OUR STORY

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Situated on the top floor of a historic railroad building, Saltara Healing's yoga studio is a unique space surrounded by windows, lush plants, an in-studio waterfall, and ancient Himalayan salt. Often called “white gold” in the Himalayas, this salt is among the purest on earth, having been formed hundreds of millions of years ago!

We love the ancient, sacred, and mystical essence of Himalayan salt. Carefully mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan, at the base of the Himalayan mountains, this crystalline formation is more than just a beautiful addition to our space. It is said to purify the air, boost moods, and invite the ultimate nervous system regulation and relaxation—like being at the beach! That’s the feeling we want to invoke at Saltara.

Partnering through a friendship that blossomed while working together at a New Jersey yoga studio and a desire to create our dream healing sanctuary, Saltara was born. The name is a play on words; a blend of SALT and TARA, which happens to be both of our names! When coming up with a name for this dream space, using our name suddenly made so much sense—especially because the meaning of "Tara" in Sanskrit, Hinduism, and Buddhism is rich with symbolism that resonates deeply.

In Hindu mythology, Tara is a goddess who embodies fierceness, compassion, and unconditional love. She represents creation, wisdom, oneness, and the strength to overcome obstacles. In Buddhism, Green Tara protects against internal dangers such as pride, ignorance, jealousy, hatred, attachment, self-doubt, and greed, while White Tara—savior and mother of all Buddhas—embodies graceful power, wisdom, and purity. In yoga, she is associated with health and longevity.

While these are all beautiful meanings, the most significant one for us is Tara’s Sanskrit and Punjabi translation: “star,” symbolizing the light of the soul. Tying back to Himalayan salt being mined in Punjab, everything aligned in such a sacred way. We are all made of stars, and our inner light connects us to one another and to all that is.✨

Tara Lauren and Tara Marie realize that many people lead busy, stressful lives and feel grateful to offer a place of holistic healing and peace to the community. Together, and with all of the incredible Saltara Healing practitioners, they aim to be a positive light and inspiration, helping others tap into their truest soul selves, elevate their lives, and have a ripple effect out into the world.