Phoenix Studio

Something NEW is coming to Phoenix... 🔥

Introducing our new IGNITE small-group strength classes!

Ignite is about building strength, stamina and new skills in a supportive environment — whether you're already strong or you're just beginning.

And we're welcoming a new instructor to Phoenix to lead them...
🔥 Meet Miss Lisa V!

Think:
💪 Small groups — maximum SIX
🔥 Calisthenics-inspired bodyweight training
🏋️ Weight training with guidance on technique and safe progression
🤸 Learning new skills and discovering what your body can do
🙌 Plenty of encouragement
✨ Our beautiful new boutique training space
🦶 And yes, you can train barefoot if that's your thing.*

I am SO excited about this addition to Phoenix.

Calisthenics-inspired training has been a big part of my own movement journey, and there is something incredibly satisfying about working towards a movement you once thought:

“There is absolutely NO WAY my body can do that.”

..and then one day, it does. ❤️‍🔥

And with only SIX people per class, Ignite isn't about disappearing into a crowded gym and trying to work out what you're supposed to be doing.

You'll have Lisa there to guide you, correct technique, help you progress and encourage you along the way.

🔥 IGNITE — Small Group Strength Training

Available through eligible all-access Phoenix memberships**, class packs or casual drop-in.

⚠️ PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL — classes are capped at SIX.

*Barefoot participation subject to waiver and common sense around dropped weights. 🤣

**If you're already a Phoenix member, talk to me about our September promotion, where you can try out these new classes without upgrading your pass. 💛

"I just came here for the Savasana" 🤣

The Bikram Revival is Here! ❤️‍🔥

One of the most useful things Bikram has taught me is how to lie down.

Seriously.

The way many of us do life these days looks something like:

STRESS -> STRESS -> STRESS -> COLLAPSE

Bikram has taught me there's another way:

STRESS -> RECOVER -> CONTINUE

The Savasana pauses between postures in the floor series are some of the most powerful moments in the whole practice.

I even have a sweatshirt that says "I just came here for the savasana". 🤣

If you're like me - raising kids, running a business (or two or three!), working a demanding job, and another night job, studying, caring for ageing parents or supporting family...

That PAUSE is something many of us desperately need to practise.

PAUSE.
EXHALE.
RELAX.
RECOVER.

When I first started Bikram in my 20s, I didn't really get the pauses.

I appreciated them - because I was HOT and SWEATY and very happy to lie down for a moment. 🤣

But I didn't understand their deeper purpose.

Now I do.

Those Savasanas are POWERFUL.

Use them.

To breathe.
To listen to your body.
To calm your mind.
To practise recovering from stress, rather that just piling more on top.

And to remind yourself, that when life knocks you down, you don't have to get straight back up.

You can pause. Relax. Recover.

Then when you're ready...

You get back up and face what's next. Stronger than you were before. 💪

You may have noticed that something new is starting to take shape at the studio…

The upstairs space is taking shape, with our new strength corner and small-group fitness classes coming soon.

Over the coming weeks, we will also be introducing a small, carefully selected retail range at Phoenix — products that support the same philosophy that sits behind everything we do here:

Move well. Recover well. And give your body the right environment to thrive.

This isn’t about filling shelves with hundreds of wasted wellness products you don't need.

The Phoenix store will be a small, considered collection of the things worth knowing about — products and tools chosen because they NOURISH and PROTECT your body without adding unnecessary exposure.

You’ll be able to purchase selected products directly at Phoenix, or order through the Momence app and collect them from the studio.

It started with hydration drinks and Sodii electrolyte powders, but slowly, slowly, you can discover more everyday tools to support your health, recovery and longevity.

We have a retail store coming!
Watch this space, as we will be slowly adding to the selection in time.
Focussing on a curated selection of the best quality natural nutritional supplements, hydration support, detox and personal care products, and yoga & fitness gear.
Available to browse and purchase through your Momence app, collect in studio.
https://momence.com/Phoenix/products/13924

We now have a YouTube channel!
Watch this space... new website coming soon too.
https://youtube.com/shorts/soQanp1sB5k?feature=share

Long-term loyal studio members and fan of all of our classes, Karen had this to say about Phoenix recently when asked these three questions:

What's your favourite class, and why?"
"Pilates is my favourite class, always a lot of fun with good music & an upbeat vibe. Teachers & classmates are the friendliest bunch of people.

What benefits have you experienced by doing that class?
"Pilates keeps me feeling strong, healthy & toned as I age."

What makes Phoenix different to other fitness studios?
"At Phoenix you always feel included and supported, no matter what level you're at. The instructors are so experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of health & fitness."

Thanks for this beautiful feedback Karen. You have been a dedicated studio member attending classes regularly, always fitting them in around your life commitments, and the results show in your progress. Always lovely having you in class!

The Bikram Revival...❤️‍🔥
Stretching more than your body. Stretching your BELIEF in YOURSELF!

One thing people find curious about Bikram is that we ALWAYS do the SAME 26 postures.

And in the traditional 90-minute class, we do every posture TWICE.

