Inspire Yoga - DIFC

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Inspire Yoga - DIFC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Inspire Yoga Story

Founded in 2014 by John Iossifidis and Elisa Fausto-Iossifidis, Inspire Yoga is a boutique yoga studio situated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The brand's vision is to offer a space and service as an “everyday escape for passionately nurturing and achieving mind-body balance." 

Currently, Inspire Yoga operates from a single location in DIFC.

How Did Inspire Yoga Score Overall?

The full client experience at Inspire Yoga was good, achieving our Recommended rating.

The class experience was positive and also achieved our Recommended rating.

The Highlights

The class experience was a highlight of our visit, with an attentive and friendly coach leading us through the well-structured session. The class was programmed in a way that was very accessible for newcomers to yoga, with many regressions and progressions offered to help cater to all levels.

What Our Evaluator Had To Say

“The easier options offered by the instructor were really helpful as a newcomer.”

“The coach was personable and made a real effort to interact with each class member.”

“From the waiting area to the changing rooms, the whole club was spacious and clean.”

What to Expect From An Inspire Yoga Session

Inspire Yoga offers a wide range of classes that incorporate yoga, Pilates and fitness. Their methodology and approach can be adapted to all ages, skill levels and physical conditions.

They champion a holistic approach that builds you physically, mentally and spiritually, offering a wide range of class types including both heated and unheated rooms. Traditional offerings such as Yin and Vinyasa are available, as well as more modern twists such as Peaceful Warrior Flow.

They also offer corporate wellness programs, experiential events and other healing and wellness practices, such as sound bowl sessions.

The Reception Service

All of our questions regarding the club and concept were answered smoothly by a friendly and knowledgeable member of staff during our phone call to the club.

On arrival at the club, we were promptly registered and an orientation of the studio was provided. More help as a first-time client before and after the class would have improved the experience.

The Class Experience

Inspire Yoga received our Recommended rating for the Class Experience.

Our instructor led the class professionally and gave different posture options to accommodate different ability levels. The energy in the room was good and the class flowed nicely. During the class, our instructor walked around and corrected participants individually, showing positive energy by smiling and making eye contact.

The class finished 10 minutes after the scheduled time. After the class was wrapped up, however, the coach made a further effort to connect, rounding off an overall positive experience.

The Equipment And Studio

The equipment in the studio was well-maintained, and the standard of cleanliness was good. The equipment was well stocked and organized on shelves.

The Facilities And Public Areas

Workout towels were not provided and shower towels could be rented. Lockers were provided with number locks. Free water refill stations were not available.

The club was easy to find, and we were greeted with the scent of incense sticks on arrival. Motivational wording on the wall added to the brand experience.

Digital And Technology

Navigating the website was simple and booking our class was intuitive thanks to the professional design of the website. The club's overall branding, across their website and social media channels alike, was consistent and professional.

Pricing

Inspire Yoga offers an introductory deal for first-time clients. Newcomers can enjoy two classes for the price of one for 115AED.

The club do not offer memberships, although larger class package deals can be bought, such as 10 classes for 1049AED or 20 classes for 1999AED.

Drop-in sessions are available at 115AED per class.

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