Hot yoga studio set for flagship development

Hot yoga is coming to Hull – with the region’s first dedicated hot yoga studio set to open at the £6m K2 development at Kingston House.

Lionheart Hot Yoga Hull has signed a 10-year lease on the eighth floor and has begun the construction of the facility, which is set to open in early 2018.

It will include a dedicated hot yoga studio, capable of reaching 40°C with 40% relative humidity, as well as two treatment rooms, shower and changing facilities and a refreshment area offering a range of organic food and drink.

The studio is the first of its kind in East Yorkshire and one of only a handful in the North of England. It will offer a range of Bikram, Yin Yoga and Sports Yoga, as well as Hot Pilates, with classes running seven days a week.

Michelle Shenton, Bikram Yoga teacher and founder of Lionheart, says: “There’s a thriving yoga community in Hull, but until now, hot yoga practitioners have had to travel to Leeds or Manchester to find a dedicated studio. With Lionheart, we are creating one of the country’s finest destination hot yoga centres in Hull, and aim to attract yoga practitioners from across the country.

“It’s great to be part of K2 and we’re delighted that Tradepark shares our vision. The building is fantastic, offering stunning 360° views over the city, in a tranquil, welcoming space that’s perfect for yoga practice.

“Hot yoga delivers so many benefits to both physical and mental wellbeing – and there are yoga classes suitable for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Whether you’re suffering from injuries, loss of mobility, insomnia or stress from work, hot yoga can help.”