Jenifer is set to open the studio in August after months of hard work
Jenifer Franks, founder of Moku Yoga & Movement Studio(Image: Supplied)
After years of working in the fitness industry, running her own gym and practicing yoga, one local fitness professional is now preparing to open the doors to a new studio in Westward Ho!
Jenifer Franks is set to open Moku, an independent yoga and movement space after months of building the studio from the ground up.
Jenifer, said: “Moku was created to be a highly supportive, ego-free cocoon away from traditional gym culture, but it is rooted entirely in substance. I am stepping away from the watered-down versions of wellness to offer a space where people can focus on authentic, purposeful movement.”
Moku is a culmination of Jenifer’s experience as a qualified personal trainer and fitness coach. Jenifer previously owned a specialised personal training gym in Cornwall and has practiced yoga for over 10 years.
Renovations are underway ahead of the opening(Image: Supplied)
“My training bridges the gap between functional strength and traditional yoga, and that combination is exactly what drives the ethos of the studio.
“Whether we are building genuine structural strength through a demanding physical practice, or doing the equally challenging work of serious nervous system regulation, it is a sanctuary built on real focus and effort.”
The timetable will include dynamic Vinyasa flows, athletic conditioning, and restorative Yin practices that specifically target the deep connective tissues and challenge the mind to sit in absolute stillness.
Alongside regular classes, Jen will bring in specialists to host dedicated workshops, including Pre and Postnatal sessions with a doula and specialised yoga teacher, as well as a specific Wellbeing for Healthcare Workers workshop hosted by a registered nurse.
The site before renovations started(Image: Supplied)
“While Moku is my vision, it is built entirely around the wider community. I am expanding the timetable by bringing in a roster of wonderfully talented local teachers who share this ethos. I am also proudly collaborating with local creatives to bring the physical space to life, which will include hosting an art expo with a brilliant local artist right inside the studio.”
To kick things off, Jenifer and the teachers at the studio will host a celebration on August 31 where locals can pop in, see the new sanctuary, and take part in 15-minute taster classes.
The independent, female-led business is set to open at the end of August.