OUR STORY
AYA Yoga was born from an unexpected opportunity and a shared calling to build something inclusive, intentional, and deeply rooted in the power of community.
The three of us—co-founders and longtime friends—came to yoga during times of personal transformation. None of us set out to become yoga teachers, let alone studio owners. But like many who step onto the mat, we found something in the practice that helped us feel whole again. That journey eventually led each of us to teach at GIVE Yoga in Columbus, where our paths first crossed.
In 2023, as we planned a retreat together, we were presented with a surprising offer: to take over the very studio where we met and grew as teachers. Though it was never part of the plan, the opportunity stirred something in us. In just four months, we pulled together a business plan, a brand, and a mission. What emerged was AYA Yoga—a space built on shared values, courageous trust, and a commitment to serve our community.
Our name, AYA—short for As. You. Are.—reflects our core belief: yoga should be a practice where all people feel welcome, supported, and seen. We intentionally created a space that invites people from all walks of life to show up exactly as they are, without pretense or expectation. Our desire to find a yoga studio where we felt like we could be ourselves helped us to reimagine what a yoga community can be.
At AYA, we honor yoga as a way of being—living with curiosity, attention, and reverence for ourselves and the world around us. This is the heart of our studio, and it’s been our deepest honor to co-create this space with all who walk through our doors.
We’re glad you found your way here.
xoxo,
