Press Coverage

1 May 2026 | Belle Vue Arts Festival

Where Wellbeing Meets Community: Talking Yoga with Jenna Blair

Offering an incredible weekly timetable of twenty-five yoga classes to suit all abilities and needs, plus retreats, workshops, pilates, tai chi and a range of complimentary therapies, Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre has certainly grown since it opened its doors in 2021. A valued member of the Belle Vue community, the Centre is also an integral part of Belle Vue Arts Festival. As in previous years, 2026 will see it supporting the Festival by hosting a free 45-minute yoga taster session as well as showing off its green space for the Open Gardens event. The Festival Blog caught up with Jenna for a chat about the Centre, and what Belle Vue Arts Festival means to her.

14 April 2026 | Shropshire Live

Shrewsbury Yoga and Wellbeing Centre receives grant from Lingen Davies Cancer Support 

A yoga and wellbeing centre in Shrewsbury has been granted over £14,000 to offer a 12-month programme of sessions across the region for people living and recovering from cancer.

Lingen Davies has awarded Jenna Blair Yoga with funding for a third year in a row so the specialised Yoga for Cancer classes can continue to support people living with cancer. 

The gentle, welcoming yoga sessions are free of charge and run four times a week in three locations including at Jenna Blair Yoga in Belle Vue as well as Church Stretton and now in Newtown, Powys. 

12 April 2026 | Powys County Times

Fresh funding extends cancer support programme in Newtown

Shrewsbury’s Jenna Blair Yoga and Wellbeing Centre has received a £14,400 grant from Lingen Davies Cancer Support to deliver another 12 months of free 'Yoga for Cancer' sessions across Shropshire and Mid Wales, including in Newtown.

Now in its third year of funding, the scheme offers gentle, supportive yoga classes for people living with or recovering from cancer.

Jenna Blair, founder and director of the centre, said: "The Yoga for Cancer sessions have become hugely important here at Jenna Blair Yoga, offering a space for people to move mindfully, feel supported and connect with others in a safe and calm environment.

8 April 2026 | Shropshire Star

Local cancer charity increases its investment in ‘crucial lifeline’ to help restore patient self-confidence

The region’s primary cancer charity has made a further investment of over £150,000 in its Wellbeing Programme for those in the region living with and beyond cancer, encouraging local people to ‘restore a part of themselves they thought they’d lost’.

This substantial funding by Lingen Davies Cancer Support expands on the work done in previous years to establish an accessible programme of holistic free to access activities for those affected by cancer in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Mid Wales.

Many of the popular activities from last year will continue, including open water swimming, yoga, sound baths, tennis, and horticultural programmes, however the refreshed programme will see the addition of new activities to cater to everyone, particularly those living across Mid Wales.

8 April 2026 | Shropshire What’s On

Shrewsbury's Jenna Blair Yoga receives grant from Lingen Davies Cancer Support

A yoga and wellbeing centre in Shrewsbury has been granted over £14,000 to offer a 12-month programme of sessions across the region for people living and recovering from cancer.

Lingen Davies has awarded Jenna Blair Yoga with funding for a third year in a row so the specialised Yoga for Cancer classes can continue to support people living with cancer.

The gentle, welcoming yoga sessions are free of charge and run four times a week in three locations including at Jenna Blair Yoga in Belle Vue as well as Church Stretton and now in Newtown, Powys.

30 March 2026 | British Business Bank

Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre

‘‘Growth is a journey’ - Shrewsbury yoga business goes from side hustle to second premises.

Shrewsbury-based Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre, established as a side hustle just as Covid was closing down many wellbeing businesses, will shortly be celebrating the opening of its second studio and wellbeing space.

The studio offers yoga classes, workshops, teacher training and retreats for all ages including babies and those in their nineties and from all backgrounds and shapes and sizes. The sessions are designed for all abilities and groups. ’

27 March 2026 | BDaily

Yoga venture stretches into second studio

‘A Shropshire wellness business is expanding into a second site after growing from a pandemic-era side hustle into a thriving community hub.

Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre, based in Shrewsbury, is set to open a second studio and wellbeing space, building on strong demand for its classes and services.

Founder Jenna Blair discovered yoga in 2017 following a period of personal bereavement, before turning her passion into a business.’

27 March 2026 | Insider Media

Shrewsbury yoga business to open second studio

‘A Shrewsbury-based yoga business is set to open its second studio and wellbeing space.’

27 March 2026 | Shropshire Star

Shrewsbury yoga business goes from side hustle to second premises

‘Studio was launched by Jenna Blair while working as an estate agency

A yoga instructor who launched her business as a side hustle as the covid pandemic and lockdowns took hold is about to open a second studio.

Jenna Blair runs the Yoga Wellbeing Centre in Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, and is now preparing to open a second location next door.’

26 March 2026 | Shropshire Live

Shrewsbury yoga business goes from side hustle to second premises

‘Shrewsbury-based Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre, established as a side hustle just as Covid was closing down many wellbeing businesses, will shortly be celebrating the opening of its second studio and wellbeing space.

The studio offers yoga classes, workshops, teacher training and retreats for all ages, including babies and those in their nineties and from all backgrounds and shapes and sizes. The sessions are designed for all abilities and groups.’

16 July 2025 | What’s On Shropshire

New Charity Formed in Shropshire to build on Wellbeing work of Jenna Blair Yoga

‘A new charity is being formed in Shropshire to build on the wellbeing work of Jenna Blair Yoga Community, and applications are now open for founding trustees to help shape its future. The charity will focus on making yoga and holistic wellbeing more accessible to people who may face barriers, which could be due to stress, ill health, financial hardship, or social isolation.’

22 May 2025 | Free Cancer Support Yoga Classes Come to Newtown

Free Cancer Support Yoga Classes Come to Newtown

‘A new series of free yoga classes designed specifically for people living with cancer will begin in Newtown this June, thanks to funding from a local cancer charity.’

1 May 2025 | Shrewsbury Scoop

Empower Her: New Women’s Health Programme Launches in Shrewsbury

‘A brand new women’s health initiative has launched in Shrewsbury with strong community backing and a successful launch event that took place last month.

The programme, titled Empower Her, has been created by Jenna Blair and Hattie Thorpe-Gunner, who led a successful crowdfunding campaign with support from local residents and Shropshire Council. Together, they raised nearly £6,000 to bring the project to life.’

28 April 2025 | What’s On Shropshire

New women's health programme launches in Shropshire

‘The programme, called Empower Her, spearheaded by Jenna Blair and Hattie Thorpe-Gunner, has been made possible thanks to the support of locals, together with Shropshire Council, who donated to the crowdfunding campaign, set up by Jenna and Hattie.’

28 April 2025 | What’s On Midlands

New women's health programme launches in Shropshire

‘The programme, called Empower Her, spearheaded by Jenna Blair and Hattie Thorpe-Gunner, has been made possible thanks to the support of locals, together with Shropshire Council, who donated to the crowdfunding campaign, set up by Jenna and Hattie.’

15th April 2025 | Invest In Shropshire

Shropshire Growth Hub Case Study Jenna Blair Yoga Ltd

Jenna Blair, the founder of Jenna Blair Yoga Ltd, is based in Shrewsbury. Her journey into yoga began with a desire to get more fit, exploring various activities but consistently being drawn back to yoga due to its profound mental and physical benefits.

17 February 2025 | Shropshire Live

Free yoga classes for communities in Oswestry, thanks to funding

‘Jenna Blair, founder of the not-for-profit organisation, Jenna Blair Yoga Community, said: “We know what a powerful tool yoga is in supporting our wellbeing, not least through the incredible physical benefits of such as improved balance, mobility, bone density and muscle strength as well as tool for anxiety, stress and depression.’

15 February 2025 | Oswestry and Border Counties Advertiser

Free yoga classes now available for communities in Oswestry

‘The sessions, offered by the not-for-profit Jenna Blair Yoga Community, are made possible by generous funding.

They take place at Open Space Studios and include gentle yoga open to all, as well as yoga for Ukrainian communities in Oswestry.’

