04/13/2026
Now that Breathing Room has been open nearly 18 months (!!!), I've been refining our studio culture, with a dedicated page on our site where you can read more about some of those programs.
As part of this, I'm thrilled to share a new way our core teaching team will be supported that may seem like a relatively small thing, but feels deeply meaningful to me as it's a step closer to the ecosystem I’ve always envisioned.
For context and transparency: our core teachers receive a guaranteed base rate per class + per-guest bonuses relative to class size (another good reason to show up for your practice). They also receive 8 free credits each month so they can practice yoga and meditation in the studio. Now, I've added a new benefit: after one year, they receive a week of paid vacation. Benefits like this are highly unusual in the world of independent yoga studios - which is just another reason to make it happen.
Within our studio culture, there are a few more ways we support the community that you may not yet be aware of:
❤️ Community Discount: A reduced monthly membership for those whose work is rooted in care, service, or emotional labor within our broader community - including educators, healthcare and mental health professionals, caregivers, social workers, and others doing heart-led, high-impact work. If you are a teacher, veteran, first responder, healthcare worker, mental healthcare worker, social worker, or student, you may be eligible. To inquire, send us an email.
❤️ Community Access: A need-based program for those experiencing financial barriers to yoga and meditation. If cost is a barrier to accessing the studio, you may be eligible. Awards are offered based on demonstrated need and the studio’s financial capacity at the time. While applying does not guarantee an award, we do our best to extend support wherever we’re able. To apply, visit our website.
When you invest in Breathing Room by joining as a member, purchasing credits, etc. you’re helping create and sustain local economy and a touchstone of wellness and connection in your community.
With gratitude ❤️
Tess
