Why Teaching Yoga in Ohio is So Special to Me

In just a few days I will be making my way to the Midwest and conducting a weekend of yoga in my home state, Ohio at the family owned Replenish: Yoga + Spa Co-Op located in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Although I have had the opportunity to teach yoga across and outside of the country, including one of my most memorable experiences at the White House during the Easter Egg Roll this year, coming home is extra special.

Ohio is my birthplace and the majority of my family still lives in Dayton (aka “the Gem City”). Ohio is where I learned the true meaning of community and honestly where I got my first taste of what grit truly means.

When I left Dayton for Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia I knew that I would fall in love with this vast world; however, my family instilled in me to never forget my roots. Roots have been key in my yoga practice as it is what keeps me grounded and connected to my community and most of all my purpose.

I have always felt love and loved whenever I travel back to Ohio regardless of where I go. I must admit that there is an incredible amount of joy that fills my heart when I visit home and I run into former teachers and folks who knew me as a child who still recognize me and call me by name. Comments like, “You know we are so proud of you Chelsea,” or, “Keep up the great work. You know your parents are so proud,” usually leave me emotional and extremely grateful for my village. It reminds me of the Ghanaian word Sankofa, which means, “Go back and get it.”

I am returning back to Ohio because I take Ohio, my family, and community with me everywhere I go. I am ready to get rooted with my family. I hope to root and rise with you Ohio.

There is still time to reserve your space for Replenish with Chelsea in Columbus, Ohio.

Just between you and me, I highly recommend signing up for the Saturday, “How to Ignite Your Yoga Practice” as this is my most popular offering in Atlanta and ALWAYS sells out!

Hear what people are saying about it:

“I have been waiting for this class for a while and it was all that I imagined and more. The

energy was euphoric.”

“This is experience with Chelsea was pure LOVE. It was just what I needed”

“Today was needed, for me, and likely for everyone else. There were things that needed to be

felt more than said and I appreciate you allowing me the space to heal and express. Thank

you, thank you, thank you.”

“I’m so grateful for this experience. There are very few people who offer to hold space for those

who hold space for other people. There is a special place for those who heal the healers.”

Reserve your space here today!

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