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How Yoga Synergy in Newtown Is Keeping Wellness Affordable — And Giving Back to a Worthy Cause

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Founded by Bianca Machliss, a yoga teacher and qualified physiotherapist, Yoga Synergy offers something different to the big-name studios popping up around the place. The studio has long offered a no-fuss, no-frills alternative to the glossy boutique fitness scene. Classes take place in a simple school hall - a welcoming, down-to-earth space where the focus is on mindful movement, breath and connection.

Like many small, independent businesses, Yoga Synergy has faced tough challenges in recent years. With increased competition from gyms and chain studios, and the lingering financial impacts of COVID, keeping doors open hasn’t been easy. While Bianca’s own classes remain popular, running a small studio means juggling rent, teacher wages and overheads — a constant balancing act.

Despite this, Bianca has stayed true to the community values that built Yoga Synergy. Her newest initiative, a $5 Community Class, is a heartfelt way to give back while keeping yoga accessible for those doing it tough. Not only does it offer an affordable option for locals who may not be able to commit to regular class prices, but all proceeds are donated to Youth Off The Streets, an organisation supporting vulnerable young people.

“It’s a privilege to have the time, capability and finances to practise yoga,” Bianca says. “This is one small way we can open the doors a little wider to those who need it, and support a cause that matters.”

The hope is that these community classes will help bring more people back to the mat, reconnect neighbours, and keep one of Newtown’s longest-running independent yoga spaces alive. Head along with your mat, a warm blanket and some comfy clothes, and feel good while you do good.

Yoga Synergy

$5 Community Class | Thursday 6-7pm 196 Australia St

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