Ekam Yoga Center opened its doors in late January and owner Maggie Grueskin now wants to give something back to the community. She wants to share her 'green' yoga studio with those who are less fortunate in this time of financial instability for so many people.
Grueskin is offering a free weekly yoga and discussion class for area residents who were laid off from work recently. The free yoga classes are also open to military families.
The free Mind, Body and Soul yoga class is held each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. After the yoga class, they are invited to stay for life coaching, positive networking and job search support groups.
'I feel that yoga and a sense of community can be an integral part of healing the mind and body during periods of high stress. I want to provide a space where people who cannot afford yoga classes can come and join together to rid themselves of mental toxins and stress, thus building up their vital energies for a renewed sense of hope by learning ways to achieve total life balance. It's my donation to the community, community, health and green living are the combined focus of the center,' said Grueskin.
Grueskin has a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning and is certified in Economic Development, a distinction shared by less than 1,000 people in the country, so when plans to develop the Ekam Yoga studio and wellness center first began, Grueskin found builders in the area did not know a lot about building 'green.' Grueskin said they found their way bit by bit, such as going to Historic Houston to purchase 100 year old doors.
Focusing on going green as much as possible, Grueskin chose bamboo flooring, recycled denim insulation, dual flush toilets, American Clay paint, recycled carpet squares and all natural yoga mats. She is enthused about the American clay product the builders applied to the walls, which promotes healthier and cleaner air inside the studio.
By Trilla Cook
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