Background
Body in Balance was established in 2005 as a German-language channel. An English-language version, the UK's first leisure and health channel, followed in 2007. The channels were founded in response to the increasing popularity of yoga in both countries.
Since 2008 the channel's European network has grown from four to 30. The UK version was broadcast in the UK, Ireland, and 12 other countries in Europe and south east Asia. The UK version was removed from Sky channel 275 on 13 February 2012 and its satellite feed on Eutelsat 28A also ceased broadcasting.
In November 2011, Body In Balance entered administration, with the channel to be sold as a going concern. Chief operating officer, Gerald Smith, left the company after concerns were raised over his employment despite being banned from acting as a director until 2021.
The company was purchased in November 2011 by Alfra Tv Ltd and continues to broadcast in over 20 countries worldwide.
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