From Vision to Community

Mangala Yoga began with a vision, quite literally.

While resting in Savasana at the end of a yoga class in the San Francisco Bay Area, founder Maureen DeLucia experienced an unexpected and powerful vision of creating a yoga studio.

At the time, she was neither a yoga teacher nor a business owner. Unsure of how this vision would unfold, she began imagining a five-year plan to bring it to life.

But the Universe had other plans.

Through a series of synchronistic events, Maureen found herself connecting with an experienced yoga teacher and studio owner who became her mentor. Within just a few months, what had once seemed like a distant dream began taking shape, and she became a partner in a thriving yoga studio in Northern California.

What began as a moment of stillness had become the start of an entirely new path.

From the Islands to the Mountains

A few years later, feeling called toward a simpler, more intentional way of life, Maureen and her family made the decision to leave California and begin a new chapter on the island of Maui.

Trusting the unfolding journey, she sold her share of the studio, her home, and much of what she owned.

Once again, doors seemed to open at just the right time. With a little help from Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, Makawao Yoga was born in 2011, eventually becoming Mangala Yoga.

What began as a single studio grew into a vibrant community, bringing together students and teachers through a shared love of movement, mindfulness, and connection.

In 2016, the journey continued to the mountains of Telluride, Colorado. Inspired by the beauty of the San Juan Mountains and the spirit of the community, Mangala Yoga opened its doors on Main Street, bringing its signature approach to yoga to this extraordinary mountain town.

Over the years, Mangala Telluride has welcomed locals, seasonal residents, and visitors from around the world, creating a space where people can gather, practice, and connect.

What began as one person's vision has evolved into something far greater—a community shaped by the people who walk through its doors, the teachers who share their gifts, and the connections created along the way.

True to Our Core

Through every chapter of growth and change, the heart of Mangala Yoga has remained the same.

Rooted in the spirit of ohana, the Hawaiian understanding of family and belonging, our studio is a place where people gather not only to practice yoga, but to connect, support one another, and feel part of something meaningful.

Our teachers bring their own unique voices and experiences, our students inspire one another, and together we continue to shape a community grounded in movement, mindfulness, and genuine human connection.

Mangala Yoga has always been about more than the physical practice. It is about creating space for people to arrive as they are, discover what is possible, and carry the spirit of yoga beyond the studio walls.

We are deeply grateful to every teacher, student, local resident, and visitor who has been part of our Telluride journey.

What began as one vision continues to unfold through every practice, every connection, and every person who becomes part of the Mangala community.