About us

Our Mission

Rhythm Art & Yoga School is a community-based learning center using mindfulness, movement, and expressive art to foster personal growth and mutual liberation. Our programs reflect three core principles:

Art facilitates the healing process.

Our ancestors knew what we too often forget living in the modern world – that creative self-expression is universally revered not for its aesthetic function but for its sacred, healing power. Art has a way of revealing something to the self, about the self, which was not yet apparent until the creative process was allowed to unfold. Art is a form of radical acceptance that helps us to embrace our humanness so we may realize our true nature as fully awakened beings capable of cultivating unconditional love for ourselves and each other.

Together, we need to reclaim the wisdom of our enjoyment body.

Much of the suffering in our world is born from the illusion that we are “missing something.” We need more of this or we have too much of that. In reality, nature is flowing with abundance and unlimited wisdom. With billions of years worth of lessons written into our cells and speaking through our spine, we are existing in these bodies on this planet because we have the unique capacity to recognize, honor, and appreciate the beauty and perfection of the present moment.

‘There are many ways to kneel and kiss the ground.’ – Rumi

Rhythm Art & Yoga School encourages students to find what feels right for you. To learn the language of your heart and embrace each moment as an opportunity to discover wholeness.

Who We Serve

Individuals and couples who are seeking a renewed sense of peace and self-worth through meditation and healing art.

Artists, yoga teachers, and therapists who want to explore authenticity and the creative process through community service.

Creative teams and organizations that want to establish practices for collective rest and self-reflection.

Maria Borghoff

(BFA,  E-RYT 500, YACEP)

Maria Borghoff is the director of Rhythm Art & Yoga School. She is a healing artist who navigates the intersections of death, spirituality, and sexuality by weaving together restorative yoga, reiki energy healing, sound therapy, and grounding rituals. Maria offers group classes, mentorship, and teacher certification. She lives in Englewood, CO with roots still growing in North Carolina and Georgia.

“Maria’s program is so valuable that I wish it was a fundamental part of an educational program offered to a wide group of individuals. It brought forth many thoughts and blockages that I needed to feel and work through to be lighter. It also gave me tools to use in the future to continue this process throughout all aspects of my life.” 

Email: maria@rhythmartyoga.com

Phone: (704) 489-3502

Student Testimonials

“Maria’s methodology is a true representation of her passions & her gifts. In our work together, I was able to cultivate a stronger connection between my mind & my body, and unearth a powerful vision for myself as a creator. As a result, I am infinitely more grounded, not just in my personal practice, but on my journey to self actualization.”

“I was incredulous at first, but over time my symptoms abated. I was able to stop taking NSAID pain relievers and could finally sleep at night. Eventually, I was able to restart my previous exercise regimen (which consisted of weightlifting and treadmill-cardio) while incorporating basic yoga practices into my daily routine. Maria is an exceptional person – kind and empathic, intelligent and knowledgeable. She is a great communicator and a patient teacher. I am so grateful to have found her. Maria is not just a yogi; she is a healer in the truest sense of the word.”

“Maria’s teaching helped me come back to myself, to my body, and out of my hyperactive mind. It allowed me to see how I can live and exist in this life through my body and my perception, instead of trying to fit a role I thought I was supposed to be in. I have learned to dive into sensations, learn about them, explore them, and overall know myself more therefore allowing me to experience life with the same curiosity and drive and I am so thankful and excited to learn more.”