17/08/2025
Mum, you don’t know how to deliver a speech”, Misha (a drama scholar) :)))
I actually prepared some work I wanted to share before the raffle, but in all the overwhelming of our event, my mind went completely blank. All I could say was “Thank You’ and kept repeating it.
But here is what I wanted to say:
One year ago, we opened the Panda Bear doors with nothing but a dream, a few mats, and the hope that this space could become more than just a studio — that it could be a sanctuary.
In these twelve months, we have moved together, breathed together, and grown together. We’ve seen early mornings, late sunsets and laughter between stretches, and friendships take place in the quiet moments after class.
You have shown up — not just for your practice, but for one another. And because of you, this isn’t just a room with walls. It’s a living, breathing community.
Thank you for being part of this journey, for your trust, your presence, and your light.
Also, I want to say a big thank you to the people who helped me organise it:
1. To my mum, my sister, and my best friend, for all the background help with cooking and cleaning
2. To my boys, Ilia and Misha, for their help with decorating and arranging the garden.
3. To a friend who came exactly one year ago to join Panda Bear Studio, Maria, for delicious and healthy cakes at the party and her exceptional organisational skills and creative ideas, which help me go
4. To our DJ Alex, who played so professionally at the event.
5. To Gabby for delivering a beautiful guided breathwork session.
6. To Lorena for the healing Sound Bath.
7. To Tim, who is always there to help! This time with cables and electrics for the music.
8. To Olena from Ukrainian Food cafe for making super cute and tasty Panda Bear Biscuits.
9. To Saira, our in-house photographer :)) so lucky to have you!!
10. To everyone who came and shared that beautiful day with us, and to everyone who couldn’t but have been a part of Panda Bear Studio this last year!
With so much love,
Yana ❤️
