We had a lovely chat with Tammi-Lee Fazldeen of YogaFloats earlier this month, where she filled us in on her summer yoga community project in partnership with Islington Boat Club. At TableCrowd HQ, we’re always up for a bit of Yoga and mindfulness. Take a look at Tammi-Lee’s Business Spotlight to see what she’s offering for Londoners this month to raise funds for the Youth Programme. What’s the elevator pitch for your business?
Celebrating Yoga this summer! YogaFloats is a world exclusive in unique outdoor Yoga experiences: A Floating Yoga pontoon in the heart of Islington City Road Basin where you get a boat ride to class and back.  A Summer project in partnership with Islington Boat Club to raise funds for the Youth Programme. Open to all Londoners, Yoga teachers, local business and corporates to explore the benefits of yoga.

What were you doing before you launched your company?
I was self employed as a community yoga facilitator with kids and family commitments.

If you have co-founders, where did you meet them?
My co-founders are friends of friends and we met at Islington Boat Club

What’s your biggest hindsight moment?
A Start-up fund should ideally be acquired before starting up!

What will the rest of 2015 bring?
Lots of Summer Yoga fun at YogaFloats, including community fundraisers and workshops in collaboration with other teachers, using yoga as a bridge to connect different worlds. Team building Yoga sessions for local businesses and corporations continuing popular classes, such as AcroYoga and Family Yoga. We will also be launching Teen Yoga and Mindfulness classes as well as Friday Evening Sunset Yoga nibbles and mocktails…!!!!  Then loads of planning for next year.

One piece of advice for someone starting a business in your sector?
Look at data and statistics before creating a timetable or schedule (i.e. find out what people are already doing and what they currently want).

Convince someone to use your product/service in under 50 words.
Do you love Yoga and beautiful outdoor locations?  How about supporting local charities providing positive and empowering activities for young people in London? YogaFloats is providing a platform for different Yoga Classes and workshops on a floating pontoon in the middle of City Road Basin at the Islington Boat Club. 

What’s your favourite startup in your sector (not including your own)?
Acro Yoga with Erica Montes.

What’s your favourite London restaurant?
I really enjoy going to Mildreds in Soho

What’s your favourite meal?
Thai fish cakes.

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