Introducing Yoga 170
Meet Molly, owner and founder of Molly's Yoga Corner in Fairport, NY.
Meet Ali, owner and founder of Butterfly Kids Yoga in Fairport, NY.
Our stories began in very much the same way.
Built on passion, a vision, and the desire to grow a community from one small idea.
We started years apart, but when our paths crossed, we instantly clicked.
And now, our stories and our communities are coming together.
Together, we are joining forces to carry on the same vision and to lead with the same passion.
We are thrilled to introduce a new yoga studio, YOGA 170, located in the heart of Fairport Village.
YOGA 170 will be the home to adult yoga classes and will be the new home for Butterfly Kids Yoga studio events.
YOGA 170. A brand new beautiful studio for both adult yoga classes and Butterfly Kids Yoga!
Introducing YOGA 170
A beautiful, sun-drenched yoga studio in the heart of Fairport Village that looks directly out onto gorgeous views of the Erie Canal and the relaxing atmosphere of our quaint village. This inviting space offers 2 yoga rooms, a sunny welcoming area, and a place for you to experience, enjoy, grow your practice, and most importantly, love.
Molly's journey
Molly's journey began 19 years ago at a time when there were only two main yoga studios in Rochester. She opened the doors of Molly's Yoga Corner in June 2000 on the advice of her teacher and mentor, Ester Myers and after the emotional sudden death of her mom. Her true authenticity, passion for grassroots yoga, and welcoming nature grew not only her business, but her team of talented instructors and her passionate yoga community. Now, almost 20 years later, Molly is ready for the next exciting chapter of her journey to unfold. Molly's role will transition from that of a yoga studio owner, to that of an instructor at Yoga 170. She'll continue to lead classes and grow with Yoga 170 until next year when she and her husband will relocate to the green mountain state of Vermont to live closer to her daughter and family.
In Molly's words...
"It's time to join Molly's Yoga Corner with another community to create an even bigger one and I'm ready to pass my torch on to Ali! I'm looking forward to making this transition with Ali, continuing to teach my classes and having my team of teachers join her team. Stepping back from the business piece so I can just focus on teaching until the time my husband and I begin another transition in our lives, moving to Vermont to be closer to our daughter. I am so thrilled to have an authentic, grassroots gal herself continue to build on this beautiful community that I created almost 20 years ago. My intuition is telling me that Ali will carry this yoga torch strong! It's pretty ironic that when I opened Molly's Yoga Corner I was about the same age as Ali and my kids were around the same age as hers! I feel like I'm watching my yoga life all over again, but this time I'm sitting back in the audience while she begins her director role!!" - Molly Huff
Ali's journey
Ali's journey began with a passion for health, wellness, yoga, and setting a great foundation for kids. Butterfly Kids Yoga was founded in 2016 and is built on the notion of offering engaging classes that give kids the opportunity to thrive both physically and mentally. Classes that allow kids to feel accomplished, self confident, proud, strong and most importantly, bring a smile each time we meet. All balanced with an opportunity to reset, recenter and be mindful. All intended to set a great foundation for healthy living. And now, as Butterfly Kids Yoga continues to grow, it will officially call Yoga 170 its home. A dedicated space for studio classes and events. A place to continue to grow the amazing community of families that have supported us. And while Butterfly Kids Yoga will continue to be very "mobile" and bring yoga to schools, Rec Centers, sports teams, etc, Yoga 170 will be the home for studio classes and events. Ali is honored to lead the Yoga 170 studio, grow its community, and will continue to teach Butterfly Kids Yoga as it keeps on spreading its own wings at Yoga 170 and around the community.
In Ali's words...
"I am honored, thrilled and excited to open the doors of Yoga 170. I believe that Molly's and my paths have crossed for a reason and I am incredibly proud to join, grow, and lead with the same authenticity and passion that we both share. I am ready to carry the torch on from what Molly has built, bring our teams and students together, and share the Yoga 170 experience with our community. Thank you, Molly. " - Ali Picciano