WHY? 🤣

Because repetition is POWERFUL. It provides the foundation to experience these things:

CERTAINTY
You know what's coming next. So you can stop THINKING so much!
No wondering what's coming. Just listen, breathe and move.

OPPORTUNITY
The first set let's you explore where your body is at TODAY. Then you get another go! And maybe in round two, you find a little more balance, depth or strength. Maybe you discover you had more in you than you thought.

It stretches more than your body. It stretches your BELIEF in yourself.

PROGRESSION
Because the postures stay the same, you notice something over time:
YOU change.
Balance gets easier.
Your legs and core feel stronger.
Your range of motion improves.
And... this I LOVE...
You learn to BREATHE and stay CALM while something feels really challenging.
A skill that translates into so many other parts of life! 🪷

SURRENDER!
And then there are days when yesterday's "easy" posture suddenly feels impossible. Standing Bow, photographed here, is one of those for me!
Your muscles are tighter. Your mind is doing its monkey thing. You fall out early.

Progress isn't linear. Everything (sleep, stress, hydration, injuries, LIFE!) all come into the room with you.
Bikram teaches you to notice where you're at TODAY, without judgement or comparison. You work with what you've got, in each moment.

Maybe today you push a little.
Maybe you back off.
Maybe just showing up is enough.

Learning to accept where you are, while gently exploring what you're capable of...

That is a beautiful release.

And maybe that's kind of the point. 💛

HOT PILATES HITS DIFFERENT. 🔥

Let's talk Hot Pilates.

Because sometimes we move for mindfulness.
Sometimes we move for longevity.
Sometimes we move because exercise is good for our mental health.

And sometimes...

WE ALSO WANT A GREAT ARSE. 🍑🤣

All reasons are welcome here.

Phoenix Hot Pilates combines Pilates-inspired movement, bodyweight strength, cardio bursts and a heated room to create a workout that's challenging, sweaty and ridiculously FUN.

Expect your:

🔥 Core to work
🔥 Legs to shake
🔥 Glutes to burn
🔥 Heart rate to climb
🔥 Clothes to become significantly wetter

And unlike Bikram, where repetition and stillness are part of the magic, Hot Pilates brings a completely different energy.

Music UP.
Energy HIGH.
Such a VIBE!

And every class is different. Each Instructor brings their own flavour to the core moves.

You'll Plank. Pulse. Lunge. Squat. Hold. Balance. Sweat.

And then the beat drops and somehow you find another 10 reps. 🤣

The goals?
Strong. Lean. Defined. Athletic.
A body that doesn't just look capable...
It IS capable.
And most importantly, JOY.

Because physical gains don't have to come from exercise you hate. We want you to come back, after all!

Come for the abs. Stay for the vibe. 🎶

We promise, this is a workout you will actually look forward to doing.

P.S. If you're looking to get your teens more active, pilates is a great class for them to join. My daughters love it. And juniors

Who's up for a Sunday Session?
Come see us today for a detoxifying sweat and stretch with Bikram 90 .
Then we have the deep release of Sunday Candlelight Yin.
Bliss awaits!
See you on the mat.

P.S. If you're new to the studio, you can get set up with an Intro Pass at the studio - just come 10-15 minutes early. Bring a mat, towel and water bottle, and wear clothes you can comfortably sweat in. For Yin, wear whatever you like (no lycra required!), and if you have your own bolster and eye mask bring those too.

Our beautiful Jaya is an adored member of our community. She regularly teaches at the studio, both Bikram and Yin classes, and her 4.30pm fast Bikram class is a studio favourite - all 26 postures, done twice, plus the breathing exercises, in 60 minutes! What a workout!

I recently asked her these three questions:

1. What's your favourite class to teach, and why?

"I love teaching all of the classes. Bikram 60 minutes, 90 minutes and Yin all bring something unique and challenging in their own ways. What I love most about these classes is not just the physical aspect but how it transforms everyone that comes."

2. What benefits can people expect by coming to these classes?

"People can come in not feeling so good and leave feeling completely different and I love that I can help change that in only a short period of time. My job is to create a space for people to come to heal so they feel comfortable and safe enough to move their bodies and restore balance within themselves. There’s a lot of sweating and intense moments with the Bikram classes but it is absolutely healing for your spine. As we age this is soo important for longevity. Yin is incredibly restorative and hydrating for the body as it builds collagen and complements any practice."

3. There are so many yoga & pilates studios on the Sunshine Coast. Why should people choose Phoenix above all the rest?

"What I love the most about Phoenix is the warm community. People from all walks of life no matter what age, come together to uplift and support each other. It’s like my second home and I love that feeling. And I love that Phoenix offers a diverse range of classes that goes far beyond fitness routines. It’s the whole package, mind, body and spirit!"

And here's a picture of Jaya, practising what I find to be one of THE MOST CHALLENGING Bikram poses, with such grace and ease. This is what years of disclipline, dedication, consistency and patience can do! Amazing Jaya. Thanks for everything you bring to Phoenix.