Namaste Neighborhood Yoga Community,
Here we are, sliding right into August. I can feel the shift in our small mountain town, with 20,000 students slowly returning to Boone this month.
If you are one of the many returning, welcome back! We’ve missed you.
August is also an important time to re-evaluate and recommit to your self-care routines. Summer takes us outside with all that Boone has to offer us. But what will sustain you over the next year? We want to support you in reaping the benefits that come with a regular practice.
Becoming a member is the best way to make that commitment to yourself. A regular practice not only supports your wellbeing, it's a way that we can offer you classes at the best prices. It’s a win-win.
Now is the time to lock in at our current rates, before they increase in September. The decision to change our prices was was not made lightly.
We decided against raising our rates several times over the years. Not when we moved into our current, much larger, and more centrally located downtown space. Not after we re-opened our physical doors after 14 months of pandemic closure.
Over the years, and especially this past year, expenses such as rent, utilities, building costs, credit card fees, and more, have increased dramatically. On top of this, we are currently at 60% of our pre-pandemic attendance. It can feel like superhuman feat to keep it all going, but perseverance is my superpower.
Even with our new rate structure, our rates are well below the norm. Many studios charge $30 for a single class. We are also adding another membership tier; a 5 class/month membership we call the "Humble Warrior".
The good news is that this price increase does not have to affect you. If you are a current member, or purchase membership during the month of August, you can lock in at our current rates as long as you stay current with your membership.
If you are not a member but have been considering it, this is the time.