Today we’d like to introduce you to Kyleen Maciel.
Kyleen, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m a seasoned, former yoga studio owner and Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher based in Hillcrest, San Diego. Kai Yoga’s inception was almost 14 years ago. Our first studio space was in the Gaslamp Area.
The loft studio space was located in the historic, Steele Lofts building on Sixth Ave and Market St. A building with so much architectural charm.
One of my many loves include, brutalist architecture and photography. As a small child, I recall, watching my Dad with his many cameras, set up photo shoots for fun and as a side business. Admiring the craft and his dedication to the perfection of the shot.
I plan to return to India this year to study for the 6th time. One thing, about traditional yoga practice, it is essential to maintain, “an always a student first mindset.”
Since last being interviewed by Voyager Magazine, we have some brand new developments in business and wellness. We are now offering a Full Service, Wellness Concierge Company.
Vows + Vitality is now open for bookings for wedding season in Southern California and Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico.
Bookings are offered include; Bachelorette and Bachelor Wellness Parties, Private Yoga and Mat Pilates Classes for any special event or just because.
If you can imagine a, high quality, exclusive, tailored wellness event, we can facilitate it for you and take care of it all.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Yes, COVID was demanding, if not exhausting on the pockets/cash flow of small and a lot of business owners. That was hard!
As you know, we’re big fans of Kai Yoga. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
San Diego Born, Kai specializes in Mysore Practicum as taught in KPJAYI in Mysore, India in traditional format and kids yoga.
Kai is an experienced kids yoga teacher. Founder of Vows + Vitality.
Kyleen is an avid lover of travel, photography, music, dance and creative entrepreneurship & writing.
Her style in the yoga room, is strong and supportive, tailoring the practice to the individual is what she loves. Her teachings are rooted in ashtanga yoga origin. 5 trips to India and counting.
Teaching yoga asana full-time and providing a safe space for others is her ultimate work.
Kyleen is an international Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor.
She holds a Level 2 Authorization from KPJAYI In Mysore, India.
Kai is the Director of Kai Yoga’s Mysore Program and is a leading Wellness Instructor in Southern California.
Eagerness to learn is a pre-requisite for study/practice.
Taught as it applies to the individual student.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Luck exists.
Hard work and discipline are the keys here. The two actions that produce results. Luck is not something to depend on. Rather relish in it when it happens, before you get back to your business plan.
Get after it!
Contact Info:
Website: kai-yoga.com
Instagram: ashtangakai
Facebook: facebook.com/kaiyogasd
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