Finally a long awaited Yoga Studio has opened in Penzance - situated in Bread Street and catering to the ever-growing band of devotees committed to this relaxing and energising form of eastern inspired exercise.

Garbo House Yoga Studio aims to bring together the vast array of teachers and styles of yoga currently available in the West Penwith area and house them all under one warm roof, offering support and the sharing of ideas to develop the industry in Penzance. Designed specifically with yoga in mind, the studio is beautiful, light and airy with a maple floor and sea view combining to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere. A variety of styles will be offered by teachers such as Alexia Hudson, Christina Durr and Phillipa Gendall, who’s just returned from teaching at yoga retreat, Purple Valley, in India. They will range from the more dynamic Ashtanga or Vinyasa to the more relaxing eclectic type taught by studio manager Leif Olsen and Ann Marie Le seve. Leif will also be holding her much loved Pregnancy yoga classes at the new studio – finally finding a home for the class that, like a lot of others, has been moving around the area over the past 3 years searching for the perfect venue!

So whether it’s a dynamic workout or a more relaxing style that you are looking for - Garbo House Yoga Studio offers it all – there is even yoga for children, meditation or Pilates to choose from. A full time table means there is something happening every morning, afternoon and evening with class sizes kept small to ensure each person is offered individual attention. Mats, blocks and blankets are all provided so those coming from the school run or after work are catered for. Local, national and international teachers will run day and weekend workshops so those who want to develop their practice have another excuse not to have to leave the county!

Garbo House Yoga Studio will no doubt help to convert more people who are keen to benefit from the increased flexibility, strength and poise that yoga offers alongside the stress reduction, better sleep patterns and peace of mind that it promotes.