12 Best Yoga Studios and Classes in Hong Kong
Sweat your stress away and get your om on.
YogaUP, Discovery Bay (Photo: Courtesy of YogaUP)
Hong Kong may be a concrete jungle, but finding wellness and peace has never been easier as we’re never far from a yoga studio and classes. Whether you’re new to yoga or eager to perfect your downward dog, each of these yoga studios offers something unique to fit your needs.
And whether you’re new to yoga and eager to dip your toes or you’re a pro looking to deepen your practice,
Whether you’re interested in perfecting your downward dog, learning how to meditate, or trying to perfect that tree pose, you’ll find the practice that fits your needs.
Flex Studio
Having been around since 2005 as one of the city’s leading yoga and Pilates studios, Flex needs no introduction. Marketed as the destination for power yoga, the Power Flow Yoga and Power Sculpt class take a fitness approach to yoga by focusing on strength and intensity—the latter incorporates light weights and resistance bands, with the help of patient, highly experienced instructors, to make you stretch that much further.
For those looking for a more relaxing practice, try the Hatha Yoga and Stretch and Release class. Expect to hold the postures for longer to allow you to deepen the stretch and release tension—you’ll leave lighter and looser.
Shops 308-310, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, +852 2813 2212; 3/F Man Cheung Building, 15-17 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2813 2399, flexhk.com
Be Earth Yoga
Located in the heart of Central, this sleek yoga studio checks all the boxes with variety, sustainability and style. With bamboo flooring, ultraviolet light purifiers and energy efficient infrared heating panels, the space is designed to make you feel zen the moment you step in. Find your pm on its naturally sourced mats to organic and recycled equipment.
From fast-paced Vinyasa to gentle Detox Flow, Be Earth offers a great range of styles including speciality classes like Forrest Yoga, a grounding and dynamic yoga practice to help practitioners integrate mindfulness into their day. Those looking to break a sweat will love Yoga Strength, a stimulating practice that will take you through a sequence of strengthening poses, before stretching it out with pranayama, chanting and meditation.
2/F, On Building, 162 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2833 5323, beearth.com.hk
The Yoga Lane
One of the most instagrammable yoga studios in Hong Kong, The Yoga Lane is a hidden gem in Sai Ying Pun dedicated to a community of yoga, coffee and art lovers. Besides traditional styles like Hatha and Vinyasa, the studio has given its own twist on yoga with Yogalates, a blend of yoga and Pilates that challenges the core muscles through strengthening postures.
Looking for something more soothing? Get your OM on in with Pranayama with Himalayan Singing Bowls—a perfect retreat from the chaos of the city through breathing exercises and meditation.
Basement, 27 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, +852 9339 9069, theyogalane.com
Flowga
This Lai Kwai Fong studio is turning up the heat—literally. A newcomer in Hong Kong’s yoga community, Flowga offers something unique: an infrared studio with upbeat music that will get your heart rate up. Yes, you heard it right—a yoga-inspired workout with the benefits of infrared light, said to improve blood circulation and reduce signs of ageing.
With fast-paced classes like Sweat n’ Burn, Sweat n’ Power and Sweat n’ Flow, Flowga offers practices suited for all skill levels. It’s virtually impossible to zone out in these classes, as its mixture of breath, movement and beats will keep you constantly engaged.
It's impossible to zone out in this class, its mixture of strength and flexibility-boosting poses and holds will keep you constantly engaged—as will the teachers.
Unit F, 1st, Winner Building Block A, 37 D'Aguilar St, Central, +852 9129 1366, flowga-studio.com
Kita Yoga
A blissful sanctuary tucked away in a quiet corner of Sheung Wan, Kita Yoga feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Filled with natural light, the boutique studio provides a fitting backdrop for yogis to get into their practice.
From vinyasa-based Kita Flow, restorative Kita Mellow to Kita Yin, a mindfulness practice that incorporates breathing, long-held poses, there’s something for everyone, no matter where you're at with your yoga journey.
1 U Lam Terrace, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +852 9159 6190, kita-yoga.com
Fivelements Habitat
An urban sanctuary helmed from Bali, Fivelements Habitat offers a host of yoga classes from diverse disciplines led by specialist instructors. With a Fivelements membership giving you unlimited access to all yoga classes—more than 20 classes a day—you’re sure to find a practice that works with your schedule.
