Yin & restorative
阴瑜伽Long, supported floor holds with bolsters. Closest thing to a nap that still counts as yoga.
RestorativeGood for first-timers60–75 min
1 listed session ↑Yoga & wellness in Shenzhen this week
1 session in the next 7 days · updated every morning
When can you go?
Every listed session by the time it starts — pick the time that fits your day.
- 10amSun 18 OctM Season: The Wisdom CollectiveShekou International School — Bay Campus, Nanshan · 60 minRestorative¥588 early bird / ¥688 standard / ¥888 patron
- 11amSun 11 OctShe Embodies · She Remembers: Women's Circle at The GardenThe Garden (The Yoga Garden), Shekou · 120 minRestorativePrice on request
- 11amSun 18 OctShe Rises · She Remembers: Women's Circle at The GardenThe Garden (The Yoga Garden), Shekou · 120 minRestorativePrice on request
Nothing listed at sunrise yet. Try lunchtime or weekend.
Nothing listed at after work yet. Try lunchtime or weekend.
Find your practice
From lie-down-and-listen to properly sweaty. Every card shows how intense it is and whether it suits a first visit.
Hatha
哈他瑜伽Classic postures held for a few breaths — what most studios mean by a plain "yoga class".
GentleGood for first-timers60–90 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioVinyasa flow
流瑜伽Movement linked to breath, one pose flowing into the next. Expect to sweat a bit.
ModerateGood for first-timers60 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioHot & power yoga
热瑜伽Heated room (35–40°C), fast pace. Bring a towel and a lot of water.
SweatyTry after a few classes60 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioReformer pilates
普拉提Spring-loaded machines, small groups, very precise. Book a beginners' intro first.
StrongTry after a few classes50 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioBreathwork
呼吸法Guided breathing patterns, lying down. Can feel surprisingly intense — facilitators check in first.
GentleGood for first-timers60–75 min
Offered at The Garden ↓Meditation
冥想Seated, guided or silent. Community groups are often free or donation-based.
RestorativeGood for first-timers30–60 min
Offered at The Garden ↓Sound bath
颂钵音疗Lie down under a blanket while singing bowls, chimes and gongs are played around the room.
RestorativeGood for first-timers60–90 min
Offered at The Garden ↓Women's circles
女性圈A facilitated gathering to talk, listen and rest together — often with cacao or sound. No experience needed.
RestorativeGood for first-timers2 hours
2 listed sessions ↑Ice bath
冰浴Breathing warm-up, then 1–3 minutes in 3–6°C water with a coach beside you. Only ever do it guided.
StrongTry after a few classes75 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioTai chi
太极Slow, standing, done outdoors at dawn in city parks. Just join the back row.
GentleGood for first-timers45–60 min
Nothing listed yet — ask a studioYour first yoga class in Shenzhen
Studios here work a little differently: most bookings happen on WeChat, many studios offer a discounted trial class (体验课), and teachers often cue in Chinese while demonstrating every pose. Here's how a first visit usually goes.
- Day beforeBook on WeChat
Add the studio's WeChat and ask for a 体验课 (trial class) and the timetable.
- −15 minArrive
Quick waiver, shoes off, lockers. Mention any injuries to the teacher.
- 60–75 minClass
Watch, copy, rest in child's pose whenever you need. Nobody's looking.
- AfterShower & tea
Expect a pitch for a class pack. Ask how long it's valid before you pay.
What to bring
- WeChat Pay or Alipay
- Water, and a towel for hot classes
- Your own mat for park sessions
- Grip socks for reformer pilates
Check first if you're…
- Pregnant
- Look for prenatal classes; skip hot yoga, ice baths and breath-holding practices.
- Back, knee or neck injuries
- Tell the teacher before class and start with yin, restorative or hatha.
- Heart or blood-pressure conditions
- Ask your doctor before ice baths, hot yoga or intense breathwork.
- Breathwork safety
- Only ever practise lying down, on land — never in or near water or while driving.
Yoga and breathwork are exercise, not medical treatment. Nothing on this page is medical advice — if you have a health condition, talk to your doctor first.
Wellness studios with English classes
Studios we've checked against their own website. Run one that teaches in English? Tell us.
Shekou
An English-language healing studio on a Shekou rooftop garden: sound baths with crystal bowls and gongs (including an aerial version in silks), breathwork, cacao ceremonies, yoga nidra, yoga and women's circles.
