I was lucky enough to practice yoga at Yogaraum for my last 10 months in Hamburg, and I wish I had…read moreknown about it sooner! The yoga offered at Yogaraum is exactly the sort I was looking for--physically demanding, but also with some meditation and breathing exercises. There was no pushing of any agenda or philosophy, but they did place a great emphasis on good technique--which is important for avoiding future injuries, and made me feel more safe and confident in my practice. The adjustments and advice were always very helpful. I also never felt like I was being pushed too far, just directed to the best way to reach my limits. It is also very practical how often yoga lessons are offered--even if your schedule is busy or changing, you can choose to come to a morning or early or late lesson. The variety of instructors is also nice, as they each have their own strengths and preferred focus and poses. I wholeheartedly recommend Yogaraum for anyone looking for a Power Yoga class in Hamburg.

As the snow feel onto the windows, I was sitting in a hot Bikram yoga studio, and it was lovely!…read moreThe studio, as said previously, is tucked away behind a corner, which makes it feel like a hidden gem once you discover where it actually is. My first experience at Bikram-Yoga-Studio was great. It was my first time trying Bikram, and the instructor taught in both English and German which made it a lot easier to follow. It seemed that she was also very articulate about the poses when she'd explain them in German. After class, there was hot tea, gummy bears and bananas to regain my strength after sweating it out for 1 1/2 hours. While small and poorly lit, the dressing room had hair dryers and warm showers and enough space to rinse off after class - it worked...and since I took such a long time drinking tea and regaining normal body temperature, it was fairly empty by the time I went to shower. Will be going back!

If you like a warm family like atmosphere this is the place to go to. I tried other bikram yoga…read moreplaces in hamburg some years ago and it felt like I was in a fitness studio.. At Your-Yoga it's not like that, me and my friends keep coming here for the bike am and Forrest yoga classes when we get the chance and we always leave feeling great.

From the owner: Unser Kennenlernangebot für Dich: 10 Tage Bikram's Hot Yoga für 20 €…read more Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class ist eine Übungsabfolge von 26 Yogaübungen und 2 Atemübungen. Es handelt sich um einfache, traditionelle Hatha Yoga Übungen, die von Bikram Choudhury ausgesucht und genau aufeinander abgestimmt wurden. Die 26 Yogaübungen sprechen systematisch jeden Teil Deines Körpers an, Deine Organe, Deine Venen, Deine Bänder und jeder Muskel Deines Körpers wird maximal gekräftigt. Bikram's Hot Yoga wird ausschliesslich von zertifizierten Bikram Yoga Lehrern in Bikram's Hot Yoga Schulen unterrichtet.Die Schulen sind so ausgestattet, dass Du immer das Gleiche bekommst: 26+2 Übungen bei angenehmen 40° C und einer durchschnittlichen Luftfeuchtigkeit von 40%.

From the owner: Wie schön, dass Du hergefunden hast…read more In unserer heutigen hektischen und leistungsorientierten Welt werden bewusste Pausen und Ruhephasen immer notwendiger. Wir bietet Dir einen geschützten Raum, den Alltag und die vielen hektischen Erlebnisse hinter Dir zu lassen und schaffen eine bewusste, kostbare Zeit für Dich selbst. Alle unsere Kurse finden in überschaubaren Kleingruppen von maximal 8 Teilnehmern statt. Wir freuen uns auf Dich

