Welcome to Yo Yoga

A welcoming infrared heated yoga studio in Observatory, Cape Town

Whether you are new to yoga or deep in your practice, there is space for you here.

More than a yoga studio — a space to arrive, breathe, and belong.

Yo Yoga is an infrared heated studio in Observatory offering thoughtful heated and unheated classes designed to support strength, flexibility, and calm.

We believe yoga should feel accessible, welcoming and real.

Here, you can show up exactly as you are.

Energising Infrared Yoga Classes

Highly Qualified & Passionate Yoga Teachers

We cater to all levels of yogis

Explore Our Yoga Offerings

Join our diverse range of heated and unheated classes tailored for all levels, from beginners to advancing practitioners.

A Commitment to Yourself
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10% off Merchandise

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10% off Workshops

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Exclusive Member Benefits

Because showing up for yourself should always feel good.

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Yo Yoga for Free

Free Hot 26

Tuesdays at 19:30pm

Join us every Tuesday at 19:30pm for a powerful Hot 26 class - the perfect class to start your yoga journey!

Your first three classes are totally FREE — no strings attached. After that, just hop onto any of our regular packages.

Let’s get sweaty - see you on the mat!

*RSA Residents only

qualify for the free pass

*Once off package

for new students only

💚 Real progress isn’t built in one perfect practice.

It’s built by showing up, again and again.

Consistency will always take you further than perfection. 🌱

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🤸‍♂️ Ready to spend more time upside down?

Join Aaron for a 2.5-hour Handstand Workshop designed to help you build the strength, mobility, alignment and confidence needed to develop a stronger handstand practice.

Whether you’re working towards your first handstand or refining your technique, you’ll leave with practical drills and tools you can continue using long after the workshop.

📅 Saturday, 1 August
🕚 11:00am – 1:30pm

💸 R400 Standard
💚 R360 Debit Order Members

Spaces are limited, so book early through Bookamat to avoid missing out!

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Yoga has a way of giving us exactly what we need, often before we even realise it. 🤍

Some benefits are easy to see, like increased strength and flexibility. Others are quieter—more patience, a calmer mind, deeper focus, better sleep, or simply an hour to reconnect with yourself.

Every practice is different, and every person takes something unique from it.

What has yoga given you? We'd love to hear in the comments. 💚🧘‍♀️

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Today we celebrate the practice that brings us back to ourselves. ✨

More than movement, yoga is connection, breath, presence, and community. Thank you for sharing your practice with us. 💚

Happy International Day of Yoga. 🧘‍♀️🌍💚

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The practice doesn’t end when you roll up your mat. 🧘🏽

It follows you into the rest of your day, in the way you breathe, move, respond, and reconnect. 💚

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MEET STU

“I teach from a simple and honest place, focusing on the person in front of me. I keep it simple, safe, and strong, and help people find something real for themselves.”

I started yoga in 2002 in London. My first class was rough. I felt stiff, awkward, completely out of my depth. But something about it stuck, so I kept going. Over time, that struggle turned into something I looked forward to. I remember walking to class one day and realising I was excited to be in my body again. That was the shift.

From there I went to India, trained in Ashtanga, and continued building my practice between London and Cape Town. I’ve worked across Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Power, Bikram, Yin, restorative, traditional mat yoga, and chair yoga. I also studied Shadow Yoga and kung fu, which shaped a more flowing, connected way of moving and teaching. Time spent learning from different cultures, including in South America, Africa, and India, broadened how I see the practice beyond just the physical. In 2010 I started a yoga business in Cape Town, which became a big part of my life and is now carried forward by Karen as a welcoming space for others.

At a certain point, I stepped back from yoga. I needed to reconnect with it for myself, not as a job. Coming back now, after more than 20 years, I teach from a simpler, more honest place, focusing on the person in front of me. Whether it’s traditional mat yoga or chair yoga, the aim is the same, keep it simple, safe, and strong, and help people find something real for themselves.

And if nothing else, at least leave feeling a little better than when you walked in… even if your hamstrings still have something to say about it. 💚

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The magic of a yoga studio isn’t just the classes — it’s the people who make it what it is. 💚

A little behind-the-scenes from today’s content shoot with some of the incredible humans who share their energy, knowledge and passion with our community every day.

