Sydney’s best yoga spots revealed: DJs, cats, ballet, turning up the heat or just hanging out
SEASONED practitioners and newbies alike will enjoy striking a pose at one of these standout venues — especially left-field alternatives that feature cats and hanging from the ceiling.
SEASONED practitioners and newbies alike will enjoy striking a pose at one of these standout venues.
THE NIGHT LOVERS
FLOW AFTER DARK
FLOW After Dark is one big vinyasa party, held as part of Flow Athletic’s 30 Days Clean program, for novices and experienced yogis.
Picture a warehouse filled with fairground games, carousels and rides.
The class is led by body+soul yoga expert Kate Kendall to the live beats of a DJ who will pump music straight to your ears via wireless headphones.
Their next event is in April (see website for confirmation of dates).
Where: TBC (see website)
Cost: $35
More info:flowathletic.com.au
FOR THE KITTY FANS
CAT YOGA — CATMOSPHERE CAFÉ SYDNEY
CURIOUS kitties will accompany your lesson, some walking through your downward dog and others settling in comfortably on your mat.
You’ll spend 45 minutes doing poses, followed by 15 minutes of cuddle time with your furry friends.
These are rescue cats and your class fee goes towards their care. Suitable for all skill levels.
Where: Surry Hills
Cost: $25 (BYO mat)
More info:catmospherecafe.com
BALLET FUSION
BARRE BODY
THIS class incorporates hand weights and mat work while fusing traditional barre exercises with yoga.
Barre Body classes are based on ballet and pilates exercises, so you can expect to see that your muscles become longer and leaner.
It will also get your heart rate going, using interval training and isometric exercises to burn fat and increase your metabolism.
Where: Surry Hills, Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD
Cost: $50 introductory offer for unlimited classes for two weeks
More info:barrebody.com.au
HANGING OUT
AERIAL YOGA WITH PHYSIOS — UPRIGHTCARE
IMPROVING your posture has never been so fun. These aerial yoga classes are run by yoga teachers and physios and aim to relieve back and neck pain, all while hanging from the ceiling.
You’ll stretch and strengthen your body — sometimes upside down — in a hammock that supports you during moves you never thought you could do.
Specialist programs are available for participants with sciatica.
Where: Bondi Junction
Cost: $30 casual class
More info:uprightcare.com.au
THE HOT ROOM
ONE HOT YOGA & PILATES
IF YOU haven’t been sweating hard enough in your regular yoga class, turn up the heat (literally) and try a hot yoga session.
This brand-new studio is beautifully designed, with state-of-the-art heating technology, wooden flooring and simple, clean decor that creates a calm atmosphere — so much so that you’ll forget the bustling Potts Point is just outside.
Classes include 37C slow hot flow yoga, 27C hot mat pilates, 21C reformer pilates and more.
Where: Potts Point
Cost: From $20 class (online booking)
More info:onehotyoga.com.au/Sydney
Originally published as Sydney’s best yoga spots revealed: DJs, cats, ballet, turning up the heat or just hanging out
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