South Africa has a fairly rich yoga history. From as early as the 1960s, the country started seeing spikes in the demand for instructors who could teach this amazing art form as well as venues where it could be experienced. Today, this demand has culminated in dozens of spectacular yoga studios that are now readily available in the country. Some of the best yoga studios in South Africa are found in Gauteng – the country’s smallest province whose name translates to “place of Gold”. There are also great studios in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. In this article, I will discuss the best studios to visit for kickstarting your yoga journey in South Africa. Let’s get into it!
Hotpod Yoga Pretoria in Gauteng
If you are looking for a great place to start your yoga journey then Hotpod Yoga Pretoria is your go-to studio. When you practice yoga at this Lynnwood-based European franchise, it will be in an inflatable studio which is heated at 37 degrees. So, don’t forget your towel and water bottle. This studio offers classes for vinyasa flow – a style of yoga that involves a sequence of smooth transitioning poses. Not only is vinyasa yoga a good physical exercise but it also reduces stress and high blood pressure.
Hotpod Yoga Pretoria also makes use of soundscapes, glowing lights, and aromas to heighten the experience. On top of that, the yoga classes at this superb studio are very affordable! You should definitely check it out next time you are in the Gauteng Province!
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Oneness Yoga Studio in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal
Looking for a yoga studio in KwaZulu-Natala that will give you a rich wellness experience? Then Oneness Yoga is the venue that you need to make your way to. This exquisite studio in Westville mainly offers Hatha and flow classes but what makes them so unique is their incorporation of other wellness activities in their yoga packages.
At Oneness, you can do yoga and hiking, yoga and sound healing, or even do yoga while watching the sunset. Now that’s an incredible South African wellness experience! These unique experiences are typically done in groups but Oneness Yoga also offers private in-studio classes at great prices.
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ISHTA School of Yoga & Health in Sandton, Gauteng
If you want to learn about ishta – a spiritual and physical form of yoga developed in South Africa – then you have to check out ISHTA Yoga’s studio. This style of yoga emphasises that your mind and spirit can create renewed senses of comfort and confidence within you, thus placing a focus on your personal development.
Ishta uses a combination of meditation, breathing exercises, physical therapy and poses, as well as emotional restoration to give you the best of the best all-in-one yoga experience. You can also practise other types of yoga at this studio including kundalini, Hatha fusion and pregnancy. You can either pay for single classes or get bundled packages so all budgets are welcome!
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Yo Yoga in Cape Town, Western Cape
The majority of the styles practised at this Capetonian yoga studio are done in heated temperatures of 25 and 40 degrees; however, non-heated classes are also available. Yo Yoga is a great place for you to achieve wonderful wellness goals such as weight management, stress relief, enhanced mental capacity, and improved self-confidence. The studio offers some of the most affordable yoga classes that you can get in the Western Cape. If you are a student, you get a discount of approximately 13% on all calls and time packages. What a bargain!
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The Yoga Republic in Randburg, Gauteng
With over a dozen yoga styles to choose from, The Yoga Republic offers South Africa’s largest catalogue of yoga classes and is a great place to do something new. From aerial and hot yoga to kundalini and Satyananda, there is no style that you cannot learn at this amazing eco-friendly studio in Randburg, Gauteng. The classes offered vary from easy to demanding allowing people at all levels of yoga to take part.
You will have a one-of-a-kind experience when you practise yoga here. The kundalini classes open with chants and close with deep meditation. Music, chanting, dancing and singing are also incorporated throughout the classes. The Yoga Republic is one of Gauteng’s precious wellness gems. The studio offers single classes as well as packages like the 1st timer package which gives you 7 days of consecutive yoga classes for an affordable price. Talk about value for money!
There you have it! The top yoga studios to visit in South Africa. Choose the one that meets your needs and remember to bring your yoga mat, towel and water bottle. Are you travelling to the UK anytime soon? Here are the top 3 yoga studios to visit in London. Have a wonderful time!
