Words by Em Armstrong + Han McGufficke
6 months in.. in one instance it feels like yesterday we were wildly renovating, scrubbing walls at 10pm, building reformers, having tradies in and out every day. But at the same time, the studio just feels like it’s been our home forever and can’t imagine life without it.
Would you believe that there are now hundreds of you that have joined our studio family? 20 plus classes a week (that still just doesn’t seem to be enough!!) Waitlists on almost every class. Just everything we hoped for and more. Everyday is still a pinch me moment, meeting new people, seeing new faces walk in the door.
I wanted the studio to be a safe space. Somewhere you could feel like you were part of a community, could feel good, laugh while exercising, just nothing but good vibes.
For some fun, we introduced the ‘100 Club’ last month, our cute little mirror in the change room where once you’ve reached your first 100 classes, you get your polaroid and can stick yourself up on the mirror! A chance to give you something to work towards in studio, its a talking point and a chance to celebrate with your fellow yogi/pilates chicks.
We had our first Studio babe, Kate Murphy, reach the 100 Club. Kate is a QUEEN on the mat and reformer – We love having you in the Studio Kate.
Kate is a 33 year old Primary School Teacher/Assistant Principle, who loves traveling, waterskiing, the beach and being outdoors. Kate is an all rounder in the studio, she doesn’t have a favourite class, she loves her reformer to build up strength and the yoga for flexibility and balancing everything out.
We asked Kate what she loves most about the studio and what makes the Saltbush HQ different to other studios?
“I love the beautiful space, the unique set-up and the friendly atmosphere. The amazing instructors of course! The classes are great for the body and mind. The nice small classes definitely separate the studio from many others. We are very lucky! The beautiful artworks on the wall are an amazing touch, it feels like a very connected space.”
As The Studio and the Saltbush community has grown, it’s just nice to reflect on the good bits, the things that make you smile, the challenges, the highs and lows.
We laugh, because we swear people think we just drink coffee and talk all day (half true)…but it’s not all Hot Girl Walks, coffees in the sun, and time on the mat and reformer haha. There is a LOT that happens behind the scenes to make every class perfect, a beautiful space, fresh artworks, fresh new ideas and events and of course for you to just LOVE IT every time you walk through the door.
Especially those babes coming DAILY! We are inspired by you all...and I (Em), LOVE when I get to attend a class (as a student), because my students are normally doing better than me haha.
We can’t wait to see what the next 6 months brings for the studio, and are just so grateful you are coming along for the ride. This just all wouldn’t be possible if I didn’t have you all in my corner cheering me on, and for that, FOREVER grateful for your on-going support.
Big love. Em, Han and Mol xx
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