117. Souls, Spaces, and Soul Spaces: How Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene Built Her Yoga Studio with Intention
Soul Yoga owner and teacher Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene sits down with us at the studio this week, sharing how (and why!) she runs the most soulful yoga studio in the city. She tells us what she learned from taking classes at every single yoga studio in Cleveland before starting her own, and how she recognized she needed to create a space that said more than just “you’re welcome to be here” to students and instructors. It had to say “we’ve been expecting you. We’re prepared for you.” It’s a small shift in mindset that has made a world of difference. She designed every bit of the studio to support anyone who walks in the door. Her “soul space” markers, for example, relieve the anxiety of picking a spot to lay down your mat. And they double as a gentle way to tell instructors if you’re comfortable with hands-on assistance. There are so many more little details she shares (too many to cram them all into this summary) — the one about the flooring she picked with her kids in mind is so touching. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Ylonda & Soul Yoga: Soul Yoga’s Website Book a class with Ylonda! We did an evening Blaze class with her – the test of physical and mental endurance was an empowering way to end the day! Follow Ylonda and Soul Yoga on IG: @awaketomysoul and @soulyogaohc