting a sense of peace and calm within.
All levels welcome.
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YOGA-MOJO ONLINE
We love being able to bring the practice of yoga to you virtually via online Live-Stream practices via Vimeo and include Loretta Jo’s recordings of live practices, workshops, yoga mythology and more.
Select the ‘Practice Online’ button below to be taken to the Yoga-Mojo Online available via VIMEO. Find a class you’ve loved or try a new class. Additional content added weekly~
Or select the ‘Learn More’ button to learn more and to access a Yoga-Mojo class here on Yoga-Mojo~
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
TEACHING YOGA TO SENIORS – MATURING ON THE MAT
Expand your knowledge and enhance your teaching while keeping students safe. Learn the key guidelines in designing a practice that supports mindful movement on the mat for seniors/mature students as well as tips for breath work, meditation and more. Designed for all yoga teachers, Maturing on the Mat provides you information that is helpful for yoga teachers teaching to all ages — not just students who are 50+.
Six (6) hours (6 CEU’s)
Teacher/Students will learn:
• How to safely & effectively teach yoga to older adults
• Specific health and physical challenges impacting students and the impact on the student’s yoga practice (regardless of age)
• Key strategies for adapting a yoga practice that supports older bodies, minds and spirits~
• Hands-on training and guidelines~
Cost: $125*
*Includes downloadable copy of Maturing on the Mat Course Notes (previously called “Yoga-Mojo’s Teaching Yoga to Seniors”). This document includes guidelines, tips, practices and other information specific to teaching the practice of yoga to seniors.
Note: Loretta Jo offers this workshop at Cary Yoga Collective and is happy to bring this workshop and other Yoga-Mojo Workshops to studios around the world~
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YOGA-MOJO’S
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING RYT300/500
See below / CLICK HERE for more information
Schedule a call with Loretta Jo to learn more~
Yoga-Mojo 300-hour Teacher Training (YMYTT300/500)
This 300-hour advanced program has been designed to guide students through a deep and expansive journey of the Mind, Body, Spirit & Breath ~ An advanced level yoga training that offers asana, philosophy, research, anatomy, self-contemplation, advanced teaching skills, mindful and purposeful movement practices, mythology and more to help you inspire and be inspired~
We invite RYT-200 students from any traditions and schools to join Yoga-Mojo’s Advanced Yoga Teacher Training & Studies Program (YMYTT300).
Designed and led by Loretta Jo, E-RYT500, YACEP, RYS200 & RYS300, YMYTT 300-hour Advanced Yoga Training brings together guest teachers in asana, pranayama, Sanskrit, Philosophy, anatomy, yoga of sound and more~ A high-caliber program designed for all RYT200 practitioners/teachers with a desire to refine & develop their teaching – or deepen their personal practice.
Yoga-Mojo’s 300-hour Teacher Training Program is an advanced teaching training course designed for all yoga teachers. Combined with your 200-hour certification, you’ll receive RYT 500 (Registered Yoga Teacher) status upon successful completion.
2019-2023 YMYTT200 Graduates Feedback:
- Our Yogi, Loretta Jo, went several extra “miles” to take us on this journey during 2020. She made it happen and we are all so appreciative and grateful. So much more than a Yoga Teacher Training. ❤
- I will definitely recommend Yoga-Mojo/Loretta Jo Schlatzer to anyone seeking a deeper experience in Yoga. Her kind and compassionate professionalism is spot on. The instruction and material she provides is probably the best out there. I compared schools before I signed up for training and Yoga-Mojo outranked any of the other providers. She also came highly recommended by a trusted friend. Not only am I able to teach now but I also have a mentor I trust.
- Beyond her vast knowledge of yoga, Loretta Jo shares her gifts, including the playing the harmonium, her style of story telling, her personal experiences and the methodology of sharing her practice.
Yoga-Mojo is an authentic Vinyasa practice that is a blend of various styles and methods incorporating breath work (pranayama), asana (poses), meditation (dhyana), concentration (dharana) and more. A practice that is designed to let students explore their bodies & their minds and to move effortlessly with grace, pose-to-pose and breath-by-breath. Join me for practice on the mat with mantras, mudras and mythology~
Breathe~ Move~ Live~
~Loretta Jo