Connection. Community. Movement. ✨

We can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating. 💚🧘🏼‍♀️

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4 years at Black River Park 💚✨
And now moving through our 16th year as Yo Yoga. 🧘🏼‍♀️🌿

From Claremont, to Pinelands, back to Claremont, and now settled into our home in Observatory — each space has held its own memories, community and chapter of the journey. 🤍

What’s remained constant through it all is the heart of the practice and the people who fill the room.
The familiar faces, the deep breaths, the post-class chats, the sweaty flows, the stillness, the growth. 💚

Thank you for continuing to move with us through every season over the years. Whether you’ve been here since the early days or only recently rolled out a mat at Yo, we’re so grateful you’re part of this space. ✨🌿

Here’s to many more years of movement, connection and community at Black River Park. 💚

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Set yourself up for the week ahead with Aaron’s Sunday 16:30 Hot Hatha. ✨

A slower, intentional practice designed to build focus, create clarity, release tension and leave you feeling grounded going into a new week. 💚

Having taught this class for a long time now, it has quietly become one of the studio’s most loved and consistently praised classes, known for its restorative atmosphere, strong sequencing and deeply calming effect on both body and mind. 🧘🏽

Expect mindful movement, deep stretches, steady breathwork and the kind of calm that carries far beyond the mat. 🙏🌿

With Cape Town Marathon road closures affecting the morning, this afternoon class is the perfect way to move, reset and ease tired muscles after the weekend. 🏃🏻‍♀️✨

Whether you are recovering from the race, supporting from the sidelines or simply needing to reconnect with yourself before Monday, this class is here for you. 🌱

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Rooted, steady, and fully present 🌿
Horse pose reminds us to stay grounded through the fire — building strength, focus, and resilience together. ✨🧘🏼‍♀️

There’s something powerful about moving as one community. 🤍

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Balance isn’t built in the easy moments. 🌿
It’s built in the wobble, the focus, the breath, and the decision to stay present.

Tree and Toe Stand teaching steadiness from the inside out. 🤍✨

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Started yoga for the flexibility… 🤸🏼‍♀️
Stayed for everything else. 💚✨

The strength 💪
The grounding 🌿
The breath 🌬️
The community 💚
The sweat 🔥
The stillness 🕊️
The feeling after class 😌

Somewhere along the way, yoga becomes so much more than just the poses. 💚🧘🏼‍♀️✨

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🎶✨ HIMALAYAN SOUND BATH ✨🎶

Immerse yourself in 60 minutes of sound healing as the Himalayan bowls guide you into deep stillness and renewal. 🌊🌀

🗓 Saturday 23 May | 11:00am – 12:00pm
🎶 60 min Sound Bowl Meditation
💰 R350 | R315 for Autopay Members

Book your spot today and let the vibrations reset your mind, body & spirit. 💫

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A shared space, a shared practice 💚

These small moments of awareness help create the kind of room we all want to step into — calm, considered and connected. 🧘🫶🙏

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NEW! Hot Hatha with Kyle on Wednesday mornings! 😎

Kyle is stepping into the NEW Wednesday 9am Hot Hatha slot starting 29 April, bringing a focused and intentional approach to the practice. 💪

Expect a structured class that blends strength, mobility and breath — designed to build both physical and mental capacity.

A grounded yet challenging practice to support you in moving with more awareness and control. ✨🙏

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Friday flow with Aaron & Karen. 🤸🧘🏼‍♀️

Steady, focused, and rooted in breath — a practice that builds strength while creating space to soften. 🤍✨

A strong way to close the week. 🙏

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Inversions Workshop with Aaron Simon 🤸

Ready to turn your practice upside down? Join Aaron for a focused and supportive deep dive into the world of inversions. 💪 This workshop will explore key shapes including Shoulderstand, Forearmstand, Headstand, and Handstand, with a strong emphasis on safe alignment, strength-building drills, and progressive techniques.

