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Zen River Yoga and Fitness Expands Classes and Facilities Under New Owner
The studio plans to add more daytime, early-morning, and senior yoga classes as it looks to the future.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:31am
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Zen River Yoga and Fitness in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has a new owner, Jennifer Boman, who is planning to expand the studio's class offerings and explore future facility upgrades. Boman, a longtime Pilates instructor at the studio, took over ownership in January 2026 from previous owner Marquita Pokryzwinski. The studio currently offers yoga, Pilates, spin, and circuit training classes, and Boman hopes to add more daytime, early-morning, and senior yoga classes to bring in more people looking to stay active and mobile as they age.
Why it matters
The expansion of Zen River Yoga and Fitness under new ownership represents the resilience and growth of locally-owned businesses in the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks region, providing important health and wellness services to the community.
The details
While physical expansion is limited due to the studio's location within the Riverwalk Mall, Boman plans to introduce new class offerings, including senior yoga classes starting in February 2026. She also hopes to explore future facility upgrades, such as adding showers. The studio currently occupies three rooms in the former Mamma Maria's restaurant space and Boman prefers the intimate, family-like atmosphere over a larger facility.
- Zen River Yoga and Fitness has been open since 2022.
- Boman took over ownership of the studio in January 2026.
- The studio held an open house on January 31, 2026.
The players
Jennifer Boman
The new owner of Zen River Yoga and Fitness, who has been a Pilates instructor at the studio for almost as long as it has been open.
Marquita Pokryzwinski
The previous owner of Zen River Yoga and Fitness, who asked Boman if she would like to purchase the studio.
Maggie Brockling
The economic development director of East Grand Forks, who commended the studio in a press release.
What they’re saying
“I really enjoy teaching, I really enjoy staying fit, especially as I get older. I like to know that, as I age, I'm still going to be pretty mobile. I think that's important to a lot of people, especially as they get into their 40s and 50s. They're starting to realize they don't move like they did in their 20s and instead of just sitting stagnant and letting that happen, staying in movement is what I want for people.”
— Jennifer Boman, New Owner
“Locally owned businesses are the prana of a healthy regional economy, providing the life force that keeps East Grand Forks resilient and growing. This transition represents renewal done right. An established business staying local, strengthening its roots and continuing to evolve to meet community needs.”
— Maggie Brockling, Economic Development Director, East Grand Forks
What’s next
Boman plans to launch senior yoga classes at Zen River Yoga and Fitness in February 2026.
The takeaway
The expansion of Zen River Yoga and Fitness under new ownership demonstrates the resilience and growth of locally-owned businesses in the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks region, as they continue to evolve to meet the community's health and wellness needs.
