Yoga by Juls is a small, purpose-built yoga and Pilates studio at 1 Marjon Drive in Wanaka. Reviewers describe it as tucked away behind the teacher's home, with mountain views and small classes. The website says the studio has high-quality mats and props, so visitors need bring only themselves. Classes suit all levels and include a flowing class, a longer held class followed by a sound bath, and a 45-minute STOTT PILATES mat class. One-on-one sessions are available, and small groups of six to eight can book for events.
Juls, who teaches the classes, says she has more than 30 years in health and fitness, and completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2017. Her background includes Les Mills group fitness instruction. Customers describe the studio as intimate, relaxed and immersive, and one says it is among the best yoga experiences in New Zealand. A visitor travelling by campervan found it a welcome chance to stretch, and felt welcome as a first-time student. The Body Garage, 0.8 km away, is the only other yoga studio within a kilometre, and it is also rated 5.0. Our pick in Wanaka for a small class with mountain views.