About Us
At Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness, our community-focused studios in Jersey City and Montclair are dedicated to creating a positive and safe space for everyBODY, from beginners to seasoned yogis alike. Our Sol Purpose is to foster an inclusive environment where all can practice with confidence and comfort while doing so at their own pace. While we offer non-heated yoga classes, our studios are always filled with warmth and love. From the moment you step into our spaces, you will be welcomed with a friendly smile from the instructor guiding your class.
As a proud Latina and woman-owned business, we champion diversity and empowerment within our community. Our offerings are unique, including the only yoga studios offering “Yoga for Anxiety” in the NJ/NYC area, which incorporates techniques like EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to soothe the nervous system.
We emphasize wellness through diverse events such as Meditation, Healing Circles, Reiki Sound Baths, Breathwork Workshops and Continuing Education Teacher Trainings.
At Sol Spirit, our community-centric approach fosters long-lasting connections and promotes joy, self-love, and personal growth. Committed to inclusivity and accessibility, we strive to support every individual’s journey towards well-being while making a positive impact through collaborative events and community engagement.
About the Owner
Elizabeth Barrera’s journey into healing and spiritual growth began in the aftermath of profound personal upheaval. In 2019, she experienced what she calls her “dark night of the soul.” In the span of one week, she finalized a painful divorce and lost her job after more than a decade in the corporate fashion industry. The stability she had known—her career, her home, and her family life—crumbled all at once, leaving her devastated, anxious, and unsure of who she was without it all.
For the first time in her life, Elizabeth found herself unable to push through or “hold it all together.” Struggling with depression, panic attacks, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness, she turned inward. Desperate for relief and clarity, she began practicing yoga more seriously, meditating daily, and diving deep into energy healing. What began as a search for survival became a profound spiritual awakening.
In 2020, she became a certified yoga teacher—marking a turning point in her life and the beginning of her true path. Elizabeth realized that healing wasn’t about returning to who she had been, but about becoming who she was always meant to be. She began studying the mind-body connection, energy medicine, and the spiritual science of yoga, discovering tools that helped her regulate her nervous system, calm her mind, and reconnect with her inner light.
Fueled by a deep desire to help others find their own grounding and inner peace, Elizabeth opened Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness in 2021. Her mission is to create a supportive space where people can explore self-discovery, healing, and transformation through the practices that changed her life.
In 2024, Elizabeth expanded her vision with a second location in Montclair, continuing to serve and uplift a growing community seeking balance, clarity, and connection.
Elizabeth believes that healing begins within—and that even in our darkest moments, we are being called home to ourselves.
Elizabeth is a proud mother to a wise and wonderful 10-year-old and a furry chocolate lab, Bean. She enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time with her community, who have become her family. When she’s not teaching, Elizabeth loves spending time with her loved ones and enjoys the simple joys of life—whether it’s tending to her plants, hiking through nature, or soaking up the sun. These are the things that bring her peace and vitality, grounding her in her journey of healing and connection.
Elizabeth also teaches at both Sol Spirit locations in Jersey City and Montclair, sharing her passion for yoga and wellness with all those seeking balance and growth.