11/13/2025
Congrats to long time yogi Ada O, on 100 classes and counting at Reunion! On her yoga journey, Ada shares:
Yoga helps me stay disciplined. It keeps me grounded and secure, and it helps me center myself. Practicing yoga reminds me that I can take control of my mind even in the most uncomfortable situations. Practicing in a room that’s 105 degrees is never easy, and holding a bow-pulling pose or standing head to knee in the heat can feel almost impossible sometimes. But it’s in those moments that I have learned I can always choose how I respond. In those moments, I choose to stretch, expand, or just rest. I show up but I also meet myself where I am and my body rewards me for it. That mindset carries into how I show up personally and professionally.
Wherever I go, I try to find a studio that feels like home. Reunion has felt like home, and it has been such a meaningful community for me to grow in. It’s powerful to practice in a space where yoga is truly open and available to everyone. All of the instructors are amazing. The studio also offers community classes, which I have found to be accessible, and I have even invited a few of my friends to join. The work-exchange program is also a beautiful way to make yoga attainable for anyone who might otherwise feel it’s out of reach.
At the heart of it all, practicing yoga reminds me that if I can control my breath, I can control almost any situation I am in. When I can breathe through it, I feel grounded, connected, and at peace. Cheers to 100 classes at Reunion, and cheers to the next 100!