Tacos, Boudin, Bayous and Yoga
I was fortunate enough to take a 10 day whirlwind trip from Texas to Florida to promote Istmo in the deep south. I flew into Houston and spent a couple of days in my hometown of Galveston, Texas before setting off for Daytona Beach, Florida to visit my brother who was participating in the National Lifeguarding Competition. On the way I wanted to hit up as many yoga and wellness centers as I could to pass on some promotional information about Istmo. Of course the delicious Tex Mex, Cajun, and southern cuisine kept me full and happy during the long drive.
I would like to thank all of the wonderful people I met along the way who, in true southern hospitality invited me into their studios and talked about the yoga community in their area. Below is a list of some of the studios/centers I visited and some pictures of their owners.
If you are ever in the area be sure and drop by and take a class.
Galveston, Tx
1. Yoga Haven
Kathleen DiNatale- Yoga teacher extraordinaire.
She has been my aunt’s, sister in law Carol’s, as well as my mother’s yoga teacher at one time or another. Hope business slows down a bit so you can bring a group to Panama!
Houston, Tx (League City and Clearlake area)
Owner Tracie Brace-Hatton and Assistant Manager Gracie Alcocer.
Just off the plane, my first stop on the tour. Thanks Tracie for taking the time to chat! Hope to see you soon in Panama.
3. The Yoga Institute and Bookshop
Beaumont Texas
Melissa and owner Jessica.
Thanks for the hospitality, hope to see you soon in Panama!
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11. Yoga Bliss Sherwood Forest
12. Bikram Yoga Baton Rouge
14. Yoga Path a School for Teachers Baton Rouge
15. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center
16. Purusa Yoga
Nice to meet you Lauren, hope you can make it to Panama!
17. The Red Shoes
18. Yoga Vibe
19. Reflection and Yoga Health Studio
New Orleans, Louisiana
20. Oak Street Yoga
21. Iyenger Oak Street
Great to meet you Jeffrey (owner) and Susy (Yoga instructor). Hope you can make it to Panama!
24. Life Yoga Studio
Susi the owner and sister Margarita (not pictured). It was great meeting and chatting with you all. I look forward to hosting you in Panama!!
25. Wild Lotus Yoga
A great studio where I took a few classes way back in 2004!
27. Reyn Studio
29. Swan River
One of the most beautiful studios I visited, and old converted library. Thanks for showing me around Brad!
30. Yoga Bywater
Gulfport, Mississippi
31. Shanti Yoga and Counseling
A beautiful center right in front of the beach!
Mobile, Alabama
Met Lucille Allen the founder and owner. Looking forward to hosting your teacher training at Istmo!
Jacksonville, Florida
34. Radiance San Marcos Studio
35. Bliss Yoga
36. M Body Yoga
Daytona Beach
Met Loretta Arther founder and owner. It was great meeting you and your team. We look forward to hosting you all when you are in Panama!
41. Platinum Health Fitness and Yoga
42. Blue Moon Yoga and Fitness
43. Hot House Yoga
Tacos, Boudin, Bayous & Yoga| Promoting Istmo in the Deep South. By Sean Davis