Congrats to BlackBird Yoga - Best Yoga Studio of 2009!

Happy New Year! I am pleased to announce the winner of our Best Yoga Studio of 2009 contest - Blackbird Yoga!

The contest was open to all Yoga studios in the United States and the last day for submission was December 18th, 2009. Winners received a $25.00 Gift Certificate to YogaDirect.com and a year's supply of Charter Oak Yoga Mat Cleaner from YogaDirect.

When I first started receiving nominations for Blackbird Yoga, I was surprised to discover they were in Georgetown, Connecticut! Though I had never heard of either the town or the studio, so many nominations arrived in my inbox for Blackbird Yoga, I had to take notice! The students at Blackbird Yoga were passionate enough to overwhelmingly nominate their studio to our contest, so this studio MUST be something special!



Read this blurb about the studio from Blackbird Yoga's website:

Blackbird Yoga is a progressive yoga studio in Georgetown, Connecticut for all people with a non-competitive and encouraging atmosphere. Our teachers are well trained professionals who love what they do and thrive on your success. Our 1500 sq. ft. sun drenched studio and impeccable decor is a sanctuary to those looking to de-stress, exercise and improve their overall well-being.

According to their website, Blackbird Yoga was founded in 2009 by Linda Colletta, a gymnast, runner, and Yogi. The studio offers TONS of daily classes including Flow, Foundation, Anusara, Yin, and even special classes for children, teens, and families. In addition to Yoga classes, the studio also has Massage Therapy, Life Coaching, and Thai Bodywork available. Every Sunday, the studio even offers a free Yoga class, intended to attract beginners.



The studio's website is absolutely gorgeous (check it out!). Blackbird Yoga also has a great Blog, and is very active on Facebook and Twitter. Though the studio is on the other side of Connecticut, I plan on making a trip down there to check it out! Until then, congratulations Blackbird Yoga! Here's to an even better 2010!


Honorable mention goes to Yahweh Yoga Christian Yoga Teaching Academy, who also received a substantial amount of nominations. Congratulations to all who entered!

Is Your Yoga Studio the Best of 2009?

Since our Yoga Month essay contest went so well last month, YogaDirect.com has decided to announce another contest!

Is your Yoga Studio one that stands above the rest? Here's your chance to tell others how much you appreciate all they do in the yoga community and beyond! Nominate your studio as the Best of 2009!

To nominate your studio, please send us:
- General information about the studio, how long you have been taking class there, and any other information you feel is pertinent.
- A blurb about why you believe your Yoga Studio stands out from the rest.
- Photos, Videos, Articles, and other media to help us decide if your studio is the best of 2009!

You can either send your studio's information, blurb, and photos by email to YogaMaendy, or you can mail them to this address:

YogaDirect.com
206 Murphy Road
Hartford, CT 06114
C/O YogaMaendy - Contest

PRIZES:
The winning studio will receive a year's supply of Charter Oak Yoga Mat Cleaner (24 bottles), and the lucky Yogi who submitted the entry will win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to YogaDirect.com!

The winners will also be posted in this blog for everyone to read and share.

DEADLINE:
Contest ends Friday, December 18, 2009. Mailed entries should be post-marked no later than December 18, 2009 for consideration. Winners will be notified the week of January 4, 2010! If you have any questions, feel free to email YogaMaendy. Contest is open to Yoga Studios in the USA only. Good luck!