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The Yoga Sanctuary

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The Yoga Sanctuary

A plant filled Yoga Sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. A home away from home.

16/10/2025

REVIEW 💥💥

The Yoga Sanctuary is truly a sanctuary that nourished me in every way - physically, mentally, emotionally, socially & spiritually. It is the most incredible & transformative yoga experience I have ever had during my 10 years of practicing yoga at many studios. The owner, Maxine, is so lovely & warm & welcoming. She is committed to each student having the most positive & fulfilling experience during every class, & I did! She has carefully chosen instructors who share her philosophy about yoga being a practice that is nourishing, healing & connecting. I cherished every moment I spent at this magical place. It was way more than a yoga studio with classes, but became my yoga home where I was grounded & strengthened on a daily basis. Most of the classes are 75 minutes which allowed me to deepen my practice in every way. My body was pain free while practicing there even though I suffer from severe arthritis, especially in my hips. It was a miracle for my body to feel so good thanks to the focus on proper alignment & the amazing personal adjustments. The vinyasa & flow classes, I can’t recommend The Yoga Sanctuary enough. Attending classes there will be a loving gift to yourself &, in turn, to everyone around you. I can’t wait to take my next class there!! Thank you for a beautiful & loving yoga retreat during my time in Cape Town. With much love & gratitude for your kindness & generosity”
Sheryl

14/10/2025

We are delighted to welcome Elvira Hatzinasiou to our teaching team ✨!

Elvira has spent many years working as an international singer, dancer and performer in Greece, the U.K. and all over the world on cruise ships. She is new to Cape Town but not to Yoga.
She found Yoga, or it rather found her, 10 years ago and she hasn’t left it since.

Mixing her deep rooted love for tradition (perhaps instilled in her by her Greek native heritage and upbringing) as well as her experience with music and dance, Elvira’s class will always be connected to breath, movement and sound and will always be anchored in authentic yogic practices, beyond just asana.

Chasing ancient wisdom and authenticity, she completed her teacher training in Rishikesh, India; the birthplace of yoga, with the holy waters of the Ganga flowing through it. Recently, she also graduated a Perinatal course and hopes to gain more knowledge in the field, in order to help more women come into their power through yoga.

Join Elvira on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7am for a Morning Practice.

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11/10/2025

REVIEW 💥💥💥💥

“I firstly want to express my joy , gratitude & admiration of been blessed to be led by the wonderful Gogo in last nights Friday Reset class .

What an amazing teacher he is , he was so knowledgeable in all the aspects he was teaching , his alignment , the interior body knowledge too , the slow vinyasa into postures , even the wonderful playlist .

His teaching method was graceful, gentle and just made the class special . You have got a great teacher with you .

The studio itself is truly lovely , small cosy & it was very intimate and peaceful last night . All the beautiful props, pretty back yard a great great space .

So 💯 out of 💯 in my heart & mind . I highly recommend you to all whom are Yoga students.

Thank you 🙏 and I look forward to visiting you again .

God Bless

Amanda x”

Thank you Amanda. We are feeling so proud 🥹, of and .

May God bless you too. 🙏

29/09/2025

Full Moon in Aries Healing Circle with Justine and Janet.

Tuesday October 7th
8-9:15pm

This super full moon in Aries invites us to trust our inner wisdom, and to take a leap of faith. To honor the path that is calling you, releasing all that is weighing you down and not serving you. Allow this full moon to help guide you back to your independence, your bold truest authentic nature.

Class includes:
Breath work - for grounding, releasing and focus
Gentle Movement to open the energy channels
Mantra and Seed Sounds to raise our vibrations
Full Moon healing rituals
Sharing in Community

Everyone is welcome.

♈️

21/09/2025

We are offering a “First Class Free” for the month of October! 💥

So if you are new to yoga, or have never visited our sanctuary before, you are welcomed! 🤍

Bookings via our website, or via the MINDBODY app.

Our sanctuary has an offering for everyone, all are welcomed, in our safe and nurturing home away from home.

Much love
Maxine 🤍

19/09/2025

“The Yoga Sanctuary is truly a sanctuary that nourished me in every way - physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. It is the most incredible and transformative yoga experience I have ever had during my 10 years of practicing yoga at many studios. The owner, Maxine, is so lovely and warm and welcoming. She is committed to each student having the most positive and fulfilling experience during every class, and I did! She has carefully chosen instructors who share her philosophy about yoga being a practice that is nourishing, healing and connecting. I cherished every moment I spent at this magical place. It was way more than a yoga studio with classes, but became my yoga home where I was grounded and strengthened on a daily basis. Most of the classes are 75 minutes which allowed me to deepen my practice in every way. My body was pain free while practicing there even though I suffer from severe arthritis, especially in my hips. It was a miracle for my body to feel so good thanks to the focus on proper alignment and the amazing personal adjustments. The vinyasa & flow classes are I can’t recommend The Yoga Sanctuary enough. Attending classes there will be a loving gift to yourself and, in turn, to everyone around you. I can’t wait to take my next class there!! Thank you for a beautiful and loving yoga retreat during my time in Cape Town. With much love and gratitude for your kindness and generosity.”

