Samantha Rose McGrenaghan

YTT 2026 is underway and we couldn’t be more excited. Thank you to the 18 students that said yes to The Yard’s 200 HR teacher training. Here we go!

👋🏾 I’d like to share some exciting news! For many years, my practice has been informed by Katonah Yoga. In retrospect, my growth as a studio owner, mother, partner, friend, teacher, and Katonah student are inseparable. Following a mentorship with Katonah founder Nevine Michaan, it is with deep respect and gratitude that I announce I am now a certified Katonah Yoga Teacher. I’m honoured to share this practice with my students at The Yard, and continue layering it onto all aspects of my teaching. Thank you to Nevine and to my mentors @renibickel , @dagesjuvelierkeates , @ky1ehenry & @benjamin.sears , at @katonahyogacenter . Thank you to my incredible teachers @abbiehgalvin & @tywtsn at @thestudio.yoga . …and thank you to the entire Yard community. For many of you, this is an entirely new way of practice. Your trust in me means everything. …and to all the Katonah teachers around the world who I’ve quietly admired…. @alexsharry @aylin_karadayi @feliciafranklinwashington @josieschweitzer @goodcheech @chelsea_carcajou @alexandralynscerri @brima_jah @krissy_jones @antonialingemann Love, Sam Photo credit to my dear friend @torlovee

WOW, our little buddy Isla is 🖐️ today!!! Isla , we hope that Instagram is illegal by the time you’re able to own a smartphone and read this, but in the event that it isn’t, know this: You’re the best thing that ever happened to us. You’re hilarious, smart, strong, kind and beautiful. You’ve taught us to be curious, live in the moment, and to enjoy every second together. We love you 🫲————THIS—————🫱 much! Keep listening to music loud, hugging your friends hard and being your complete incredible, silly, weird, amazing self forever. We need more people like you in the world Isla - keep growing and keep loving. Love, Mommy and Daddy ps. when you’re older you’ll understand, but mom and dad need you to know how we felt about this at the time: F*CK ICE 👊

Join us for an evening of flight with your two faves, @samroseyoga and @torlovee on February 6th. We’ll explore a pose built from movements your body already knows, just pieced together the Yard way with: • intricate flows • partner work • a killer playlist • time to dive in. You’ve been thinking about it, so sign up. You don’t need to be advanced to join, just open and ready to play. With these two guiding you, you’ll be in great hands.

Are you thinking about registering for our 200-hour teacher training and still unsure if this program is for you? Cancel your plans on February 6!!! and join us at 222 Geary Ave for an informal info session led by @samroseyoga at 7:15 pm. Expect a casual conversation with The Yard’s founder, where you can ask questions and hear directly from the program director about the intention behind this training and what makes it so special. You’re right, there are countless trainings out there, but why not learn from seasoned, experienced teachers who are genuinely excited to share the gifts and wisdom of yoga they’ve gathered over decades of practice? This training is for you. Come by on February 6 and see why.

Join @samroseyoga and @torlovee for a two-hour deep dive into Flying Pigeon on Friday February 6 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Through intricate flows, partner work, and a killer playlist, we’ll take time to dissect the shape. We’ll approach the pose as a study in geometry, effort, and ease, as we build capacity through clarity rather than force. IYKYK, register today before this sells out.

We can’t wait to share the magic with you this March 2026. Registration is open and our early bird rate runs until December 1st, 2025. Consider this your personal invitation to go deeper in your studies and step into the seat of the teacher. Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected]

BIG NEWS: We’re launching a teacher training program! The 200-hour Teacher Training at The Yard is like no other. This isn’t just teacher training, it’s a recalibration. Over 11 intensive weekends, you’ll learn alignment that makes sense for real bodies, explore Katonah theory, trace meridians through the fascia, and build the kind of confidence that comes from curiosity, not performance. Whether you want to teach or just take your practice off the mat and into your life, this training is about learning how to see, feel, and connect. You’ll learn: - Asana + sequencing: practice and teach with precision, adjustments + finding your special teaching voice - Anatomy: how bodies move, biomechanics, and safe movement patterns for all bodies - Philosophy + yoga history - How to lead meditation and cultivate your own practice - Katonah Yoga® - Restorative + Yin yoga - Pranayama: the art and science of breath …and so much more. Ready? We’ve got a spot just for you but not for long. Spaces are limited, and this training will sell out because there isn’t another one like it. Step up, commit, and claim your place now. Your transformation starts here. Registration officially opens today!!! The Yard 200hr Teacher Training runs from March 13 - June 14, 2026

We’ve been quietly working on something real special for a while now, but all anyone can talk about is cute kids in Halloween costumes and the Jays 😝 Check out our posts, and mark your calendars: Monday, November 3rd we’re dropping something simple, smart, and real. Coming in hot March 2026. Follow along and be the first to know when it lands. @torlovee @biggerthanyoface @rachelmcln @tracydyoga @soulgayoga @jafferyoga

Connection is The Yard’s superpower. The classes are impeccable, but it’s the collective energy and vibe that truly defines us. Together, we’ve built a culture that’s uniquely The Yard: inviting, real, and deeply authentic. None of this would be possible without the generosity and commitment of our members. Your steady presence, week after week, is what keeps this place alive. As a thank you, we’re gifting all Monthly Unlimited members 3 extra guest passes this month and next (on top of the one already built into your membership), think of it as: a buddy a week! Because a friend of The Yard is a friend of ours. So, members, who are you bringing to class this week? Tag your friend for accountability! Didn’t get the email earlier this month? No problem! Send us a note at [email protected] and we’ll get you set up.

Tash here 💛 I still remember when Sam told me she was opening a studio. I got so emotional! It was such a huge deal. I made sure to be there for the very first class, and I’ve been showing up to @samroseyoga ’s Tuesday and Saturday classes every week since. To say this place means a lot to me is an understatement and to say I’m proud to be in Sam’s orbit is also an understatement. Two years later, and we’re just getting started, babbbyyyy! You should be so proud of yourself, Sam, you’ve built something truly special here at 222 Geary (and to you too @ian.m.mcg I know you don’t want it, but you get flowers too). Here’s to two years, to The Yard, and to Sam and to many more 💛 Big thank you from me, the whole Yard community, and our incredible teaching staff, @samroseyoga . I won’t speak for everyone, so if you’ve got something kind to share, drop it in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!

Some quiet moments from last year’s OAXACA XO retreat with @samroseyoga and @torlovee . Only a few spots left at OXO ‘26, in beautiful San Agustinillo, Mexico from Jan 2-9, 2026. DM us or head over to theyardyoga.com for more info 🌴