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Words by Kaili Cochran
A yoga studio couldn’t be more inclusive than Vive. Founded in 2018 as a veteran- and Latina- owned studio by Alejandra Amegin, the goal of this studio is “cultivating safe spaces for sacred practices.”
Amegin turned to yoga to process trauma she had experienced from a young age, and it awakened a new part of her and provided her the outlet that she needed without turning to self-sabotaging tactics.
“I felt lighter, more grounded and balanced, and I had a form of self-expression that allowed me to move beyond trying to find the words to articulate what I was feeling,” Amegin wrote on the Jacksonville Natural Healing website. “I felt compelled to share the gift of yoga with those who were in search of the missing piece like I was.”
Welcoming everyone of all backgrounds and levels of proficiency in yoga practices, this studio celebrates the unique differences within the community through special cultural events, workshops and classes. All classes are offered in English and Spanish, as well.
Amegin strives to bring comfort and a safe haven to those who walk into the studio going through their own struggles in life.
Vive offers over 10 different forms of yoga classes and offers a wide range of competency level classes so whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s a space for you to participate. Vive is open 7 days a week with classes starting as early as 5:45 a.m. and as late as 7 p.m.
Prices range on the time and day you choose to attend the yoga classes. Regular weekday drop-in classes range from $18-20. There is a weekend discount price for Fridays through Sundays where hour long classes are offered at $10. Beyond the drop in prices there are also packages and memberships where the cost per class is discounted or pays for itself overtime by paying for classes in bulk.
Beyond yoga classes this studio offers certificates in teaching yoga. One certificate includes a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course. Another certificate is for BUTI Movement.
Yoga, like most exercises, is beneficial physically, emotionally and mentally. It’s a body-weight form of exercise that allows for you to increase your flexibility and muscle strength while reducing your stress and calming your mind.
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