05/22/2026
Every time you come to your mat, you bring a different story…🤍
Since 2019, The Welcome Mat has been a space strengthened by community and filled with connection, movement, healing, and growth. It has held space for students, teachers, and friendships over the years, and today, we are excited to share with you the next chapter of The Welcome Mat!
As of June 1st, 2026, The Welcome Mat will welcome new ownership under Chelsey Macdonald. Chesley shares the same commitment to wellness and community that has always been at the heart of this space, and the change to her capable and caring hands ensures our little studio continues to grow and thrive under her guidance.
This transition has been approached with great care and intention to ensure that our yogis, our team and our community feel supported and without any major disruption. Classes, passes, memberships and teachers, as well as the services and processes you know and trust, will continue. After June 1st, you will be prompted to sign a new liability waiver the next time you book a class through MindBody or at the studio, but otherwise all booking and systems are business as usual:)
Ariel will continue as part of The Welcome Mat story as teacher and friend, and on her mat side by side with each of you.
We are so excited to share this change with you and all the possibilities it brings. We hope it finds you filled with the same and thank you for your continued support throughout the transition.
You have made this studio far more than a business — it has been a home, and we can’t wait to continue to welcome you!
With gratitude and with joy,
~Ariel & Chelsey 🤍