From a Yoga Class to a Whole Movement: The Story of Sol Space

A few months ago, I (Jackie) reached out to Georgena, the soul behind Sunny Village Café, with an idea that had been tugging at my heart — a Grown-Up and Me yoga series. I wasn’t sure what she would say, but she welcomed the idea with the kind of warmth that made me feel like this was the beginning of something more. We gave it a shot. We invited people, we flowed, and—best of all—people came. We started building what felt like a little pocket of peace right in the heart of Jefferson Park.

As the series continued, Georgena and I became close. Between coffee orders and weekly chats, we started dreaming a little louder. One day, she casually mentioned she was thinking about expanding the café by adding a coworking space with childcare. My ears perked up. I had been dreaming, too—of a movement and creative arts space that could feel like home for wellness seekers, artists, mamas, dads, and anyone looking to reconnect with themselves and others.

Within days, we were talking to the landlord about a spot just two doors down. The energy was right. We patched up the space, did the not-so-glamorous small business stuff—permits, logos, interviews, software setups (you know the drill)—and poured our hearts into creating something truly communal.

And now, here we are.

Two weeks from our grand opening, Sol Space is already alive.

Our yoga and fitness classes are in full swing.

Parents are coworking while their kids are cared for just steps away.

We’ve met neighbors, artists, healers, and doers.

And the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce is cheering us on.

What started as one yoga class became a movement.

Sol Space isn’t just a studio. It’s a space for healing, for movement, for connection—a space that feels like sunlight after a long winter.

If you’ve been craving community, creativity, or a reason to come home to yourself, this is your sign. Check out our class schedule, stop by, say hi. And stick around for our next blog post where I’ll be sharing the magic behind our weekly community events—because the story of Sol Space has only just begun.

Want to join our movement?

Explore our yoga and fitness schedule, coworking with childcare, and upcoming events at solspacechicago.org