The good news is, there are several locations in and around the Klang Valley that offer affordable and effective yoga sessions by experienced teachers.
If you would like to benefit both physically and spiritually from this ancient practice without breaking the bank, head on over to these studios.
1. Hippie Hub
Affiliated with the YogaOneThatIWant chain of studios, Hippie Hub was founded by Atilia Haron in 2015 with one vision in mind: to make yoga accessible for all.
The studio in Damansara Perdana, Selangor, offers classes from as low as RM25 per session for practitioners of all levels.
Virtual classes are also available for those who prefer doing yoga at home.
Visit Hippie Hub’s website and Facebook profile.
Hippie Hub
Lot 6, PJU 8/3A
G16 Block 3, Level G
Perdana Emerald Condominium
47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Business hours: 7.30am-9.45pm daily
2. Dancepot
Dancepot kicked off in 2015 with ballet classes but has since added various forms of dance, Zumba workouts, and aerial sessions, as well as yoga, aerial yoga and yoga wheel.
The name “dancepot” stems from the brand’s belief that every aspiring dancer is a seed that must be cared for and nurtured to reach its full potential.
Classes start from as low as RM22.50 per session.
Click here for Dancepot’s website and visit its profile on Facebook.
Dancepot
26-2, Jalan Danau Niaga 1
Off Jalan Genting Kelang
53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
3. Yoga 2 Self
Instructor Barbara Vadiveloo was formally trained in Sivananda and Manasa yoga, and started off by teaching her own classes in Petaling Jaya before joining Yoga 2 Self.
Specialising in Hatha yoga, Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) and Yoga Nidra, the centre offers classes for beginners and advanced practitioners from RM25 per session.
Check out Yoga 2 Self on Facebook or visit its website here.
Yoga 2 Self
1, 1st Floor
Jalan 8/1D, Seksyen 8
46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
4. Prana Yoga
Prana Yoga is one of the few studios in Kuala Lumpur that offers affordable pre- and postnatal yoga teacher-training programmes.
Classes are hosted by eight teachers at Pusat Kreatif Kanak-kanak Tuanku Bainun in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, and cost as low as RM25 per session.
It is a haven for beginners, with each session focusing on wellness as opposed to achieving perfection when it comes to yoga poses.
Click here for Prana Yoga’s Facebook profile and also visit its website.
Prana Yoga
Unit 2.3, 2nd Floor
Pusat Kreatif Kanak-kanak Tuanku Bainun
48, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur
5. Align Yoga
Classes at Align Yoga are led by Mikyung Shin, who hails from Korea. A lifelong learner and practitioner, Shin believes the key to teaching yoga is understanding every student’s personal ability.
Six classes – Align 101, Align+, Flow, Flow+, the Prana Vashya introductory series, and Prana Vashya primary series – are available from RM30 per session.
For more information, check out Align Yoga on Facebook or visit its website.
Align Yoga
C-6-3, The Link 2
Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur
6. Manasa Yoga
At Manasa Yoga, students benefit from different classes every day, which are scheduled to shake up their routine and allow them to practise the art without confining themselves to a certain level.
Most classes are taught by Manoj Kaimal, who has taught yoga since he was 27 and is now in his 50s. He focuses on hip and shoulder movements as most of his students are above age 40.
It costs as low as RM22.50 to join a virtual or studio session.
Visit Manasa Yoga’s website or Facebook page.
Manasa Yoga
C-6-3, The Link 2
Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur
Unless specified, all business hours vary according to schedule.