Yoga Rise Blackpool
Blackpool
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Yoga Blackpool Rise received a five-figure investment from NPIF II – River Capital & GC Business Finance smaller loans in October 2025 to support its transformation into a premium boutique yoga studio.
The investment supported infrastructure improvements, including infrared heating equipment, a new website with integrated booking functionality, external signage, marketing campaigns, equipment upgrades, and new offerings such as aerial yoga.
The relaunch included a transition to a more sustainable business model. Previously operating as a rental model where self-employed teachers paid to use the space, Yoga Rise Blackpool now manages all bookings centrally, collecting fees directly from clients and paying teachers per class. This structure supports both students and teachers, enabling students to cultivate a consistent yoga practice while offering teachers greater stability and predictability in a competitive market. It also provides instructors with expanded opportunities, excellent remuneration, and strengthened marketing support.
“This investment has made a huge difference, allowing me to finally act on ideas I have long wanted to bring to the studio but previously lacked the resources for. It has also given me the confidence to grow the business; working alongside River Capital, sharing my ideas and financial projections, and being truly believed in has been an incredible boost.