13 January 2025 | Shrewsbury Scoop

Jenna Blair Yoga Expands to Meet Growing Demand

‘Exciting changes are happening at Jenna Blair Yoga in Belle Vue, Shrewsbury! The popular community yoga and wellbeing hub has begun work to transform a neighboring derelict building into a vibrant new space.

The expansion will add a second studio, additional holistic therapy rooms, and accessible facilities for wheelchair users and families. With over 400 weekly visitors and a packed schedule of classes, workshops, and events, the centre’s growth reflects its commitment to supporting the wellbeing of the Shrewsbury community.’

9 January 2025 | Shropshire Live

Building works get underway at Shrewsbury yoga centre

‘Founder and Director, Jenna Blair, said: “We’re delighted to share the news of our upcoming transformation! This is a plan that’s been in the works for a while now, and it’s an exciting chapter for our team here at Jenna Blair Yoga as we start this new phase of our expansion. We took on the first building back in 2021 transforming the space from a dilapidated office block to what we have now which is a much-loved, peaceful haven for a huge variety of classes, treatments and offerings that support wellbeing.’  

9 January 2025 | Shropshire Star

'Exciting new chapter' as Shrewsbury yoga centre expands to meet demand

‘A yoga business in Shrewsbury has proved so popular that work is now under way for a major expansion in a bid to keep up with growing demand.

The thriving centre - Jenna Blair Yoga - has  outgrown demand, with classes and a variety of offerings to support wellbeing often fully booked with waiting lists.’

8 January 2025 | Midlands What’s On

Building gets underway as Shrewsbury wellbeing studio reveals expansion

‘A yoga centre in Shrewsbury is switching Lycra for high-vis and hard hats as it announces work is underway to transform a derelict, outdated building into a brand-new haven for the community.

The building in Belle Vue - directly attached to its current space which will remain open throughout the build - will see the creation of a second studio space, additional treatment rooms offering holistic therapies, and more.’

19 August 2024 | Shropshire Live

Rural communities across Shropshire to benefit from free yoga classes

‘Locals in rural communities across Shropshire who could benefit from the free yoga classes are being asked to get in touch with Jenna Blair Yoga to express their interest. Classes will commence this September. 

Jenna Blair, Founder of the thriving yoga and wellbeing centre which has secured the funding as part of its community outreach programme, said: “Rural isolation is a big challenge for individuals, communities and families across Shropshire. We are only too aware of this and feel that yoga and the many benefits it brings should be accessible to all. This is something we are passionate about at Jenna Blair Yoga.’

17 August 2024 | Ludlow Advertiser

Free yoga classes for rural communities in Shropshire

‘A Shrewsbury yoga centre has been awarded nearly £4,000 in a bid to encourage rural communities to engage in gentle yoga to improve their health and happiness.

The grant, awarded to Jenna Blair Yoga,  will provide access to free sessions to support not only physical but mental wellbeing for those in rural isolation in the county.’

19 July 2024 | Shropshire Live

Green fingered volunteers help create ‘Connection Garden’ in Shrewsbury

‘A group of volunteers from Shrewsbury have come together to create a community garden in Belle Vue for locals to enjoy this summer and beyond.

The community garden, named ‘The Connection Garden’, has been possible not only thanks to work that has been kindly gifted by local green-fingered volunteers, but also thanks to a grant from Veolia and Shropshire Council, who donated £825 towards the plants, pots, flower beds, seating area, a bird table and bike racks.’  

19 July 2024 | Shropshire Star

New 'Connection Garden' at a Shrewsbury yoga site for locals to enjoy

‘Volunteers have joined forces to create a community garden for locals to enjoy this summer.

The garden in at Jenna Blair Yoga in Belle Vue, Shrewsbury has been named 'The Connection Garden' and was made possible by local volunteers' work, and an £825 grant from Veolia and Shropshire Council.

The grant has gone towards funding plants, pots, flower beds, a seating area, a bird table and bike racks. The transformed space features vibrant bee and bird-friendly plants..’

