STUDIO [26] WAS BORN FROM A SHARED BELIEF THAT PRACTICE HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM US IN EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE.
Formerly Yoga Haven Richmond, the studio entered a new chapter in 2026. Inspired by the transformative power of a consistent practice, we wanted to honour what came before while creating space for growth and evolution.
The name Studio [26] is rooted in our home address - 26 Kew Road - an element we felt was important to preserve. It reflects our commitment to the community that already calls this studio home, while continuing to welcome new faces into a space where movement, breath, strength, stillness, and connection come together.
The name also carries a deeper meaning. Together, 2 + 6 = 8. A number often associated with infinity ∞, abundance, continual growth, and evolution.
In yoga philosophy, the number eight holds particular significance. In Patanjali's Yoga Sutra II.29, the eight limbs of yoga, known as Ashtanga Yoga, offer a pathway towards greater awareness, balance, and transformation.
Yoga Sutra II.29
Yama niyamāsana prāṇāyāma pratyāhāra dhāraṇā dhyāna samādhayo'ṣṭāvaṅgāni.
“The eight limbs of yoga are ethical restraints (Yama), personal observances (Niyama), seat (Asana), breath regulation (Pranayama), withdrawal of the senses (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana), and absorption (Samadhi).”
The [brackets] represent the space held for every person who walks through our doors: a place where practice unfolds, curiosity deepens, and transformation emerges over time.
Yoga is not defined by what happens on the mat. The teachings tell us yoga is our natural state of being. The practice simply helps us remember it. It's true measure is how we meet ourselves, how we meet others, and how we move through the world.
We warmly welcome you to anew.
