Unique healing and health experiences offered at Shakti Yoga and Massage

A new business on Fourth Ave. is bringing a new kind of yoga and massage services to downtown Ann Arbor. Shakti Yoga and Massage specializes in massage for spinal injuries and desk workers, as well as incorporates community outreach into their business. 

 

"It's been going really well," says co-owner Leah Kasle of the new business. "Our yoga classes are growing. We just did a Groupon, and I had a quite few people buy massage packages right after using it."

 

A former massage therapist for the University of Michigan, Kasle partnered with yoga instructor Nicole Teufel to expand her clientele. They were drawn to the 1,300 square foot space on Fourth Ave. after looking for about six months. 

 

"We got really lucky when we found this space," Kasle says. "It is a little bit small for Nicole's student body, but it has a storefront, and it's on a first floor."

 

Kasle's massage techniques focus on spinal and rotator cuff injuries, as well as aches and pains common among those who work at desks for long periods of time. Two additional massage therapists and one additional yoga instructor work for Shakti Yoga and Massage.

 

The studio celebrated its grand opening two weeks ago. In addition to massage and yoga classes Shakti Yoga and Massage offers free self-defense classes for women in need.