We had the good fortune of connecting with Victoria Andrews and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Victoria, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
It felt like a natural extension of who I am and what I want to share with the World; it naturally evolved over time until it was inevitable. My business as it is today was honed and crafted over many iterations. I think that is one of the most important lessons: just start where you are. The eventual outcome can be conceptualized and finessed over many months, even years! It’s more important just to start something you are passionate about, even if it doesn’t feel “perfect” or completely finished. The beauty of entrepreneurship is that our ideas can always be informing the next stage of our brand; nothing is ever static, we can decide at any time to make a change or a tweak to improve it.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
A L I G N is a personalized approach to wellness, offering unique Yoga practice options and plant-based meal programming for clients. We are all different, dealing with our own issues and needs, so it made sense to curate a way of healing that offers individualized support.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Madison is a very beautiful place, especially in the Wintertime. I would definitely arrange for a weekend to explore some local trails to cross-country ski, and then enjoy a sauna with cold-plunge! For Vegan food, we could check out Jardin for inspiring plant-based fare, or simply make our own delicious meal with a bounty from the farmer’s market or co-op!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My amazing teachers. Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan and the Science of Self team; Amrita, Kundalini teacher extraordinaire; and Radhika- thank you for planting the seed of knowledge in my life. I also cherish the love and support of my husband and family.

Website: www.alignyoga.org

Instagram: @v.andrews_alignyoga

Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@V.Andrews_AlignYoga

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