Bow before me o ye lowly mortals and rejoice, for I am now a Yoga Master(TM!)…read more I'm not, in fact this was my first ever yoga (can I use yoga like that, as an... verb? Ugh. Me fail English? That's unpossible). But hey, you know what? I think I kinda like it. Yoga Sivana is a rad place, it's near Balmoral so you can duck down for a cheeky swim after a class, it's eco-friendly so everything just feels clean and organic, and the instructors are mega friendly and didn't make fun of me when I admitted I was a first-timer and had no idea what the hell I was doing. The Foundations/Wellbeing class was a good place to start, it combined the chilled out zen kind of vibe with some really nice core stretches. Gonna shift up a gear and try something a little more Pepsi Max the next time I go, there's a whole bunch of different classes to try out. Might pick myself up some meggings to wear, too. Perhaps visit an About Life for a snack after, who knows.

This new eco yoga studio uses and promotes sustainable and organic yoga props and products. For…read moreexample the yoga mats are made from natural rubber latex which is a renewable and biodegradable resource containing no PVC or synthetic rubber. The eco angle is what drew me in. Then when I started classes and met the faces behind the service I was reassured that Sivana walks their talk too. All the teachers that I had were so friendly and knowledgeable I felt like part of the tribe immediately and knew that I was in safe hands. I started out taking the Baby Buddhas class lead by mum of three Jo with my six month (at the time) daughter. Jo held all the bubs when they fussed so the mum's could get some solid yoga practice in which was really helpful. I also took a one on one class with Annette. As the studio is fairly new rarely are the classes packed. The studio is quite spacious which means you're not on top of one another. Kelly the owner is at the studio most days. She sets up community charity events that are often yoga or meditation related and you can attend for a small donation.

Lulu Lemon - the fitness clothing brand - are holding group yoga sessions from 8-9am on Saturday…read moremornings. It's held in the grass area to the right (beach facing) of Bather's Pavilion. When I went there were a good 30 men and women participating. They do provide yoga matts but only bring down about 20 so it's best to bring your own. The yoga itself is probably geared more toward the beginner and intermediate levels. Did I mention it's free? Yep. And there isn't much in the way of marketing sell either which kind of makes you appreciate the gift even more and remember the brands - ie the yoga studio hosting that day and the Lulu Lemon crew. If it's a hot sunny day like it was today I'd bring a hat and sunglasses and slap on plenty of sunscreen as even at the 8am start the sun can bite on it's good days.

Came with Class Pass and loved this class! Out of the places I tried this one is the one I'm most…read morelikely to come back to. Welcoming vibe in class, not too bright and, while it was hot, it wasn't overwhelmingly hot. So central you can get anywhere after class quickly, after you have a shower of course! They have shampoo, hair dryers and straighteners. There are mats in the back of the classroom.

I love this place so much that I could live here!! Beautifully set out, super friendly staff and…read moreawesome instructors. I love the Barre classes with Indigo the best.

One of the best yoga studios in the State. Great vibe and…read moreatmosphere the instructor is very informative and patient friendly 5* def

I wasn't sure if I was in a 5 star spa or a a yoga studio- this is seriously the most gorgeous spot…read moreto practice that I've found in Sydney. I visited Humming Puppy through ClassPass and can't wait to get back. I'll get to the yoga in a second but I think it's worth mentioning all of the amenities these guys provide. Want to take a shower? They provide complimentary towels and bath products. Need to charge your phone? They've got portable chargers. Thirsty? Have some coconut water or a tea. Forgot your hair tie? They've got you covered. There's a great area outside of the studio that I could definitely see hanging out in just to avoid leaving this studio! The studio itself is a bit dark and mysterious looking, and it "hums." I took a Mellow Hum class, which was a yin-esque class where the room was heated to 27 degrees. The instructor was amazing, and the hour flew by way quicker than I wanted it to. This studio is also a 5 minute walk from the Redfern station so really easy to get to!

I've tried quite a few yoga studios and teachers over the years and they can vary enormously:…read moreyou've got to search out the ones that adopt the version of yoga that suits you. Without being too puritanical, at Adore you get a very 'correct' version of yoga - classes built of carefully chosen asana routines complemented by lots of breathing and a good vigorous chant. For me, this doesn't come naturally - my instinct is to head for more robust forms of exercise, to power yoga or hot yoga, which really bear little resemblance to the focused sessions at Adore. Slowing down to this extent is a challenge - perhaps I am simply not cerebral enough. Or more accurately, maybe is a learned skill that takes practice, just like hitting a tennis ball or climbing a rock face. I can't say I walk out of an Adore class feeling energised, which is the effect a lot of people attribute to yoga, but I enjoy an incredible sense of calm. I only wish I could retain it for a greater part of my day - to bypass that intrinsic desire to go faster. Practical tip: Adore's classes are small so you need to book in early, especially with the popular teachers. And it's tricky to find the first time - above the chemist, and accessed by a set of back stairs down a lane.

The gym itself I wouldn't rate a 1 Star but unfortunately, the staff brings down the overall rating…read moredrastically at this location. When my girlfriend and I signed up for a 12 month contract we were told by Nat that we would be given the first 5 weeks free only to then be charged after 3 weeks. No problem right, after all it's just a simple refund. Originally when we were charged after 3 weeks we asked the staff to assist with this and they told us only Nat could help since she signed us up who was on vacation. A few days later and they eventually let me talk with Kurt who then passed me off to David. Not sure why I'm dealing with David because I don't think he knows how to issue refunds as I have been dealing with this issue for the past month. First I was told I would be given a refund to my card so I gave them my card info, which apparently they never used cause I never saw a refund so now thats just floating God knows where. Then I was told my account wouldn't be charged the next billing cycle. Yet, a month later and I'm still getting charged. However, every time I go into this location he reassures me that my account won't be charged the next billing cycle. Hopefully someone can fix this issue as I don't think the gym itself deserves a 1 star rating, unfortunately the staff is just not pleasant to deal with and tosses you around from person to person since no one knows how to correctly bill their customers.

These guys should understand that going to the gym takes a lot of motivation and initiative. One…read morething that helped me going often enough was the fact that I could play my own songs using their Free Wifi. For the past two months, I haven't been able to login to their network and I know it has not been working for a while as I keep asking staff and there is nothing they can do to fix it (they say). It Is a "temperamental" connection, I don't know... Sometimes it works sometimes doesn't, SORRY! they say! This is not the best answer you or any business should give to a customer FF!. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Even though I live steps away from your Mosman club, I will have to inconvenience myself travelling to a different club from now on. Not impressed at all.