World-Famous Yoga Workshop Closes Doors In Downtown Boulder

BOULDER, CO -- Boulder's Yoga Workshop was founded by Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor in 1987, and has maintained a devoted following of students as dozens of other studios have come and gone. The studio will be closing the doors at its downtown location for the last time on March 31, according to a Monday night Facebook post.

The studio's building has been sold to a developer, according to the post, in which current studio director Ty and Shayann Landrum assured devotees that they plan to reopen soon in another location.

"We are saddened by this sudden loss, but hardly surprised, as our building has been stalked by developers for a long time," they wrote. "We are also amazed to see the brilliant culmination of this remarkable center, as vibrant as ever."

"The Yoga Workshop has been a refuge of deep reflection, contemplation and inspiration for so many people in so many different phases of life. We are honored to have nurtured and supported it over these past five years."

Freeman and Taylor founded Yoga Workshop for the advancement of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system, and it remains one of the oldest Ashtanga studios in existence. They are two of the most highly regarded Ashtanga teachers worldwide.

Judging by the comments in reaction to the studio's announcement, the students at Yoga Workshop have been well taught in the principles of impermanence, destruction, and rebirth.

"This is sad to hear, but change is inevitable," wrote one. "Grateful for time spent in that space."

"Soak in the radiance of possiblity..." wrote another.

Still another, "Change is life. Thank you for everything you have done and will do."

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