Julie Helmes

“My yoga path began at The Yoga Loft in 2011working as a studio assistant. Seven years later, my journey came full circle when I returned to Marblehead as the new studio owner.

As a student, teacher, and community member I believe we all have something to learn and share with each other. Yoga teaches us to accept where we are and to understand our connection to the world physically, emotionally and spiritually. The Yoga Loft Marblehead is a beautiful rejuvenating space where the teachers and members contribute to its vibrance and energy. Community is the backbone of the studio because it is the connection to others and to a practice that builds strength, vitality, compassion, and awareness. I will forever be grateful to The Yoga Loft for bringing yoga into my life. As the studio owner, I am committed to nurturing our space, expanding our offerings and providing a diverse, experienced, and knowledgeable teaching staff.

I hope you will make The Yoga Loft Marblehead part of your yoga story. I look forward to meeting you!”

— Julie Helmes, Studio Owner

Julie grew up in Marblehead and in 2018 returned to her roots as the owner of The Yoga Loft Marblehead. In 2011, while working as a studio assistant, she developed a consistent yoga practice and quickly discovered the whole-body benefits of yoga after years of playing high-intensity sports. Yoga became a mental and physical escape where she found new space to build balance in her life. Some of her first yogic inspirations came from Yoga Loft teachers, including; Jennifer Craig, Ivana Ustariz, Vito Politano, and Lisa Faia. Over the years her personal practice has evolved and she experimented with different varieties of yoga. Since 2015 she has studied Ashtanga under the guidance of Alessandra Miel and Alicia Orr.

Julie earned her 200-hour certification from Marianne Wells Yoga School in Costa Rica and returned to Boston to teach. It was during her teacher training that she was first introduced to Ayurveda; the ancient Indian health science and sister science to yoga. Through her own health journey, she chose to study deeper and become an Ayurveda Wellness Counselor with Kerala Ayurveda Academy. Julie practices an Ayurvedic lifestyle and shares it with The Yoga Loft teacher training and through 1:1 consultations. The Yoga Loft has been a transformational part of Julie’s life and she enjoys continuing to make it a part of others.

Please feel free to reach out to Julie to learn more about the studio or Ayurveda. julie@theyogaloftmarblehead.com

Class with Julie

Her classes are creative and fluid while focusing on intentional movements and body awareness. All levels will find an accessible and fun practice.