Today we’d like to introduce you to Eryana Bailey
Hi Eryana, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve been practicing yoga since 2007, and became a 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher in May 2020. This awesome practice has helped me to heal and grow in ways I never could have imagined. However, over the years, I noticed that most times I’d be one of the few people who looked like me in yoga classes and many times I did not feel welcomed in these spaces. I have a passion for yoga and it is my goal and purpose to share this holistic practice with my community. It’s my belief that everyone should have access to the physical and mental benefits of yoga. I offer a safe space where all shades, sizes, ages, genders, and levels are welcome.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has not always been an easy road because I started virtually in the midst of the pandemic. I was led to start off by offering free online classes to help people deal with the stressors associated with the pandemic while coping with tragedies such as George Floyd.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
This One’s for Us (TOFU) Yoga is an experience that feels like a 90s mixtape. All shades, sizes, ages, genders and levels are welcome!
TOFU fosters a safe, welcoming, and uplifting environment where students can show up as their whole self and will be seen, heard, and embraced without judgment. Being welcomed in spaces that provide psychological safety is critical to our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. I offer affordable group, private, and corporate yoga classes at all levels (beginner to advanced).
What sets us apart is our commitment to building a supportive and diverse yoga community. Each class has a playlist mixed with a curated playlist of R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Jazz, and Gospel favorites.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
For those just beginning yoga, I recommend just starting where you are. It’s your personal practice, so never compare yourself with others in the class. This is your personal wellness/self-care journey.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tofuyoga.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofuyoga
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tofuyoga
