To Activate Joy
TO
ACTIVATE
JOY
Mission
TAJ Wellness strives to create joyful places and pathways for yoga, lifestyle coaching for longevity, and opportunities to reconnect with the community; all aimed TO ACTIVATE JOY. Our goal is to foster a sense of community and support, and to ultimately encourage our clients to live healthier and happier lives. Welcome to TAJ a source for yoga, wellness, and community!
Tia Platte, Founder
Tia Platte, eRYT-500/YACEP stumbled upon her first yoga class in high school and has continued her studies of yoga philosophy and embodied psychology for 20+ years. After graduating from VCU Dance and Choreography Program, she pursued her studies of yoga through multiple 200 hour and 500 hour teacher training programs. Her dynamic teaching style is fluid yet alignment-based and filled with a little sweat and a little laughter. Passionate about teaching intelligent and mindful movement with clarity and compassion, her approach fosters self-inquiry, curiosity, and a sense of playfulness.
The original roots of TAJ Wellness grew out of Tia's past company, Yoga Source, a twenty-two year old Richmond, VA based yoga studio. After the birth of her son in 2022, Tia shifted her energy towards her true passions: her love of movement, practice of yoga, living a healthy lifestyle and being of service to the community. Hence the synergy of these elements birthed TAJ Wellness, llc - a new business model that encompassed private and small group yoga offerings, mentoring, lifestyle coaching, and community events.
I strive to create JOYFUL places and pathways for yoga and social experiences that inspire people to engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.
Meet Tia
Founder of TAJ Wellness
I’mTia and I’m here to support your desire to make healthy choices and positive changes in your life to improve your overall well being. I strive to create JOYFUL places and pathways for yoga and social experiences that inspire people to engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose. I believe safety comes first, quality supersedes quantity, and everyone is welcome.
“Finding the balance of what to hold on to and what to let go of is where the magic happens”
-C Schoew
QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Health Association, 2021
Health & Wellness Coach - Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, 2023
Continuing Education Provider YACEP - Yoga Alliance, 2016
Certified Yoga Teacher e-RYT 500 - Yoga Alliance, 2000
YogaWorks® and BarreWorks® Certified, 2008
BFA- Dance Performance & Choreography - VA Commonwealth University, 1999
Forty Seven years of life experience
Thirty years of teaching experience
Fifteen Years of Business Ownership