About Us
Welcome to Soul Peak Studio, the world's northernmost yoga studio & tea lounge.
We are based in the heart of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 78 degrees north. Glaciers surround us. Mountains hold the horizon. The sky stretches wider than anywhere you have ever been. And inside this studio, there is a room with twelve mats, a kettle on, and a door that stays open.
Soul Peak is a portal. A place where yoga, sound healing, and stillness meet the raw, unhurried beauty of the Arctic. We built this space to be held in. To slow down in. To land in. Whether you live here year-round, you are passing through on the journey of a lifetime, or you are joining us from the other side of the world through our online classes, this studio was made for you.
What we offer
We teach yoga rooted in the ancient traditions of Indian wisdom and philosophy. Our classes range from the deep stillness of restorative and yin yoga to the steady rhythm of vinyasa, the grounding depth of hatha, the fire of power flow, and the discipline of Ashtanga. We also offer sound healing, yoga nidra, guided meditation for those who want to go somewhere deeper than movement can take them.
After class, the studio transforms into a tea lounge. Our matcha bar serves ceremonial-grade matcha, hand whisked to order, alongside herbal teas and traditional tea ceremonies. It is a space to stay, to create, to talk, or to just sit quietly with whatever came up on the mat. The door is always open. The kettle is always on.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
With deep respect, Soul Peak Studio acknowledges the origins of yoga in the sacred traditions of India. We bow to the teachers, wisdom keepers, and lineages that have carried this practice through generations. It is our heartfelt intention to honor these roots in all that we share, and to offer yoga with reverence, humility, and care.
Meet 아영Ahyeong and ಅನೂಪ್ Anoop, the founders behind Soul Peak Studio
Soul Peak Studio is brought to life by Ahyeong and Anoop—two humans who found each other on this wild planet and decided to build a yoga world in the Arctic.
Ahyeong is the visionary, yoga teacher, and creative heart of the studio. She shapes every corner of the Soul Peak aesthetic—from the visual identity and interior design to the smallest detail that makes the space feel intentional. She weaves yogic philosophy, breath, and presence into every practice with deep holistic care, holding space in a way that makes every room feel safe, soft, and seen. Learn more about Ahyeong here.
Anoop is the grounding force behind the scenes—an architect by training who designed the 3D models and renders for the studio, then built much of the furniture himself by hand. He is also a gifted chef and the backbone of everything Soul Peak runs on, bringing precision, warmth, and nourishment to every corner of this place. See more of what he's up to here.
Together, they hold a shared dream: a space that feels like a hug—rooted in warmth, connection, and care, where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and feel held just as you are. They believe yoga isn't only what happens on the mat. It's in how we show up for the community, share tea, rest deeply, and remember who we are.
“Hands down the best class ever. Ahyeong has the most calming voice. I felt like I was floating and could properly relax. Thanks a lot for this mindblowingly beautiful class!”
— Marie P