Oct. 2022

Written By Lara Estrada

"The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them." 

~Roy T. Bennett

Happy October! October is always a meaningful month for me, as it marks the anniversary of opening Yoga Bliss— my first baby and my first business. This year we celebrate 7 years on 10/10.

When Yoga Bliss was still a dream and not yet a reality, I remember little things I put in motion to help make it happen. I was still working in an office and would save a part of each paycheck for my future business. I also put away all the money I made from teaching yoga. It wasn’t a huge amount, but I wanted to my business to be built on the work it took me to get there. Just for fun, I made a schedule of the types of classes and events I would want to offer. I wrote the copy for a future website. I registered the business name Yoga Bliss and had my brother create the logo, a few years before the business actually existed. In these ways, I acted as if the studio was definitely going to happen, before I even fully knew the path of how it would get there.

I remember seeing the studio space in Westchester for the first time in the spring of 2015 and realizing the business I dreamed of could soon become a real thing! There was so much I didn’t know. I had never dealt with contractors before, and had no knowledge of the process of commercial leasing.

Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but I would say one of the top qualities it requires is a willingness to figure things out. I was so scared in the beginning, spending a lot more money than I usually did, and not knowing exactly what I was doing. At the same time, I felt guided along the way, and was very excited to build a business out of something I was passionate about.

So much has changed in the past seven years. It’s been a journey to say the least! The last few years of a global pandemic oftentimes put me right back to the space I found myself when I first opened Yoga Bliss— trying my best to figure things out. It’s been a humbling experience and I’m so grateful that Yoga Bliss still exists.

I have so much gratitude to this community, and all the ways you’ve helped me grow and discover who I am. I know I speak for the rest of the team as well when I say that we genuinely care for each of you, and value the energy you share with us. Yoga Bliss wouldn’t be here without you.

To show our thanks, we have a sale on classes for the month of October: 7 Classes for $77!

Buy 7 Classes for $77

Cheers to 7 years and more to come! Thank you for your support through all of it, and for being my biggest dream come true. Hope to see you at the studio soon!

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Take care and stay healthy!

With Love + Gratitude,

<3 Lara

Lara Estrada
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