The art of yoga has always been a fascinating practice since its origination over 5,000 years ago. But gone are the days when yoga was reserved for monks meditating in the mountains; it’s become a global phenomenon that everyone should consider dabbling in.
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced yogi, or even if you’ve never tried it before, there’s an abundance of yoga studios right here in the Mother City to get your inner yogi surfacing.
The Shala Yoga School
Find an urban yoga sanctuary at The Shala Yoga School in Gardens. The studio offers beginner’s classes, advanced practices, workshops and free online classes. And if you’re looking to acquire your own certification, the school offers courses and yoga teacher training too.
- Location: 15 Wandel Street, Dunkley Square, Gardens
- Contact: 076 909 3514
YogaLife
This fun-loving, family-run studio is on a mission to provide accessible and soulful yoga for yogis from all walks of life. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or a mindful yogi, YogaLife will satisfy the needs of both. Each class incorporates meditation into all flows, as well as exercises that will get your heart rate rising. Its yoga styles include Power, Vinyasa, Bikram and Sculpt.
- Location: 127 Waterkant Street
- Contact: 021 418 2884
YoYoga
This down-to-earth yoga establishment is perfect for new and experienced yogis alike. It’s also one of South Africa’s few infrared-heated yoga studios. It’s a happy place where one can exercise the body, relax the mind and sweat it all out. There’s a wide variety of different yoga styles to choose, from Yo Bikram or Ashtanga to Yo Flow, Hot Hatha, and intermediate yoga.
- Location: Ground Floor, Old Warehouse Building, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory
- Contact: 083 690 7967
Three Little Birds Healing Centre
Three Little Birds Healing Centre is a great place for those looking for something more than just yoga. The centre offers monthly events that include sound healing and numerous other exciting workshops. Grab your yoga mat and enjoy a relaxing Hatha yoga class for beginners or drop in and enjoy Hatha yoga with a Somatic twist. We guarantee you’ll come out feeling rejuvinated.
- Location: 129 Murray Street, Vierlandern
- Contact: 082 926 2554
Yoga Spirit
This calming community-focused place of yoga aims to encourage individuality and seeks to help all students to discover their unique vitality and well-being through breath, flexibility and movement. The studio offers heated Bikram, Vinyasa, Yin and Fusion yoga styles.
- Location: First Floor Constantia Village Courtyard, Constantia Village
- Contact: 021 794 5300
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