The ongoing Covid situation has affected local small businesses and many are struggling to stay open. In an effort to help those small businesses survive, we are featuring them in a segment we call #SmallBusinessShoutout!
Today we'd like to introduce you to Kefi Yoga in Torrance!
Angel Papadakis (and yes, if that name sounds familiar to you, she's Petros' sister!) is the founder and owner. She's a registered yoga teacher that has been teaching choreography and movement for more than two decades and performed for over a decade with the San Pedro City Ballet.
So why did she create Kefi Yoga?
As Los Angeles’ covid restrictions gripped small businesses and lingered well into the new year, we watched our South Bay yoga community suffer greatly. With studio closures and the pivot to online offerings, we heard the need from instructors, practitioners, and those seeking solace for a space to connect through flow and togetherness.
Holding high the healing effects of mindful movement and fellowship and its criticalness in times of hardship, the founding instructors of Kefi Yoga committed to serving their friends and family with weekly yoga gatherings at private residences and local parks. Quickly this quaint community grew strong bonds and as the months progressed, seeds were planted for a permanent concept.
It was from this space of heart led service that Kefi Yoga was born.
And...what is Kefi?
Kefi (κεφι) is a philosophy. It is a Greek term that has no direct English translation but encompasses the spirit of joy, passion, euphoria, and enthusiasm. Kefi is an overpowering emotion you have when you completely let go in the moment, release inhibitions, and allow yourself to joyfully feel the life pulsing through your body and soul. As we patiently wait for LA county to give us the green light to welcome you into our gorgeous studio, we are offering classes at Hickory Park in Torrance throughout the week.
Check out Angel's interview with Gary & Shannon below.
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Website: KefiYoga.com
On social media @KefiYoga