Yoga Movement

Located high up H Queen’s, the studio sports gorgeous interiors inspired by the ten Singaporean studios in their signature brick red and teal palette (I heard a second location is also in the works!). The two practice rooms are spacious and bright, with a tropical wallpaper that brings a Bali-in-the-cloud vibe. The TV-looking devices hanging from the ceilings are heating panels for hot classes, keeping room temperatures at 35+ degrees for a more challenging environment to practice in.

But the stunner was the changing room, with a massive selfie mirror and a vanity bench along the wall displaying Sephora products. It was like walking into a sleek boutique hotel, where even a quick rinse feels like the highest form of self-pampering (and rightfully so!).

I’ve also long since realised that much of my perception of yoga studios often boils down to their instructors, and trust me, I’ve had my share of shoddy ones. Ideally, you want someone who sets the pace in the sweet spot but pushes you just a bit past your boundaries every time without being condescending. Yoga Movement’s Kellen checks all the boxes and lends a calm presence to an hour of deep focus.

Whenever I reacquaint myself with yoga after a long hiatus, I have this funny feeling that time stops and my first lesson lasts forever. Settling into a flow state looks different for everyone, and I’m grateful every time I am reminded to slow down with deep breaths, recentering my mind and body for the day ahead.

Yoga Movement’s classes range from slow-paced basics to fast routines incorporating music, resistance, heat, and HIIT for loaded fun. So whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned practitioner, there’s something for everyone.

Sure, it’s Central pricing, with single classes starting at HK$300–just like most pay-as-you-go yoga studios. But if you’re in it for the long run, prices drop to as low as HK$176/class. They also have share packs you can share with an unlimited number of friends and a monthly unlimited membership that gradually drops in price the longer you’ve been on the plan. Fairly interesting fare with added flexibility for busy bees that quite nicely bridges the wide gap between PURE (Hong Kong’s epitome of workout status, but prepared to fight for signups at 9 AM sharp) and small, local studios (cost-effective but often needing more infrastructure).

At the end of the day, if you’re paying hard-earned cash for yoga classes (as opposed to following along with your favourite influencer on YouTube), finding a studio that fosters a like-minded community to spur you on your wellness journey makes sense. And I’m talking about a gentle buzzing vibe that keeps you cool and collected, not the cult-like fervour of some smaller gyms, which intimidates me big time.

And if a yoga family is what you’re after, it doesn’t hurt to browse their selection of super cute merch, some exclusive to Hong Kong, including super-soft tees and a grippy towel for performance that never slips up.

Common Man Coffee Roasters

And ICYMI, fellow Singaporean brand Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) is finally hitting K11 Art Mall in October after expanding to Malaysia and the Philippines! Since 2013, CMCR has become one of Singapore’s most notable coffee chains, serving a collection of speciality-grade coffee blends roasted in its homegrown roastery.

This time, we got to try their cold brew made from their Daily Driver blend, which delivers a rich and full-bodied blend of two seasonal Brazillian beans with notes of cocoa, roasted nuts, and caramelised sugar wrapped up in a buttery mouthfeel—truly a godsend for post-workout in Hong Kong’s hot summers. 

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