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, is a movement facilitator, yoga educator and trained dancer. Her studies of yogasana and philosophy, somatic techniques and embodied psychology extends over 20+ years. A graduate of VCU Dance and Choreography, she continues to weave her creativity and deeply integrated understanding of the body/mind continuum into all of her movement pursuits.
Passionate about teaching mindful movement with clarity, precision and skill, her intelligent approach fosters self-inquiry, curiosity, and a sense of playfulness. She strives to be a life-long student of the ancient teachings of yoga philosophy and continues to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with all those who seek to know the true essence of the Self. Bring your mat, or leave your mat behind, but always remember to bring an open mind and a willingness to expand, connect, and deepen into yourself.
Tia owned and operated Yoga Source in Richmond, VA for fifteen years where she served as a creative director, senior teacher, teacher trainer and mentor. In 2023, she founded Taj Wellness, which is a synthesis of her life journey: movement labs, yoga offerings (private and groups), and community events centered around real-life connection and joy.​
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
Founder, Taj Wellness, llc 2023
Health & Wellness Coach - Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, 2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Health Association, 2021
Continuing Education Provider YACEP - Yoga Alliance, 2016
Owner/Operator Yoga Source RVA, 2007-2022
Teacher Training Director Yoga Source RVA, 2007-2019
Presenter Continuing Education Workshops - Yoga Source RVA, 2009-2017
Mentor YogaWorks 300hr Professional Program, Yoga Source RVA, 2009 & 2014​
Certified Yoga Teacher e-RYT 500 - Yoga Alliance, 2000
BFA- Dance Performance & Choreography - VA Commonwealth University, 1999
Forty Seven years of life experience
Thirty years of teaching experience
Fifteen Years of Business Ownership