Yantra yoga studio to open in King Street in Norwich

Yantra Studios is days away from opening a new wellness studio in Netherconesford in King Street in Norwich city centre.

The studio is set for a weekend of opening events on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, including several free taster sessions of the weekly classes on offer.

The studio will open its doors for the first time on Saturday (Image: Olivia Bourne and Rodrigo Pacheco)

Yantra is set to open in the former New Museum of Contemporary Art, with founder Abby Hoffman teaching, alongside several other instructors.

Abby, who has been teaching yoga for 23 years, said: "I am thrilled to unveil Yantra.

"Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to embrace health and wellness through movement, mindfulness and community."

Abby Hoffman will be opening the studio (Image: Yantra Studio)

The studio space boasts huge arched windows, which look out over the courtyard area at the back of the building. 

The building and studio are fully accessible with a street-level entrance, ramp and toilet facility.

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A key pillar of the studio's mission is accessibility, with all classes being beginner-friendly and a range of pricing plans, memberships and class packs available.

The studio is in Netherconsford in the heart of King Street (Image: Olivia Bourne and Rodrigo Pacheco)

The space has a courtyard area (Image: Olivia Bourne and Rodrigo Pacheco)

Discounts will be available for NHS workers, teachers and students, along with a range of community-led activities and classes for those on low income or with particular health concerns.

Some might know Abby from the Yoga Room in Norwich, the first dedicated space for yoga in the city, which opened in 2004.

The studio has a range of teachers and classes to choose from (Image: Olivia Bourne and Rodrigo Pacheco)

The space was visited by Youtube star Kino McGregor and members of the Norwich City Football team as they returned to the Premier League in 2003-4 and found yoga to be an invaluable part of their training regime.

Those looking to book their place or to find out more should head to yantrastudio.co.uk.