13 May 2024 | Shropshire Star

Jenna to harness power of yoga with community workshops in Shrewsbury

‘Last year, she was awarded lottery funding to provide more than 600 people with access to yoga classes and wellbeing workshops, including sessions for people living with cancer, people living with dementia and carers. Now she is spearheading a new project called Create & Connect and will work with a team of local creatives and fellow yoga teachers, to offer introductions to journalling, painting, crafting, sound therapy, as well as yoga sessions.’

25 April 2024 | Shropshire Magazine

Harnessing The Power Of Yoga

‘For Jenna Blair, there is more to yoga than what takes place on the mat. She believes the ancient form of gentle exercise has the power to connect people and communities. Through yoga, Jenna is bringing people together in a bid to reduce isolation and improve physical and mental wellbeing.’

22 March 2024 | Shropshire Star

Yoga sessions offered to help cancer patients

‘People living locally with cancer can benefit from free classes to maintain flexibility and mobility, no matter what their stage of treatment.’

March 2024 | It’s Beautiful Magazine

Free yoga sessions for people living with cancer

‘People living locally with cancer can benefit from free classes to maintain flexibility and mobility, no matter what their stage of treatment.’

March 2024 | Arts Professional

Shropshire yoga centre gets ACE grant

‘A yoga centre in Shropshire has been awarded a £22,000 Arts Council England grant for a community project that will combine creativity and wellbeing. Jenna Blair Yoga in Shrewsbury will deliver a series of workshops aimed at community engagement that will target those who wouldn’t usually have access to the yoga studio’s facilities.’

12 March 2024 | Shropshire Star

Yoga Centre is awarded £22k grant for workshops

‘A Shropshire-based yoga and wellbeing centre has been awarded a £22,000 grant by Arts Council England (ACE) for the roll-out of a brand new community project…’

March 2024 | Shropshire Live

Shrewsbury yoga and wellbeing centre secures generous Arts Council England Funding

Jenna Blair said, “I’m blown away to have been awarded this grant by Arts Council England and it’s fantastic that we can build on the momentum we started last year on our community work. I am hugely passionate about the power that both creative practices and yoga can have on our lives – the two are so connected and help us to find opportunities for self-expression, relaxation and mindfulness, as well as being invaluable in supporting our wellbeing.

January 2024 | Local Ludlow

Q&A

‘Currently participants range in age from 16 to 86. It’s an inclusive environment where all are welcome. It’s impossible to be ‘bad’ at yoga or do it ‘wrong’!’

Winter 2023 | My Shrewsbury Magazine

Jenna Blair Yoga - Yoga & Wellbeing Centre in Belle Vue is a truly relaxing place with a wealth of treatments on offer.

October 2023 | Shropshire What’s On

National Lottery Supports Wellbeing in Shropshire

‘Shrewsbury Yoga Studio Jenna Blair Yoga has been awarded a grant of nearly £10,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to provide a series of classes and workshops for communities across Shropshire.’

26 May 2023 | Shropshire Live Business

Shropshire’s first multibed acupuncture clinic opens in Shrewsbury

A yoga studio in Shrewsbury is opening its doors to Shropshire’s first multibed acupuncture clinic in a bid to make the ancient practice borne from Chinese medicine more affordable to the local community.

Christmas 2022 Issue 25 I It’s Beautiful magazine

Yoga studio opens after pandemic

Jenna said ‘Our yoga studio and treatment rooms on Belle Vue Road are very special - it’s developed into a real wellbeing hub with an amazing community feel. All are welcome here.’

December 2022, I Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine

Amazing Spaces

‘The studio space was originally transformed from an empty and dilapidated office block in May 2021. The flourishing studio now welcomes up to 200 people through its doors each week, with students attending yoga classes, workshops, holistic therapies and retreats.’

January 2022, I Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine

Yoga Changed My Life

‘Jenna Blair is calmer, happier, and now running her own studio’

2 October 2021, I Shropshire Star

From Hobby to a Brand New Job

‘Discovering yoga has been life-changing for Jenna Blair’s health and wellbeing’