A place to get stronger, and breathe deeper

Woman in a pink sports bra and brown biker shorts smiling mid-stretch during a power vinyasa pose

Our story

aplace started with a simple idea: yoga shouldn’t be intimidating, and a real workout shouldn’t mean choosing between strength and stillness. We built a studio where power vinyasa meets genuine community — dynamic classes that challenge your body and steady your mind.

Every class is taught by instructors who care as much about your breath as your alignment. Whether it’s your first Downward Dog or your five-hundredth, you’ll find the same warm welcome, the same push to go a little further, and people cheering you on the whole way.

aplace in numbers

500+

members practicing with us every week

30

years of combined teaching experience

40

classes on the schedule every week

4.8 / 5

average rating from our members

What we stand for

What we believe

Movement should feel powerful, not punishing. We build every class around strength, breath, and real connection — so an hour on the mat leaves you steadier, not just sorer. Power and stillness, together.

Sunlit studio room with wide oak floorboards, floor-to-ceiling windows onto a London street, and stacked bolsters and mats against the far wall

What we believe

Movement should feel powerful, not punishing. We build every class around strength, breath, and real connection — so an hour on the mat leaves you steadier, not just sorer. Power and stillness, together.

Sunlit studio room with wide oak floorboards, floor-to-ceiling windows onto a London street, and stacked bolsters and mats against the far wall

What we believe

Movement should feel powerful, not punishing. We build every class around strength, breath, and real connection — so an hour on the mat leaves you steadier, not just sorer. Power and stillness, together.

Sunlit studio room with wide oak floorboards, floor-to-ceiling windows onto a London street, and stacked bolsters and mats against the far wall

Who we’re for

aplace is for anyone ready to move — first-timers still learning Downward Dog, and seasoned practitioners chasing their next arm balance. All levels, every body, one community. No experience required, just a willingness to show up.

Three students of different ages seated on mats in a forward fold, reaching for their feet during class

Who we’re for

aplace is for anyone ready to move — first-timers still learning Downward Dog, and seasoned practitioners chasing their next arm balance. All levels, every body, one community. No experience required, just a willingness to show up.

Three students of different ages seated on mats in a forward fold, reaching for their feet during class

Who we’re for

aplace is for anyone ready to move — first-timers still learning Downward Dog, and seasoned practitioners chasing their next arm balance. All levels, every body, one community. No experience required, just a willingness to show up.

Three students of different ages seated on mats in a forward fold, reaching for their feet during class

Our team

A small team who live and breathe this practice.

Maya Torres
Maya Torres

Founder & Lead Teacher

Started aplace to build the studio she wished existed — powerful classes, zero attitude. Still teaches the flagship Power Vinyasa class every week.

Zara Lind
Zara Lind

Founder & Creative Director

Zara oversees creative direction and design quality across all projects. Her background in interior architecture and visual design shapes Nestell’s clean, functional aesthetic.

Priya Anand
Priya Anand

Studio Manager

Keeps classes, bookings, and the whole community running smoothly — usually the first friendly face you'll meet.

Zara Lind
Zara Lind

Founder & Creative Director

Zara oversees creative direction and design quality across all projects. Her background in interior architecture and visual design shapes Nestell’s clean, functional aesthetic.

Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb

Senior Instructor

Leads our strength-focused Community Flow classes, blending vinyasa with real conditioning work.

Zara Lind
Zara Lind

Founder & Creative Director

Zara oversees creative direction and design quality across all projects. Her background in interior architecture and visual design shapes Nestell’s clean, functional aesthetic.

Sofia Ramos
Sofia Ramos

Community & Events Lead

Plans workshops, socials, and everything that makes aplace feel like more than just a gym.

Zara Lind
Zara Lind

Founder & Creative Director

Zara oversees creative direction and design quality across all projects. Her background in interior architecture and visual design shapes Nestell’s clean, functional aesthetic.

Yoga instructors leading a class at aplace

Join the team

We’re building more than a studio — a real home for movement and community, for our members and for the teachers who make every class feel worth showing up to.

If you’re a certified instructor who leads with energy, warmth, and a bit of power, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our team

Woman practicing yoga at aplace

Come feel the difference

New to aplace? Your first class is on us — no pressure, no experience needed, just show up and breathe.

Claim my free class

Woman practicing yoga at aplace

Come feel the difference

New to aplace? Your first class is on us — no pressure, no experience needed, just show up and breathe.

Claim my free class

Woman practicing yoga at aplace

Come feel the difference

New to aplace? Your first class is on us — no pressure, no experience needed, just show up and breathe.

Claim my free class

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