Over the past few years, yoga has been gaining more popularity among Malaysians both old and young. Though it may seem deceptively simple, this ancient art offers a variety of benefits to its practitioners – among which are improved flexibility, stress relief, and yes, better sexual performance.
Whether you’re aiming to burn calories and lose weight ASAP or just looking for a relaxing fitness program to stretch out and unwind, these top 5 best yoga classes in KL and Selangor will help you out one pose at a time.
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MYoga Malaysia
Since their opening in 2006, MYoga has always focused on being a friendly, inclusive club where you can learn and practice yoga in a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment.
One of the main benefits of MYoga is the sheer amount of variety they have when it comes to yoga classes. Aside from over 30 types of yoga, they also offer an extensive array of high-energy group exercise classes to lift your spirits… and your pulse rates. MYoga is also the first club in Asia to offer a complete schedule of mY Energy classes.
BKS Iyengar Yogashala
If you’re searching for a more family friendly form of yoga, look no further than BKS Iyengar Yogashala. Based in Taman Desa, this yoga studio practices the Iyengar method of teaching – a method inspired by yoga master BKS Iyengar.
Unlike many other studios, Iyengar has classes suitable for people of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re a nervous beginner looking for a way to ease into the lifestyle, a 60+ senior trying to keep your body feeling fit and limber, or even a parent interested in a class for your children, Iyengar Yoga has it all. To make it even better, their classes are priced affordably, allowing you to Drop In and try out their classes for as low as RM25 a session.
Mysore Room
Based in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Mysore Room offers traditional yoga classes taught by experienced teachers Yan Ong and Manuel Ferreira. They teach Ashtanga Yoga – also known as the yoga of 8 limbs – and is one of the few existing yoga practices kept alive by a strict lineage of teachings passed down through history.
Dedicated to teaching this lineage of yoga in its purest form, Mysore Room offers classes at various levels suitable for beginners and veterans alike. They practice an open format class with teachers who will work with you on an individual basis, allowing you to progress at your own pace and build up an independent self practice. They also have Led classes which are more suitable for experienced Ashtanga yoga practitioners.
Surya Yoga
Located in Petaling Jaya, Surya Yoga offers a large variety of yoga styles suitable for different needs and lifestyles. Motivated to do things differently, Surya Yoga combines traditional knowledge of yoga practices with their own unique approach, creating their own brand of yoga and pilates.
A recognized leader in yoga teaching, Surya Yoga is a fundamental partner in health and wellness initiatives, providing vibrant and fun experiences that intertwines physical, emotional, and mental health to ensure that every student can achieve a sense of balance and contentment in their lives.
Journey Within
A professional studio that specializes in posture therapy, Journey Within teaches a number of classes based on the principles of Critical Alignment Therapy/Yoga. This form of therapy is great for reducing the pain that comes from repetitive strain injuries, back pain, stiff neck, and general discomfort. Even if you’re not suffering from such injuries, Journey Within’s classes are an excellent way to increase and maintain your general physical posture and sports performance.
Aside from that, Journey Within also doubles as a book cafe, giving you a place to relax and meditate after your classes are complete. Their LIFEbrary contains over 5,000 books covering a range of holistic topics such as yoga, meditation, health, etc.
