Why we’ve changed our name to Folc
And what it means for you.
Kevin and Bronwyn founders of Folc
In November 2024, we received a letter. This letter has led us to make a big but exciting decision.
The letter was from solicitors representing a yoga studio in Leeds called Yoga Kula. They claimed we were infringing on their trademark for YOGA KULA and suggested we were using their branding. We had never heard of them. After seeking legal advice, we strongly disagreed with their claims and refused to meet their demands. As you can imagine, they weren’t too happy. Our solicitor was confident we’d win if it went to court, but the process could cost up to £5,000. So what to do?
Rather than spending more money, time, and energy fighting this, Bronwyn and I began to ask: What if this is an opportunity? A chance to refine our identity. To make our space even more approachable and relevant to the local community. To you.
So we spent a few months researching, reflecting, and reimagining what Kula could grow into.
Meet Folc
As some of you might know, ‘kula’ is Sanskrit for community or tribe: a group of people with shared values and interests.
Well, in Old English, ‘folc’ meant common people: a group belonging to a specific community or tribe. You guessed it, it's the origin of the word folk.
“Folc feels like the perfect evolution of Kula. A more rooted, local version of the beautiful and welcoming studio our community has helped create.” — Kevin Karaca, co-founder of Folc
Deep down, nothing is changing. We're on the same path as before. But we are exploring some big ideas for the future.
This change will take a few months to complete, so thank you in advance for your patience and support. We know this is a big change and that you might have some questions, and we’ve tried to answer some below.
“Change, especially unexpected change, can be unsettling. But at its heart, Folc is still the same community of care, connection, and support that we’ve built together. What matters most hasn’t changed: the people, the space, and the sense of belonging.” — Bronwyn Benstead, co-founder of Folc
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Kevin Karaca
Co-founder and Marketing Director
team@folcstudio.co.uk
