Sydney’s most stunning outdoor cinema is undoubtedly the Westpac OpenAir Cinema, perched on the edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens with iconic views of Sydney Harbour. With pop-up bars and eateries, it’s a shame that the location is so underutilised during daylight hours. Well, until now.
You can take the opportunity to have a wholesome start to your day (or your year, hello resolutions!) with an early morning harbourside yoga session, under the shade of a pop-up studio, that wraps up with a mindful iced coffee sipping session and a light brekky (vegans and dairy-free girlies are covered, FYI). Gosh, that’s a damn nice morning and some smug Instagram content right there! And better yet, these classes are completely free this January and February.
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Running from January 19 to February 17, 2023, there are ten Sip & Breathe sessions open to the public, with advanced online booking required. The sessions are suitable for both beginners and more advanced yoga enthusiasts. You can roll solo, or peer pressure a loved one to book in with you. These “Sip & Breathe” sessions are being put on by Nespresso, which is teaming up with Virgin Active to promote its latest iced coffee capsule blends and recipes.
An opportunity to take a mindful moment ahead of a busy day, the sessions run from 7.30am on Thursday and Fridays, and from 8.30am on Saturdays and Sundays. The experience consists of a one-hour yoga session led by top yoga coaches; a delicious, light breakfast served by Kitchen by Mike, and a chance to taste Nespresso’s new summer iced coffee collection – including a surprisingly addictive, refreshing Iced Virgin Mojito post-workout.
Book in your free session here and start practising your downward dog.
Note: Bookings are made available 14 days prior to the date of the session, and are secured on a first come, first served basis via the Virgin Active website. Make sure to sign up for a free Virgin Active account via the 'Yoga at the OpenAir Cinema' membership option first before booking your spot in the timetable.