“A Deeper Shade of Blue” is more than a tagline—it’s a reflection of where Blue Yoga Nyla finds itself today. After sixteen years rooted in the heart of Park Hill, the studio is entering a season of meaningful growth and expansion, guided by the same values that have shaped it from the beginning.

Blue Yoga Nyla has opened the doors to its fourth location, all within a half-block radius of where it first began. In a rare and intentional continuity, every studio has remained deeply embedded in the same neighborhood. The newest space, designed for expansion, will face both the original first and second locations—a physical representation of honoring the past while stepping confidently into the future.

One of the most exciting additions to this next chapter is the opening of a dedicated children’s yoga studio, developed in conjunction with Blue Yoga Nyla’s Soul Child program. Officially launched in 2025, Soul Child is a therapeutic yoga model developed from owner and founder Stacey Reynolds’ years of work in a children’s therapy clinic. Drawing from her experience supporting children and teens with generalized anxiety and those on the autism spectrum, the program integrates the eight limbs of yoga to help children regulate emotions, build connection, and feel safe in their bodies. The response from both parents and children has been deeply affirming, reinforcing the need for spaces that prioritize emotional well-being from an early age.

At the heart of Blue Yoga Nyla is Stacey herself. The studio’s mission and spirit were born from her own lived experience with chronic illness and a profound desire to share what yoga has offered her over nearly three decades. What began as a personal healing journey became a calling to create a space where others could also find healing, respite, and community. In January 2026, Stacey began her 25th year of teaching yoga—an anniversary that still feels surreal. As she often shares, there are moments when she wakes up and has to pinch herself that this work of purpose and passion is what she gets to do for a living.

Over the years, Blue Yoga Nyla has grown far beyond a traditional yoga studio. Yoga therapy has become a cornerstone of its offerings, reflecting Stacey’s “day job” addressing trauma, grief, and addiction. In addition, 200- and 500-hour yoga certifications are offered through an in-person, intensive training experience for teacher credentialing or advanced personal study. In the studio, students range from those newly discovering yoga to senior adults who began practicing with Stacey 25 years ago and still attend classes multiple times a week. This speaks to the studio’s deep relational roots and its commitment to meeting people wherever they are.

Accessibility has always been non-negotiable. Every class offered Monday through Friday before noon operates on a “pay what you can” model, with approximately one-third of all classes available this way—something the studio has consistently upheld. The belief is simple and unwavering: all people deserve access to yoga, regardless of their financial situation.

Blue Yoga Nyla is intentionally referred to as a sanctuary, and for many, it truly is. It serves as a safe haven for the walking wounded—a place where people can arrive exactly as they are and feel held. None of this would be possible without its extraordinary staff, dedicated students, and the broader Park Hill community that has supported the studio from the beginning. It is this collective heartbeat that continues to carry Blue forward.

As new doors open and new offerings emerge, the purpose remains unchanged. Blue Yoga Nyla is, and always has been, about healing, connection, and creating a space for people to come home to themselves.

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