time-sensitive repairs needed

to fulfill my promise to make yoga accessible to all, I run xochiyapa yoga, a donation-based, pay-what you can studio. as many of you know, I recently took a leap of faith and signed a permanent lease for a studio space at the niagara arts and cultural center.

up until now, I have been renting a community space there to offer adult yoga, kid’s yoga camp, and collaborate with other professionals to hold special reiki, soundbath, and massage events.

with this new endeavor comes a big project! the NACC is a 100-year old high school that is currently used for creatives (artists, actors, bands, etc.) to come together as a community and give something positive back to Niagara Falls. It has ALWAYS been a dream of mine to offer yoga at the NACC. I feel incredibly grateful that my dream has come to fruition.

however, I am now attempting the obstacle of overcoming the cost of the work that needs to be done. being that it is a very old building that has not always been in use, it has not always been maintained.

the studio space is in need of the following repairs and remodeling that I am solely responsible for:

1. repair the wall damage that exists approx. $200

2. paint the walls a nice neutral color and restain the wooden door, closet, and shelving $300

3. install vinyl plank flooring to cover the old, broken tile. this is one of my biggest and most important expenses as the room is 900 square feet approx 3. $1000 for materials and $200 for installation

4. install six large 6x3 mirrors $600

this project is time-sensitive, as the new lease begins September 1st and my goal is to have the studio ready to hold classes by then.

any amount donation is appreciated more than you know.

thank you for considering to support my dream. i vow to give back to the community by offering a safe space for adults and kids to take care of their minds, bodies, and hearts.

about me:

Adventure, growth, and healing. This sums up my journey since first stepping onto the mat in 2008.

I earned my adult certification in flow, power, and 26+2 in 2013 while living in San Francisco. I earned my children’s certification in 2015 while living in Boston. I have taught internationally, including Buffalo, NY, San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Cali, Colombia, Quito, Ecuador, and now Niagara Falls, NY.

Off the mat, I spend time with my dogs, Xóchi and Yapa, and cats Mickey, Leo, and Peanut. I am a kindergarten teacher, working toward licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer, and working on publishing my children’s book on grief. I also run The Flower Girl, a flower business.

About our name

Xóchi (so-chee) comes from the Aztec culture and means "flower". Yapa (yoh-puh) comes from Incan culture and means "bonus." My Boston Terrier pups are named Xóchi and Yapa!