Teresa Dornellas

Owner

Studio 108

Hello, my name is Teresa Dornellas. I am the founder of Studio 108.I took my first yoga class over 20 years ago and felt right at home. I liked how I felt both physically and emotionally. That same day, I bought a 10-class pass for that studio, sure that Yoga would become a big part of my life… and I never set foot in that studio again.Why, you may ask? I think I am not alone when I say that we often run from things that are good for us. That may be due to self-doubt or lack of self-esteem (I don’t deserve to feel good; who am I to want more in my life?). Of course, we may not be aware of the reasons, so the excuses work well: too busy, too tired, too much on my plate. I had every excuse and justification in the book.I’ve always tried to do some kind of physical activity: jogging, lifting weights, dancing… and at some point, around 2007, I decided to make yoga my sole physical practice and joined a local yoga studio. At the time, I was practicing about 4 times a week. The teaching staff at that studio was stellar and I loved many of the classes.In no time yoga became a lot more to me than exercise. Slowly, I started getting answers to very old questions. I got more comfortable with my own body and with my feelings. I learned to breathe. The constant need for conflict and distraction slowly dissipated. I created space within myself. A great bonus was the friendships I made at that studio – knowing that I would see friendly faces any time I went to class was an extra incentive for me to take classes regularly.That was when I realized I could do for others what those lovely teachers were doing for me. I realized I had a story to tell and I wanted to inspire people to be their best selves. I became a certified yoga teacher in 2008 and started teaching in February of 2009. There’s something very empowering about teaching yoga: to witness the transformation in people, to see them making an effort to overcome obstacles, and to see their lovely faces week after week – all these filled me with energy. Currently, I am also certified in Pilates mat, Trapeze Yoga, and Barre Fitness. I am a certified breath coach and a Pliability Stretch specialist.In July of 2017, I signed the lease to the space that’s now Studio 108. My goal was to create a community of people who would come together to improve their lives in whatever ways they envisioned. I wanted to share with as many people as possible the gifts I had received. With much effort and dedication, our community has been steadily growing ever since. We are proud to welcome people from all walks of life and offer classes for all levels, and all ages. If you want to carve time for yourself and your well-being, we are here for you! We currently offer six classes a week and offer a variety of special events and workshops/ retreats. Studio 108 will continue to grow and evolve to better serve you and better support the needs of our community. And it’s my biggest joy to be able to offer a space where you can let your heart soar and become your best self!