Yoga is...
Our Story
Studio ARK Yoga launched in September 2019 as Cameroon's first yoga studio. We've been connecting with our community through the practice of yoga ever since.
We offer more than yoga! Throughout the year you'll find workshops, retreats, teacher trainings, and free community events. We have 5 instructors on staff offering progressive teaching methods in a non-competitive and encouraging atmosphere. Situated in an art gallery, the studio is a beautiful and creative space for students to connect and grow.
who are we?
Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and friendly space for students (whether beginners or advanced) to discover the virtues of yoga and to support their journey towards whole-body wellness.
It is our intention to be a gateway between the practice of yoga and our community.
"ARK" is an acronym adopted to honor the late founder of the gallery where the yoga studio is located (Annie Rachel Kadji).
It also represents a value its founder deeply embodied: Act of Random Kindness.
Annie began practicing yoga and meditation during her battle with cancer. She shared her dedicated yoga practice with her son and our founder, Sten. Every class we hold is dedicated to Annie and the love she had for community.
wHY "ark"?
our studio
Our Studio is located in Bonapriso, Douala inside the Annie Kadji Art Gallery. Our upstairs dedicated studio space can hold 12 students and our downstairs event space can hold 30+. We have 10 mats available for free rental and plenty of yoga props (blocks, straps, bolsters, and towels) to accompany your practice.
All you need to do is show up and we'll guide you through the rest.