Hotpod Yoga, the UK’s largest yoga business, is set to open a brand-new studio bringing its immersive, heated yoga experience to the heart of Manchester.
Located in Bendix Street, Ancoats Gardens, Hotpod Yoga Manchester will open its doors to the public on March 27, offering a series of free classes across its opening weekend.
Following the launch, visitors can access an unlimited 14-day pass for £22, giving them the opportunity to experience everything Hotpod Yoga has to offer.
Known for its unique approach to yoga, Hotpod Yoga combines the benefits of heat with dynamic, immersive yoga classes designed to suit practitioners of all levels.
The brand has worked with world-leading inflatable experts, top architects and heating consultants to create patented pods which sit inside its permanent studios. The pods form an immersive yoga environment that is regulated at 37 degrees, deepening the effects of a typical yoga class.
Add to this Hotpod’s unique, sensorial experience, combining elements such its distinctive, purple glow, calming beats (curated especially for Hotpod Yoga), and relaxing scents (again, created exclusively for the brand), and you have an incomparable experience that soothes mind, as well as body.
Studio owner Gabrielle Fuller was born in the Lake District and has a strong connection to Manchester having attended University in the city during the nineties and with her ancestors hailing from Ancoats during its industrial heyday.
Following a transformative experience with Hotpod Yoga during a visit to Jersey, Gabrielle was inspired to explore the brand further, fuelling her passion to launch a franchise in Manchester.
Commenting on the studio launch, Gabrielle, said:“I’m thrilled to be bringing the Hotpod Yoga experience to Manchester. Hotpod Yoga is so much more than just a yoga class. The warmth, ambient lighting, and inviting atmosphere of the pod allows you to disconnect from the outside world. From day one, it gave me the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation, and I knew others would love the experience too.
“Manchester is a city that embraces new concepts and gives people a chance to express their personality. It’s the perfect place for Hotpod Yoga to expand. The studio space is designed to make yoga accessible to everyone, no matter your experience level, so come and give us a try, with a free class to kick-off,” Fuller continued.
The launch of Hotpod Yoga Manchester Ancoatsmarks a significant milestone for the brand as it continues to grow its network of innovative studios across the UK. Launched in 2013, the company – which is also B Corp certified – has grown to become the UK’s largest yoga business with more than 60 studios nationwide and 130,00 active customers who attended almost 1 million classes across the UK in 2024.
Max Henderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Hotpod Yoga: “A Hotpod Yoga studio in Manchester is long overdue and we are delighted to have Gabrielle, with her strong local connection, launching in what will be a significant market for our business. Manchester is such a vibrant and culturally-rich city, which fills us with confidence that the community will really embrace the unique yoga experience that we offer.”
Following the complimentary classes between March 27 and 31, Hotpod Yoga Manchester Ancoats is providing an introductory offer of 14 days unlimited yoga for £22.
For people wishing to continue their Hotpod Yoga experience, a variety of classes will be available between 7am and 9pm, seven-days-a-week, catering for all experience levels.
A range of attendance options will be available – including a single class for £18, a five-class pass for £80, a mini membership (one class per week) for £48, and an unlimited monthly membership for £120 per month, with a 20% discount if purchased as a Founder’s Membership prior to the studio opening.
To sign up for classes – including the free taster sessions – and memberships, please visithotpodyoga.com/studios/manchester-ancoats.
