Modo Yoga Austin opened in Midtown Commons complex off N. Lamar Blvd. on Jan. 1.[/caption]

A community of yogis are now practicing in Austin a style originated in Canada called Modo Yoga.

The new Modo Yoga Austin studio is located at 7010 Easy Wind Drive, Ste. 130,in the Midtown Commons complex next to Crestview Station. Studio directors Meghan McCracken and Gillian Brockett opened the business Jan. 1 after moving to Austin and unable to find a community already practicing the modo style.

"The modo series leans toward yoga therapy. They make sure that spinal health, joint health and alignment are paramount and top priorities," McCracken said. "It's something you could do safely everyday for the rest of your life and never experience issues."

Classes are either 60 or 90 minutes long in a heated room and are offered six times a day. In March, McCracken said they plan to expand offerings to host nine classes each day.

McCracken said she understands yoga is expensive and never wants to have to turn someone away, so Modo Yoga Austin offers interested students a way to work off membership fees. If a student works four hours each week helping with duties such as greeting guests or cleaning, he or she can then attend unlimited classes for free.

OTHER IMPACTS:

NOW OPEN—Car sharing and rental service FlightCar now operates in Austin, expanding since first launching in San Francisco nearly two years ago. Since Dec. 17, Austin travelers have been able to drop off their cars at 7601 E. Ben White Blvd. free of parking charge and with the business providing a ride to the airport. In return, the car is rented out to those visiting Austin. Co-founder Kevin Petrovic said the service is great for drivers who want to park for free and come home to a freshly washed and vacuumed car. 844-435-8227.

COMING SOON—A new private event space will open Jan. 15 in downtown Austin. The Waller Ballroom, 700 E. Sixth St., will be the new spot where people can host rehearsal dinners, wedding, corporate events and more. "It's like a glorified house party on Sixth Street," General Manager Blake Waxlersaid. Booking has already begun for the space with spots available up to 18 months out. About six weeks after the ballroom opens, Waller Creek Pub House will open immediately next door at 603 Sabine St., Waxler said. The business will serve 30 craft brews and an upscale pub menu. 512-222-6964.

RELOCATION—Hey Gorgeous has moved from its location at 42nd Street and NorthLamar Boulevard to 1902 Koenig Lane. The business offers waxing, facials, chemical peels and dermaplaning. Owner Aimee Pickett Hookstra said she and co-owner Tiffany Olson Moorman decided to move to create more space for the business. The new location allows three private rooms whereas the previous location only offered one. 512-578-8712.

RELOCATION—Wonder Years moved its infant and pre-k center from two separate buildings on West Koenig Lane to 4804 Grover Ave. Executive Director Davida Clary said he hopes to have the new location open by February. 855-900-1337.