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5 Yoga Studios in Metro Manila to Help You Care For Your Mind and Body
Looking for the city’s best yoga studios to help refine your practice? Manila’s full of them
Yoga, a spiritual and physical practice of Hindu origin, has earned varied forms of appreciation today: from the perspective of wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality, just to name a few.
This discipline is marked by its distinct combination of breath work, meditation, and intentional poses. These work together to calm the mind and body, ultimately promoting relaxation and a mind-to-body connection.
Today, you can practice yoga by yourself at home or do take it on in a yoga studio, where you can benefit from an instructor’s guidance and connect with your community. Opting for the studio option, in Manila, you’ll find different varieties of yoga with other physical activities thrown in the mix, so you can choose from a roundup of programs to find one that best suits you.
Looking to take on this health and wellness journey? Check out the list ahead of the best yoga studios in Manila for all types of yogis—beginners or otherwise. The best part? Easy, convenient payments through GCash are available.
Urban Ashram
Urban Ashram is considered a mainstay in the Manila yoga scene and it’s been up and running for 10 years now. With locations in both BGC in Taguig and Kapitolyo in Pasig, Urban Ashram studios known to be both accessible and versatile.
Classes include Yoga ABC for beginners, Pranayama and Meditation for breath work, Vinyasa for fluid flows and sun salutations, Birthlight Prenatal for expecting moms, and even classes for kids are available. Booking a class here is easy. In-person studio passes, as well as online options on Zoom, are offered on the official website. Plus, you can pay for your classes using GCash.
Urban Ashram is located at 9/F The Menarco Tower, 32nd Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, and at 3/F Brixton Building, Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City. For more information, visit Urban Ashram’s website.
Urban Ashram is one of the most well-known, tried and tested yoga studios in Manila. Photo: @urbanashramyoga on Instagram
YogaPlus
This yoga studio located in Makati is known not only for its classes but its specialized non-toxic flooring (made of recycled materials, too) that help with traction as yogis practice. At YogaPlus, you can sign up for Hot Flow, which uses a special infrared UV light that kills bacteria and replicates the warmth and benefits of natural sunlight. You can also try HIIT Yoga if you prefer a high-intensity hybrid version of the exercise. This studio also offers Ashtanga, which features a dynamic set of poses that build strength, and Jivamukti, which allows your spine to move in all directions.
Interested? Just book your classes online. You can also try the YogaPlus Virtual Studio if you prefer to stream their classes and practice at home.
YogaPlus is found in Unit 15B ACT Tower, H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City. For more information, visit the YogaPlus website.
YogaPlus welcomes everyone—even kids—to practice and master yoga poses. Photo: @yogaplusph on Instagram
Evolve Yoga & Fitness
Evolve Yoga & Fitness mostly offers on-demand virtual yoga classes for practitioners of all types and on all levels. Formerly known as Bikram Yoga Manila, the studio specializes in hot Pilates, hot Vinyasa, and Bikram Yoga, a type of hot yoga that consists of a specific set of postures and is practiced in a room that’s at least 104°F (40°C) hot.
Other yoga and fitness classes in this studio include Rocket Yoga for those who want to try an easier alternative to Ashtanga practice, Yin Yoga which is known for its stress-relieving movements, and Power Yoga to burn more calories. Looking to become a yoga instructor? They offer classes for yoga teachers, too.
Evolve Yoga and Fitness hosts classes at Ayala Alabang Country Club, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City. Class details are available on the official Evolve Yoga and Fitness Instagram and Facebook.
Evolve Yoga & Fitness offers a full catalog of yoga classes for beginners and advanced yogis. Photo: @evolveyogaph on Instagram
Yoga Manila
Yoga Manila is a yoga and dance studio that offers Ashtanga and Zumba classes, specialized sessions in prenatal yoga, and children’s yoga. Private classes can also be arranged depending on the availability of the instructors and the studio.
You can book either an online or an in-person class on the official Yoga Manila website, which also features an online shop where you can purchase yoga equipment like mats, towels, and yoga blocks.
Yoga Manila hosts in-person sessions at Palm Grove, Rockwell Leisure Club, and Rockwell Center in Makati City. For more information, visit the Yoga Manila website.
Want to make your weekly exercise more exciting? Try both yoga and Zumba at Yoga Manila. Photo: @weareyogamanila on Instagram
Treehouse Yoga
For yogis in the South, Treehouse Yoga is the choice studio to check out in Parañaque City. Here, you can take a variety of classes such as Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Meditation, and Dynamic Hatha. It has an open-air studio, too—perfect for when you want to participate again in group classes but are mindful of health and safety protocols.
To sign up for a class, book via Treehouse Yoga’s website. Prepare your mat, towel, water bottle, and any other prop you may need, and bring these with you when you go to the studio.
Treehouse Yoga is located at 3/F RGM Center, 366 El Grande Ave., BF Homes, Parañaque City. For more information, visit their website.
Treehouse Yoga opens yoga classes to help others find their inner peace and improve self-compassion. Photo: @treehouseyogaph on Instagram
