Late night stillness
Slow, restoring classes across Melbourne after eight in the evening.
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Late night stillness in Melbourne
Melbourne has a quiet side that opens after eight in the evening. The classes gathered here are slow and restoring, built around yin, meditation and gentle yoga, and many include gong, bowls or a sound bath. They suit the end of a long day, when the body wants to be held and the mind wants to slow down.
Where to start: Upstate Studios in Fitzroy or I Am That - Studio in Collingwood
It suits you if
- you want to unwind after a long day
- you prefer slow, supported shapes
- you enjoy sound with your practice
Read more about Late night stillness in MelbourneHow the evenings run, Studios and facilitators
How the evenings run
Nearly every class in this collection starts at 8pm, so the evening is the time to plan around. Upstate Studios in Fitzroy and I Am That - Studio in Collingwood hold most of these classes, and the two neighborhoods are where late practice gathers in the city. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are the days with the most classes.
Most of the classes are yin, yoga or meditation, and more than half include gong, bowls or a sound bath. Smaller numbers focus on yoga nidra, breathwork or flexibility, so a reader looking for a different kind of evening will find a few options as well.
Studios and facilitators
The studios here are Upstate Studios in Fitzroy and I Am That - Studio in Collingwood, with a handful of studios in total. Around ten facilitators lead the classes, including Stefi Koukounaras, Layla Enriquez, Stef Tipping, Niamh Pollins and Timothy McFarland.
Classes run about 50 minutes on average. Warm Yin and Sound Bath Meditation at Upstate Studios is 50 minutes, Yin Yoga and Meditation at I Am That - Studio is 60 minutes, and Yoga Nidra and Breathwork at the same studio is 45 minutes.
Late night stillness: questions and answers
When do most late night classes start?
Most of the evening classes here start at 8pm, and nearly all of them fall in the evening. Upstate Studios in Fitzroy and I Am That - Studio in Collingwood hold the largest share of them, and the busiest days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Are these classes good for beginners?
Yes, many of these classes suit beginners. Yin and restorative styles hold the body in supported shapes for longer, and the pace stays gentle. Yoga nidra and breathwork are also listed here, and both are taught in a seated or lying position.
How long are the classes?
Most classes here run about 50 minutes, though a few are a little longer or shorter. Yin Yoga and Meditation at I Am That - Studio runs 60 minutes, while Yoga Nidra and Breathwork there runs 45 minutes.
What kinds of classes are on offer?
Most classes are yoga, yin or meditation, and more than half include gong, bowls or a sound bath. A smaller number focus on yoga nidra, breathwork or flexibility.
What is a sound bath like in these classes?
Sound baths here are often paired with a yin or meditation class, so the body and the sound settle together. The gong and bowls are played during the practice, and the session finishes with a gentle return to the room.