Prince William County Government: Taking Root In Belmont Bay

Press release from Prince William County Government:

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2021

Rooted Yoga is a vibrant yoga studio at 625 Harbor Side Street in Woodbridge that celebrates diversity, community, and practical self-care.

“I like to say that we are an anti-yoga studio,” says co-owner Niecia Bullock. "We are here for the groups who feel marginalized and left out of the yoga experience and conversation. That was my experience as an African-American woman when I began practicing.”

Niecia’s own yoga journey started five years ago. She started having seizures caused by anxiety. "I was always a go-go-go person, but it turns out that I didn’t always listen to my body. The seizures forced me to start behaving differently. The first things my therapist prescribed were more yoga and consistent mindfulness meditation. I committed to the process and began to experience less anxiety, more peace, and a clearer head.”

Shortly after opening Rooted Yoga in December 2020, husband and co-owner AJ Bullock suggested that Niecia apply for the FireUp Program, a Prince William County Department of Economic Development business mentoring and coaching program that supports eligible small businesses by pairing them up with coaches and giving them one-on-one access to expertise in business strategy, marketing, and finance.

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This press release was produced by Prince William County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.