A Message from Rebecca & Amie...
Over the past 7 years, I have poured my heart and soul, body and mind into creating a judgement free, welcoming space for people to grow, transform, and become the best version of themselves on and off the mat. This community at I Am Yoga has been my rock over the years.
The last 2 years have been a whirlwind for me as I stepped into this new role of being a mother. As many of the mothers and fathers in our community know, priorities shift and your life changes dramatically with the addition of a little one. Going from teaching 12 classes per week to only a few here and there was a huge transition in my life and one that I struggled with as teaching yoga full-time has been my lifestyle for the past 12 years. But, I began to realize that being closer to my family in Michigan was becoming more and more important to me. Being far away from family in a time that I need the help and support from them was becoming more and more difficult especially with our second baby coming in the next weeks.
When Amie joined our team as a teacher and then manager, I felt a relief come over me. She was the stability that I needed. The "Type A" that put my "Type A" personality at ease. Her organization, professionalism mixed with her incredibly empathetic nature was the perfect combination to help me manage I Am while I was not able to be there.
Seeing how well Amie was able to take on roles and responsibilities with such enthusiasm and joy, made it an easy decision that she would be the best studio owner I could think of to take on my vision and let it thrive. It is bittersweet to announce that I am no longer the studio owner, but I honestly cannot think of anyone better than Amie to lead the way from here on out.
Please welcome Amie into her new role. It is a sad farewell for me, but I know Amie will be able to give our community the love and attention that it deserves. Please know that I poured my heart into making I Am Yoga a welcoming, safe space for our community and I am excited to see where it will go next.
I will miss you all and please stay in touch. You can always reach out to me via social media - Instagram and Facebook. And if you ever find yourself in Northern Michigan, let me know and we can do some yoga (or Barefoot bootcamps ;) ) together.
May love be in all of your hearts,
Rebecca Rankin
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I Am Yoga has been my home for many years now, from student to work-study, teacher and manager and now...owner. I am so grateful to have practiced with and learned from Rebecca and am honored to take IAY under my wing. I could not ask for a better community of students, teachers and friends. While we will all miss Rebecca, I am so happy she is home; knowing she will always hold a piece of IAY near and dear to heart, as we will hold her to ours. Cheers to new beginnings and exiciting adventures.
With love & light,
Amie Henry
Over the past 7 years, I have poured my heart and soul, body and mind into creating a judgement free, welcoming space for people to grow, transform, and become the best version of themselves on and off the mat. This community at I Am Yoga has been my rock over the years.
The last 2 years have been a whirlwind for me as I stepped into this new role of being a mother. As many of the mothers and fathers in our community know, priorities shift and your life changes dramatically with the addition of a little one. Going from teaching 12 classes per week to only a few here and there was a huge transition in my life and one that I struggled with as teaching yoga full-time has been my lifestyle for the past 12 years. But, I began to realize that being closer to my family in Michigan was becoming more and more important to me. Being far away from family in a time that I need the help and support from them was becoming more and more difficult especially with our second baby coming in the next weeks.
When Amie joined our team as a teacher and then manager, I felt a relief come over me. She was the stability that I needed. The "Type A" that put my "Type A" personality at ease. Her organization, professionalism mixed with her incredibly empathetic nature was the perfect combination to help me manage I Am while I was not able to be there.
Seeing how well Amie was able to take on roles and responsibilities with such enthusiasm and joy, made it an easy decision that she would be the best studio owner I could think of to take on my vision and let it thrive. It is bittersweet to announce that I am no longer the studio owner, but I honestly cannot think of anyone better than Amie to lead the way from here on out.
Please welcome Amie into her new role. It is a sad farewell for me, but I know Amie will be able to give our community the love and attention that it deserves. Please know that I poured my heart into making I Am Yoga a welcoming, safe space for our community and I am excited to see where it will go next.
I will miss you all and please stay in touch. You can always reach out to me via social media - Instagram and Facebook. And if you ever find yourself in Northern Michigan, let me know and we can do some yoga (or Barefoot bootcamps ;) ) together.
May love be in all of your hearts,
Rebecca Rankin
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I Am Yoga has been my home for many years now, from student to work-study, teacher and manager and now...owner. I am so grateful to have practiced with and learned from Rebecca and am honored to take IAY under my wing. I could not ask for a better community of students, teachers and friends. While we will all miss Rebecca, I am so happy she is home; knowing she will always hold a piece of IAY near and dear to heart, as we will hold her to ours. Cheers to new beginnings and exiciting adventures.
With love & light,
Amie Henry
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"Two of the most power words, for what you put after them shapes your reality.*"
I Am Strong. I Am Brave. I Am Beautiful. I Am Grateful. I Am Happy. I Am Enough. I Am Love. I Am Light. I Am Worthy. I Am Yoga.
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