Text: Dariga Masenova CITY FURNITURE CAN PUNCH OUT ANYTHING. YOGA IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO NOT ONLY REMAIN IN THE FORM AND REMOVE STRESS, BUT AND RESTORE HARMONY INSIDE YOURSELF. WE OFFER A COLLECTION OF THE BEST AND MOST PERFECT YOGA STUDIOS IN DUBAI. NAMASTE!
Urban yoga
Downtown Dubai
The speaking name of this studio fully meets the needs of residents of vibrant Dubai, because its instructors themselves are from large European cities. They know how to find harmony with themselves among the glass jungles of skyscrapers. The cheerful creative team of the studio, located in Downtown Dubai, offers classes of vinyasa yoga (Urban Flow), ashtanga yoga, special yoga for professional athletes, yin yoga and various types of meditations. Some types of yoga are carried out in the dark, with candles. The interiors of the two halls - The Loft and Warehouse - fully correspond to the name of the studio: paintings of contemporary artists are hanging in the hall, racks are filled with photo albums and interesting books, everything is designed in the laconic style of a “city dandy”.
Lesson price: 80 dirhams
Tel .: +971 4 369 7882
www.urbanyoga.ae
SUP Yoga
Persian Gulf
Sophisticated practitioners, as well as lovers of the sea and the sun, should definitely try a pleasant, dynamic SUP-yoga on wide Paddleboard surfboards. This is the most energetic and new kind of yoga, which is perfect for everyone living near the Persian Gulf. Classes on the waves will teach to balance and strengthen the spine. An added bonus is fresh sea air and a perfectly even tan. By the way, instructors annually organize tours to Bali for doing SUP-yoga in the vast Indian Ocean!
Lesson cost: 300 dirhams
Tel .: +971 50 942 7240 +971 569343932
www.supyogadubai.com [email protected]
Talise spa
Madinat jumeirah
For an unforgettable experience, it is worth trying yoga with a full moon on a private beach three kilometers from the tourist town of Madinat Jumeirah. Developed by instructor Vijay Sharma at Talise Spa beauty studio, this type of yoga is aimed at a conscious perception of oneself in the maximum night silence. The full moon affects the mood and energy level, which can be controlled through various asanas. And to the sound of the surf, positive energy increases three times! Full Moon Yoga is held only once a month, and this year they will be held on September 9, October 8, November 6 and December 6. Hurry up to sign up!
Lesson price: 119 dirhams
Tel .: +971 4 366 6818
www.jumeirah.com
Anti Gravity or Swing Yoga
Fitness First at Motor City, Beach Park Plaza and Al Fardan Center Swing Yoga (or aerial yoga) is rapidly conquering the world. In Dubai, classes are held at Fitness First Club at Motor City, Beach Park Plaza and Al Fardan Center. Most asanas are upside down, but because they are performed on weight and do not need to rest on your legs, making them much easier. At your disposal is a fabric hammock, which is adjustable in length and has several options for security handles. After a certain knack, when you begin to trust yourself and your body, the sensations of flight become unforgettable.
Lesson cost: 100 dirhams
Tel .: 800 FITNESS (3486377)
www.fitnessfirstme.com
Balance 360
Oasis Center.
Sheikh zayed road
The Balance 360 holistic spa is conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road inside the Oasis Center shopping complex, 5 minutes from Business Bay. Here they teach Dynamic Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vanyasa flow yoga, classes for pregnant and recently born women (Pre / Postnatal yoga), and also conduct a special "Meditation of Heart" meditation on Saturdays.
Thanks to instructors who have been practicing yoga since childhood, the center can rightfully be called one of the most authentic in Dubai. Dimmed light, the murmur of water and the scent of Ila essential oils, recommended by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, perfectly relax tense consciousness. After class, check out Balance Cafe, which serves Ayurvedic cuisine.
Lesson price: 75 dirhams
Tel .: +971 4 384 7010
www.balance-wellness-centre.com