- Yoga
- Yoga nidra
- Breathwork
- Cacao ceremony
- Meditation
- Sound bath
- Women's circles
- English-friendly
- Language
- All sessions held in English (studio website)
- Sessions
- Group sessions usually 60–90 min; private sessions available
- Booking
- WeChat or the studio website; address shared at booking
Weekly timetable: not posted yet. Teach here? Post your classes (times, level, language) and newcomers can book the right one.
Post the timetable →How to find a class in Shenzhen
Most classes in Shenzhen are only advertised in Chinese apps. This is how to find them.
Ask for a trial class
Search 瑜伽 (yoga) or 普拉提 (pilates) plus your district on Dianping or Xiaohongshu, add the studio's WeChat and ask for a 体验课 and whether the teacher speaks English.
Free in the park
Tai chi and qigong groups practise at dawn in most city parks. Nobody minds if you stand at the back and follow.
Read Expat Explorer
Shenzhen Daily's weekly Expat Explorer column lists English-friendly classes, including free community yoga when it runs.
EyeShenzhen →Know one? Tell us
Teach a class in English, or run a free session? Send us the details and we'll list it here.
Tell us about a class →Moon & season calendar · 月历
The season & moon calendar
Some studios time special sessions to the solstices, equinoxes and full moons: sun salutations, yin and moon circles. These are the dates, in Shenzhen time. Next full moon: in 16 days.
- Mon 26 OctHunter's Moon 满月
Full at 12:12pm
No session listed yet - Tue 24 NovBeaver Moon 满月
Full at 10:54pm
No session listed yet - Tue 22 DecWinter solstice 冬至
Solstice at 4:51am
No session listed yet - Thu 24 DecCold Moon 满月
Full at 9:29am
No session listed yet - Fri 22 JanWolf Moon 满月
Full at 8:18pm
No session listed yet - Sun 21 FebSnow Moon 满月
Full at 7:25am
No session listed yet
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What it costs
Real prices we've seen, with where and when. Studios change them — confirm when you book.
| Breathwork + cacao ceremonyThe Garden, Shekou · Aug 2026 | ¥188 |
|---|---|
| Women's circlesThe Garden, Shekou · Oct 2026 | On request |
| Yoga, 10-class packA Futian studio · Mar 2025 poster | ¥1,200 |
| Sound healing, drop-inA Futian studio · Mar 2025 poster | ¥150 |
Words you'll hear in class
- 吸气xīqìbreathe in
- 呼气hūqìbreathe out
- 放松fàngsōngrelax
- 下犬式xià quǎn shìdownward dog
- 婴儿式yīng'ér shìchild's pose
- 体验课tǐyàn kètrial class
- 瑜伽垫yújiā diànyoga mat
- 有淋浴吗？yǒu línyù ma?are there showers?
Yoga & wellness questions
Where can I do yoga in English in Shenzhen?
The Garden, a rooftop studio in Shekou, teaches everything in English: yoga, yoga nidra, breathwork, meditation and sound baths. It's the only studio we've verified so far. Many other studios teach in Chinese and demonstrate every pose, so you can follow along — ask on WeChat before you book.
Is there free yoga in Shenzhen?
Sometimes, but there's no regular free session we can list right now. ActiveSZexpats, a hiking community, has run free "Yoga on the Lawn" sessions with volunteer teachers (joined through its WeChat group), and the Shekou Expats' Morning School ran free Friday-morning yoga in 2025. Tai chi in city parks at dawn is always free.
How much does yoga cost in Shenzhen?
It varies a lot, and most studios only publish prices on WeChat. Real examples: ¥1,200 for a 10-class yoga pack at a Futian studio (early 2025), and ¥188 for a breathwork and cacao session at The Garden (Aug 2026). Ask for a trial class (体验课) first.
Are there women's circles in Shenzhen?
Yes. The Garden in Shekou runs women's circles in English as part of its Sacred Feminine programme. Dates are listed at the top of this page when announced; the price is on request.
Are classes in English?
At The Garden, yes. At most other studios expect Chinese cues with English help if you ask — the phrases above cover the basics.
What's a sound bath?
A lying-down relaxation session with singing bowls and gongs — no experience needed. See our sound bath guide for what to expect and how to find one.
Sound healingNew to sound baths?Singing bowls, gongs and full-moon circles — what happens in a session, who it's not for, and how to find one.Sound baths & sound healing in Shenzhen →