ClassPass in the Philippines: a guide for yoga students

ClassPass lets you book classes at many different studios with one subscription. Instead of buying a package at each studio, you pay a monthly plan and spend credits on the classes you want. For yoga students in Manila, it is a handy way to try different studios and styles before choosing one to commit to.

How does ClassPass work?

1. Pick a plan. Each monthly plan comes with a set number of credits. Plans and their prices vary by country and change from time to time, so check the current options in the app.
2. Find a class. Search by location, time, style or studio. Each class shows its credit cost.
3. Book with credits. The credits are taken when you book. You get a confirmation, and the studio sees your name on its list.
4. Show up and check in. Arrive early for your first visit, because the studio may ask you to sign a waiver.
5. Cancel inside the window. Each booking shows a cancellation deadline. Late cancellations and no-shows can cost you the credits or a fee.

ClassPass also lists some gyms, wellness services and online classes, but this guide focuses on yoga.

Why do credit costs change?

ClassPass uses dynamic pricing. The number of credits a class costs depends on the studio, the time of day, the day of the week and how full the class is. A 7 am weekday class and a Saturday morning class at the same studio may cost different amounts. Popular studios and peak slots usually cost more.

Because of this, there is no fixed peso value for a credit. The only way to know what a class really costs you is to divide your plan price by your credits, then multiply by the credits for that class. Our class cost calculator helps you compare that number with a studio’s own drop-in rate or package.

Is ClassPass cheaper than paying the studio directly?

It depends on how you practise.

• ClassPass often suits people who like variety, take classes at several studios, or are new and still exploring styles.
• A studio package or membership often suits people who go to one studio three or more times a week, since direct packages are built for regulars.
• Intro offers at individual studios can beat both for your first few weeks.

Our guide to yoga class prices in Manila collects the published drop-in and package rates for listed studios, so you can compare them with what a class costs you in credits. If price is the main thing, affordable yoga in Metro Manila lists every published class at ₱500 or less, and newcomers to the city can start with yoga for expats in Manila, which covers BGC, Makati and Rockwell.

ClassPass, a studio package or drop-in: which suits you?

Studios also set their own limits. Some cap how many ClassPass bookings a member can make with them each month, or open only some classes to ClassPass, so a class on the studio’s own timetable may not appear in the app.

How do you get the most out of a trial month?

1. List three studios near where you will be. In Metro Manila traffic, a studio near the office for a 7 am or after-work class is often easier to keep up than one near home.
2. Book a mix of styles in the first two weeks: one slow class, one flow, one heated class if you like heat.
3. Book off-peak slots where you can. Mid-morning and midday weekday classes often cost fewer credits.
4. Set a reminder two days before the cycle renews, so you can change plan, pause or cancel in time.
5. Note which studio you went back to. If one keeps pulling you in, compare its own intro offer or package before your next cycle.

Which yoga studios are on ClassPass in the Philippines?

Every studio in our directory with a ClassPass listing is in the table under when buying direct is cheaper further down this page, generated from our studio data with each studio’s direct drop-in, its cheapest class pack per class and the month we last checked it. Listings change, so confirm in the app.

Yoga Philippines in Alabang is a yoga school with a similar name; it is not affiliated with YogaPhilippines.com.

Each studio has a profile in our yoga studio directory with its styles, published rates and booking links.

What should you know before booking yoga on ClassPass?

• Read the class description. “Hot”, “flow” and “beginner” mean different things at different studios.
• Check the cancellation window on every booking, not just the first one.
• Bring or rent a mat. Some studios lend mats free, others charge. The studio page usually says.
• Tell the teacher you are new, and mention any injuries.
• Watch your renewal date. Use or plan your credits before the cycle resets.

If you are booking a first class anywhere, our guide to your first yoga class covers what to bring and how to settle in. To find studios close to home, start with yoga classes near you.