Awwww 🥹, we miss you Sheryl. Thank you for such a beautiful review. We absolutely loved having you. Please come back soon so that we can explore the beautiful practice of yoga, that keeps on giving, together.

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12/09/2025

This two and a half hour workshop will explore restorative yoga practices, breathework techniques, a yoga nidra and sound healing.
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These are tools to help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous state of the nervous system.
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These tools assist the practitioner to drop into and imprint a deep healing, a “rest and digest” state.
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This workshop is for all.
Contact Justine directly to make a booking.

30/08/2025

Join Justine and Janet on Sunday the 7th of September for a Full Moon Healing Circle 🌕

14/08/2025

Reflexology “Embracing the Heart” Workshop for Couples, Partners and Friends with Janet.
👣
Join Janet Dailey, certified Reflexologist and
founder of Dailey Wellness for a 2 hour hands on
workshop dedicated to your soles!
👣
During this workshop you will experience, working with a partner:
5 Reflexology points that support the Heart and the surrounding area, helping to boost your immune system and open the chest.
Develop a tool kit for the feet and basic knowledge of how this ancient natural healing method can help you and your loved ones.
Self care techniques including breath work for grounding and knowledge of how to work with essential oils.

Grab a friend and or a loved one…
R950 per couple
To book contact Janet 084 288 5197

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Reflexology is a science and art based on the principle
that there are specific areas in the feet and hands that
correspond to all parts of the body. In this technique,
the practitioner uses the thumb and fingers to place
pressure on these reflex points. As a result, this
process releases any energy blockages, reduces stress
and brings back balance into the body as well as the
foot.

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05/08/2025

Our evening classes are a heavy dose of love, nurturing, tender loving care, warmth, kindness and lots and lots of candles.

Join us for something special🪽

01/08/2025

This will be a four-week program designed to give new students a well-rounded introduction to yoga and help them feel confident stepping into any class afterward.

Details of the series:

Duration: 4 weeks, 75 minutes per session

Rate: R1200 per person (Early Bird: R950)

Theme: Each week will be linked to an element and a corresponding yogic principle:
• Week 1 – Air: Breath, awareness of prana
• Week 2 – Earth: Foundations, stability in asana
• Week 3 – Water: Flow, moving with ease and connection
• Week 4 – Fire: Tapas, building heat and cultivating inner strength

Students are encouraged to attend all four sessions for the full experience. The series will cover:

Introduction to yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness

Basic foundations and key asanas

Sun Salutations and the building blocks of a modern yoga practice

How to safely and confidently explore their bodies’ potential in terms of strength, flexibility, and longevity

Tools for relaxation, stress release, and overall wellbeing through mindful movement

The aim is that by the end of the series, participants feel more at home in their bodies, have a basic understanding of yoga’s physical and non-physical benefits, and know how to practice safely and intuitively for their individual needs.

I’ve been refining this series over many years, and I’m really excited to bring it to Yoga Sanctuary for the first time. These are just some key points you might like to include in the advertising, but please feel free to word and shape it in your style—we can always finalize it together.

Warmly,
Angelo

19/07/2025

We are so excited to welcome Gogo Khanyakude to our sanctuary.

Gogo Khanyakude (Tiisetso Makhubedu) is a
Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher | Somatic Decolonial Practitioner

For Gogo Khanyakude, yoga doesn’t start with perfect poses - it begins with the breath. Not as an order, but as a gentle invitation.
A registered yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, their teachings help people find their way back to their bodies - a radical act in a world that’s taught us to disconnect.

Colonialism messed with our heads, made us see our bodies as things to use or fix. But in Gogo’s classes, every mindful breath is a small act of defiance. We’re done living only in our thoughts. We’re taking back the right to feel good in our skin. We honour that this homecoming isn’t easy - it takes courage.

This isn’t just yoga - it’s embodied freedom. Not just exercise, but taking back what’s yours.

Gogo’s Ukudloza approach mixes trauma-aware yoga with Southern African healing wisdom, creating spaces where every pose is a conversation - “How does this breath feel today? Where are you feeling tight?” Turning inward isn’t escape - it’s asking “Is this tension really mine, or something I’ve been carrying for others?” Rest isn’t lazy - “You don’t have to push. Where you are is enough.”

Their classes are all about safe spaces for q***r and Black bodies often left out of mainstream yoga. There’s real choice - “You can stop any pose. You know your body best.” And rooted mindfulness that respects yoga’s Indian origins while weaving in African ancestral wisdom.

As featured on Metro FM, DW and other platforms, Gogo understands that for many of us, our bodies hold pain and history. Their teaching asks the hard questions:

How do we make space for anger or numbness on the mat?

How do we honour those who can’t just ‘breathe through it’ yet?

The answer shines through in their approach: “Your body, your rules. You belong to yourself first.”

Address

8 Solomons Road
Cape Town
8060

Opening Hours

Monday	06:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 19:00
Thursday	06:00 - 19:00
Friday	06:00 - 19:00
Saturday	09:00 - 14:00
Sunday	17:00 - 18:15

Telephone

+27829044604

Website

http://www.theyogasanctuary.co.za/

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