In March 2021, Reed opened Wild Rice Studio downtown to create a safe space where San Marcos yogis could lay down their mats.
“The studio was really born out of necessity,” Reed said. “All the other studios had closed in San Marcos, so there was definitely a need for yoga in town.”
Reed moved from Iowa to San Marcos 11 years ago. Here, she was welcomed into the strongly established yoga community that was present at the time. The now closed Red Dawg Hot Yoga was the studio where Reed said she first discovered and fell in love with the practice.
She said yoga has given her opportunities and relationships that she never expected to have, such as traveling abroad to study and practice yoga. Last year, she journeyed to Nepal to study yoga in the Himalayas for a month.
Back home, Reed said she cherishes the relationships made at Wild Rice Studio.
“It’s like an absolute privilege to be a part of it and to watch the connections that are forming,” Reed said. “And it’s just a humbling reminder that there is such an amazing and beautiful community here and that they choose to spend their time in this space.”
In the time that Wild Rice Studio has been open, Reed was challenged with the task of creating a safe space in the wake of COVID-19. Now, Reed is happy to help foster the San Marcos yoga community safely.
Wild Rice Studio offers classes such as Hot 26, traditional Vinyasa, restorative yoga and more. From college students to doctors to local business owners, the studio is accessible to anyone who wants to step onto the mat.
“Showing up to your mat consistently and seeing the progress ... it’s really about creating that safe space and that safe environment for people to come grow and to do the work,” Reed said.
Wild Rice Studio 136 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos 512-216-6976 • www.wildricestudiosmtx.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
