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Harness Cycle + Soul Yoga

Support new inclusive movement studios by Harness Cycle and Soul Yoga opening spring 2023 in The Vitrolite

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Project Description

​​​​​​Empowered movement, growth + community

We are raising funds on IFundWomen to launch two new movement studios in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. Both studios will be opening in a historic building called The Vitrolite, a neighborhood space to move, eat, gather and learn. 

Our journey

Anne and Ylonda met in 2017 during a rooftop yoga class in Ohio City. They have followed each other's journeys and supported each other as friends for years before now embarking on a new opportunity: opening sister movement studios within the same building.

 

Ylonda is stepping into opening her own space after 15 years as a yoga instructor and trainer. After working in a variety of yoga studios, Ylonda never felt quite at home and had a dream of creating an inclusive space for the community. She believes that inclusion leads to a strong, supportive community where we can align regardless of where we come from. She's hired a diverse, dynamic team of instructors of all backgrounds, all body types and all experiences to lead soulful yoga classes and events. 

Anne is launching a new indoor cycling studio after three years of being closed following the pandemic in March 2020. First opening her doors in 2013, she learned firsthand what it means to be a neighborhood anchor in the community she loves. After she closed her studio doors, Anne focused on supporting other small local business by launching the Don't Give Up the Ship grant fund with Ohio City Incorporated, provided free business coaching to neighborhood businesses and acquired a building to provide equity and ownership opportunities to brick & mortar storefronts. 

Why we're different

Our mission is to be a neighborhood anchor for our community. We commit to the intentional building of an inclusive workplace and movement space in which employees and patrons of all races & ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, age, religion, body type, and differing abilities, feel welcomed and safe.

Our mission & future plans

This project is part of a bigger vision to not only provide an inclusive space for community to connect, but will also provide women and minority led business owners a path to equity and ownership in the locations they help build. While we continue to see stagnant growth in the gender pay gap, (women are still only paid 83 cents on the dollar compared to men), the gender wealth gap is even more alarming (for every dollar a white man owns, women overall own 32 cents and Black and Latinx women just one cent). 

Your support will impact current and future projects and be a catalyst for narrowing the inequities women face as business owners and operators. 

Why crowdfunding

Our community is at the core of both studios, so we want to include the community we serve in our launch.  No matter where you are, when you contribute to this campaign, you're contributing to the type of empowered project you want to see in your community. Join us in kicking off the opening of both studios in spring 2023 by donating whatever you can or simply sharing this campaign with your network.  

Thank you so much for your support!

The team

Anne Hartnett, owner at Harness Cycle + Ylonda Rosenthal-Green, owner at Soul Yoga
Anne Hartnett, owner at Harness Cycle + Ylonda Rosenthal-Green, owner at Soul Yoga

Updates

The Campaign FAQs

FAQs:

Where are the new studios located?

Harness Cycle and Soul Yoga will both open at The Vitrolite, a historic building in the Hingetown neighborhood of Ohio City.

What will the funds be used for?

Funds will be used for the final phase of the buildout to open our doors this spring! 

 

 

Ann + Chris
05/19/2023
Monetary Contribution
$250
Samantha Graf
05/18/2023
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack
$190
Kate Sessions
05/18/2023
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack
$190
Megan Davis
05/18/2023
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack
$190
Kate & Brandon Taseff
05/18/2023
Monetary Contribution
$100
Ainsley Camardo
05/18/2023
Mover & Shaker Package
$360
05/18/2023
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack
$190
05/18/2023
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack
$190
Kathryn Kubasta
05/18/2023
Mover & Shaker Package
$360
Suzanne Hamilton
05/17/2023
Mover & Shaker Package
$360
Monetary Contribution

You choose the amount and forgo a reward, helping us put even more toward our future!

8 Supporters
Select this reward
25.00 USD
Grand Opening Guest

Attend our Grand Opening event at The Vitrolite on Saturday, May 20th at 6p.

4 Supporters
None available
50.00 USD
Monetary Contribution

Foregoing a reward, donate $50 to help us build toward our future!

8 Supporters
Select this reward
75.00 USD
Grand Opening VIP

Attend our Grand Opening event at The Vitrolite on Saturday, May 20th at 6p.

1 class credit to both Harness Cycle & Soul Yoga

17 Supporters
None available
100.00 USD
Custom Oxford Pennant

Playing Small Is No Longer an Option custom made Oxford Pennant Flag. The mantra that has carried Ylonda to this point of opening her own studio. 

8 Supporters
Select this reward
190.00 USD
Harness Cycle | 10 - pack

10 class credits to use at Harness Cycle before 12/31/23. Package can be shared or transferred to another rider account. 

89 Left
11 Supporters
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190.00 USD
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack

10 class credits to use at Soul Yoga before 12/31/23. Package can be shared or transferred to another account.

87 Left
13 Supporters
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360.00 USD
Mover & Shaker Package

20 total class credits to be used at either Soul Yoga and Harness Cycle. 

32 Supporters
Select this reward
500.00 USD
Private Harness Cycle Team Experience

Private 45 min Harness Cycle House Ride with up to 20 of your friends.

  • Led by a Harness Cycle Instructor of your choice
  • Includes shoe rental and towel service
  • Option to gather in studio for one hour following experience
1 Supporter
Select this reward
500.00 USD
Private Soul Yoga Team Experience

Private 60 min Soul Yoga class with up to 10 of your friends.

  • Led by a Soul Yoga Instructor of your choice
  • Includes mat rental and towel service
  • Option to gather in studio for one hour following experience

 

2 Supporters
Select this reward
500.00 USD
The Founders Circle (One Month)

Unlimited classes at both Harness Cycle and Soul Yoga for one month.

