>> ... Next Generation ... New 'Om' In Downtown Detroit I t's a retreat from \IOW OANI I TI NE 0-188 "t21 1 2-268 the cold; a warm, welcoming place to find peace and focus in this fast-paced, high-tech world. Citizen Yoga recently opened a new urban studio at 1224 Library St. in Downtown Detroit. Citizen Yoga's new studio, 224 Library Owner Kacee Must, 30, St., Detroit of Detroit created the chic but homey space designed Family Tradition to cater to professionals For Kacee, yoga has been a of all ages and those who family tradition and a constant live in the Downtown area. source of strength and healing A variety of 45-minute throughout her life. At just 10 to hour-long classes are years old, she started the practice offered morning, noon and with stretching, meditation and night on weekdays and a focus on breathing. Her late Kacee Mu st until noon on Saturdays. The sister, Miya, who died in 2007, 2,300-square-foot facility is kept at a was a yoga teacher and owned a studio. balmy 90 degrees. Must graduated from Cranbrook and "We are a community-based studio," Northwestern University and spent Must says. "We wanted to come in and three years living in India studying start the transition from [Detroit] being Vedic philosophy (which examines the a working city to more of a lifestyle existence of the soul). She opened her city." first yoga studio in Royal Oak in 2013 Since the studio opened in early and quickly developed a following. January, a steady stream of "citizens" "I always tell people to infuse your life with yoga mats in tow have been with purpose," she says. "I find that's the coming and going from the building. healthiest way to overcome challenges." Classes are held in a large, open Citizen Yoga differs, she says, because room with a floor-to-ceiling glass teachers focus on alignment. There's storefront. There's a multi-tiered seating also an emphasis on personalizing the area for gathering, showers and cubbies experience; Must knows almost every with charging docks for cell phones. A student by name. retail section features original Citizen Natalie Gray, 21, of Bloomfield Hills Yoga apparel, jewelry and healthy recently started attending classes. She snacks. Incense and scented candles took part in a 7 a.m. Vinyasa class on a fill the room with a soothing aroma chilly weekday morning before work. that envelops you the minute you walk "I loved looking out at Detroit and through the door. watching the sunrise as I practiced," "Kacee and Citizen Yoga recognized Gray says. "The class was perfectly paced there is great opportunity in Downtown with the right blend of challenge and Detroit and they are a welcome relaxation. The 45 minutes flew by!" addition," said Dan Mullen, vice As many as 55 students can fit in any president of leasing and development given class, and many sessions have been for Bedrock Real Estate Services. sold out in recent weeks. Weekly, month- The real estate arm of Dan Gilbert's to-month or annual memberships are family of companies built The Z garage available and an introductory $75 pass, (and retail space) where the yoga good for six weeks of unlimited classes, is studio is located. Nearby, there are new being offered in the Downtown location. bars and restaurants including Seven To learn more about Citizen Yoga Greens Detroit Salad Co. and Punch or to try out a class, go to www. Bowl Social, retailers like the high-end citizenyogastudio.com or call (313) 502- sneaker shop Nojo Kicks, plus an art- 5450. ❑ filled alley known as "The Belt" and a collection of colorful murals inside The Robin Schwartz is a former n/ Z painted by artists from around the news anchor/reporter and JN world. Bedrock owns 70 properties and columnist. She now serves as has invested $1.6 billion in Downtown director of public relations for Detroit over the last four years. Bedrock Real Estate Services. '11110.7111, • - , 1 D. lieu know: Jewish Family Service provides more than 30,000 Naturally Photograp hy by Monn Citizen Yoga opens urban studio for city dwellers. ROBIN SCHWARTZ I SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS emyrted ridea to 1,000 elderly and disabled adults each year? Rides to doctors and other appointments help keep these community members hailthii and independent Help support our transportation program and 28 other critical aeruicea with a gift today. 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