You've probably already heard the news. Growing Yogis is moving to its very own space soon. Really soon. Our last classes in our current locations will be May 23rd and then it's off to our new studio (other than the Kennebunk preschoolers at Nataraja School of Yoga, that class will stay where it is.)
Our new studio will be located at 935 Main St., in Waterboro. We'll be sharing a home with Always and Forever Florist and Rings Crossing Natural Foods.
There are many intentions behind this move. The first and biggest is that Growing Yogis needs to grow. I was swayed from my original plan for a few months. The glory of the coast called to me, and I was pulled away. It took a few months and serious conversations to get back on track. When I began teaching yoga it was important to me to be able to offer options in my community. As a mom who lives in semi-rural Maine, I greatly dislike travelling to Biddeford, Sanford, Portland and, yes, Kennebunk, to find activities for my kids. And, with gas prices what they are...... well, who can afford to drive anymore? Not that there aren't a few great programs already in place. Swim is offered for preschoolers and toddlers at Massabesic Health Resources. Gymnastics and art through Waterboro Parks and Rec. Dance is offered through The Konservatoriet Dance Studio, where I was lucky enough to teach my kid's yoga classes for the last year. I can personally say that these are great options for kids, so I'm not looking to compete, just to offer something else. While we're here on this topic of places that offer great programming, I'd like to acknowledge Peggy Greer, owner of Anam Cara Studio in Alfred, who was the first teacher that made yoga click for me. Thanks, Peggy.
Another driving force for me is that our school budget is dwindling each year. As our superintendent said in a budget meeting last year, we are no longer looking at the best educational scenario, there is no money for best. We are simply working with what we have to provide our kids with a basic education. As this happens families will need to supplement where they can. This is one of those gaps Growing Yogis can help fill. It takes a village and all of that business. In addition to yoga for the whole family, I'd like to provide a setting for other educational enrichment opportunities for our kids, without breaking the bank, or driving twenty miles. Foreign languages, creative arts, book groups and playgroups tops the list. If you have other ideas please share them.
The plans for expansion will begin with more yoga, for more people, at more times that work, on more days. Again, suggestions are welcome. Pricing has changed to make yoga more accessible to more families. Our new pricing structure is designed to encourage adults to come to more than one class a week. A healthy, happy family begins with a healthy, happy mom and dad after all. The new schedule will be coming soon.
A few weeks ago I asked the Girl's Class to complete a survey. The last question on the paper was 'Is there anything else you would like me to know?' One girl wrote in "I like you." Is there anything better than hearing that at the end of a long day. I like her too. I like all of my yoga families and am so blessed that they have allowed me to become a part of their lives. I hope that, by expanding Growing Yogis, I can serve more families, bringing yoga to them so that they can know, first hand, how fabulous yoga can be and what it can bring to their lives.
Our new studio will be located at 935 Main St., in Waterboro. We'll be sharing a home with Always and Forever Florist and Rings Crossing Natural Foods.
There are many intentions behind this move. The first and biggest is that Growing Yogis needs to grow. I was swayed from my original plan for a few months. The glory of the coast called to me, and I was pulled away. It took a few months and serious conversations to get back on track. When I began teaching yoga it was important to me to be able to offer options in my community. As a mom who lives in semi-rural Maine, I greatly dislike travelling to Biddeford, Sanford, Portland and, yes, Kennebunk, to find activities for my kids. And, with gas prices what they are...... well, who can afford to drive anymore? Not that there aren't a few great programs already in place. Swim is offered for preschoolers and toddlers at Massabesic Health Resources. Gymnastics and art through Waterboro Parks and Rec. Dance is offered through The Konservatoriet Dance Studio, where I was lucky enough to teach my kid's yoga classes for the last year. I can personally say that these are great options for kids, so I'm not looking to compete, just to offer something else. While we're here on this topic of places that offer great programming, I'd like to acknowledge Peggy Greer, owner of Anam Cara Studio in Alfred, who was the first teacher that made yoga click for me. Thanks, Peggy.
Another driving force for me is that our school budget is dwindling each year. As our superintendent said in a budget meeting last year, we are no longer looking at the best educational scenario, there is no money for best. We are simply working with what we have to provide our kids with a basic education. As this happens families will need to supplement where they can. This is one of those gaps Growing Yogis can help fill. It takes a village and all of that business. In addition to yoga for the whole family, I'd like to provide a setting for other educational enrichment opportunities for our kids, without breaking the bank, or driving twenty miles. Foreign languages, creative arts, book groups and playgroups tops the list. If you have other ideas please share them.
The plans for expansion will begin with more yoga, for more people, at more times that work, on more days. Again, suggestions are welcome. Pricing has changed to make yoga more accessible to more families. Our new pricing structure is designed to encourage adults to come to more than one class a week. A healthy, happy family begins with a healthy, happy mom and dad after all. The new schedule will be coming soon.
A few weeks ago I asked the Girl's Class to complete a survey. The last question on the paper was 'Is there anything else you would like me to know?' One girl wrote in "I like you." Is there anything better than hearing that at the end of a long day. I like her too. I like all of my yoga families and am so blessed that they have allowed me to become a part of their lives. I hope that, by expanding Growing Yogis, I can serve more families, bringing yoga to them so that they can know, first hand, how fabulous yoga can be and what it can bring to their lives.
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