Straight paths in life seem to be quite a myth! Although that is what we all seek, very few of us find them. Instead, we find paths filled with curves, right turns, and complete 360s. And sometimes, there are even a few roller coaster loops thrown in for fun!
Over the last two years, my best friend and business partner, RussAnn, and I have been on an unexpected journey of health and wellness, which has led to the creation of a new venture, The Yoga Spa. As two busy businesswomen trying to juggle the responsibilities of work, home life, and self-care, we found ourselves traipsing from one side of town to the other, often times with kids in tow. From yoga and exercise classes to massage appointments, we ran ourselves ragged trying to do all the “right things” that we knew our bodies and minds needed.
One day as we were lying on our yoga mats after having our butts kicked by a much younger yoga teacher, we started talking about how amazing it would be for “all things wellness” to be offered in one location where we could enjoy our favorite amenities while also sharing them with a group of like-minded friends. This idea quickly went from a “what if” to a “let’s design it”! As we shared our inspiration with others around us, they all loved the idea and asked if they could be a part of it. We quickly discovered that there was a large part of our community that felt the same struggles and stressors that we did in finding the right time, place, and atmosphere in which to nurture ourselves. So, we set off on a wellness journey.
For over two years, we spent our free time traveling to and visiting businesses that offered yoga classes, massage therapy, facials, float therapy, salt caves, reiki energy healing, sound baths, and on and on. If it fell under the umbrella of health and wellness, we were eager to explore it. From Colorado to Mexico, every studio, spa, and shop had a different spin on the services they offered. We made notes, interviewed spa owners, and talked to fellow journeyers about their own crooked paths. And we laughed and healed from life’s curve balls!
The Yoga Spa is a collection of amenities and services that we fell in love with on our wellness journey. Our hope is to create a wellness community where our family and friends, both old and those yet to be discovered, can find a place to belong, build friendships, soul search, self-nurture, be authentic, and learn about health as we strive to age well together. We hope you will join us – just as you are – at The Yoga Spa, a place that brings a smile to your face, relaxation to your body, and lightness to your soul.
