A Chat with JourneySpace

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
JourneySpace is an intimate and affordable movement studio in Washington Heights. We offer low-cost yoga, Zumba, and ballet barre…all in a welcoming, supportive environment for people of all walks of life. This Groupon may be used for all classes offered at the studio. .

Exercise is challenging. How do you keep clients motivated and engaged?
Our teachers are skilled, passionate instructors who truly care about their students’ wellbeing. Each has come to their craft by way of a deep inner need to transform themselves. In addition, JourneySpace hosts personal-development workshops, [which are] free for all active members.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
JourneySpace founder and director, Maggie Hernandez-Knight experienced an intense, personal transformation many years ago. Through it, she overcame many challenges, including depression, anger, and deeply rooted fear. At JourneySpace, she makes the tools that supported her growth fun and accessible to everyone!

What do you love most about your job?
Witnessing a client’s “aha” moment is hands-down what I find most rewarding about my work. Whether it be having perfected a yoga posture or simply understanding a difficult concept at a workshop, my heart smiles with immense joy!