Throughout the month of December the Alexandria SBDC will be highlighting some of our clients to get an inside scoop of what their holiday season looks like.

Name: Marsha D. Banks-Harold 

Business Name(s): PIES Fitness Yoga Studio 

How long have you been in business in Alexandria? 11 years  

Tell me a little about your business(es): We are a holistic teaching yoga studio that trains yoga therapists and yoga teachers to create inclusive spaces where all beings impacted by psychological and biomedical conditions are welcomed, heard, valued, and seen while being empowered to achieve physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being.  Additionally, we professionally apply the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals and groups. 

How did you first learn about the SBDC? Through Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.

Something unique you are doing this holiday season with your business(es): Creating compassionate sharing experiences where  clients build relationships by actively listening to each other and then doing yoga postures together. 

Favorite thing about the holiday season in Alexandria: The peace and community that resonates throughout the city. 

Something you are thankful for: My family  

Favorite Alexandria business to visit during the holidays (besides your own): LaPortas  

Favorite holiday tradition: Setting aside time with immediate family to select and cut down our Christmas tree. 

How people can find you (website, social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn):   

Website – www.piesfitnessyoga.com  

Twitter – @PiesFitnessYoga 

Facebook – PIES Fitness Yoga Studio 

Instagram – @piesfitnessyoga & MarshaDBanks-Harold