Real talk, finding out your fave workout spot has ghosted you is rough. Especially when you’re the one who’s been showing up, breaking a sweat, and powering the whole thing.

That’s the vibe rn for about 100 yoga teachers and instructors at Triyoga and its sister brands like Barrecore, Boom Cycle, Kobox, and Reformcore. These London-based fitness hubs have suddenly shut down, leaving a lot of people blindsided and, tbh, pretty stressed.

It's Giving Financial Crisis

Kate Comer, a single mom who taught at Triyoga, is out about £1,500 after not getting paid for her last two months of work. "I'm just reeling right now," she told The Guardian, "I'm very concerned about the future."

She’s not alone. The teachers are freelancers, which means they’re not exactly protected when a company goes belly-up. One instructor is even facing homelessness because of the unpaid wages. And the job market? Apparently, it’s “saturated,” so finding new work is a whole struggle.

The company behind these studios, Common Bond, announced they were "temporarily suspending trading" in late September. But before that, things were already looking shaky. Bailiffs were spotted at the Shoreditch studio, and teachers weren’t paid on time, which led to threats of industrial action.

Triyoga itself has been through a few ownership changes, most recently being bought by United Fitness Brands (UFB) in early 2022, and then its assets being acquired by Common Bond after UFB went into liquidation in 2025. Common Bond is run by Robert Rowland, who used to be a director at UFB. Now, it's understood that Nectar Capital, the investment firm backing Common Bond, is investigating Rowland's management of the business. Some people are even questioning if this whole thing is a shady "phoenixing" situation, where a company shuts down to avoid debt and then pops back up under a new name. It’s a lot.

The Vibe Shift

Long-time teachers, like Robin Catto who’s been at Triyoga for 26 years, noticed the change even before the collapse. The studio, once a fave of celebs like Kate Moss and Jude Law, was known for its strong sense of community. But recent cost-cutting measures, like switching from Spotify to AI-generated music to avoid licensing fees and replacing eco-friendly products with cheaper versions, changed the atmosphere. "It began to hollow out the vibe," Catto said.

Davy Jones from the Yoga Teachers’ Union pretty much said teachers are part of the gig economy, just like Uber drivers. He’s urging teachers to get organized and is pushing for them to get the same workers’ rights that Uber drivers now have. Highkey, it’s a wake-up call for the industry.

And it’s not just the teachers. Members who paid for year-long memberships, like Ciara Regan who paid £180 a month for the mental health benefits, are also left in the dark. Classes were cancelled last minute, and then all the websites and social media accounts just disappeared. "Everybody's been left in the dark," Regan said. "It's careless."

Some other London studios, run by former Triyoga staff, are offering to let Triyoga members use their remaining credits, which is a nice gesture. But the whole situation highlights how tough it is to run fitness studios with high business rates and VAT.

Why it matters

This whole Triyoga situation is a harsh reminder that even places that feel like community hubs can face serious financial issues. It’s a tough lesson for both the instructors who are out of pocket and the members who lost their workout space and paid memberships. It also shines a light on the gig economy and the need for better protections for freelance workers in the wellness industry. Definitely a plot twist nobody saw coming. And lowkey, it might make you think twice about those year-long membership deals.