Namaste Studio 

Supported By:  

Stephen Lancaster 
Small Business Center Director, Cleveland Community College 
 

Meet the Entrepreneur 

Stacie Norris is an International Sports Sciences Association-certified Pilates and yoga instructor whose passion for wellness was shaped by her own personal journey. After discovering the transformative benefits of Pilates during postpartum depression, she dedicated herself to helping others build strength, confidence, and community through movement. As a North Carolina native, Stacie is creating a space where individuals of all backgrounds can prioritize both their physical and mental well-being. 

About the Business 

Namaste Studio will provide Pilates, yoga, and a variety of fitness classes in an inclusive environment designed to support the whole family. By offering on-site childcare alongside wellness programming, the studio aims to remove barriers and create greater access to healthy living for the community 

About

Stacie Norris is an International Sports Sciences Association certified Pilates and Yoga instructor. Yoga is something she found early in life and always knew she’d pursue but her love of Pilates was discovered in the depths of postpartum depression. While She currently shares her knowledge of yoga and Pilates at multiple nonprofit organizations in her area, she plans to open a studio so she can further serve the community that raised her. This North Carolina native is working to create a wellness hub that offers childcare and ensures everyone has the opportunity for community and to get stronger physically and mentally.