GILLIAN GOSSOW
Meet our Founder!

I began my teaching journey in 2014 in New York City as a way of quieting the noise of the fast-paced stressful energy that a Manhattan lifestyle entailed. I loved teaching my students who needed a good sweat, stretch, and a healing mental break from their busy lives; but wanted to skip the serious vibe that some yoga classes call for. My dream was to create a class that gave all the benefits of a classic yoga practice while incorporating the best of pilates and strength training, and ending with aromatherapy, massage, and a relaxing savasana. (You know, everyone’s favorite pose where you lie flat on your back for rest and reflection.)

That’s how Bad Girls Yoga was born. The term “bad” is used to insinuate a rebellion against the idea that yoga can only be done one way and if it’s not, it’s incorrect and not authentic. In easy to understand terms, simple to follow movements and some incredible music, we can make our time together a true escape from everything else in your life. My hope is that everyone who takes a Bad Girls Yoga class leaves feeling peaceful and full of joy because yoga should be joyous!

Let’s have fun and be a little bad because at the end of the day, it’s all good!

About Bad Girls Yoga

Bad Girls Yoga came from the idea that yoga isn’t only meant for green-juice-drinking, chakra-centered, chanting-loving people. Yoga can be for a person looking for an escape and a pathway to finding joy in your workout! It is suitable for anyone who’s looking to explore the practice of yoga in a new and lighthearted way.

Bad Girls Yoga is designed for private sessions, bachelorette parties, girls’ weekends, weddings, and private events. In our sessions, we come to wherever you are and together we flow through a yoga combo class to build some heat, followed by a deep assisted stretch, meditation, and savasana massage to find some calm away from the noise of everyday life. Once we namaste, we’ll toast to a celebratory practice because no matter what, yoga should be joyous!