I attend the classes run by Sharon each Tuesday night. I used to do Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga many…read moreyears ago with another studio, and have recently decided to take it up again due to the health benefits, and also as it clears my mind. The style I attend is Hatha, and the classes are different every time as the teacher adapts the classes to those who are attending. You do not do a set routine each time, and personally I find this more interesting because I like to have it mixed up a bit. The thing I love about yoga is that it is about your body and your personal limits, there is nothing more satisfying than feeling your body click into place more each time you attempt a pose than last time you tried it. Sharon is very encouraging as a teacher, and calm, she respects the limits of every class member and makes everyone feel good about what they can do. She leans more towards the spiritual side but there is no chanting, which is fine by me. Each class will have as many as two or three meditative periods, and I find that at the end I feel very light and experience a wonderful sense of calm and wellbeing. I often find that if I practice yoga for any period of time my core strength improves markedly, and I have better posture and can breathe easier. All this and leaving class each Tuesday night as if I have just had a relaxing full body massage for only $16 a session, is certainly a bargain in my book.

I started the introductory yoga class with Jane back in January and instantly fell in love with the…read morepractice. Jane is thorough and takes the time to answer any questions, help you with the poses and offer advice after classes too. From what I can remember, she undertook her training in India itself so you know you're getting the best. If you're a complete novice, the beginners course is definitely for you. If you're slightly more advanced, there is a general class another night of the week where you'll be able to showcase your flexibility! I felt part of a group the whole time and we were all very like-minded. Ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes attend the classes so don't think you'll be at the back of the class alone. I have yet to see any gents join in though I would encourage them to. Jane frequently emails resources throughout the week for extra learning and guidance. I have personally found yoga to be a great stress relief and perfect me-time. I'm a frequent cyclist and occasional runner but there's something about really channelling your thoughts and slowly moving through all the poses and stretches to test both your physical and mental strengths.

Movemeant Pilates is situated on the corner of O'Connell and Ward streets, North Adelaide. It is a…read moresmall studio located on the first floor of the building. A friend of mine comes here regularly and said she could really felt the difference after a few weeks of regularly sessions. I eventually found the time to check it out, and liked it more than yoga. I found they focused more on stretching and breathing exercises, whereas yoga was similar but incorporated too much of the mind-relaxing exercises - I just wanted to stretch and tone up. The exercises they do at Pilates are full on. If you do it properly, it's pretty heavy stuff. I found that even after only a few consecutive casual sessions I could already begin to feel a difference. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and much preferred it over rigorous exercise on the treadmill. The only thing that stops me from coming here so often are the prices! It's not cheap - private sessions start from $70, small groups from $37, and pilatesstick classes from $27 - enough to send me broke. It's definitely a great alternative when you're bored of the gym - I would love to mix it up between gym seshes with a bit of pilates, it's perfect if you're looking to tone up, improve posture and breathing.

I'm always on the hunt for a new yoga studio, there is a lack of great studios that have the…read moretrifecta - with fab instructors, location and timetable. Well it appears Adelaide Yoga Flow has hit the jackpot! I went this morning for sunrise yoga, and yes it was pitch black when I arrived at 6.15AM and sunny when I left. What a beautiful start to the day :) My only complaint is maybe they shouldn't schedule sunrise yoga on rubbish pick up day. It sort of messed with my zen! They are open 7 days a week (it is often hard to find your Sunday yoga fix) with a great mix of times, are reasonably priced and you don't have to book!

This is a long overdue posting but I wanted to leave a review for women in Adelaide looking for a…read morefun and inspiring way to change their bodies and find that great lift tone and burn without the arduous task of going to a boring gym. Let me preface this review by saying I am a San Francisco based Pure Barre teacher and I was seeking a barre studio that would allow me to continue my practice during one of my many trips to Adelaide. I tried what few places were available in the area and out of studios that I tried Inner Strength Pilates & Barre studio had to have been my favorite. Maybe I am a bit biased because it did remind me of my own barre studio at home, in that it had high energy music and a quick pace that allowed you to build your strength while of course getting your heart rate up and providing good cardio at the same time. The teacher was motivating (even though it was early in the morning!) and although the class was only me and another women she handled the small size well, being particularly attentive of our form and technique (which of course provides the best results). The terms did seem a bit dance heavy which could be intimidating to those (like myself) with no dance background and little to no rhythm. But fear not! because those are simply the terms they use to help set up the exercise, the actual work requires no dance background or rhythm in the slightest. The best thing about barre is it is fun and distracts you from the pain of working out. Instead you're lost in the music and the motivational cues from the instructor and before you know it the class is over and you're already thinking about the next time you'll be able to come in. The next day I felt delightfully sore! Two weeks of regular classes I'm positive you would start to see results. I only wish I had gone to a few more classes because I can imagine that a full class would have wonderful energy. It would be nice to see some kind of package deal for regular clients. Perhaps an autopay set up that provides unlimited classes for a discounted rate. I would definitely be signing up for that right away! (Plus when you're paying a higher price for these classes you're always more motivated to go regularly and get bang for your buck!) I also really regret not trying one of the pilates classes. I am a regularly client of a reformer studio here in San Francisco and it would have been great to see how those classes compare too. I guess this just gives me another reason to check the studio out next time I am in Adelaide. Coming from an area where the boutique fitness studio market is WAY over saturated it sometimes can be difficult to find a studio that is up to par with the many offerings we have in SF. However, I am confident when saying Inner Strength Pilates stands out a league above the rest.

I've been into health and fitness for a while and decided to give Barre a go. I started off with a…read more2 week intro pass and absolutely loved it! I am now a member and go 3 times a week :) I highly recommend Aleenta Barre Mawson Lakes, it's a fun and friendly environment, you don't even feel like you're working out!

I have been doing hot yoga with Peak for over six months at their Prospect Studio. I love the hot…read morepower and warm variation classes and the teachers are so accommodating and supportive. The fact that they have been able to grow in that time to include two more studios is testament to what a wonderful service they ofer.

I have never enjoyed exercise & fitness.. But Peak Physique has completely changed my mind! It is…read moresuch a relaxing, fun & energising atmosphere. The instructors are encouraging and cater to all levels of fitness! I am really enjoying the classes and will definitely be continuing with Peak Physique at Seaton! - Mel

Regular weekly yoga classes in various locations in and around Norwood from Adelaide's most…read moreexperienced Kundalini Yoga teacher. She also brings interstate and international teachers for workshops and training. Worth a visit.