Expect clear guidance, intelligent progressions, and plenty of time to practise — whether you’re building foundations or refining your upside-down confidence. 🙏

📅 Saturday, 30 May
🕚 11:00 – 13:00
💰 R350 / R315 (Debit Order Members)

All levels welcome. Come play, build strength, and shift your perspective. 🙃✨

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A familiar face back on the mat 💚

We’re excited to have Jamie popping in to teach a special Heated Vinyasa this Tuesday at 6pm — a throwback for our Pinelands crew and a beautiful chance to flow with her again.

Expect a strong, thoughtful flow, breath-led movement,and that grounded energy you may remember ✨

Tuesday, 21 April
18:00 Heated Vinyasa

Book your spot — this one’s going to feel special 🧘🏼‍♀️🔥

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There’s something about moving under infrared ❤️‍🔥✨ Not just heat — but a deeper kind of support for the body. 🌿

Improved circulation, increased mobility, and a practice that invites you to settle in and let go. ❤️

Rox in her element 🔥❤️

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Not sure which yoga class is right for you? 🧘‍♀️

Here’s a simple guide to our three core styles at Yo Yoga — Vinyasa, Hatha and Hot 26.

Each one offers something different, but all are designed to support your body, calm your mind and help you feel your best.

Come try a class and see what resonates with you 💚

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The kind of practice that doesn’t just move the body 🧘🏼‍♀️
it stirs something a little deeper. ✨

Beyond the shapes, beyond the flow,
yoga reveals its layers over time..

Awareness, presence, and a deeper connection to self. 🤍🌿✨

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Not every moment on the mat needs to be strong or fast. 🙏🏻

Child’s Pose is your soft place to land when the intensity rises — a quiet reset for body and mind 💚

Tuesday is for grounding, breathing, and easing back into routine after the Easter weekend 🌿🧘‍♀️

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A strong practice is built in community 🤝�✨🙏🏻

Moving together, breathing together 🌬️, and creating space to reset and reconnect on the mat 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Studio stays open through the Easter weekend 🐣
Keep an eye on stories for schedule updates 👀

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Autumn Specials are here 🍂

As we move into a new season, we’re excited to bring you a few limited-time offers to keep your practice consistent, grounded, and energised.

✨ Buy 3 months unlimited & get 1 month free
✨ Buy a 10-class pack & get 2 bonus classes
✨ Buy a 20-class pack & get 4 bonus classes

Available for the month of April only.

A beautiful opportunity to commit to your practice and enjoy a little extra value this autumn.

We can’t wait to see you on the mat 🤍

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We love our Yo Yoga Community 💚🧘‍♀️🌱

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Things we wish every new yoga student knew 💚

You don’t need to be flexible, your outfit doesn’t need to be perfect, and resting is part of the practice.

Show up, breathe, and enjoy your journey — we’re happy you’re here 🧘‍♀️✨

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A new week begins and we’re so happy to welcome everyone back after Ramadan 🌙🤍

Strong bodies, calm minds, and a community moving together again. 💚

Let’s flow into the week with purpose and good energy 🧘‍♀️✨

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Friday flow energy 🤍

Celebrating the teachers who show up, hold space, and make every class feel like exactly what you needed. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨

Ending the week feeling grounded, lifted, and grateful. 🌿

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Strength, focus, lift-off ✨💪

From wobbles to lift-off 🤸‍♀️ there was so much strength, focus and play in the room at our Arm Balance Workshop with Aaron Simon ✨

Building confidence, trusting the process, and showing up — this is what it’s all about 💫

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Strength in the holds, grace in the transitions and flow in every breath 🌱💚🧘‍♀️

Lucy and Karen in their rhythm 🎵

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The Transformative Benefits of Infrared Yoga

Enhances Flexibility and Mobility

Our classes help to improve your physical flexibility through gentle heat and stretching.

Aids in Detoxification

Infrared heat promotes sweating, which aids in the elimination of toxins from your body.

Boosts Mental Clarity

Regular practice can enhance focus and mental clarity, helping you to stay present.

Reduces Muscle Tension

The warmth of infrared helps to relax tight muscles, promoting comfort and ease.

Environmentally Friendly

Infrared technology is a sustainable choice that significantly lowers energy consumption.

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