myUTOPIA opens in Cape Town

On Tuesday PoseZA attended the launch of myUTOPIA, a Yoga & Pilates center that balances the speed of life.

What is myUTOPIA?

myUTOPIA is the only prime lifestyle concept of it’s kind & they are proudly opening their doors to Cape Town in December.

A restorative space where everything is accessible & designed to benefit your own personal well being. MyUTOPIA is a unique environment where you are able to attend a yoga or pilates class, with minimal disruption to your day and get exactly what you need when you want it most, in the shortest amount of time.

Where is it located?

MyUTOPIA is very centrally located in The Pavilion at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (previously the BMW & Imax Theatre). From your yoga mat, the mind-blowing Table Mountain & Waterfront ocean views, salute your every pose. There is ample secure parking, every consideration has been addressed regarding the facilities & the studios take spaciousness to a whole new level.

As the founder, can you tell us the concept and how it all came about?

(Sandi Dekker - founder, mom & interior dynamo)  The idea for myUTOPIA came to me on a yoga mat in Thailand. I believe balance is the key to a good life. However, with the demands & pace at which we live, something always has to give & I seemed to sacrificed my exercise or my soul feeding time!
I identified the need for a place where one could simply drop into a yoga class or take a well deserved break while still working through their schedule, without having to justify it. The concept seemed like the perfect solution to balancing life & serenity. myUTOPIA is that space where people can come to feel liberated while remaining tapped into their busy lives. A place where all you need is the audacity to realize your worth, honour it & make it happen!.

Can you tell us about the interior?

The brilliant interior design creates a perfect energy flow throughout the space. Each of natures elements are stylishly accentuated, bringing the outdoors inside. The modern yet functional décor effortlessly combines the rich, earthy wood tones with contemporary metals in grey & white. All the detailed touches like the soft astro flooring are unexpected but welcomed & will keep you coming back.

Escape your world at any time to attend a class and a mat & luxurious towel will be waiting for your arrival. myUTOPIA is exclusively your own experience where every moment is made to count. There is no pressure, no demands or deadlines & if you don’t have what you need when you arrive, from the trendiest fitness gear to home food essentials like bread or milk, they are all conveniently available for purchase.

What other workouts do you have besides yoga and when do classes run?

Whether you prefer Yoga hot or not, enjoy Pilates at a beginners’ pace or want to try Barre Body, the hottest new workout, myUTOPIA has options for everyone. Classes run from 6am to 8pm daily & consultations with the in-house dietician, physio, life coach or Aesthetic Specialist ( for that quick lunch time botox treatment), are all available by appointment.

A quick visit to the “BLOW-GO” hair bar will minimize any down-time & get you to your meeting on time, looking & feeling fabulous. After a 15 minute application, you can dance out of the “TAN-GO” spray tan booth with a pure organic Vita Liberata glow, that can last up to 3 weeks.

I see a lot of art display and a bar, can you tell us about it?

Work of featured artists are displayed on the walls along the path to the studios & these are replaced regularly. The Nourish Bar is the “social hub” at myUTOPIA, where you can relax for a meal at any time or work while enjoying a latte. This fiber optic hot spot, will keep you both connected and replenished. The menu is varied & includes power packed smoothies, traditional eggs Benedict , scrumptious salads & indulgent freshly baked treats. All of which can be prepped & ready to go as you head out the door.
The objective at myUTOPIA is to ensure that every visit & every minute is value packed. We want to offer variety in all perspectives of life, packaged in a uniquely delicious & very personal way.

When is the opening and how does one join?

The grand opening is on the 30th November 2016 and classes commence on the 4th December 2016. We encourage you to make contact on journey@myutopia.co.za for more information or visit www.myutopia.co.za to get details on the class schedules. Let myUTOPIA be yours. We invite you to begin your journey here.