Also includes:

  • Unlimited digital classes on GroundSwellco.com 
  • Unlimited shoe and mat rentals
  • Four guest passes
  • Towel service
  • No cancellation fees
2 Supporters
Select this reward
1,000.00 USD
Private Harness Cycle Founder Experience

Private Harness Cycle House Ride + vision & goal setting workshop led by Founder Anne Hartnett.  

  • 30 min ride
  • 60 min vision & goal setting workshop
  • Invite up to 19 friends (up to 20 students total)
  • Light bites & beverages included
  • Shoe rental + towel service included
0 Supporters
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1,000.00 USD
Private Soul Yoga Founder Experience

Private Soul Yoga class + soundbath led by Founder Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene. Followed by a 30 min tea ceremony with Cleveland Tea Revival.

  • 60 min class (45 min yoga, 15 min soundbath)
  • 30 min tea ceremony
  • Invite up to nine friends (up to 10 students total)
  • Tea + light food included
  • Mat rental + towel service included 
0 Supporters
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2,100.00 USD
At Home Movement Package

Move at home with Harness Cycle & Soul Yoga.

Package includes:

  • Stages cycling bike 
  • Bike tablet holder
  • Cycling shoes 
  • Bike mat
  • Manduka yoga mat
  • Yoga block
  • Yoga towel
  • Manduka spray
  • 3 lb weights
  • Soma water bottle
  • Bala bangles
0 Supporters
Select this reward
5,000.00 USD
Founders Circle (One Year)

Unlimited classes for one year at both Harness Cycle and Soul Yoga studios.

Also includes:

  • Unlimited digital classes on GroundSwellco.com
  • Two guest passes per month
  • Unlimited shoe and mat rentals
  • Towel service
  • No cancellation fees
0 Supporters
Select this reward

About the Entrepreneur

Cleveland, OH
Created 1 Campaign
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Rewards

Monetary Contribution

You choose the amount and forgo a reward, helping us put even more toward our future!

8 Supporters
Select this reward
25.00 USD
Grand Opening Guest

Attend our Grand Opening event at The Vitrolite on Saturday, May 20th at 6p.

4 Supporters
None available
50.00 USD
Monetary Contribution

Foregoing a reward, donate $50 to help us build toward our future!

8 Supporters
Select this reward
75.00 USD
Grand Opening VIP

Attend our Grand Opening event at The Vitrolite on Saturday, May 20th at 6p.

1 class credit to both Harness Cycle & Soul Yoga

17 Supporters
None available
100.00 USD
Custom Oxford Pennant

Playing Small Is No Longer an Option custom made Oxford Pennant Flag. The mantra that has carried Ylonda to this point of opening her own studio. 

8 Supporters
Select this reward
190.00 USD
Harness Cycle | 10 - pack

10 class credits to use at Harness Cycle before 12/31/23. Package can be shared or transferred to another rider account. 

89 Left
11 Supporters
Select this reward
190.00 USD
Soul Yoga | 10 - pack

10 class credits to use at Soul Yoga before 12/31/23. Package can be shared or transferred to another account.

87 Left
13 Supporters
Select this reward
360.00 USD
Mover & Shaker Package

20 total class credits to be used at either Soul Yoga and Harness Cycle. 

32 Supporters
Select this reward
500.00 USD
Private Harness Cycle Team Experience

Private 45 min Harness Cycle House Ride with up to 20 of your friends.

  • Led by a Harness Cycle Instructor of your choice
  • Includes shoe rental and towel service
  • Option to gather in studio for one hour following experience
1 Supporter
Select this reward
500.00 USD
Private Soul Yoga Team Experience

Private 60 min Soul Yoga class with up to 10 of your friends.

  • Led by a Soul Yoga Instructor of your choice
  • Includes mat rental and towel service
  • Option to gather in studio for one hour following experience

 

2 Supporters
Select this reward
500.00 USD
The Founders Circle (One Month)

Unlimited classes at both Harness Cycle and Soul Yoga for one month.

Also includes:

  • Unlimited digital classes on GroundSwellco.com 
  • Unlimited shoe and mat rentals
  • Four guest passes
  • Towel service
  • No cancellation fees
2 Supporters
Select this reward
1,000.00 USD
Private Harness Cycle Founder Experience

Private Harness Cycle House Ride + vision & goal setting workshop led by Founder Anne Hartnett.  

  • 30 min ride
  • 60 min vision & goal setting workshop
  • Invite up to 19 friends (up to 20 students total)
  • Light bites & beverages included
  • Shoe rental + towel service included
0 Supporters
Select this reward
1,000.00 USD
Private Soul Yoga Founder Experience

Private Soul Yoga class + soundbath led by Founder Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene. Followed by a 30 min tea ceremony with Cleveland Tea Revival.

  • 60 min class (45 min yoga, 15 min soundbath)
  • 30 min tea ceremony
  • Invite up to nine friends (up to 10 students total)
  • Tea + light food included
  • Mat rental + towel service included 
0 Supporters
Select this reward
2,100.00 USD
At Home Movement Package

Move at home with Harness Cycle & Soul Yoga.

Package includes:

  • Stages cycling bike 
  • Bike tablet holder
  • Cycling shoes 
  • Bike mat
  • Manduka yoga mat
  • Yoga block
  • Yoga towel
  • Manduka spray
  • 3 lb weights
  • Soma water bottle
  • Bala bangles
0 Supporters
Select this reward
5,000.00 USD
Founders Circle (One Year)

Unlimited classes for one year at both Harness Cycle and Soul Yoga studios.

Also includes:

  • Unlimited digital classes on GroundSwellco.com
  • Two guest passes per month
  • Unlimited shoe and mat rentals
  • Towel service
  • No cancellation fees
0 Supporters
Select this reward