Our story · Est. 2021

A boutique studio. A whole lot of heart.

Sol Spirit opened in 2021 as a nurturing, inclusive space for healing and transformation. Founded by Elizabeth Barrera, this Latina- and woman-owned studio brings warmth, connection, and community to Jersey City Heights.

Elizabeth Barrera leading class with arms raised beneath the studio’s orange sun mural
Meet Elizabeth Barrera

“Healing begins within.”

Elizabeth began practicing yoga in 2015. In 2019, a divorce and the loss of her job after more than a decade in corporate fashion led her to deepen her practice, meditation, and energy healing. She certified as a yoga teacher in 2020 and opened Sol Spirit in 2021. Her belief is simple: “healing begins within.” She is a proud mom and the owner of a chocolate lab named Bean.

Rooted in community

Warmth that reaches beyond our walls.

Latina- and woman-owned. Non-heated, but always filled with warmth. A boutique-style studio without a front desk, where teachers know you by name.

Recognized with a Resolution by Jersey City in 2023 for community service. Raised and donated over $15,000 for charity in 2025.

Voted Best Yoga Studio in Jersey City three years in a row.

A full class seated in meditation, gongs set up at the back of the studio

The causes close to our hearts.

  • Animals in need
  • Women’s rights
  • Immigration rights
  • Natural disaster relief

A practice with purpose.

The only class of its kind in NJ/NYC. A reiki-infused practice combining EFT tapping, gentle postures, breathwork, and guided meditation to calm the nervous system. Trauma-informed, accessible, and open to all.

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