Voucher for: One-Month Unlimited Yoga Pass for One ($29)
A few months ago, at the height of winter in Melbourne, I finally thought, I can't let the freezing winds and dark mornings turn me into a hibernating sloth - I need to do some kind of exercise!
But... I hate jogging; had left behind in WA not only Zumba Katie and the awesome Mel Davies of Bounce Funk; but even regular swing dancing classes with the fun and zany crew of the Perth Swing Dance Academy.
I needed to ease myself into exercise as I think I would have reacted badly to a bout of boot camp.
Thankfully, a voucher for The Yoga Social popped up, and it was the perfect antidote to the wild and woolly weather beating down on Melbourne at the time.
The serene second storey studio of The Yoga Social, located in King Street in Melbourne's CBD is a oasis of calm. Sheltered from the elements and dimly lit in the main yoga section by meditative candlelight, the classes are suitable for all skill levels with the friendly and helpful intructors offering variations and modifications to stretch, flex and balance to the best of your abilities.
The Unlimited Yoga Pass meant you can come for as many classes as you like and I think I averaged about 3 classes a week during that month, dashing down Bourke St in a flurry only to leave beautifically calm at the end of my practise. You register online and can book and cancel with ease through The Yoga Social website or via their app with MindBody.
I really noticed an improvement in my overall strength and flexibility during the month and would have continued the classes if they were more affordable - I think you might only get good value if you did at least 3 - 4 classes a week, but that might mean you wouldn't be able to get a variety of other forms of exercise which I was beginning to crave towards the end of my trial month. And that's why I switched it up and trialled Fernwood Fitness for a bit - I was missing some weights and cardio!
However, I can thoroughly recommend The Yoga Social for those who enjoy getting their omm on in the heart of the city CBD.
Pros: Conveniently and centrally located in the Melbourne CBD; decent sized studio space; helpful, knowledgable and friendly instructors; calming tea in the reception area before or after class; close to trams and transport; easy booking online system
Cons: A bit pricey for the Unlimited option (though the ten pack is better costed); it can get a bit busy with bodies right after work
I needed to ease myself into exercise as I think I would have reacted badly to a bout of boot camp.
Thankfully, a voucher for The Yoga Social popped up, and it was the perfect antidote to the wild and woolly weather beating down on Melbourne at the time.
The serene second storey studio of The Yoga Social, located in King Street in Melbourne's CBD is a oasis of calm. Sheltered from the elements and dimly lit in the main yoga section by meditative candlelight, the classes are suitable for all skill levels with the friendly and helpful intructors offering variations and modifications to stretch, flex and balance to the best of your abilities.The Unlimited Yoga Pass meant you can come for as many classes as you like and I think I averaged about 3 classes a week during that month, dashing down Bourke St in a flurry only to leave beautifically calm at the end of my practise. You register online and can book and cancel with ease through The Yoga Social website or via their app with MindBody.
I really noticed an improvement in my overall strength and flexibility during the month and would have continued the classes if they were more affordable - I think you might only get good value if you did at least 3 - 4 classes a week, but that might mean you wouldn't be able to get a variety of other forms of exercise which I was beginning to crave towards the end of my trial month. And that's why I switched it up and trialled Fernwood Fitness for a bit - I was missing some weights and cardio!
However, I can thoroughly recommend The Yoga Social for those who enjoy getting their omm on in the heart of the city CBD.
Pros: Conveniently and centrally located in the Melbourne CBD; decent sized studio space; helpful, knowledgable and friendly instructors; calming tea in the reception area before or after class; close to trams and transport; easy booking online system
Cons: A bit pricey for the Unlimited option (though the ten pack is better costed); it can get a bit busy with bodies right after work
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