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ALILA
(a-li-la) – लीला | Sanskrit, meaning “cosmic play”
Nestled in the foothills of Hout Bay lies Alila. A big, beautiful farm-style yoga studio and hot-cold therapy centre devoted to honouring the sacred rhythm of life as it moves through us all.
Alila ((a-lee-lah) – लीला) is a play on the Sanskrit word for “cosmic play” or "lila"— the divine unfolding of existence in all its beauty, chaos, joy, and mystery. It speaks to the understanding that life is not a problem to solve, but a dance to participate in. A spontaneous expression of consciousness experiencing itself.
A reminder that yoga is not something we perfect, but something we play within. This shala is a living, breathing space for exploration - hosting classes, workshops, and trainings, and welcoming teachers and students from all over the world.
No performance, perfection, or prior experience necessary. Just a willingness to show up, move, breathe, and be part of the play. All are welcome.
OUR YOGA
(3x Classes in the morning / 2x Classes in the evening)
Alila is an all-levels, unheated, Vinyasa-inspired studio. We blend breath, strength, mobility, and mindful movement. We apply a steady, breath-centred approach to movement - a great daily yoga practice. Each class is shaped by the teacher’s unique perspective - some emphasise stillness and precision, others flow and rhythm. Every session offers an approachable and transformative experience rooted in tradition, community and creativity.
THE WET TERRACE
Alila Studios offers yoga and access to The Wet Terrace—our outdoor courtyard featuring a traditional Finnish sauna, rustic cold plunges, open-air showers, and a farm-style chill-out space for rest and connection.
Choose what suits you: book a single session, a class pack, or a monthly membership. Practice Dry for yoga only, or go Wet to extend your experience with sauna and cold plunge after class.
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COMMUNITY CLASS / FOUNDATIONS CLASS (FREE)
This free class is an open, welcoming space for anyone new to yoga or returning to the basics. We focus on foundational postures, breath awareness, and simple movement to help you build confidence and understanding—at your own pace. Designed to support accessibility and connection, this class is our way of giving back to the community and making yoga available to all.
OUR FOUNDER & HEAD TEACHER:
Kyle believes yoga doesn’t need to be a mystical pursuit reserved for ashrams in India. Instead, he sees it as an accessible, practical discipline—one that can be learned, cultivated, and lived both on and off the mat.
With deep respect for yoga philosophy, Kyle blends his traditional studies from India with developmental movement, storytelling, and modern mindfulness practices. His teaching offers a holistic, down-to-earth approach designed for contemporary practitioners and teachers alike.
His style of guiding self-care is playful, thoughtful, and honest—using wisdom and humour to break down barriers within wellness culture and invite people of all levels and personalities onto the mat.
Kyle is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500+ hours) with Yoga Alliance®, having trained with two established ashrams in India, and continued his education through extended study with master teachers across the country.
Alila is the space Kyle wishes had existed at the beginning of his own yoga journey. He is open about the fact that his practice—like everyone’s—is a work in progress. This studio exists not as a place of perfection, but as a shared space where we are all practising, learning, and growing together.
