Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with April Bland, Owner of April J Yoga, located in Topton, PA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Yoga Studio and mindfulness facilitator helping those on a journey of wellness and self-discovery.
Tell us about yourself
I found my way to Yoga after a devastating loss in my life. I never imagined I would be where I am today or the way this practice would truly impact my well-being. Once I began to see the effects of this healing modality, I dove right in, wanting to absorb all the knowledge I could.
Yoga has become more than a practice. It’s a way of living for me now. A way of life that helps to emphasize what is most important to me. Humility, grace, honoring myself & my body- instilling hope, change, and inviting stillness. Yoga keeps me grounded through the hard times and rejoices with me in the good. Helps and heals me in the saddest times.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Watching the community come together, hands down. Who is in the room matters, and I am inspired daily by the true connections made on the mat that grows into nourishing relationships that reach well beyond my doors.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Knowing my worth and placing a price tag on what I offer. This practice should be accessible to everyone, so keeping class costs low is paramount. The other side of that coin is, however, that I believe continuing my education is necessary. I’ve combatted this problem by inviting other knowledgeable teachers to share my space and deliver their knowledge.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My best advice would be to keep each and every promise you make to yourself! Always believe beyond what the eyes can see and lead with love. Your energy speaks profoundly.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
My mission through April J Yoga is to teach, support, and inspire beginners and more experienced practitioners within a healthy, safe environment for not only nourishing the body but the mind & spirit as well. Each and every class is thoughtfully designed to meet you exactly where you are without judgment or expectation.
As an instructor, I love to teach dynamic Vinyasa Flow classes, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and most recently, Fierce, which is my own personal Buti Yoga-inspired class.
There truly is no way to do this practice wrong- Yoga is designed to meet you exactly where you are! Not everyone will be able to safely do every pose, but there is a pose for everybody.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://apriljyoga.weebly.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apriljyoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apriljyoga/
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