I have known of Nafas for years through the location in addition to owning a neighboring business in Royal Oak.
I have been on the search for a fitness/yoga studio for years -- since the studio I was going to closed mid 2020. I struggled to...
Read MoreI have known of Nafas for years through the location in addition to owning a neighboring business in Royal Oak.
I have been on the search for a fitness/yoga studio for years -- since the studio I was going to closed mid 2020. I struggled to find anywhere that had availability ongoing that aligned with my own schedule that was also accessible financially and had genuine, passionate people leading classes.
I attended a class at the Hazel Park Art Fair with an instructor, Hailey Z, who shared that she teaches at Nafas. Her class felt very inclusive and non judgmental, which was really important to me.
I looked at the schedule and there was ongoing opportunity for the classes I wanted to take (mainly yoga) but the other classes listed had both openings to book + various times to take them.
Building a fitness routine back into my daily schedule has been a journey since 2020 and it's a vital aspect of my wellbeing but was not simple in finding a space that really resonated with my values and had a flexible schedule.
What really inspired me to share my experience with Nafas, is the Owner, Janelle. I was a new member and she had no context of my journey to find a studio. Janelle welcomed me inside on my first day as a member to do my own flow as I arrived 12 hours early for class when I made a booking error on my calendar. She saw my embarrassment and encouraged me to stay and take care of my body instead of going home. That small gesture was really significant to me.
What she didn't know is that months prior (while in my search for a gym or studio) I had attended classes at a nearby place that had cancelled on me without notice (twice) as I was the only person to reserve for class. I felt so discouraged and disappointed -- getting the courage to get back to the gym was a long, long road for me.
I've attended quite a few classes in the last few weeks as a new member and I've enjoyed the yoga offerings and am building up the courage to try the other classes soon.
Thank you Janelle, for an exceptional experience. Very thankful to have found your studio.
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