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$50 Unlimited Monthly Membership ALL Classes
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A non profit community wellness center
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$50 Unlimited Monthly Membership ALL Classes 〰️ A non profit community wellness center 〰️
Visit the community center:
431 Eastern Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Essex, MD 21221
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Our Mission
Yoga Mouth uses your donations through monthly memberships, community based donations and grants to provide programs in our community wellness center that are affordable, accessible and effective for individuals with all bodies and all lifestyles. We integrate mindfulness science and practices into every class and program we teach. Those programs include: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Meditation, Yoga, Fitness, Women’s classes, Music, Art and Community public health initiatives and collaborations.
Break Barries to access mindful mental health
Break Barries to access mindful mental health
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$50 Unlimited Community Membership
Self defense for the mind and body
Classes in: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Yoga, Sound Therapy, Meditation, Mindful Fitness and so much more added all the time!
Heal trauma naturally with clinically backed methods of mindful mental health practices
Classes built with purpose not pressure.
Set your goals with professionals who specialize in adapting movement and mindfulness for individuals.
Join the Wellness Revolution
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October Family Wellness Events
Partnering with Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County we have events starting at $5 PER SESSION! Family nights, Date nights with childcare and self defense programs. Our programs are fun and educational that build bonds between you and your family. Our mission at Yoga Mouth is building courageous community. Let’s break the cycle of domestic violence together.
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October Women's Self Defense Course
Every Saturday in October 11-12pm
We’re survivors of domestic violence. We understand the risks and we understand healing. This course is a way to find your power in a supportive and trauma informed environment. We partnered with Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County to bring you resources, education and supports each week.
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Yinjas Kids' Zone
Kids come to play while you take a minute for yourself in our sound spa or running a few errands or just hiding out in the quiet of your house for a little bit.
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Let's Party!
Yoga Mouth is shutting down regular programing 12/27 - 1/4. We will be having events and field trips to keep the community vibes going into 2026 when we open back up in full force!
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Your Next Party
You Choose the Date and Time
Kids Yinja birthday celebrations, Girl’s nigh out, Date Nights, Sound Spas or your own self defense and workout party. We’re here to book your adventure!
Break Barriers This way!
Mat Lab Martial Arts
Ready to lose weight, gain muscle, feel powerful and get in the best shape of your life?! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and mindfulness training for the entire family bring everyone the tools for transformation in fun and adaptive ways.
Our evidence informed programs support healing from anxiety, PTSD, depression and build resilience to stress and emotional burnout. We partner with doctors and mental health professionals to develop self defense classes to defend mind and body.
Sangha House Studio
These are the Yoga classes your doctor and physical therapist recommended! Each class is part of our mindful movement system clinically proven to heal from trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety and build resilience to stress and burnout. Evidence informed classes support your goals for meaningful relaxation, mental health support and physical body transformation through strength and alignment training.
Community Programs
Yoga Mouth has all the expertise and evidence informed research to help you improve the mental and physical wellbeing of your entire organization with practical wellness tools. We have partnered with places like GBMC, MD School for the Blind, Baltimore County Public Schools and Institute for Behavior Research to provide professional training.
Our highly sought after community programs are in schools all over the region. We teach mindful wellness, fitness and social emotional learning programs to kids and families of all abilities.
Wellness Services
Yoga Mouth Wellness Services are all provided by instructors and clinicians with the highest levels of professional training in their healing arts. Find collaborative care to heal and transform your relationship to your body, mind and the chaos of being alive.
Our mindful wellness educator and coach Kristi Jenkins has over 20 years working in public mental health. She specializes in mindfulness science and is a devoted student and practitioner of Yoga psychology and science.
She has clinical experience working with clients to address and relieve symptoms of: Depression / Anxiety / PTSD / Stress / Grief / Chronic Pain /
Our self defense classes are focused on mental health and FUN.
Sustainable evidence informed training for hobbyists and adventure seekers
Disrupts the stereotypical BJJ cult mindset
No ego driven coaches and loyalty oaths
Belt promotions based on consistency and mat time not competitions and medals.
Our coaches are passionate about teaching you not out training you.
We support your vision of self growth and push you to meet yourself in your most courageous and authentic form.





