Lila Within, a new hot yoga and Pilates studio in Cortlandt Manor, is celebrating its Grand Opening with a full week of special events, including free community classes, discounted wellness workshops, and a ribbon cutting and community market in partnership with the Gateway Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cortlandt.
Grand Opening Event Details
March 1–7
Lila Within
2050 E. Main Street
Cortlandt Manor
March 1–5: Free Community Classes
At least one free class will be offered each day. Classes are open to the public and advance registration is recommended.
March 6: Discounted Sound & Gong Bath Workshop
A special Grand Opening rate will be offered for this immersive sound experience.
March 7: Discounted Reiki & Restore Workshop
A restorative session designed to support relaxation and nervous system regulation, offered at a special Grand Opening price.
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, March 7
- Community Market featuring local small businesses and community-based service providers: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 12:30 PM in partnership with the Gateway Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cortlandt
Guests who attend the March 7 celebration will be entered into a raffle featuring studio memberships and offerings from participating local businesses. Raffle entry is limited to in-person attendees.
Lila Within offers heated yoga, Hot 26, Hot Pilates, sculpt, warm Yin, slow flow, and non-heated restorative classes designed to support strength, mobility, and nervous system regulation. Classes are structured to be accessible for beginners while still challenging for experienced practitioners.
Special Grand Opening Membership Offer
For one week only, Lila Within will reintroduce its Early Access Membership: unlimited yoga and Pilates for $141 per month for the first three months.
This limited-time offer is designed to help new members build consistency and establish a sustainable practice from the start of the studio’s opening season. The membership includes access to all heated and non-heated classes.
Offer valid March 1–7.
Full details and registration for classes, workshops, and memberships can be found at:
www.LilaWithin.com/events
Lila Within was founded by Heather Dana, a tenured educator and certified yoga instructor with over a decade of experience in instructional leadership and student development. Her teaching blends structured, strength-based sequencing with clear, accessible cueing and an emphasis on nervous system awareness.
Drawing from her background in education and curriculum design, Heather creates progressive programming that helps students build confidence, consistency, and resilience both on and off the mat. She is also a fourth-generation small business owner in the Cortlandt community and is proud to continue her family’s legacy of local service and entrepreneurship.

