L’Atelier Yoga is a boutique yoga studio for girls within the coronary heart of Muswell Hill by longtime pals Claire and Hélene. We caught up with Claire to study extra concerning the inspirations to arrange the studio and their mission going ahead…
Discover out extra about L’Atelier Yoga and e-book a category via the hyperlink right here: https://www.latelier.yoga/
Inform us a bit about your background and your yoga journey…
After almost 30 years launching merchandise within the company world, perimenopause hit me like a truck. Always exhausted, battling again ache, and feeling mentally at my lowest level, medical doctors had no solutions. When my good friend Hélène (now my enterprise associate) steered yoga—once more—I lastly listened. I’d like to say it was an prompt repair, however these first months have been humbling! Every time I felt like giving up, Hélène’s light steerage stored me going. Now, not solely can I tie my footwear with out wincing, however I’ve found what looks like a second spring. The again ache that when outlined my days? Gone. This transformation confirmed me how girls “of a sure age” want areas that really perceive their distinctive journeys.
What impressed you to open L’Atelier and when did you open the house?
Life has a humorous approach of realigning your stars if you least anticipate it. In 2023, I acquired a most cancers analysis and misplaced my job inside weeks of one another. As a substitute of spiralling, I made a decision it was time to fulfil my dream of turning into my very own boss whereas supporting different girls in realising theirs. When the chance to open a yoga studio with Hélène appeared, it felt just like the universe was virtually shouting at us. We selected the identify “L’Atelier” with intention—hinting at our aspiration to be greater than only a place for bodily follow. We opened our doorways on 1st October 2024, bringing this imaginative and prescient to the group of Muswell Hill and North London.
What’s your mission with L’Atelier Yoga?
To create a unique form of yoga studio—a haven the place girls of all ages and talents can discover bodily follow suited to their wants and capabilities. We embrace the yogic precept of svadhyaya (self-study), encouraging girls to show inward and uncover their very own knowledge via follow. We’re constructing an inclusive group in Muswell Hill and North London, recognising that ladies have distinctive wants that evolve past simply the bodily facets of yoga.
How is L’Atelier Yoga totally different from different wellness areas?
Our motto guides us: “a unique form of yoga studio.” Whereas glorious yoga instruction varieties our basis, we’re starting to stretch past conventional choices. Just lately, we launched a Social Media Membership to assist girls entrepreneurs via group knowledge and skilled steerage. Our academics aren’t simply instructors—they’re a part of the L’Atelier household. We assist their progress and host teachers-only lessons the place we share information, tales, and often a number of laughs. True wellness comes from nourishing not simply the physique, but in addition the thoughts and infrequently, the inventive spirit.
What recommendation would you give to somebody who’s pondering of opening their very own wellness house or studio?
Embrace imperfection and pack your persistence! Rome wasn’t in-built a day, and neither will your studio be. You’ll make errors, plans will go sideways, and that’s completely regular. Settle for each serving to hand that comes your approach, and don’t be shy about asking for assist. Most significantly, know your group—perceive what makes them distinctive and construct one thing that really speaks to them. For us, that meant creating an area the place girls in North London can really feel seen, supported, and impressed to develop in methods they maybe didn’t anticipate.
Do you’ve a quote or mantra that you just stay by?
“It’s by no means too late.” Or on brighter days, merely: “Life is enjoyable.” Each remind us that we’re all the time on the good second to start one thing new.
What’s developing for you in 2025…
At simply six months outdated, we’re nonetheless discovering our ft, however we’re strolling with objective! Whereas strengthening our core yoga choices, we’re additionally exploring the “L’Atelier” facet of our id with: new lessons like Pilates and Kundalini yoga; workshops mixing sound baths, inventive writing, and girls’s circles; expanded assist for native entrepreneurs via our Social Media Membership; our first retreat past Muswell Hill partitions; a group open day; a pop-up store stuffed with treasures; and a Poetry Membership for many who discover motion in phrases. We’re crafting experiences that honour what girls “of a sure age” are actually looking for—a yoga studio that understands bodily follow is only the start of what they want at this stage of life.
Discover out extra about L’Atelier Yoga and e-book a category via the hyperlink right here: https://www.latelier.yoga/
