HI everyone! Surprise I'm opening a Yoga Studio, this is my biggest dream and its quickly coming true. We are set to open the doors by mid April 2018. If you know me you know I love Yoga and I am passionate about sharing the Yogi experience. If you don't know me I REALLY LOVE YOGA. I have wanted this to be my life for a long time. Now its time to make it happen. The name for the studio is Be Chill Yoga, perfect right? Here's a little bit about why I'm doing this, what I want to accomplish and what I need the extra money for.
My Mission is to provide a serene, safe, affordable and welcoming space where students can explore their own yoga, develop their own personal yoga journey while learning to "Be Chill" and relax their minds. We work to create peace in our world, communities and families by first creating peace with in ourselves. A consistent yoga practice will leave students feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Ultimately creating a calm and peaceful mind, an open and compassionate heart, and a strong feeling of self acceptance. We want to extend this opportunity to all ages and stages of life. Be Chill yoga is committed to each student and strives to make long lasting connections with all. As a Yoga teacher I've found that the connection to my students it so very important and rewarding.
My biggest reasons for opening the studio all center around Family. My almost two year old Ramona loves going to baby and Mama yoga and helping me lead the class or just goofing off while I take care instructing the mamas. She is a huge inspiration to me and I want her to grow up watching her parents run a business that's good for the world. The studio is dedicated to my two Grandmothers. In 2017 I lost my grandma Bechill. She was the first person to introduce me to yoga in the 80's. While visiting a few years ago my almost 90 year old grandmother did tree pose when I started talking about going to teacher training. My husband and I were amazed at how graceful was. My other Grandmother, Grandma Nicky, has also taught me so much, she loved to travel and learn about the history of different cultures which is also a passion I share with her. This studio honors them both and sets the stage for the importance of good influences in our own lives. I wish to share that same essence with everyone that walks in the door of Be Chill Yoga.
I have been teaching yoga since 2015, practicing since 2009 and have two yoga certifications totally 400 hours, an Ifta (international Fitness Trainers of America) Certification, a water aerobics Certification, as well as a BFA in Fine Arts and several certificates in early childhood education. I bring this extensive background to provide a creative space for people of all ages to learn about yoga, fitness and the mind body connection. The ultimate goal of this project is build a good sense of community around healthy ideas.
MONEY, well it just cost a lot to start a business. I have some start up money to work with and have been budgeting like crazy but it still adds up fast. There all kinds of fun hidden costs and fees hiding around every corner, YAY. Traditionally it takes a few months for a Yoga Studio to turn a profit while you establish your client base. I would also like to say that I'm not looking to make a ton of $$ from this business its the altruism, the act of loving what I do that has inspired me to open the studio. Please consider making a donation to be chill yoga.
