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Workspace - with Yoga?

Posted on Mon, 2006-04-24 00:48 by sarahfelicity
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I had a great meeting on Friday with Bill MacEwen, mastermind behind Vancouver's Workspace, a fabulous concept in workspace sharing set for launch July 1st. Bill at Workspace - photo by Kris Krug

What is this Workspace all about? Well, if you're one of those people who does most of your work as an independent, and works primarily from home, or at cafes, then Workspace is for you. Bill is renovating a big bright 4th floor space in Gastown (that picture to the right will click you through to a great set of photos by the talented Kris Krug) with a fabulous view of the North Shore. Members will pay monthly for access - half-day, full-day, or evenings. Click here to watch a lil' videoblog about the idea. There will be dedicated meeting rooms available for booking (no more having to meet with clients at cafes or at their office!), wifi (of course), a cafe (for in-house caffeination), and...tentatively... yoga. !!!

Bill and I discussed the possibility of me teaching twice a week in the space (which is going to be gorgeous). Classes would likely be included with membership, though details are still TBD. My aim, assuming this all works out, would be to offer accessible, non-intimidating classes, with lots of focus on the breath, exploring body awareness, and relaxation. Brand new beginners would definitely be welcome - nay, encouraged!

I'm super-stoked about Workspace and how awesome it looks like it's going to be. I'm also extremely excited about this possibility of sharing a practice that has made so much difference in my life with more people. I'm not sure what the "typical Workspace member" will be, or even if there will be one, and it won't necessarily be your average "geek" - but I do know that just about every hard-working, computer-using person I know would benefit from some time spent stretching, breathing, and being present in the body instead of racing around in the mind.

Watch this space for more information as the summer approaches! And keep an eye on Bill's blog - he'll be launching a fancy new site for Workspace soon. Contact him if you're interested in getting in the door early. 

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