LAVA Fitness Singapore @ Clarke Quay sits at The Warehouses on River Valley Road, in the heart of Clarke Quay, bringing Japan's No.1 fitness studio brand to the banks of the Singapore River. Backed by more than 20 years of experience operating yoga studios and fitness brands in Japan, LAVA has grown into one of the biggest hot yoga brands in APAC, guided by its 'Everyday With You' philosophy and the Japanese spirit of hospitality known as Omotenashi.
The Clarke Quay studio covers the brand's fitness side: reformer pilates classes such as Lower Body 1, Upper Body 1 and Core Basic Pilates, EMS and Hybrid Training × EMS sessions, cardio kickboxing and heated kickboxing, plus toning and yoga classes like Cardio Tone and Journey to Flamingo Pose. Every discipline is pitched at complete beginners, and hot yoga — LAVA's signature, women-only offering with clean mats provided — will move to Clarke Quay when the studio reopens on 1 October 2026 as the renewed 'New Sanctuary.'
Booking is mandatory and latecomers cannot be admitted, so plan to arrive 20 minutes early. Fresh towels, combination lockers and clean yoga mats are provided — all you need to bring is a one-litre water bottle, comfortable attire, and a willingness to begin.
At The Warehouses on 3B River Valley Road, in the heart of Clarke Quay, LAVA Fitness Singapore @ Clarke Quay is the Singapore home of Japan's No.1 fitness studio brand. LAVA has spent more than 20 years operating yoga studios and fitness brands in Japan, growing into one of the biggest hot yoga names in the Asia-Pacific region — and the Clarke Quay studio is where that experience meets the Singapore River.
The brand runs on a simple philosophy it calls 'Everyday With You': keeping the studio close to daily life so that hot yoga and fitness become habits rather than resolutions. Its stated mission — to make as many people as possible happy through yoga and fitness — is delivered with Omotenashi, the Japanese heart of hospitality that shapes the studio's warm, service-oriented environment.
Programs span four disciplines, all pitched at complete beginners. Hot yoga is LAVA's signature: a flowing practice in a heated room, open to women and supplied with clean yoga mats. Reformer pilates works the body on resistance machines through structured classes like Lower Body 1, Upper Body 1 and Core Basic Pilates — sessions now also taught by studio director Nissa, who earned her pilates certification with LAVA in 2025.
For members chasing efficiency, EMS training uses electro-muscle stimulation to deepen muscle engagement, including the Hybrid Training × EMS format led by Tyler. Kickboxing comes in two temperatures: classic cardio kickboxing and heated kickboxing, taught by instructors including Tyler, Khai, Avery and Hazel. Alongside the regular timetable, special classes such as Sherine's Cardio Tone and Amy's Journey to Flamingo Pose give regulars something new to chase.
LAVA's instructors tend to arrive by way of their own transformations. Sherine found yoga during the pandemic while searching for calm amid lockdown stress, and is guided by the belief that 'you don't have to be flexible or a pro to do yoga.' Tyler traded a career in the Singapore Armed Forces for personal training and now leads EMS and kickboxing with steady, supportive energy. Jeanie left a corporate job after 15 years of practice to teach; Hazel, practising since 2015, reminds students that 'practice makes comfort.' At the front desk, Erny, Ellie and Alicia keep the Omotenashi promise, welcoming members at both the Great World and Clarke Quay locations.
The studio is led by Nissa, who joined in 2021 as Operations and Marketing Manager and was promoted to Director in 2022. With a hospitality and wellness background, she oversees every aspect of the member experience — and these days she can be found teaching reformer pilates herself.
A few house rules keep classes running smoothly. Booking is mandatory, so reserve your spot through the online schedule before turning up. Arrive 20 minutes early — latecomers cannot be admitted once class begins. Bring a one-litre water bottle and wear comfortable attire; fresh towels and combination lockers are provided, and clean yoga mats are supplied for hot yoga. The Clarke Quay studio opens on weekdays from 7.30am to 9pm and on weekends from 8am to 5.30pm.
Big changes are underway. To integrate services, the Great World studio will permanently close, and all hot yoga classes will transfer to Clarke Quay, which temporarily closes for renovation on 31 July 2026. The renewed studio is scheduled to reopen on 1 October 2026 as an elevated, immersive wellness space the team calls the 'New Sanctuary.' Existing members — including new joiners before reopening — can lock in their current rate, though terminated memberships cannot be restored once the new credit-based pricing takes effect.
Whether you're a curious first-timer, a riverside regular, or a Great World yogi finding a new home, the renewed Clarke Quay studio aims to be exactly what its founders promised: a place where wellness fits into everyday life, one class at a time.