iOneness Yoga: Mind, Body, and Soul

Robynne Tindall, Contributing Editor | Aug 26, 2015 9:00 am | 1 comment | 3420 reads

Yoga is a very personal sport and finding a studio and style that suits you can be challenging in a new city. Common complaints about yoga studios in Beijing include high pricing and overly large class sizes that leave you feeling like you haven’t got your money’s worth. 

Relatively new on the scene, iOneness Yoga is a good option for those looking for small classes in a classy setting. Set on the fifth floor of the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, the petite studio has just two rooms, featuring gentle lighting and classic wood tones. Students are able to use the Westin’s clean and expansive shower facilities, and a limited number of students may also request access to the swimming pool and gym each month. iOneness offers classes ranging from classical Hatha Yoga, to more dynamic Vinyasa, to challenging Bikram yoga (performed at a steamy 40 degrees Celsius).

Beijing being steamy enough as it is in the summer months, I declined the Bikram yoga and went for traditional Hatha yoga, which nevertheless had me sweating up a storm after the 75 minute session. My teacher Zoe was a hard taskmaster, working with me to encourage my muscles into stretches way beyond my perceived limit. The smaller class sizes mean you won’t feel intimidated or get left behind. Single classes are priced at RMB 260 and there are options to buy memberships offering unlimited classes (for example, RMB 6,800 for Vinyasa yoga, RMB 12,640 for all types of classes) or bundles of classes (RMB 6,240 for 30 lessons, plus 10 free lessons).

iOneness Yoga
Daily 7am-9.30pm. 5/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5726 7919)
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earth2jo's picture earth2jo Submitted by Guest on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 22:10

RMB260 a class, are you kidding? The price of yoga classes in Beijing is disgusting.

I was in San Fransisco last month and did a class with a teacher who has been one of the world's top yoga teachers for over 10 years - it cost me RMB 115 and that was the drop in rate, it would have been cheaper if I had been there more than a few days so I could get a membership.

I'll stick to my <RMB 200/month yogaglo online membership instead of wasting my money on classes in Beijing!

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