Overview
It's a fairly common peeve: you're keen to get bendy on the regular, but the yoga studio has a pricey membership way beyond your budget. Luckily, the Sydney Yoga Collective (SYC) is here to make this form of fitness a whole lot more accessible to everyday folk, now hosting wallet-friendly drop-in classes all over the city.
Sessions clock in at a flat rate of just $12 — or you can bulk buy five classes for $58, 10 for $110 or 20 for $200 — and are served up without the side of seriousness that might have deterred you elsewhere. Helmed by local mum and entrepreneur Casey Castro, who's swapped the hectic corporate world for a life more zen, SYC's out to strike a balance between mindfulness and fun.
Classes offer a fresh take on the traditional vinyasa style of yoga, so that yogis of pretty much any skill level can get onboard. A group of five instructors host these sessions across a range of local parks, gyms and beachside spots, as well as at the Woolloomooloo PCYC and SYC's permanent home at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, overlooking Sydney Harbour.
There are usually around 30 classes run each week, even including a couple of prenatal and kids sessions.
Sydney Yoga Collective hosts classes at various locations across the city. Jump over to the website for the full timetable and to book a session.