Today we’d like to introduce you to Lourdes Sanchez.
After working in Latin America & the Caribbean for 22 years with Banco Popular of Puerto Rico, Western Union y Vimenca en RD, and lastly Starbucks Coffee company for eight years opening up 50 stores in Brazil & 30 in Argentina, as well as signature stores in Bahamas & PR Lourdes’ Yoga practice is what kept her grounded. She has been practicing Yoga for the last 13 years and decided to follow her passion seven years ago learning the craft & the business. Lourdes started her Yoga business in Florida working with HS & College athletes looking to maximize their athletic performance. Lourdes & her team teach private sessions, group sessions to men & women of all ages.
In 2014, Lourdes decided to bring this passion to the Dominican Republic by opening up studios in Santo Domingo, Santiago & Bonao. Bonao 1st because this is where Lourdes spent her summers & had built such beautiful memories & love for the people there. This is where OMs roots are. When you start something new in a new place, you need to start where your roots are & grow from there. In June of 2015, Lourdes opened her 1st studio in South Florida. Her studio opened June 17th, at 410 Northwood Road in West Palm Beach. The studio has outgrown their original space & will now move to 302 23rd Street just one block away. We are so excited to continue our journey and share it with the community.
Every day, we are more excited about the community we serve and have been voted into the top 20 yoga studios in West Palm & Broward for two years in a row!!! In 2018, we have focused on our community Youth and work with other organizations such as Inner City Innovators, Youth Empowerment & Connection Coalition to bring Meditation & Yoga to schools to replace Detention.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey has been filled with ups and downs as anyone who starts a business. It looks good on paper, but you never really know until you are out there building your brand. Our biggest challenge is making our studio season proof. In a seasonal community like WPB, it is a challenge, but we have proven every day that it is doable!!!
OM Yoga & Wellness Studios – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We are Yoga! Plain & simple. Our studio is inclusive and has made strategic partnerships with underserved youth groups to bring yoga to a huge array of demographics.
We believe yoga is the answer, no matter what the question.
We specialize in 2 unique and well-rounded Teacher Training Program that we run simultaneously. One program is five weeks from 9-3the other is on ten weekends. We pride ourselves in the diversity of not only our clients but our students.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Our proudest moment is the ability to build and maintain our core. We are proud to stay true to our belief the Yoga is truly for everyone.
Pricing:
- Our monthly Unlimited package is $99
- Our Yoga Teacher Training programa are $2500
- Our Retreats are $1200
Contact Info:
- Address: 302 23rd Street
WPB Fl 33407 - Website: Omyogawellness.com
- Phone: 15614100162
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @omyogawellness
- Facebook: @omyogawellness
- Twitter: @omyogawellness
- Yelp: OM Yoga & Wellness
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