Maura Manzo is the Founder and Director of Camaraderie and has been a respected leader in the Philadelphia yoga community for over 15 years. With experience as both a teacher and studio owner, she brings a grounded, transformative approach that blends traditional yoga with modern healing practices, all in service of personal and collective well-being. Maura is known for her approachable and accessible teaching style. Known for creating powerful experiences in both the classroom and community, Maura’s teaching helps students connect more deeply to themselves.

Maura has earned recognition in her field, including the Best of Philly award (twice!), and is celebrated for her authenticity, heart-centered leadership, and commitment to community. She leads immersive events and retreats that blend yoga, nature, food, and holistic practices to support deep mind-body wellbeing, joy and connection!

A long-time student of Seane Corn, Maura's studies have also included the work of Hala Khouri, Suzanne Sterling, Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Kerri Kelly, and others at the intersection of yoga, social justice, and trauma. Her work is also informed by her time studying and working alongside the following organizations: Off the Mat into the World, buildOn, Hope for Haiti and the Himalayan Institute. Her areas of study include trauma-informed yoga, meditation, chakra work and justice informed care.

Her work with Anodea Judith’s chakra philosophy, especially Eastern Body, Western Mind, is central to her teaching + facilitating methodology.