Interview with:
Lauren Vacey of ilāStrate™
When and why did you start your business?
iláStrate™ Yoga Mat Design Co. was born of the belief that art strongly influences our psychological well being. We are generally not aware of this connection.
Art, the great communicator, touches our spirit and influences our emotions, inspiring thought, sparking our imagination and motivating us into action. The ability to think creatively and use our imagination diminishes with age or may be taken for granted.
At iláStrate™, we believe that imagination is the KEY to unlocking true connection to the higher self, accessing source intelligence and awakening the soul. Surrounding ourselves with inspiration and creativity keeps the imagination alive and inspires action, allowing us to flow in sync with our true soul purpose.
Utilizing art as a tool to enhance yoga, meditation and mindfulness practice as a lifestyle, we are able to embody our full mind-body-spirit potentiality.
ilāStrate™ officially launched in 2019.
What's your story?
Meet Lauren Vacey, the visionary founder and artist of iláStrate Yoga Mat Design Co., blending 15 years of commercial art experience with a passion for wellness, science, and spirituality. Having navigated a diverse career, from art consulting in the healthcare industry to automotive airbrush artistry, Lauren discovered the profound impact art has on well-being. Beyond aesthetics, she realized art holds the key to our subconscious, influencing mood and mindset.
Motivated by her own health journey, a newfound connection to yoga and meditation, and firsthand insights into the healthcare system, Lauren explored alternative health and healing solutions. On a quest for positive change combined with her expertise in fine arts, graphic design, and printing, she discovered the transformative link between art and inner healing.
Lauren sees art as a spiritual catalyst, fostering healing on a profound soul level. By bringing her beliefs to life, she crafted artistically designed yoga products, giving rise to the embodiment of her vision―iláStrate Yoga Mat Design Co.
As a native New Yorker, wife, and homeschooling mother of three, Lauren finds solace on the Eastern North Fork of Long Island, where her love for the beach and all things natural inspires her artistry.
What do you offer?
At iláStrate, we provide an array of yoga products that inspire movement, fuel imagination, nourish the connection with the soul, and awaken the spirit. Our offerings cater to a wide spectrum of yogis, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Upcoming Events:
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What else do you want people to know?
We sell mainly online through our e-commerce site, however, there are a number of studios we work with that carry our products as well as trial mats for those who want to sample the product. Wildroots Wellness in Jamesport and Solntse Hot Yoga in Wading River are 2 great options on the North Fork. Satya Yoga and Pilates in Port Jefferson Station is another retail partner studio that is located on the North Shore and not too far. Customers can view a full list of our partners here.
We are always looking for new retail partners as well as brand ambassadors!
We also offer a 20% discount to all yoga instructors, at all times. https://ilastrate.yoga/affiliate-program
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Contact?
info@ilastrate.yoga
631.255.2395
Lauren Vacey, Founder + CEO, ilāStrate™ Yoga Mat Design Co. (officially ilāStrate, Inc.)