Southern Soul Yoga (SSY) studio of Chattanooga announced that Sara Mingus is officially selling her half of the studio to her partner of three years, Heather Dendy, effective June 1.
Ms. Mingus said, "The one thing I have learned in life is to 'go with the flow'. I sold North Shore Yoga previously so I could be home to raise my son, Hawkins. When he started school I bought and co-created Southern Soul Yoga with Heather Dendy. Now, due to changes I am making for my family's well-being and starting homeschool, I am selling my half of the studio to Heather. I am looking forward to being home more and having more energy to focus on teaching yoga and not 'running the business'. I know the community we have built will continue to flourish in Heather's hands."
Ms. Mingus has been acting Studio Director throughout her partnership with Ms. Dendy. In that time, they have worked together to create a strong sense of community throughout Chattanooga.
Although she will no longer be a co-owner of the business, she remains an integral part of the SSY community and will continue leading classes and assisting students in the 200 YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) program.
Ms. Dendy is excited to continue serving Chattanooga in her new role as sole owner of Southern Soul Yoga Studio and Southern Soul School of Yoga. She plans to continue offering yoga instruction of the highest quality by utilizing the many talented yoga teachers she already has in place at SSY. She also plans to continue offering high quality instruction to aspiring yoga teachers through the 200 YTT program offered by Southern Soul School of Yoga.
Ms. Dendy said, “I am energized to provide a wide variety of quality yoga instruction for the multitude of individual needs in Chattanooga and to extend our community service efforts. We will begin with a soft opening due to the constraints required by COVID-19 on June 1, 2020, building back to a full schedule as prescribed by our health officials. We will continue our on-line presence for those wanting to participate in the excitement of a live studio class, yet unable to make it in person.”