The Yoga Mat

We get a lot of people asking how The Yoga Mat became a reality. Best friends and co-owners, Courtney Short and Natalie Ostad had a vision years ago. Courtney found many beautiful things about yoga and had the desire to share this love for the practice as a means to empower those around her. She pursued teacher training to dive deeper into what became a passion and a way of life. After completing her teacher training, she convinced Natalie to try a few sessions one-on-one in her living room. Natalie was NOT convinced nor had any desire to continue. After sticking with it a few more times, something inexplicably clicked. Finding a place where she could release the stress of her full-time job and find a mind body connection like no other was what changed her mind. The two tossed around the idea of some day owning a studio where it didn't feel intimidating, that was affordable, and ultimately a place where they could be themselves. What some may call "total opposites", turned out to be a great balance in this crazy journey. The opportunity arose and things just felt "right". There is nothing mysterious or extravagant about our story. Simply a vision, two hearts, one dream and the Yoga Mat was born!