Find A FREE Yoga Class Near You!
Never tried yoga but would give if a go if the class was free?
Practice yoga but would like to explore other studios?
We’ve rounded up all the studios in the city who are offering FREE classes for newcomers!
You don’t have to be able to tie yourself in a knot to reap the benefits! Whatever your level, yoga is an awesome form of exercise which can lead to a healthier, happier life. What are you waiting for?!
DRISHTI YOGA SHALA
Website: www.drishtiyoga.net
Locations:
Jiangsu Lu: Room 20C, Zhongxi Mansion, 121 Jiangsu Road
Tianshan Lu: Room 1210, Tianshan Mansion, 30 Tianshan Road
Owner and founder Rajeev has over 18 years of experience, and is the perfect teacher for beginners and advanced students alike. Multiple styles of yoga are taught here and there’s an excellent vibe and community spirit. Simply show up and enjoy your first free trial class, mention Shanghai WOW! to save 10% on memberships until December 15th!
FREE YOGA CLASSES SHANGHAI
Website: https://www.meetup.com/FREE-Yoga-Classes-Shanghai/
Location: 8/F, 393 Changshou Road
It’s not just the first class you get for free at this Meet Up. FREE Yoga Classes Shanghai offer ALL classes for free, which usually take place once at week at their indoor venue on Changshou Lu. They are also hosting a Temple Retreat on December 9th-11th, for 3 days and 2 nights of yoga and meditation! Be sure to check it out if you want to escape the hectic city life!
RED DOOR YOGA
Website: www.reddoor-yoga.com
Location: 69 Yanping Rd, Jing'an
If you’re looking to take your practice to the next level, or be introduced to yoga from an experienced, bilingual teacher, take a look at Red Door Yoga on Yanping Lu. If you want to see the lead teacher Rob in action, check out their website where he walks from Jing’An metro station to the studio… on his hands!
BODY & SOUL YOGA
Website: www.bnsyoga.com
Locations:
2 x Jing An - 33 Changhua Road & 148 Maoming North Road
Xuhui - 534Hengshan Road
Pudong - 111 Pudong South Road
Body & Soul Yoga is a well established studio, with four locations dotted around Shanghai. Escape the cold with one of their hot yoga sessions which will have you dripping with sweat! They don’t usually provide free classes to newcomers, however if you mention Shanghai WOW! you get a free trial!
Y+
Website: www.yplus.com.cn
Locations:
Xintiandi - 150 Hu Bin Lu
Fuxing – 202 Hu Bin Lu
Anfu - 308 An Fu Lu
One of the most popular and longest running studios in the city, Y+ may either help you on your spiritual yoga journey, or assist you in crafting a firm, toned body. There are 200 classes a week for every level of practitioner, so all you need to do is pick one and enjoy your free trial class.
KARMA YOGA
Website: http://www.karmayoga.com.cn/
Location: 160 Pucheng Rd, Lujiazui
Balance your Yin and Yang at Karma Yoga from one of their many yoga classes each week. The facilities here are top notch and there are also other locations available on their website. Enjoy your first class for free!
PURE YOGA
Website: www.pure-yoga.com
Location: IAPM, 999 Huai Hai Zhong Road
Pure Yoga has built a reputation as one of the finest studios not only in the city, but across Asia. Teachers from all over the world host workshops in this beautifully furnished setting, which has excellent quality changing rooms and facilities. This year, Pure won the 2016 Shanghai Best Yoga Studio and offers a range of over 20 types of yoga in their spacious 1200sqm studio. This studio is the priciest on the list, so enjoy your free trial before you buy.
THE CLINIC
Website: http://www.theclinic.international/
Location: 118 Jiashan Rd, Building B,Floor 5, Suite A501
The Clinic is an international boutique medical practice and wellness center. Alongside sports medicine, physical therapy and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, they offer quality yoga classes in their unique and sophisticated environment.
Your first class is on them once you download their app (using this QR code) and create an account. They are also running a limited offer of 20% off on any package or membership till the end of November on a first comes first serves basis and a 30% off if you bring any new friend that is new to the clinic.
ONE WELLNESS
Website: http://www.onewellness.com.cn/
Location: 98 Yanping Road , Block C, 2nd Floor,
Regarded as Shanghai’s premier boutique fitness club, One Wellness aims to offer members “a different way to workout” with the best in wellness technology. On site, there are top of the line fitness facilities, however it’s the yoga we’re interested in! They offer daily classes which you can try for free with absolutely no obligation. Message membership@onewellness.com.cn to enquire, or visit the gym directly.
YOGA SHANGHAI
Website: http://yoga-shanghai.cn/
Four Seasons: 500 Wei Hai Road, Jing An District
Yoga Shanghai also provide classes at the Kerry Center, however right now, that’s temporarily unavailable. Unfortunately, you’ll just have to put up with the Four Seasons instead! Qin The Spa yoga classes are instructed by certified yoga instructor Astrid Cuylits, who has been practicing yoga for the last 15 years and primarily teaches flow yoga, but also specializes in pre- and post-natal yoga.
IYOGA CENTER
Website: http://en.iyogacenter.cn/
Locations:
Xinzhuang: 1/F, No. 248 Xinbang Road, Minhang District.
Zhongshan Park: 2/F, No. 313 Xuanhua Road, Changning District.
Set away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai life, iYoga is located in a quiet, peaceful area of Zhongshan Park, whose mission is to combine the physical body and mind together through yoga. iYoga offers different yoga classes every day from basic courses to high level, with a full floor heating system which is ideal for these cold days.
MY SOUL
Website: www.mysoulyoga.com.cn
Locations:
Fuxing Park: No.99 Yandang Road, Second Floor
West Nanjing: 3-4 /F No 218 Fengxian Rd
Winner of the 2015 Best Yoga Studio Shanghai, My Soul offer some of the best yoga classes available, in beautiful surroundings with high quality facilities. They provide over 100 classes per week at each of the two studios and have a team of 35 teachers. Try their Kundalini yoga classes to really re-energise the body and mind.
There’s also complimentary fruit and flavoured water on offer after each class which is a lovely touch!
Scan the QR code to fill out the free trial form.
JUST YOGA
Website: www.justyoga.com.cn
Locations:
Minhang: 360 Xingle Road
Xujiahui:185 Tianping Road
Just Yoga has a traditional approach to teaching yoga and also provides the alluring Aerial yoga classes. Take to the air to deepen your poses, or simply have fun swinging on the suspended ropes! Their teaching staff have excellent experience and credentials plus kids can even learn here too. Mention Shanghai WOW! for your free trial class.
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