ESSENTIAL CLASSES
Power yoga
A fast-paced and sweaty form of yoga with lots of connecting movements. Get ready to perfect your sun salutations (a famous yoga sequence that stretches all muscle groups) and yoga flows. Warning: it’s intense and not suitable for beginners. If you want to stretch without hitting the gym, this is the ideal class – it improves balance, strength and flexibility.
bu Dhabi Country Club, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, Dhs60. Tel: (02) 6577777. Taxi: close to Karama Street. adcountryclub.com
Yoga for children
Kids can master yoga moves at this fun class themed around nature – think frog, monkey and trees poses that’ll have your children think they’ve landed a starring role in The
Jungle Book. Classes encourage discipline and focus in a playful environment, using games, music and stories while working on strength and flexibility.
The Hot House, Al Zeina, Abu Dhabi, Dhs50. Tel: (02) 5837753. Taxi: beside Nandos. thehothouseuae.com
Pranayama
Pranayama are controlled breathing exercises designed to clear the physical and emotional obstacles in the body and prepare it for meditation. The class is seated and aims to rebalance the energy channels, known as chakras, that run through your body. The session is suitable for all levels. The Yoga Studio, Royal Stables Abu Dhabi, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, Dhs70. Tel: (02) 4477735. Taxi: near Abu Dhabi Country Club. info@ theyogastudio.ae
Beginners’ yoga
Trying yoga for the first time? This class is for those of you who don’t know your down dog from your chaturanga or your plank from your warrior two. You’ll be taken through basic stretching poses and have the philosophies behind the practice explained.
Bodytree Studio, Al Zaab, Abu Dhabi, Dhs80. Tel: (02) 4434448. Taxi: opposite Adnoc, near Khalidiyah police station. bodytreestudio.com