She Turned Yoga Into A Profitable Business In Lagos And Kuda Business Helped Her

Introduction

When Faith Onyesom first walked into a yoga class in Lagos, she wasn’t thinking about starting a business.

She was trying to survive a confusing season of life. Fresh out of university and unsure of her next move, Faith was dealing with anxiety, uncertainty, and the very real pressure of being jobless in a busy city. Yoga became her anchor, then, slowly, it became her purpose.

Today, she’s the founder of Good Faith Yoga, and behind the scenes, Kuda Business helps her keep the money side of things simple, organised, and stress-free.

We sat down with Faith to talk about building a wellness business in Lagos, managing the day-to-day, and keeping things simple.

From personal healing to a real business

What led you to start Good Faith Yoga?

“I’ve always been interested in wellness,” Faith begins. “But I didn’t know how I wanted to help people until I found yoga.”

After graduating from university and facing the uncertainty many young Nigerians know too well, Faith turned to yoga for personal relief. “I started attending yoga classes in Lagos to help calm my mind and ease the anxiety of being jobless.”

That healing led to purpose. “The more I attended those yoga classes, the more I believed that was exactly what my purpose was – to take all I was learning and translate it into helping others.”

Within months, she got certified and began teaching. That was nearly eight years ago.

What’s your typical workday like?

“No two days are the same,” she explains. “I might start teaching as early as 6:00 a.m., especially for clients who want to get a session in before work.” From private sessions and home visits to cleaning mats and preparing the studio, Faith’s day is a blend of structure and flow.

“The first thing I do when I walk into the studio is my own practice. Then I set up, teach, grab breakfast, and reset the space for the next group coming in.”

It’s calm on the outside, but like any small business, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes.

The money part of things used to be stressful

What’s it been like using Kuda Business?

“Effortless,” Faith says without hesitation.

Before switching to Kuda Business, managing finances wasn’t Faith’s favourite part of the job. “I was using Google Sheets and Docs to track income and expenses. Everything felt scattered.”

Now with Kuda Business, “I use expense accounts to split payments and track spending. It’s seamless. I barely need to reach out to customer support because everything just works.”

Setting up was just as easy. “I didn’t have to go anywhere. I opened the account online, and that was it.”

How long have you been doing yoga?

Faith has been practising yoga for nine years and teaching for seven. And contrary to what some people think, it’s been financially sustainable from the start.

“In my first year of teaching, I made back everything I spent on training. Since then, I’ve always been in the plus.”

Like any business, there are slow seasons. But overall, Good Faith Yoga has been profitable, and growing.

For Faith, money isn’t the only measure of success.

Do you feel fulfilled teaching yoga?

“I’ve always wanted to feel fulfilled in my work,” Faith reflects. “Even when I didn’t know what I wanted to do, I knew I wanted to have an impact on people’s lives. That’s what yoga has given me, a sense of purpose.”

Building a business around it has allowed her to help others while supporting herself. It’s a sentiment many small business owners share: success isn’t just about money, it’s about meaning.

What’s next for Good Faith Yoga?

This year is all about growth.

Faith plans to expand class offerings, bring in more instructors, and work with corporate organisations that can’t always come to the studio.

“So we’ll go to them,” she says.

Community outreach remains a big focus too. She hosts free sessions to introduce yoga to people who’ve never tried it before.

Conclusion

Faith’s journey shows what can happen when passion meets structure. With Kuda Business handling the financial organisation, she’s been able to stay focused on what matters most, her students, her community, and her mission.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what a growing business needs.

Watch the full interview here to see Faith’s story in her own words.