Rising Stars: Meet Shannon Trantas of East Raleigh

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shannon Trantas

Hi Shannon, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
In September 2020, Elizabeth Weeks, Bishop Daniels, and I (Shannon Trantas) officially opened Arrichion East Raleigh. Our journey to that point was a mix of diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for Arrichion. We were all instructors at the Raleigh (Brier Creek) location, and after an evening out in 2017, we found ourselves talking about our mutual interest in opening our own location. From there, the idea started to take shape.
By September 2019, we had formed our business and were actively searching for the perfect spot. We found a location near downtown Raleigh, and after some hard work, our buildout began. Though we were originally aiming to open in April 2020, the pandemic delayed our plans. But by September 2020, we were finally ready to open our doors to the public, bringing our vision of Arrichion East Raleigh to life.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road, as with any business. Our journey was interrupted by the pandemic, which delayed our opening by six months. However, being a franchise, we were fortunate to collaborate with other studios and offer online classes during that time.
When we finally opened, we had to implement a lot of new processes and procedures to ensure the health and safety of both our clients and staff. This included distance rules and mandatory masking, which was a challenge, especially in the heat of a hot yoga room and with the cardio demands of our HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes. Over the last four years, we’ve had clients come and go, but what we’re most proud of is the community we’ve built. We’ve faced each challenge head-on and worked through them together, always staying focused on our vision.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
At Arrichion East Raleigh, we specialize in hot yoga and circuit training, offering a unique combination that sets us apart from other studios. What makes us different is that we essentially have two gyms in one. We provide 10 different class types, giving our clients a variety of options to choose from. Our signature class, Tiger’s Eye, is a standout – it combines 25 minutes of circuit training followed by 20 minutes of hot flow yoga, offering the best of both worlds.
We’re especially proud of the community we’ve built over the years. Our clients truly make our studio special, and it’s that sense of connection and support that really sets us apart. With our wide variety of classes, there’s something for everyone, and the ability to mix and match makes it easy to tailor a fitness routine to each individual’s needs.

Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
One of the great things about what we do is the practical foundation of strength training and yoga being very solid in terms of the health benefits, and less of a “fad” if you will. The research has been around for awhile, but more of it is coming out about the physical benefits and added longevity that comes from building muscle, stretching, and sweating. Whether you are looking for low-impact strength training, high intensity interval training, basic yoga stretching and strengthening, more challenging yoga classes, or more innovative Pilates- and mixed martial arts-inspired yoga classes – we have a variety of workouts to meet you where you are and provide what you need in your fitness journey.

Pricing:

• We always offer a special introductory package for new clients. Currently, new clients can try us out for 14 days for only $49. This allows time to test out our range of different classes and see if our fitness model is a good fit for you. We find that sometimes folks are surprised by which classes they like the most – so we encourage trying them all!
• We offer unlimited memberships on a monthly or annual basis – which is the best bang for your buck if you plan to workout with us 2+ times per week.
• We also offer class packages for our more seasonal members. Check out our website for current rates and any specials we may be offering!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://arrichion.com/eastraleigh
• Instagram: arrichion_eastraleigh