While this may sound complicated, the answer is quite simple.

Reciprocity!  

We, here at Ripple, have the honor of getting up every morning and going to work in an environment that is attentive to our needs just as we are attentive to the needs of the company as a whole. We feel that our desires, our talents, and special gifts are seen and that our voice is not only heard but that it matters.

Shira, whose wise and dedicated hand has touched every corner of the studio says it so well:

“Ripple is different from any place of work I had in the past! Now, after 6 months of working at the studio, I can say that it is exactly what I was looking for!”

Shira was introduced to Ripple as most of us were, through a common friend. She remembers her first steps at the studio extremely fondly,

“I remember showing up to my meeting with the studio manager, Carmit, on the rainiest day of the year, I was drenched and sat across from her practically dripping water. I remember the girls in the space joking around and laughing as they worked, and I was surprised that I was accepted so quickly and with such open arms”.

Shira is fascinated by the human body, she loves to dance and in the past was part of a freestyle dance group.

Today, her studies of Osteopathy take up much of her time. She has a grand desire to know this vehicle of the human body from the inside out, to better understand our ability to deal with pain and disease and to learn how this amazing machine works and how to balance it.

When asked what she likes about working at Ripple, it took Shira about half a breath before the answer came pouring out:

“I feel seen, respected, and taken care of!”

She states without hesitation,

“there is an understanding of my commitment to my studies and the freedom to invest the time and energy needed there. I love the all-female atmosphere, this is new to me and I am learning a lot about communication and interpersonal relationships. I feel comfortable here and am constantly learning new things, whether it is nuances about balance and stability from a conversation with a co-worker, or getting inspired to invest in myself and pamper myself - which is something that doesn’t necessarily come naturally to me”.

Shira chose to be photographed in our Short yoga Jumpsuit, while adding extra support with our Criss Cross Bra. "As a full chested woman, it isn't always easy to find athletic attire that is comfortable as well as stylish and supportive. Ripple's Short yoga Jumpsuit allows me freedom of movement without having to constantly readjust or worry about things moving around. Because I like to feel supported I chose to wear the Criss Cross Bra underneath, which gave that extra edge of support and fit seamlessly under the jumpsuit. "

Other than being our Ambassador Representative and social media gal, Ya'ara is also a yoga instructor and a dedicated student in her second year of Transpersonal Psychotherapy studies.

Meet Ya’ara who has been part of the ripple team for a little over a year now, and whose free-spirited disposition has not left a single one of us untouched.

In 2017 Ya’ara photographed for one of Ripple’s campaigns, and that was our first introduction. About two years later, when Ya’ara moved out of Tel Aviv to the suburbs of Pardes Hanna where our studio is located, she remembered the impression the quality of the clothes had left on her, as well as her internal alignment with the values Ripple represents, and so she touched base with Adva and started working as part of the team.

“My initial experience at the studio was intense” she reminisces “there were about 10 women in the space at the time, each with a distinctively different energy and at the beginning, this was a lot for me to handle. But, I do remember how impressed I was by the accepting and open conversation about topics such as body image, sexuality, nutrition, and more…”

“I instantly felt that Adva and Carmit see me and the talents and abilities I can bring forth and contribute, but they also see my life outside the studio and are very flexible and supportive of my studies and my teaching, and that is something that I am very grateful for”.

When we asked Ya’ara to explain what she does at the studio, her answer was both abstract and precise “I help communicate our values and beliefs to our customers… through the screen”. 

Ya’ara loves being up close and personal with the beautiful yogis that represent us around the globe. She loves making collaborations with Ambassadors, which is a significant part of her job, finding instructors of yoga and movement that live by Ripple's values and therefore can be good representatives for us, at which point begins a romance of learning about them and pairing them up with the ideal item for them, the perfect size and fit for their lifestyle and character.

“I love forming collaborations with our Ambassadors. It is a win-win relationship, our needs and desires are aligned and both sides benefit, which is a sign of a healthy relationship in my perspective. This concept allows us to build and maintain a global community in this modern day and age”.

For our photoshoot, Ya’ara chose to wear our Stone Wash Slouchy Yoga Shorts with the Stone Wash Double Criss Cross Bra.  “As someone who likes to practice with minimal clothing, the Slouchy Yoga Shorts are perfect, for their cut and style allows me to move and stretch without worrying about them rising or catching or limiting me. And, as someone who doesn’t require high impact bust support, I love how flattering the Double Criss Cross Bra is, and love the way it feels on my body”.