Escape Yoga Studio

✨️𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣✨️

We often wait until something hurts before we decide to take care of ourselves.
We wait until stress becomes anxiety. Until poor sleep becomes exhaustion. Until stiffness becomes pain.
Until our bodies begin demanding the attention we've been postponing for years.

The truth is, wellbeing isn't something we should only pursue when something is wrong. It is something we should nurture every day—physically, mentally and emotionally☘️

For me, this isn't just a philosophy. It's personal.
There was a season in my life when I struggled. My body had become stiff, I had lost mobility and flexibility, and I had drifted away from living a truly healthy lifestyle. During that difficult time, yoga became an important part of my recovery.

It helped me regain strength, improve my mobility and flexibility, and inspired me to make healthier choices—not only on the mat, but in every aspect of my life. But perhaps the greatest gift yoga gave me wasn't physical.

🌿It taught me how to be still🌿

In a world that constantly demands our attention, I learned to sit quietly with my own thoughts instead of always trying to escape them✨️ For the first time in a long time, I became comfortable in my own company. I learned to breathe through difficult moments, to listen to my body and to appreciate the present instead of constantly worrying about what had happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow.

That was 10 years ago.
This personal journey became the inspiration behind opening Escape Yoga Studio.

It was never about creating the best or the biggest studio in Pretoria. It was about creating a welcoming space where people could slow down, breathe deeply, move with intention and reconnect with themselves before life reached breaking point.

Over the years, Escape has become so much more than a place to practise yoga. It has become a community where people find encouragement, healing, friendship and hope. Watching others rediscover confidence in their bodies, peace in their minds and joy in movement continues to be one of the greatest privileges of my life.

Although yoga changed my life, I believe the message is much bigger than yoga itself🧘‍♀️

Whether you choose yoga, Pilates, Parkrun, cycling, swimming, strength training or simply a brisk walk around your neighbourhood each day, the important thing is to move. The best form of exercise is the one that you enjoy enough to keep doing🌿

Regular movement is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. It strengthens the body, improves balance and mobility, supports heart health, helps manage stress, nurtures emotional wellbeing and gives us the best opportunity to remain physically independent for as long as possible.

You don't have to become an athlete. You simply have to start.

Don't wait until pain, illness or burnout forces you to make your wellbeing a priority. Your body is designed to move, your mind benefits from movement, and every step you take today is an investment in the quality of your tomorrow.

So start where you are. Start with what you can do. One walk. One class. One stretch. One conscious breath.

Your future self will thank you.

🧘‍♀️𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚.
𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚🧘‍♀️

— Annerita van Zyl
Owner & Yoga Teacher, Escape Yoga Studio

🫶I will be forever grateful to my sister, Henriette Williams, for introducing me to yoga, and to Regi from Yoga Orchid - Regina Kerschbaumer , who lit the fire in me—and it has never stopped burning.

🫶To the remarkable teachers and schools who guided my 800-hour yoga teacher training journey in Bali and beyond—thank you for filling my path with knowledge, inspiration and unforgettable experiences. You have each left a footprint on my heart and in my teaching.
Yoga Breeze Bali 🧘‍♀️ Tina Nance HELD School of Embodied Self Integration •
🧘‍♀️Ulu Yoga 🧘‍♀️ Salty Water Yoga Nusa Lembongan 🧘‍♀️ FlyHigh Yoga • Samayama Ubud

🫶And finally, a shout-out to the remarkable teachers at Escape Yoga Studio. Thank you for sharing your unique your passion for yoga and your hearts so generously🫶🧘‍♀️

Dhanurasana/Bow Pose
This powerful frontal-body pose invites strength and toning because:
The chest and thighs are lifted off the ground in the practice of Bow Pose, the lower body muscles, like quadriceps, hip flexors, and gluteus, are nicely stretched, hence strengthened.
The backbend stretch while stretching the arms opens the frontal body and increases the flexibility of the upper torso muscles, the biceps-triceps, neck, shoulder, and chest while improving the range of motion of the entire spine.
The practitioner must consciously open their heart while pushing their heels away from the body.

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 & 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 🌿

If you're looking for us, you'll find Escape Yoga Studio nestled among an incredible community of health and wellness professionals.
Thank you to The Space for creating such a beautiful environment where our community can grow.
📍573 Rossouw Street, The Willows

Alongside yoga, you'll also find▶️

🫶𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 @ 𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙜𝙖✨️🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

Link to the original reviews posted✨️👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14eUPNUqtZG/

The Space in The Willows

🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮. 🌿

Have you been wanting to start yoga but weren't sure where to begin?

This 7-week Vinyasa Flow series is designed to guide you through the foundational Warrior poses, exploring one posture at a time before bringing everything together into a flowing practice.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced yogi wanting to refine your foundations, you'll feel right at home.

✨ Build confidence. ✨ Improve alignment. ✨ Move with greater ease. ✨ Discover the power of the Warrior.

🗓 Starting Tuesday, 14 July 🕔 5:00–6:00 pm 📍 Escape Yoga Studio, The Space Holistic Health & Wellness Centre

✔ Included in all memberships ✔ Or join us for R150 drop-in

I'd love to welcome you to the mat. See you on Tuesday! 🤍

The Space in The Willows

Savasana/Corpse Pose

This soft and still pose invites introspection and surrender because:
Even though Savasana is a resting pose, it's not the same as sleeping. It is a foundational pose that makes one aware of one's breath, bodily sensations, and thoughts without judgement. In conjunction with guided meditation, this practice fosters a heightened awareness of the present moment, sharpening one's ability to focus.
The blood pressure is controlled to a great extent. It can be done at night to address muscle tightness and insomnia. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems functioning are improved, which promotes recovery, improves addiction treatment, and reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Savasana gives room for connecting with "you" and helps in finding answers to many unanswered questions. It helps to completely learn to surrender and try and connect with the 'soul.'

☘️ 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 1 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 ☘️

Your breath is something you carry with you every moment of every day, yet most of us have never been taught how to use it well.
Join me for a gentle 90-minute session where we'll explore simple, practical breathing techniques to help you feel calmer, more focused, and more connected to your body.
Whether you're new to pranayama or simply curious to learn, this workshop is for you.

🗓 Saturday, 11 July
⏰ 08:00–09:30
📍 Escape Yoga Studio, The Space Holistic Health & Wellness Centre
💰 R200 per person
Only 1 spot remains.

To book your place,
WhatsApp 082 575 3470.

I can't wait to share this beautiful practice with you. 💜

Padmasana/Lotus Pose

This deep-bending pose brings focus and stillness because:
The Lotus Pose strengthens specific joints of the body – which includes the joints around the knees and the sacroiliac joints. This particular pose also enhances joint flexibility.
Students become conscious and aware of the pose, keeping their physical movements minimal. They shift to focus on our breath. Soft & smooth breathing improves concentration.
The interlocking of your legs makes various body parts press into the acupuncture points of the stomach, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, and liver.

𝘼𝙩 𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙜𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤, 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚🌿

Whether you're stepping onto a yoga mat for the very first time or you've been practising for years, we'll help you find a class that feels right for you✨️

From gentle, restorative practices to stronger, more dynamic flows, our variety of classes and teaching styles means there's something for everyone🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

We'd love to welcome you to our studio and help you discover the many benefits of yoga💙

The Space in The Willows