My yoga journey started in 2019 when I moved to Columbia as a student at Mizzou. I grew up doing competitive dance so when I heard about hot yoga, I knew it would be right up my alley. After my first class, I was immediately hooked. The heat brought a whole new kind of challenge, and I loved pushing myself while learning how to better connect with my breath.

However, as years passed, Sumits became so much more than a workout for me. Through the stress of school, studying for board exams, and figuring out my path in physical therapy, this studio and staff were always a constant. No matter my stress level, I knew that as soon as I stepped inside these doors, I could focus on my health, breath, and a deeper sense of self that had been obstructed with my daily anxieties.

I’m incredibly grateful for the Sumits community and this space. It has pushed me to challenge both my body and mind, and it gives me something meaningful to look forward to every day.