Epic flows meets mental health - say hello to Rare Studios

Opening
16 May 2023
http://www.rarestudiosau.com/

Bondi get ready, the highly anticipated Rare Studios is now open on level 1 of The Pacific serving up mind-blowing yoga and is set to become the new must-visit space for community, connection, and of course epic flows! Rare Studios is now open seven days a week from 6am - 8pm, with a full schedule of daily classes, regular teacher training, and in-studio events that you can get around here.
 
The concept is founded by Bondi yoga royalty, Noelle Connolly and Christian Ralston, who have been two of the most in-demand teachers, and teacher trainers, in the area for over a decade. They have also partnered with start-up entrepreneur and student-turned-business founder, Cathleen Santoso.

Rare is a place where epic flows, meets mental health. It is movement for mindset, a community-based, unpretentious studio that lets you sweat it out, and Zen it out, practising in the way that feels right to you that day. It also happens to be the first yoga studio to launch in Bondi since 2014!
 
Rare invites students of all experience levels to explore classes taught by some of the best yoga teachers from around the world. The founding trio have spent months creating a physical space that nurtures growth and ignites passion for individuals who want to build themselves up both physically and mentally. After all, when you are your best self, that is when you can be there for others. 
 
With more than 20 years’ experience in studios around the world, Rare Director of Yoga and Teacher Training, Noelle Connolly said students in Bondi, and wider Sydney, have been longing for a Yoga studio that fulfils students craving to connect with one another and explore the purposeful intentions of a yogic practice. 
 
“Rare will be home for all yoga students. They will step through our doors knowing that their bodies and time will be respected by dedicated and supremely experienced teachers who have a passion for a practice that has been working its magic for tens of thousands of years. This diverse team of teachers that Christian, Cathleen and I have assembled will help our students achieve their individual form of excellence each and every day,” said Connolly. 
 
A recently revitalised lifestyle destination filled with health-conscious people willing to invest in excellence, Rare’s Director of Movement and CX, and resident DJ, Christian Ralston, said Bondi Beach is the perfect destination for a community-building endeavour, and to have fun with an elevated studio experience. 
 
“From the front desk to the yoga room, I want every student to be blown away by our welcoming atmosphere. Jumping on the mat for the first time as a student can be intimidating, but it’s our aim to create a completely unpretentious space. I want our students to leave Rare knowing and feeling that it was time well spent. Be it a headstand, or a conversation with a fellow student, at Rare the standards and vibes are high,” said Ralston.
 
Designed by the founding partners in collaboration with BLACKSHEEP Interior Design and Unita Build Team, Managing Director Cathleen Santoso, says that the indoor space is built to hold space for human connections. With a “party at the front” and “business at the back” concept, our design celebrates a functional dichotomy of two spaces. 
 
“Our uncomplicated design reflects our commitment to cultivating a bullsh*t free student experience. We want our space to best serve our students and their development. While the front social space encourages more engaged and casual conversations, the back studio space focuses on a serene and calming environment to practice in. We have a strict no mobile phone policy in our studio to help encourage a deeper connection through disconnecting with technology.” 
 
To start, Rare Studios has enlisted an unmatched team of supporting educators and teachers, including senior Yoga teacher, author and actor, Rachael Coopes, Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist Vicki Smart, as well as yoga educators Sarah Routhier, Tash Pinter, Brooke Elliston, Jade Clark, Sam Wright, Aimee Pedersen, Sarah Andrijcich and Ciara Horgan.

Sign up for an upcoming class or workshop and explore Rare Studios here.