COMO Shambhala Singapore

COMO Shambhala Singapore sits on Level 4 of the Thong Sia Building on Bideford Road, just off Orchard Road. It's built around yoga rather than a typical spa menu, with a relaxation lounge and movement studios where more than 15 class types run through the week, from dynamic Iyengar sequences to slow, prop-supported Yin and restorative sessions.

Classes span the full range of experience levels. Beginners can start with Hatha, gentle flow, or Iyengar 1, which breaks down alignment and technique pose by pose. Those with a few months of practice can move into vinyasa-style flow classes, myofascial release work, or Iyengar 1/2, while longer-term practitioners can work toward advanced Hatha, Iyengar 2 and 3, or restorative classes using ropes and props. There's also a prenatal class for women at least 12 weeks along, and sound-assisted restorative sessions aimed at shifting the mind into a deeply relaxed state.

The studio is set up for both solo visitors and families, and walk-ins are accepted rather than requiring advance booking in all cases. Hours run from 7am daily, closing at 9pm Monday through Thursday and 7pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, giving early risers and after-work visitors a wide window to fit in a class.

Most classes assume no prior yoga experience for the entry-level offerings, though the more advanced Iyengar and Hatha levels expect a consistent home practice and, in some cases, teacher approval before joining. Props including blocks, straps, chairs and blankets are used throughout, so newcomers aren't expected to arrive with flexibility already built in.