Our Studio
About Us
At Yippie Yopi, we believe that movement should be more than just exercise, it should be an experience that nourishes the body, uplifts the mind, and connects you to your true self. Our studio is a welcoming, vibrant space filled with warmth, energy, and heart.
We are more than just a yoga and fitness studio, we are a community. Our teachers share their passion with authenticity, guiding every class with care, presence, and soul. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the very first time or deepening an established practice, you’ll find encouragement, laughter, and a supportive environment that celebrates progress at every level.
Yippie Yopi is a place where you can challenge yourself, find balance, and rediscover joy in movement. We believe in empowering our students to explore their potential and let their inner light shine, both in the studio and beyond.
Our goal is for you to leave feeling better than when you arrived.
Our History
Kristina Fox started Modern Yoga Napier in 2010 following her teacher training in Hawaii. In fact, MYN was the second hot yoga studio to be established in one of the regions! This trailblazing move was the theme of Kristina’s studio ownership, always an early adopter of trending yoga ideas and practices.
Since 2010 the studio has seen the introduction of Yin and Power Vinyasa, two styles that complement the Bikram hot yoga style also taught at the Studio.
In 2021 an equally passionate hot yoga practitioner, and MYN student, Meghann Rowling purchased the Studio.
Meghann has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2007 when she was dragged along by her flat mate George to a class in London and has never looked back. “We all know how much we love Hot Yoga! If it wasn’t for Kristina’s courage to set up MYN, we wouldn’t have been going for the last ten years! I’m so grateful!”
Kristina has supported Meghann take over the running of the Studio with kindness, humour and expertise. She will remain a forever friend of Yippie Yopi’s.
In 2025, the next chapter of Yippie Yopi began when Alison and Bob took over ownership of the Studio. United by their shared passion for hot yoga and their vision to grow a strong, connected community, they continue to carry forward the spirit of Kristina and Meghann while adding their own spark. Together, they are shaping Yippie Yopi into more than a studio, a vibrant, welcoming home for Napier’s hottest yoga community.