Whether it’s Alignment Yoga, Mat Pilates, Yin Yang Yoga, Hot Hatha or Dharma Yoga Wheel, each class is uniquely designed to consider every style and skill level. Each studio is themed and has its own character, creating an otherworldly space to elevate your practice.
Level 13A, Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 3106 2112, fivelements.com/hk/habitat
Ikigai
Find your “reason for being” at Ikigai, an inviting wellness space where you can bend and stretch in a room without having to worry about judgements as it’s designed to be mirrorless to help you focus on your practice.
Yoga is part of the “3 limbs of Ikigai”, which encompass yoga, meditation and movement-based practices. Taught by some of the most talented yoga teachers in town, the yoga classes range from practices targeting runners and those with lower back pain to Kundalini Yoga, a mindful routine that incorporates breathwork, mantra, meditation, asana and movements to unleash your full potential.
62 Mody Road, Unit 1207, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 9013 3701, ikigai.hk
YogaUP
The only way is up at this Discovery Bay studio, where yogis of all levels will feel welcomed in a homey environment. With a terrace boasting panoramic views of the ocean, the zen-filled studio has an uplifting ambience and teachers that will change the way you think about movement and stillness.
Choose from a range of yoga classes targeting different needs, from stress release to toning to injury treatment, while the Hot 26+2 is one you shouldn’t miss—taking place in a heated room, the class will get you sweating with a sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises.
1/F Unit 6 & 7, Block 2, North Plaza, Discovery Bay, +852 8197 5591, yogaup.com.hk
One Yoga
With locations in Wan Chai and Central, One Yoga is more than just a studio—it’s a community that will make newcomers feel at ease from the first class. Whether you prefer to challenge yourself or take it easy, the knowledgeable instructors will be with you through every pose.
We are big fans of the Aroma Stretch class, which incorporates blended essential oils to create a positive and healing effect on the mind and body, enhancing the benefits of yoga through aromatherapy. They also offer Yoga Alliance Accredited 200-Hour Teacher Training Programmes for students who wish to take their practice to the next level.
12/F, Weswick Commercial Building, 147 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai (Next to Hopewell Centre); Unit 03, 6/F, Peter Building, 58-62 Queen's Road Central,
Central, +852 6816 9457, oneyoga-studio.com
Santi Space Yoga and Wellness
An urban oasis amidst the chaos of Wan Chai, the studio is adorned with green plants that will instantly calm your senses before the class begins.
Alongside traditional styles of yoga, they also offer specialty workshops and Meridian Yoga Therapy, which combines traditional Chinese medicine with mindful yoga practice. If complete relaxation is what you’re after, mix your routine with the studio’s Nool Healing with Crystal Singing Bowls class.
Lockhart Centre, 301-307 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 96028864, santispacehk.com
Mari Yoga
Founded by yoga and facial reflexology therapist Mariko Hiyama, Mari Yoga is filled with positive energy and good vibes. Her signature style is a fusion of yoga and Qi Gong, which is taught daily in her private studio in Sheung Wan.
Ever heard of Face Yoga? Mariko does her own version of Face Yoga with her Facial Relax Therapy and Japanese Cosmo Face Lifting, reflecting our wellbeing through the skin.
Unit 06, 13/F, Loon Kee Building, 267-275 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +852 6391 3566, mariyoga.com
Pause
The team at Pause believes in the power of taking regular pauses—quiet moments to step away from our daily digital stimuli and stress. Slowing down is the name of the game here, where you can connect with yourself through a variety of yoga classes, from calming the mind with Soulful Yoga to stimulating the digestive system with Detox and Restore.
The Immunity Booster class offers something special with a routine designed to boost the immune system through gentle poses that relax the mind and body. Get your first trial for free!
G/F, 8 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 9708 0187, pause.hk
The Yoga Room
With four studios spanning four floors in the heart of Sheung Wan, The Yoga Room is home to some of Hong Kong’s finest yogis. With over 90 classes per week to choose from, students can advance their practice in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin and beyond—under the watchful eye of certified instructors.
The studio also offers yoga teacher training, workshops, retreats and outdoor events regularly—newcomers can try a class for free!
3/F, 4/F, 6/F & 16/F, Xiu Ping Commercial Building, 104 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +852 2544 8398, yogaroomhk.com
