We’ve enjoyed getting to know some of amazing local businesses through our involvement with the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards.

Bonnee Gregg and Krista VandenBrink opened Breathing Room in September of 2011.  It featured two yoga studios: a large, main practice studio and a smaller, children’s studio, a café and sitting area and two, family friendly change rooms. During the day, children’s programs run simultaneously with adult programs ensuring that adults can spend time on themselves while their children are engaged in positive, educational programs such as yoga, dance, and art. The café and sitting area provide a comfortable, relaxed, safe communal space for adults and children to connect and visit with one another, enjoy a small snack or beverage. Evening classes cater primarily to adults, however, children are always welcome.

In response to growth and customer demand, in 2016, Breathing Room expanded and opened a new facility with twice the amount of square footage. The new facility features a full service, licensed gluten free café, two purpose built massage therapy suites, an administration office, three community spaces including an open, second floor loft, an 1600 square foot main practice studio, a 600 square foot childrens + therapeutic practice studio, both with fireplaces and natural light, a gender neutral washroom, and two large luxury change rooms and a large outdoor patio.

The studio also hosts an Energy Share program in which students donate 4 hours of their time, each week, for a minimum of three months, and receive free, unlimited yoga in return. The number of volunteers fluctuates between 10 and 15, at different points throughout the year . Breathing room subleases café space to T’s Bakery Café, and massage therapy suites to three Registered Massage Therapists.

About the Chamber:  The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most influential business association in Central Alberta. We are committed to promoting business growth and prosperity in the region by providing networking opportunities, educational and relevant speakers, benefit programs like group insurance and discounted merchant card rates to save you money, and being your advocate on issues that matter. Chamber membership is the most effective way to raise your business profile and capitalize on business development opportunities.

All companies, Chamber members and non-members, are eligible for nomination for an award in their respective category. Todayville is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Business of the Year Awards.

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