More About Activate
Our Story
Activate Yoga was created from a simple belief: yoga should feel welcoming, supportive, and deeply grounding — no matter your experience level. After doing her Yoga Teachers Training in Rishikesh in 2020, founder Megan Aitken discovered that yoga is far more than shapes on a mat; it’s a way to create pockets of clarity, calm, and connection in the chaos of everyday life. That understanding shaped a studio built on warmth, mindfulness, and community — with its own modern, creative twist. We also want to show people that Yoga isn't just stretching and meditating. We build some serious strength within our bodies and mind, creating a sense of empowering confidence.
No wishy-washy
You want to feel like you're getting the absolute most from your classes - no wishy-washy, uninteresting sequences, but exciting, dynamic and creative sessions. Our classes honour the authentic roots of yoga while offering a fresh, evolving style of teaching. Each session feels different: thoughtfully sequenced, playfully challenging when you want to go deeper, and always adaptable for those just beginning.
Whether you’re exploring yoga for the first time or refining a long-established practice, Activate Yoga offers a space where you can grow, move with intention, and rediscover confidence — all delivered with a down-to-earth, slightly quirky approach that keeps things real, accessible, and inspiring.
Who We Are For
Anyone craving a calm, grounding space to reset, recharge and breathe again.
Complete beginners and the yoga-curious who want guidance without pressure, judgement, or pretzel-pose expectations.
Regular yogis looking for a practice that feels both soulful and fresh - grounded in tradition but delivered with creativity and flow.
Experienced movers who love smart sequencing, playful challenges, and a teacher who keeps things interesting week after week.
Humans with busy lives who just want movement that makes them feel balanced, strong, clear-headed, and a bit more themselves again.
What You Get
Expect a studio space that feels warm, inclusive and real — no intimidating vibes, no perfection pressure. Just supportive teaching, intelligent sequencing, and classes that meet you exactly where you are. Every session blends calm and challenge: options for ease when you need it, layers to level up when you’re ready, and guidance that helps you grow your practice with confidence. You’ll move, breathe, strengthen and reset — surrounded by a friendly community that celebrates the body you bring.
And yes… we truly mean unique. Every Halloween, Megan turns up fully dressed as a character from Harry Potter — crystal ball, wands, and all. Because here, embracing your quirks isn’t just welcomed — it’s part of the magic.
The Artistic Side
Creativity is a big part of what we do here. Our retreats sometimes include relaxed art-and-craft moments, and we also run beginner-friendly workshops that help you make pieces you’ll genuinely feel proud of — no pressure, just play, guidance, and a dose of inspiration.
Alongside teaching yoga, Megan is also a professional artist with a BA in Fine Art. She takes on commissioned work and regularly exhibits in local galleries, cafés and creative spaces.
