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Great for an invigorating and well-sequenced practice. Quality classes with an affordable price tag.
The latest addition to the Yoga Lab franchise is the CBD outlet; a souped up version of the Duxton studio.
The Yoga Lab franchise probably has the most number of insta-famous yoga instructors, with headliners like Jasmine Chong and Erica Tenggara.
Class
Yoga Lab offers a wide variety of classes. Hot and non-hot options are available across their range of class types.
I attended a Flow class led by Christine. It was a slower flow, as she had us holding the poses for a couple of breaths, and lately I’ve been enjoying going deeper into poses being mindful in them. It was very nicely sequenced with smooth transitions in and out of asanas. What would have been nice was if we had a peak pose that we were building up to but I suppose that’s just personal preference.
Price
Yoga Lab used to offer one of the most affordable class rates in the market, but they’ve raised their prices recently. That said, it’s still pretty affordable and just a tad lower what other studios are charging.
I have noticed pretty stiff competition in the market lately as studios everywhere have been lowering the fees in smaller (e.g. 10 class) packages.
1 class – $28 (+$2 one-off card activation fee)
10 classes – $200 ($20 per class)
20 classes – $350 ($17.50 per class)
50 classes – $750 ($15 per class)
Half Day Unlimited – $150
All packages are valid for 6 months
Card activation fee is waived for package purchase
Updated March 2017
Studio
You can kind of tell that the budget for furnishing each studio has increased with each new opening.
Like most boutique studios, Yoga Lab CBD occupies the second and third floors of a shophouse along Boon Tat Street.
It’s slightly larger than the Duxton outlet and looks a lot more put-together.
It has 2 studios, each framed by large windows and floor-to-ceiling mirrors.
Each studio fits between 15-20 mats. They are relatively spaced apart on this visit, perhaps because the class was only about a third full. I’ve no doubt that it would be packed to the brim if Jasmine or Erica were teaching, and it can get a bit uncomfortable bumping into your neighbours constantly.
The mats have been rebranded so I can’t tell where is from. It’s a bit shorter than the Manduka Pro, a little too spongy, and has a much rougher surface, which provides good grip but can feel a bit scratchy.
Changing Room
The changing room has 2 cubicles to change in and plenty of lockers. The lockers here come with their own key so there is no need to bring your own lock. However, they are pretty small, so it’s not a good idea to bring too many things with you.
There are 5 shower stalls and 2 toilets.
There is a vanity area on both floors (slightly smaller one on the third floor) with a couple of hair dryers.
Amenities
Towels can be rented at $1.
Bottled water can be bought for $1 (there is no water cooler).
Location
The studio is on the second floor of 27 Boon Tat Street.
I love that there are so many food choices in the area, ranging from hawker fare at Lau Pa Sat or cafes along Telok Ayer. Perfect for an after-workout refuel.
Roadside parking can be hard to find in the evenings given the sheer number of bars and restaurants in the area. Parking in the skyscrapers nearby can be ridiculously expensive. I would suggest only driving here on weekend afternoons.
For those taking the MRT, it is a short walk from Telok Ayer or Downtown MRT stations. Those who would like to warm up before class can walk from Raffles Place or Tanjong Pagar MRT stations.
Classes attended at Yoga Lab were paid for by The Yoga Society.
The Yoga Society: @TheYogaSocietySG 