The pandemic certainly took its toll over the last two years for many small businesses and we were not immune. I’ll spare you the details, but if you are interested in learning how Spira was impacted, you can learn more about it HERE.
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THE DECISION
Closure of West Seattle
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My family and I decided to close the West Seattle brick-and-mortar location permanently; we did not make this decision lightly. I have been working, literally without a single day off, including weekends for two years now. We also carry a very large financial overhead.
Something had to give.
Zoom is staying forever. So it is not so much closure as moving the business online. Since 80% of current West Seattle yogis prefer online classes, truly, it will be business as usual.
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- Issaquah location will stay open, and we are adding new classes as we get stronger.
- ONLINE IS HERE TO STAY FOREVER!
- Heidi, Lisa, Jen, Brig, Pam, Michele, Tara, Marva, Megan, Larry, Melissa, Rajishri, Jamie, Jude, and I (Dora) are staying on staff to continue to provide high-quality amazing yoga. Like I said, in many ways, it is business as usual.
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HOW DOES THIS IMPACT YOU? |
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We are staying open through February.
Our last class in the brick-and-mortar West Seattle studio will be on February 28th
- This gives you time to use up your punch cards, and if you still have a few classes left, you can keep using them online, or at the Issaquah location.
- If you have a monthly autopay and under no circumstances do you see yourself practicing online, send me an email, and I will terminate your membership. Please be patient. I (Dora) am the teacher, manager, accountant, and marketer of the business. This means that I am doing it all, thus please give me a few days to get to your email. - Thank you
- If none of these options work for you; email me (Dora) and within reason, I always work to make students comfortable with their investment.
Since we are staying open in Issaquah and have a 100% virtual studio, you need to take action if you want changes made to your account. It is impossible for me to call each and every student. If I don't hear from you, I assume that you wish to stay and enjoy our services.
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SO WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE GOING FORWARD? |
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Monday – Friday Daily:
- two In-Studio classes - Issaquah
- one 30-min class Zoom LIVE AND OR RENT FOR 2 DAYS
- one-two 60-min class Zoom LIVE AND OR RENT FOR 1 DAY
Saturday:
- one 45-min class Zoom LIVE AND OR RENT FOR 2 DAYS
- one 60-min class Zoom LIVE AND OR RENT FOR 1 DAY
- one in-studio class - Issaquah
Sunday:
- one In-Studio yoga class - Issaquah
- one In-studio meditation class - Issaquah
- one 60-min class Zoom LIVE AND OR RENT FOR 24 HOUR
- one 60-min restorative yoga Zoom LIVE OR RENT FOR 24 HOURS
And the schedule will get better as the economy and staffing situation stabilizes post covid.
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MAKING THINGS BETTER
SPIRA TV
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Currently, it has 40 prerecorded classes to stream at any time.
– Good News – now I will have more time to devote to making Spira TV truly amazing.
I hope to increase the number of classes to above 100 in 6 months!
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HUGE THANK YOU
and a little celebration of what Spira accomplished!
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- THANK YOU...
- for 11 years of community, joy, breath, and friendships
- to the amazing teachers that made Spira possible
- to the Karmi-yogis who kept our place spotlessly clean
- to the students who visited, believed, and passionately supported our small business.
Thank you for giving me 11 years of meaningful work,
thank you for the gift of teaching.
I hope you understand, closing West Seattle is a tough and heartbreaking decision, one I wish did not have to make. West Seattle has been my second home. Spira offered not just fitness, but a refuge for the heart. Over the 11 years, more than 300 students participated in Spira's 200-hours Mindfulness and Yoga Journey, we had over 10,000 students cross our doors. Over 9 Thanksgivings the Spira community raised over $50,000 for various causes; from helping fellow yogis through illness and injury to helping neighbor business get back on her feet after a death in the family, to the Red Cross. The Spira Community made a difference in the universe; that is worthwhile to remember and celebrate.
Three couples found love and marriage, many found a healing space while battling challenges in life; from infertility to divorce, from challenges of family life to challenges in the work environment.
Spira has been "a church" for many of you, and those are not my words. I would never dare to use the word "church" if it would not be from my students' mouths. Over the 11 years, I heard it over and over again; "Spira is our church."
So I am sorry that I have to do this, it is shatteringly painful. But Spira will go on, you can find me online and in Issaquah. I will keep offering 200-hrs Mindfulness and Yoga, 40 Days of Introspection, and Nutrition classes, as well as yoga every single day. |
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I HOPE THIS IS THE START OF SOMETHING AMAZING |
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- I hope you will stay on as a member, and continue to practice Spira Yoga.
- I hope you will visit once in a while in Issaquah
- I will keep doing my 200-hour Mindfulness and Yoga, join next time for a year of learning with Dora
- And I will keep hosting 40-Days yearly via zoom; the next 40 days starts April 29th
- be on the lookout for workshops from Heidi, Lisa, and many more new teachers.
So if you are hungry for a little Spira Yoga, if you need a well-researched, educated, smart approach to mindfulness then, you know where to find me...
Spira is not going anywhere, we are simply changing form.
See you online, and in Issaquah
and thank you again for the gift of teaching!
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Thank you for giving us the gift of teaching and being part of the Spira community.
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West Seattle Studio:s
2332 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
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Issaquah Studio:
1135 NW Gilman Blvd.
Issaquah, WA 980275
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