Yoga studio coming to former Gallery Egan in Morristown

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Walls that once showcased abstract art soon will be reflecting toned muscle.

The Commit To Change Yoga & Pilates Studio is moving into the former Gallery Egan on Community Place, studio owner Denise Haydu said on Wednesday.

“We’ll be open in May,” said Denise, whose studio has been on Lackawanna Place near Hennessey’s Washington Bar for about eight years. “I have a lot of children’s classes, and this is a better location for moms.”

    Denise Haydu, owner of the Commit To Change Yoga & Pilates Studio, is moving the operation to the former Gallery Egan on Community Place. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Denise Haydu, owner of the Commit To Change Yoga & Pilates Studio, is moving the operation to the former Gallery Egan on Community Place. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

Community Place is off South Street, just a couple of short blocks from the Morristown Green. Denise’s new neighborhood includes the Dain Shoppe lingerie store, the Lauren B ladies boutique and assorted salons and cafés. Gallery Egan closed last spring.

“I loved it when it was an art gallery. It just has a good feeling here,” said Denise, as she conferred with her husband John and Kathleen D’Aloia of D’Aloia Designs.

Mirrors will cover a wall where giant murals formerly attracted art patrons to Friday night receptions. Plans call for a ballet barre, carpeting, new lighting and a new bathroom, and seating by the big front windows, which will be shaded. A glass wall toward the back of the main space will be relocated near the entrance, creating a long room where there had been two rooms before.

This actually is a homecoming of sorts for Denise, who had a basement studio at 50B South Street for years. The Morristown resident can’t wait to complete the renovations to her leased space at Community Place.

“More than 500 women go to the studio. This will be good for the neighborhood, good for these businesses,” she said.

Commit To Change is committed to fitness programs for mothers with young children. Denise practices what she preaches: She has a 21-month-old daughter named Somer and is expecting a baby boy next month.

 

 

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  1. We welcome the Commit to Change Studio. Will be a brilliant addition to our charming neighborhood. Happy renovating and see you in May.
    – Lauren and Staff / Lauren b , 55 South St, Morristown

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