10/25/2025
The concept of an anti-capitalist small business owner presents a fascinating philosophical paradox for me, and it was a significant reason why I decided to create a separate retail space. My aim was to distance the act of purchasing from the practice of yoga, as I found that having items for sale—beyond our unique merchandise designed by local female artists—became a distraction within the yoga space itself.
While I generally dislike conflict, I continually find myself engaging with these inherent tensions. I appreciate the camaraderie of knowing many other small business owners who grapple with this daily. I also consider it a great privilege to participate in stewarding special places where people can reconnect, slow down, engage with their right brain, and be embodied.
I touch on a little of this in my interview with which debuts on Sunday. I haven't heard the final edits, but hopefully you can hear how much we enjoyed each other.
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