Five weeks ago, I stood at the door of Sol Space with equal parts excitement and nerves. I wondered if anyone would come, if this dream of creating a place for movement, creativity, and connection would truly resonate. Now, just over a month later, I see the walls filled with laughter, conversations, and quiet moments of stillness. I see parents walking in with their kids, neighbors stopping by just to say hello, and strangers becoming friends after class.

This space has grown beyond my original vision—it has become a reflection of resilience, of finding my voice as a woman, a mother, and an entrepreneur. Every mat laid down, every smile exchanged, every story shared reminds me why I took the leap. Sol Space isn’t just about yoga—it’s about planting roots in a community that feels like home.

At Sol Space, we are lucky to have teachers who bring not just movement but wisdom, patience, and perspective to the mat. Elita is one of those instructors whose presence immediately makes you feel at ease, yet inspired to grow.

As a mom, yoga teacher, and former therapist of seven years at Chicago Pediatric Therapy and Wellness Center, I’ve seen the powerful benefits of yoga for children—especially when it’s practiced consistently.

On Friday nights, something magical happens at Sol Space. The lights dim, the music rises, and bodies begin to move — not in unison, not in perfection, but in honest, rhythmic release. Dance Flow isn’t about getting the steps right; it’s about getting into your body. Led by Andrea LeVasseur, this class is an invitation to feel, to let go, and to connect — with yourself, with the music, and with others. Through somatic movement and free dance, we move from sensation rather than instruction, and discover just how healing it can be to be fully present — one breath, one beat at a time.

As a mom of two children with unique genetic codes, accessibility isn’t just important—it’s essential. At Sol Space, we’re building more than a yoga studio. We’re creating a community where every body, every family, and every story is welcomed with care. Accessibility here means inclusive movement, sensory-friendly spaces, bilingual support, and a deep understanding that not all paths look the same. Because when we make space for all, we all rise.

Being an immigrant mom in the U.S. is a beautiful contradiction. I feel so much gratitude for the freedom to raise my kids in both English and Spanish, to feed them the same foods I grew up with in Mexico, and to build a life rooted in movement, art, and community. But there’s also isolation. There’s guilt. There’s the quiet ache of trying to be everything at once — mother, dreamer, advocate, healer. Sol Space is my response to that ache: a place for us to move, breathe, and grow — together.

Sol Space was never just a yoga studio. It’s a love letter to our community — a place built from two moms with big dreams, full hearts, and the belief that healing happens when we’re seen, supported, and held. Every class, every conversation, every moment shared in our space is part of something bigger: a movement toward connection, creativity, and collective well-being.

It all begins with an idea.