As the Vietnamese are more concerned about their physical and mental health, yoga has become a popular sport in recent years. It is not only about diet or exercise but also a way of life for many people, and thus, many yoga studios have been established across metropolitans.
In this guide, you will see a list of the best yoga studios in Ho Chi Minh City, their location and what service they provide. The modern equipped studios are primarily located in central districts like District 1 and District 3, while small and boutique studios are usually in quieter residential areas in District 2 and District 7.
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Sivananda Yoga Center
25 Tran Quy Khoach, District 1
~6 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport and 4 km from Ben Thanh Market
Opening hours: 5 AM – 9 PM
Established in 2011, Saigon Sivananda Yoga Center is a part of the International Sivananda Yoga Centers. Swami Sitaramananda, the founder of this center and volunteer staff here, aim to teach the “proper” and “positive” ways of well-being through exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, thinking, and meditation.
There are daily meditation and yoga classes for all levels, and some regular classes for the elderly and cancer patients. Most classes last about 90 minutes. Besides, the center often holds workshops and courses and offers residency for up to 3 months.
Yoga Living
12A Noi Khu 2 Street, Nam Vien, Phu My Hung, District 7
Opening hours:
- Weekdays: First class starts at 6:30 AM, and last class ends at 8 PM
- Sat-Sun: First class starts at 8:30 AM, and the last class ends at 5 PM
Yoga Living Academy earned the International standard certification of RYT200 from Yoga Alliance US. At this studio, you can enjoy all their facilities during and after classes for practicing but must follow the rules such as visit and attendance time.
They offer many classes, from basic yoga to meditation and breathing. Yoga Living also holds workshops and professional training for yoga teachers.
VYoga World
6th floor, Vincom, 3 Ba Thang Hai, District 10
~8.3 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport and 4 km from Ben Thanh Market
Opening hours: 6 AM – 9 PM
Other locations:
- 1A Ut Tich Street, Tan Binh District
- 63 Nguyen Thai Son Street, Go Vap Street
All the instructors at Vyoga World are from India, and they have many years of experience teaching in other countries in the Asia-Pacific, such as Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, and India.
Established by Master Vishwa – an expert in meditation and physiology, the Vyoga World designs classes suitable for all ages and physical conditions. The staff here can also give you general advice on health and fitness.
Fit24
2 Ho Xuan Huong, District 3
~8 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport and 2 km from Ben Thanh Market
Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM
K Level, Central Plaza, 91 Pham Van Hai, Tan Binh District
~3.5 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport and 5.5 km from Ben Thanh Market
Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM
Other locations:
- 2nd floor, Thien Son Plaza, 800 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7
Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM - 621 Hoang Sa, District 3
Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM - 6th, 7th, and 8th floor, Vincom, 3 Ba Thang Hai (3 Thang 2), District 10
Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM
Fit24, established in 2012, is a group with many fitness centers and yoga studios in Ho Chi Minh City. Belonging to EuroFit (headquarters in Germany), their centers have European-standard facilities.
They offer many yoga classes for people at different levels and for different purposes. There are classes to get fit, improve physical health, relieve stress, and increase flexibility and strength.
Note: there is no information on the language used in the classes, so it would be best to ask the staff before you make any registration.
Mandala Wellness
Nguyen Van Huong, District 2
~13.5 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport and 10 km from Ben Thanh Market
Opening hours: 8 AM – 8 PM
Mandala Wellness was established by a Vietnamese and her friend. Together, they aim for a better living conditions for Vietnamese through the spirit of Mandala.
They offer yoga and meditation classes. Mandala also holds workshops with experts on physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being.
Yoga Joy
14 P Street, District 7
~16 km from Tan Son Nhat Airport and 9 km from Ben Thanh Market
Opening hours:
- Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 7 PM
- Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Sun: 3 PM – 6 PM
Yoga Joy opened in late 2015. It is one of the rare boutique yoga studios in Ho Chi Minh City. Yoga Joy aspires to support women during pregnancy and parenthood.
Located in Phu My Hung Residential Area, this studio is quite far from the city center but offers a quiet space for yoga and meditation. As a family yoga studio, they offer many classes for women of all ages and in different stages of their life.
Final Words on Yoga Studios in Ho Chi Minh City
With the current booming trend of yoga, finding yoga studios in Ho Chi Minh is no longer challenging. The only question left is which instructor works best for you; it could be an English-speaking local coach or an Indian yogi with more traditional practices. However, the great thing about yoga is that you can also practice at home as long as there is a mat.