Why Rest is the Missing Piece in Your Wellness Routine... plus a chance to win some

Always On? We've teamed up with the modern-luxe, Hoteloco to help you switch off.

Sydney is a city that thrives on movement. From sunrise reformer classes to after-work yoga flows and weekend surf sessions, we're a community that knows how to stay active. But as we stretch, push, strengthen and sweat, there’s a crucial element many of us overlook: recovery.

What if the reason you feel stuck in cycles of fatigue, tension, or burnout isn’t because you’re doing too little — but because you’re not balancing your output with enough stillness?

The Science of Stillness

Yin Yoga is the quiet, powerful counterpose to all that effort. Rooted in ancient traditions and modern fascia research, Yin helps us shift into the parasympathetic nervous system — the one responsible for true rest and repair.

It teaches us to sit with discomfort, slow the breath, and let the body soften instead of strive. While your dynamic workouts fuel strength and cardiovascular health, Yin nourishes your joints, fascia, and energetic systems in ways that high-intensity movement cannot.

The Real Flex is Rest

In our studio community, we’ve seen more and more students start asking deeper questions:

?How do I balance my output with recovery?

?Why do I feel better after a slow class than a sweaty one?

?What if productivity included permission to pause?

Yin isn’t just a class. It’s a way of shifting how you relate to your own energy, boundaries and self-worth.

A Night of Deep Rest – with Hoteloco

We’re thrilled to partner with the beautiful, 4.5-star Hoteloco to celebrate the essence of Yin: stillness, simplicity, luxury in the pause.Nestled into the heart of Alexandria, Sydney. The name Hoteloco is inspired by the steam train locomotive, a nod to its namesake and a symbol of timeless elegance and innovation. The boutique residence boasts 39 meticulously crafted rooms that combine sleek modern aesthetics with ultimate comfort, ensuring a homely experience for every guest.

As part of our upcoming Yin Yoga Immersion (May 21–25), one lucky participant will receive a complimentary overnight stay in a King Studio suite at Hoteloco. Think plush bedding, soothing surroundings, and space to exhale deeply.

It’s the perfect pairing: inner stillness on the mat, and outer stillness in a setting designed to restore.

Begin Again

If you’re feeling stretched thin, this is your invitation to explore rest with the same intention you give your workouts. Rest isn’t a reward. It’s the requirement for a truly balanced, sustainable lifestyle.

Join us for five days of Yin, reflection, and embodied learning this May — and you might just leave with more than a new practice. You might leave with a night of deep rest on us, thanks to our friends at @hotelocosydney.*

Enrol now for a chance to win: Early Bird rate extended, enrolments close May 15. *Prize draw only available to participants on the BML Academy 5 day Yin Immersion, 21st - 25th May. Enrol by 15th May to enter.