Specialties
Yoga Studio located in Blacksburg, VA since 2009 with two physical locations: 1512 N. Main St. and 2000 Kraft Drive, Suite 1204 at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. We offer in person and virtual yoga classes and private sessions. We are open everyday with a variety of types of classes to meet each student with where they are. Examples of classes: Hot Yoga, Flow, Yoga Basics, Gentle, Yin - Deep Stretch, Restorative, Meditation, Pilates, Strength, Cardio, Aerial & Barre & Hoop. We also offer access to our on-demand recorded class library for our members to view at their convenience.
History
Established in 2009.
Founded by Becky McDaniel in December of 2009. She sold the studio to her childhood friend and also Blacksburg native, Nicole in July of 2013. Expanded to 1512 N. Main Street July of 2017, custom built studio by Green Valley Builders, Inc. Our mission is to support & lead a yoga community that practices & provides a variety of yoga to all populations and is passionate about giving back to each other and our planet. We offer an array of studio classes, trainings, workshops, and retreats within our yoga studio and globally. We are a social entrepreneurship business model giving back each quarter to 3 different non-profits from public classes, workshops, trainings and fundraisers and also hosting many other donations classes to support causes and organizations locally, regionally, nationally and internationally that hold a special place in our students' hearts. We value positivity, service, connection, and fun with a passion for sharing movement!
Meet the Business Owner: Nicole L.
Nicole LaFon, E-RYT 500, EEM Certified Practitioner. Nicole is an entrepreneur, studio owner, yoga teacher, yoga teacher training faculty leader for both 200 Hour and 300 Hour programs, an Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) Certified Practitioner and a retreat leader. Her studio, In Balance Yoga located in Blacksburg, VA is a service entrepreneurship business giving back. Her small business has donated over $150,000 to the community under her leadership. Nicole has been a teacher trainer for 200 RYT graduates. Nicole has completed 3 500 Hour Yoga Certifications.. She is currently working on EEM Year Three Clinical training studying cancer and cardiology protocols. Nicole worked in the corporate industry and development for 15 years prior to owning In Balance Yoga for BBDO New York, CBS Sports & Major Gift Graduate Fundraising for University Development at both UVA and VT.