A yoga studio inside a church that looks like a castle sounds like a movie set, but it’s real and it’s right in Parryville. We sit down with Stacy Valdez, owner of Fairy Moon Yoga, to talk about how a surprise real-estate find turned into a welcoming yoga and wellness studio offering yoga classes, Reiki, and hands-on wellness workshops for the local community. If you’ve been craving relaxation, mindfulness, or a place that feels friendly the moment you walk in, this conversation is for you.

Stacy shares the behind-the-scenes story: buying the building just before 2020, renovating fast, and opening during a time when people needed grounding more than ever. We also get honest about the comments that can come with running a yoga space in a former church, and why repurposing a large building into something healthy and community-focused can be a win for everyone in town.

We dig into the myths that keep people away from yoga, especially the idea that you need to be flexible before you start. Stacy makes the case for accessible yoga for beginners and for adults 50 and up, with a focus on mobility, strength, and feeling better in daily life instead of chasing “perfect” poses. We also talk small business marketing that actually works, why word of mouth and Facebook ads bring people in, and how community extends beyond the studio with activities like paddleboarding.

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