ABOUT THE STUDIO

Younga Yoga Studio was established in 2006 out of a need to create a space where people could come and practice yoga in a dedicated space. Before that time, yoga in Wollongong consisted of blue mats on community hall or gym floors often with lots of interruptions, last night's crumbs from community events & tumbleweeds under a pile of stackable chairs in the corner. There's nothing wrong with that approach - but we wanted to create a HOME for yoga in wollongong, and an oasis for people looking to study this beautiful and ancient practice on a regular basis.

With a yoga studio on every street corner now - it's hard to believe that just 13 years ago - the thought of creating a dedicated yoga space was considered kind of a crazy idea. We are also glad we didn't listen to those that thought it was crazy, and humbled to see how much the yoga community has continued to grow & evolve since Younga Yoga opened.

A SYMBOL OF TRANSFORMATION + DEDICATION OVER TIME

Looking around the studio - you might notice little clues about the studio before it 'found yoga'. The scuffs on the character filled floor, the amazing high ceilings (best acoustics in Wollongong), and the quaint building shape - a nod to the studio's past as home to Wollongong Girl Guides.

For us seeing the "diamond in the rough" - is a metaphor for the potential that we all have as human beings. People often come to yoga for the first time because something is out of balance, broken, neglected or just in need of some TLC. 

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When we first bought the studio - we were pregnant with our first baby, the banks wouldn't lend us the money (they thought it was a knock down job), but we believed in it and saw the potential. The yoga community was growing and although we remember back to many classes with just one or two people, it was clear that Wollongong was ready for yoga to be more than just an afterthought.

Despite being on a time frame to renovate before our daughter came along, despite having little money to do it, and having to do it all ourselves we believed in this more than anything and found a way. 

We want YOU to know that even if you've never tried yoga, even if you feel a bit run down, even if you're not in the best place at the moment - we believe in YOU. Don't be put off by 'instagram yoga' - this studio accepts you AS YOU ARE!

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With consistency, a step by step approach, an amazing community & lots of laughs along the way, we'll help you find better life balance, improve your strength & flexibility, reduce stress, and connect with like minded people.

Our studio has continued to evolve - we’ve managed to ride the chaos of Covid with as much grace as we could muster and now moving into our 2nd round of Yoga Teacher Training.

We are now focussed on helping as many yogis get on the mat here in studio - as well as at home via zoom, for a fit, balanced, connected & inspired life.

Just like when you start yoga for the first time - it's easy to feel overwhelmed, or impatient - but starting & leading this studio - just like practicing yoga - has taught us that the real gift is in consistent practice over a long period of time.