From the owner: Forrest Yoga: Power für Körper und Seele…read more Hansa Yoga - Forrest Yoga mit Katharina: kraftvolles Work-out und Wellbeing Katharina Rodewald ist zertifizierte Forrest Yogalehrerin. Die Amerikanerin Ana T. Forrest hat die therapeutische Yogapraxis Forrest Yoga vor über 40 Jahren entwickelt und an die Bedürfnisse der westlichen Kultur angepasst.  Wer seinen Körper einseitig belastet und gezielt etwas für Nacken, Schultern, Rücken und Tiefenmuskulatur tun möchte, der wird Forrest Yoga lieben. Die genaue Ausrichtung des Körpers spielt im Forrest Yoga eine zentrale Rolle, damit Gelenke geschont und Muskeln gezielt gekräftigt werden. Die einzelnen Posen werden länger gehalten. Intelligente "Hands-on"-Korrekturen am Körper der Teilnehmer machen Forrest Yoga einzigartig. Katharina unterrichtet in Kleingruppen in der Kraftwerk41 Physiotherapie (Flachsland 41, Barmbek) und gibt Forrest Yoga Kurse für Schwangere und fit nach der Geburt mit Babybetreuung in der Hebammenpraxis an der Alter (Alsterkamp 35, Harvestehude). Katharinas Forrest Yogakurse sind für Anfänger, Fortgeschrittene, Schwangere und Menschen mit körperlichen und/oder mentalen Besonderheiten geeignet.

My regular gym was the Rödingsmarkt location, but that one closed for 3 months back in May for…read morerenovation. They're now a month late with no signs of completing soon, so I imagine they're using the same crew that handled the Elbphilharmonie. Prior to the renovation, the Rödingsmarkt location was just a regular Fitness First, so going to the Europa Passage Platinum Club location should have been a step up. Sure enough, the workout machines are slightly fancier with rep counters and timers, the locker room finishes are higher end, and they have an entirely non-advertised hand/shower towel service (I still have no idea if you have to pay for this given how few people use it). However, it feels a lot like flying Premium Economy on a A380. The finishes are nicer, but you're still stuck in an airplane with 300 other people. As others have pointed out, the biggest plus to this location is the view. It's on the 3rd floor with sweeping views of Jungfernstieg and the Alster. On a clear/sunny day, it's really awesome. Otherwise, this location is pretty small overall, especially compared to Rödingsmarkt pre-renovation. I stick to morning hours since it's pretty much unusably cramped later in the day. Even in the morning, there's constant passive aggressiveness racing to get to the machines first but, since it's mostly the same set of folks, we've learned each other's routine as long as no "I'm going to the gym every morning now" person shows up randomly for a day or two. The biggest downside to this location is that they do the morning classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the small freestyle training area, which leaves no other area/equipment for everyone else at the gym. They also blast music for those workouts on top of the gym's music, which makes for some really awful layering. Pro tip: with the exception of Tuesdays, you can just go into the group studio to avoid those classes. The Jungfernstieg U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and bus stops are all close to Europa Passage, so this location is definitely convenient from a public transport point-of-view. It also has a StadtRAD station right in front of it. Pro tip: stick to the main elevators, not the outside glass elevator. That thing is slower than molasses. All in all, while I'll be gone before they ever finish the renovations, I'd probably go back to Rödingsmarkt over Europa Passage, especially since the former will re-open as a Platinum Club with the same higher-end finishes as the latter but with nearly twice the amount of space.

This is my favorite gym in Hamburg. It is not the biggest nor does it have the most variety of…read morefitness programs, but what it does have are qualities that I find convenient. It is in the Europa Passage and one can take an elevator from the outside street level which for some time was privately only accessible directly to Fitness First, but now the lift stops at Seven Oceans, a seafood restaurant located below, so if you share the ride with others who need to make a layover to the restaurant, your trip is less direct to the top. My favorite things to do here are the spin courses and cardio machines that overlook the gorgeous Alster lake. It makes you feel like you are doing sports outside, but from the inside of a climate controlled studio. The spin classes are intense but they have great instructors who play good music depending if you go on Classic Rock night or Dance/Disco club hit favorites. The lights are turned down and a blacklight keeps the room glowing in neon. The crowd here is also more business focused so often I see clients from the banks or media and even legal offices working out here. Since the size of this gym is not very large, it has more an intimate vibe, because you really get to see, meet and know members here on a more personal level. Best part ever? You can go shopping at the mall either before or after your workout, grab a bite to eat, or jump on several trains below the mall since there are the U3, U1, U2 and S trains to choose from. If you do the monthly pass, the prices are a bit higher, but monthly is available here.