Meet GVST Wellness

Today we’d like to introduce you to GVST Wellness. 

Hello GVST Wellness, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
January 2021, not quite a year into the pandemic, I found myself really taking a hard look at my life, the people I surrounded myself with, and what my future would hold. I came to the conclusion that after 4 years of being a stay-at-home mom, I wanted to get back to things that I was passionate about including spirituality, learning new skills, personal growth, health and wellness, and more. I took meditation classes, received a mindset coaching certification, and listened to any and all talks, webinars, and lectures that came my way. 

While on the very beginning of my journey, I didn’t have many people in my life that had those same passions and intentions of growth as I did so by April 2021, I hosted my first Good Vibe Sister Tribe “Tribe Meeting.” Tribe Meetings are a women only class that consists of a yoga practice (by one of my yoga instructors) followed by a guided mediation and sharing circle, lead by me. I was amazed to see how quickly women could bond during this two-hour class. As women, we can relate on so many levels – friendship, sisterhood, motherhood, being a daughter, etc. and it was, and still is, so beautiful to see. Seeing that community and support were really missing in the lives of most women, that became part of the goal. To provide a safe space for all women to feel seen, heard and to meet other women with like intentions. 

What starts as monthly meetings grew and turned into a whole wellness community within the next 16 months. By August 2022, and rebranding to GVST Wellness, I signed a lease to rent my own space. We now offer a LARGE variety of classes that all focus on one or more areas of wellness (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual). From Tai Chi to yoga, to art therapy, and to empath classes, GVST Wellness truly has something for everyone. With the same goals of community and support we are still growing and welcome new people every day! 

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?
It has not always been a smooth road for GVST Wellness. With no business background, I had a crash course with contracts (and the lack thereof), collaborating with other female-owned businesses that weren’t genuine, and not very much support from some family members and friends – there were certainly difficulties. 

Since really going all in with my business and getting through that muck at the beginning – things tend to work out perfectly which lets me know I’m on the right path. A good example of this is, the day after I signed my lease, my laptop broke. I use my laptop for EVERYTHING and had so much work to do to get up and running full time. So naturally, I was devastated. 

The next morning, one of my regular clients who has become a great friend, text me and asked how I was doing. I explained about my laptop. She immediately responded with, “I have an extra you can use as long as you need and I happen to have a meeting in your area. I’ll bring it to you in an hour.” 

How amazing and serendipitous was that! 🙌 

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about GVST Wellness?
GVST Wellness is a wellness community that focuses on support, creating a sense of community and whole-body (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) wellness. 

GVST Wellness offers a large variety of classes as well as wellness events. Classes include many styles of yoga including Kundalini, Zumba, Tai Chi, and Brain Fit. 

Wellness events always have a guest host and range from essential oil classes, feminine dance classes, intro to ballroom dancing, chakra classes, empath workshops, and even Halloween cupcake decorating classes! 

The community and just pure positivity and authenticity sets GVST Wellness apart. When people come to any class, I always want them to feel welcome, included, and seen/heard. In the last year, I have met the most amazing clients who have honestly become very close friends, through GVST. They are amazing and have changed my life and vice versa. 

I want readers to know that GVST could be described as a little bit like an aerobics/yoga studio combined with adult enrichment classes, plus that old-school neighborhood/community feel that the standard America lifestyle is mostly lacking. 

It started as a women-only, once-a-month, meeting to having classes open to all men and women as well as children’s classes/events too! 

So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
Throughout this journey, I have been utterly and wonderfully fulfilled. My family fills up half my heart and soul and my business fills up the rest. 

I have such a sense of purpose now that I definitely didn’t always have in life. The clear vision of offering wellness classes to help and heal the community while meeting just the most profound and beautiful souls – fulfills me. To hear people, say that this is what they have been looking for, or that GVST helped propel them into a journey (whether it’s personal growth, dealing with trauma, opening up, working on boundaries, etc), or seeing meaningful connections take place (networking or new friendships), I know I’m creating something amazing. 

Pricing:

• Most hour classes – $15
• Most two hours workshops/events: $30-$60
• Packages for classes and events available.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.gvstwellness.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/gvst_wellness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GVSTWellness
• Other: https://gvstwellness.as.me/schedule.php

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