FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About Cape Town Centre for Unity & Harmony Practice Shala in Newlands, Cape Town

Q: Where is Harmony Practice Shala located?
A: Harmony Practice Shala is located at Cape Town Centre for Unity - 183 Campground Road, Newlands, Cape Town. Find us on Google Maps here.

Q: How many people can the Harmony Practice Shala studio accommodate at once?
A: Our yoga studio comfortably accommodates up to 15 participants on mats.

Q: Is parking available on-site, and how many vehicles can fit?
A: Yes there is secure parking behind an automatic gate available on the premises for up to 10 vehicles. For larger events there is street parking available, and a security guard can be recommended upon request.  

Q: Is the space suitable for Cape Town yoga teacher training, retreats, wellness workshops, or other events aside from regular yoga workshops or classes?
A: Yes. Harmony Practice Shala is ideal not only for yoga, breathwork or meditation workshops, but also for  Cape Town RYT200,  RYT300, RYT500 and other Yoga Teacher Training Programmes), or other holistic / group events. The space is flexible and can be adapted depending on your needs.

Q: Can we host different kinds of events – e.g. Cape Town based meditation, sound journeys, breathwork, holistic wellness workshops, retreats, and other private group bookings at Harmony Practice Shala?
A: Absolutely. We welcome a variety of events - from Cape Town yoga and meditation sessions to holistic wellness workshops, retreats, private group classes, yoga teacher-training courses, and other gatherings (within reasonable capacity and agreed terms).

Is Harmony Practice Shala studio fully soundproofed or optimised for quiet practices like meditation, sound journeys, or deep relaxation? Yes, the space is soundproofed and ideal for quiet practices.

Q: How do we book the venue or request a viewing / site visit?
A: To book Harmony Practice Shala or request a viewing, simply contact us via this online form.  Let us know your preferred date(s), number of participants, and type of event. We’ll be in touch via email within 48 hours to confirm availability and send you booking details (rates, deposit, terms) and further information about Harmony Practice Shala and Cape Town Centre for Unity.

Q: Are there guidelines or rules for bookings (e.g. set-up / pack-down times, cleaning, cancellation policy)?
A: Yes, please get in touch via this online form to receive all relevant information via email within 48 hours.

Q: Can we bring in our own catering or food / drinks?
A: Yes you may bring your own food and drinks and you are welcome to organise your own catering with one of the many excellent nearby restaurants or service providers. If you need access to a kitchenette or would like to arrange a barista for your group, let us know in advance so we can check availability. 

Q: Are there accommodation options nearby for people travelling for Cape Town retreats or multi-day workshops or training programmes?
A: Yes, there are several excellent guesthouses, B&Bs, and self-catering lodgings in Newlands and its nearby suburbs of Claremont, Wynberg and Rondebosch. Some of these are within a short Uber drive or taxi-ride from Harmony Practice Shala in Newlands in Cape Town’s beautiful Southern Suburbs.

Q: Is the venue indoor only, or is there any access to outdoor or garden space (for retreats, yoga in nature, etc.)?
A: The main studio is indoors, with large glass sliding doors opening onto an outside garden area. Harmony Practice Shala is located inside a newly renovated Edwardian house, set on a large property with a beautiful, lush, established garden which you are most welcome to explore and make use of while using Harmony Practice Shala.

Q: Is the studio suitable for beginners / mixed-level groups, or only advanced practitioners?
A: Harmony Practice Shala welcomes everyone. Whether you’re planning on facilitating a gentle yoga workshop for beginners or an intensive multi-day yoga teacher-training programme, the studio will be suited to your group’s needs.

Q: Does Harmony Practice Shala supply mats, blocks, bolsters and other yoga equipment?
A: Please note that our offering includes only the Harmony Practice Shala studio space itself. All yoga mats, props, cushions, bolsters, sound system, seating, as well as crockery and cutlery, etc. must be supplied by the facilitator renting the space.

Q: How much does it cost to rent the space (hourly / half-day / full-day / retreat)? Are there different rates depending on event type?
A: Our Harmony Practice Shala hire rates depend on: duration (half-day, full-day), and whether the booking is on a weekday or on a weekend. Please contact us directly for our Harmony Practice Shala rates information by filling in this online form. We will be in touch with the information via email within 48 hours.