Keeping fit and healthy doesn’t have to be expensive.
For us corporate slaves, there’s always a need for a period of zen after a long, hectic day at work.
For some, that involves sweating it out at an adrenaline-pumping floorball or soccer session.
For others, this means stretching out on a yoga mat with relaxing music and aromatic oils in the backdrop.
For those working in the CBD, yoga studios are expensive and can cost up to $30 a session.
Though few, there are always affordable and convenient alternatives in Singapore. What if I told you that you can attend yoga lessons at boutique yoga studios for free?
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1. Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir
Free 12-Week Basic Yoga Course
Nikam Yoga mission is to teach Hatha Yoga to the masses free of charge, in hopes to relieve the sufferings of individuals, families and the society at large.
Developed as a way to maintain balance in a person’s physical, mental, and spiritual health, Nikam Yoga offers basic and intermediate courses for different groups of individuals.
Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir’s 12-week basic course has classes all over the island. Here are a few locations where you can attend the free, basic 12-week course:
| Venue | Day | Time | Next Course Tentative Date | Contact Person | How To Enrol? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramakrishna Mission 179, Bartley Road, Singapore 539784 | Sun | 09:30 am - 11:30 am | 05 Jan 2020 | Ms. Devi [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first serve. Registration starts at 7.30am. |
| Onepeople.sg Opposite Bradell MRT, Singapore 319758 | Sun | 09:30 am - 11:30 am | 05 Jan 2020 | Mr. Jagadish jagadish.avadhani@ gmail.com | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first serve. Participants should be there by 8.30am for registration. |
| Global Indian International School - EC 82 Cheviot Hill, East Coast, Singapore 459663 | Sun | 09:30 am - 11:30 am | 05 Jan 2020 | Ms. Estella [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first served. |
| JCube Mall JStage - Level 5 Jurong East, Singapore 609731 | Mon | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm | 06 Jan 2020 | Mr. Ramaprasad [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first served. |
| Bishan Junction 8 Mall Roof top garden level 3, above Bishan MRT & next to Bishan Bus Interchange), Singapore 579837 | Tue | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm | 07 Jan 2020 | Mr. Subodh Rawat [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first served. |
| Sri Mariamman Temple 244 South Bridge Road Singapore 058793 | Wed | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm | 08 Jan 2020 | Ms. Reita Bagga [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first served. |
| Bukit Panjang Primary School 109 Cashew Road Singapore 679676 | TBD | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm | TBD | Mr. Mohan [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first served. |
| The Grassroots Club (YCK) Near Yio Chu Kang MRT 568046 | Thu | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm | 02 Jan 2020 | Mr. Mohan [email protected] | Priority given to Grassroots Club Members and their recommended candidates. Seats are opened to others category towards start date |
| Ramakrishna Mission 179, Bartley Road, Singapore 539784 | Fri | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm | 10 Jan 2020 | Ms. Somali [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first serve. Registration starts at 6.00pm. |
| Leng Kee Community Club 400 Lengkok Bahru 159049 | Sat | 09:00 am - 11:00 am | 11 Jan 2020 | Mr. Ramaprasad [email protected] | On the spot at mentioned venue and date. First come first served. |
2. Yoga Classes At Boutique Yoga Studios
Yoga Classes Under HPB’s Sunrise In The City Programme
Thanks to the Health Promotion Board, many of us are now able to attend free yoga classes at classy and immaculate boutique fitness studios for free.
With 10 or more participating boutique yoga studios scattered around the CBD and neighbouring estates, clocking in a relaxing yoga session can be done easily without breaking the bank.
For those who drag themselves to work every morning, you don’t have to miss out on yoga as well! While most classes are held in the morning, certain studios hold classes in the afternoon and on weekends for you to get your weekly yoga fix.
If you are interested, here is a non-exhaustive list of yoga studios and their offerings under HPB:
| Studio | Examples Of Activities Available | Venue | Common Times & Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Fitness | Hot Yoga | Great World City | Tuesdays 7.30-8.30 |
| Platinum Yoga | Sunrise Yoga, HIIT Yoga, Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Mardana Yoga | Suntec City Mall | Tuesdays 7:15 am - 8:15 am Wednesdays 1-2pm Thursdays 7.15-8.15am. Friday 1-2pm |
| Yoga Core | Parkway Centre | Wednesdays 7:15 am - 8:15 am | |
| Restorative Yoga | Westgate | Fridays 1-2pm | |
| Tessensohn Road Vyasa Yoga | Keep Fit Yoga | Civil Service Club Tessensohn Road | Tuesdays 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
| Trium Fitness | Yoga Core | Aperia Mall | Wednesdays 9:45 am - 10:45 am |
| Bugis Village One Wellness | Hatha Yoga, Yoga Stretch, Yoga Therapy | Bugis Village | Wednesdays 7:15 am - 8:15 am, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 8:30 am, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, |
| Hatha Basic, Tatva Yoga | Bugis Village | Thursdays 12.30-1.30 pm Saturday 10-11am |
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| Real Yoga | Sun Salutation, Morning Stretch | Centrepoint, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Jurong Gatewat | Wednesdays 7.30-8.30am Friday 7.30-8.30am |
| TFX True Fitness | Couple Yoga, Hot Yoga | Pacific Plaza | Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
| Prinsep St Jyan Yoga | Couple Yoga, Acro-Yoga, HIIT Yoga | Prinsep St | Wednesdays 8:30 am - 9:30 am, Saturday 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm. Friday 8.30am-9.30am |
| Fitness First | Hot Flow Yoga | Market Street | Fridays 8.05-8.50 am |
How To Sign Up?
You will have to download and create an account on the HPB Healthy 365 app. Upon registration, you can easily search nearby places and book exercise slots under the Sunrise In The City Programme.
3. Free Fitness And Yoga Events On MeetUp
Meetup.com offers a one-stop platform for sports and exercise groups. If you look through the site, you may be able to find a few groups that conduct free yoga lessons, especially pop up yoga, and yoga in the park sessions.
Do note though, that groups such as Raintr33 Hotel Singapore charge $25 a session for their Sunset Yoga classes, so be sure to check out the description before signing up on their site.
4. Free Vinyasa Yoga Classes At ShopBack
Ok, I cheated a little here.
ShopBack’s weekly yoga classes aren’t exactly open to the public, but those working around the area sometimes join us for our weekly sessions.
Roxane (a ShopBacker and our residen t yoga instructor) teaches vinyasa yoga in ShopBack, weekly on Tuesday evenings.
(Sorry, classes are only open for ShopBackers!)
That said, there are other companies and start-ups who host regular yoga sessions as well.
So instead of buying expensive yoga packages, why not leverage on what you already have?
If you’re training to be a yoga instructor, why not make your workplace a better one by initiating weekly yoga sessions!
5. Lululemon Community Yoga Classes
Lululemon conducts several free community classes in its stores and partner studios every week.
The classes vary from yoga, to meditation, barre, and HIIT classes.
To attend, simply RSVP via the Eventbrite links on their Facebook page as soon as they launch their events.
However, do note that for their community classes, you will have to bring your own mat!
ION and Takashimaya stores offer classes mainly on Sunday morning, between 8am to 9.30 am.
You are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the class starts. Registration usually commences at 8am.
Free Yoga Classes In Singapore
With a myriad of free yoga classes now at your fingertips, you can now start your yogi journey with a peace of mind.
If you’ve attended any of these free yoga classes, don’t hesitate to share your experience with our community members in the comments section!
