DOHA: A new yoga studio and holistic healing centre is set to open in Doha soon. Jawaher Al Fardan, a young Qatari entrepreneur will launch ‘Niya Yoga’ which aims at creating a vibrant community where people can come together, explore the power of yoga and healthy living. Niya Yoga, is not only is it the first Qatari owned yoga studio, but it is also opening alongside Qatar’s first ever fully vegan cafe. Participants at the yoga class can enjoy a green juice or nourishing meal afterwards.
Centred around the pillars of mind, body, spirit and soul, the name Niya translates from Arabic as meaning ‘intention.’ The studio will open in Qanat Quartier at The Pearl in June. Al Fardan is an advanced yoga teacher, having undertaken 500 hours of training, and has spent extended periods of time with luminaries in her field in India, Bali and Los Angeles.
Niya Yoga will offer over 35 classes per week, internationally led workshops, holistic therapies, wellness weekends, teacher training courses, as well as women only class options.
The Peninsula
