Yoga after work in Sydhavnen: from desk to mat

By yum · Updated 10 November 2026

If you work at Teglholmen, Sluseholmen, Enghave Brygge or in the city, yum is an easy stop on the way home. Take the metro to Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen, the harbour bus to Teglholmen, or your bike. Come in your workout clothes, take a class in English, and have a coffee in the café afterwards.

In short

• By metro to Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen, by harbour bus to Teglholmen, by bike, or by car with 2 hours of free parking on Alliancevej.
• All classes are in English, with 18 people at most. Mats and props are free.
• There are no changing rooms, so come in your workout clothes.
• Cancel at least 4 hours before class, or there’s a DKK 75 fee, or you lose your clip.
• The café is right next door, and there’s a free refreshment after every class.

How do you get to yum from your office?

yum is at Alliancevej 22, 2450 Copenhagen SV, on Teglholmens Sydkaj in Sydhavnen. We’ve been by the water in Sluseholmen for about eight years.

• Metro: get off at Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen.
• Harbour bus: to Teglholmen.
• S-train: there’s an S-train in the area too.
• Bike: easy along the canals.
• Car: 2 hours of free parking on Alliancevej.

The first time, go into the studio through the entrance to the left of the café, by the canal.

What should you bring?

Not much. Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters and blankets are free to borrow.

• Workout clothes. There are no changing rooms. There’s a toilet and a bamboo screen if you need to change.
• Warm socks and a jumper for the rest at the end.
• A water bottle, if you like.

Going straight from work? Pack your yoga clothes in the bag in the morning, and change in the toilet before class.

Which class suits the end of your day?

Pick by how the day felt, not by how it looked in your calendar.

• A heavy day: yum on earth (60–75 min). Slow and grounding, inspired by yin, restorative yoga and meditation. For all levels.
• Need to land: yum retreat (30–90 min). Breathing, meditation, yoga nidra and sound. For all levels.
• Restless and wound up: yum at sea (60–75 min), a set sequence with focus on alignment. For all levels.
• Want to flow: yum in the sky (60–75 min), a slow flow for intermediate and more experienced yogis.
• Want to sweat: yum on fire (60–75 min), powerful, with head- and handstands, for advanced yogis.
• New to yoga: yum basic elements (60 min).

There are regular weekday classes after 4 pm. See the class descriptions and open the schedule to find a class that fits your day.

How do you book?

Book through the schedule or the Mindbody app. Cancel at least 4 hours before class, or there’s a DKK 75 fee, or you lose your clip. That’s the one rule worth remembering when a meeting runs over.

What comes after class?

The café is right next door. You get a free refreshment after every class, and many people stay for a coffee or something to eat. The menu is vegetarian and vegan, organic when we can, and made fresh.

Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30–19, Friday 8:30–20, Saturday 9–20 and Sunday 9–19. Closing times are flexible. See the café page and yoga and café in Sydhavnen.

What does it cost?

These are the published prices for ages 30 and over, including VAT. Under 30, prices are lower.

• yum intro: DKK 399 for 30 days of unlimited yoga, for people who haven’t been members at yum in the past six months.
• Drop-in: DKK 189.
• 10-class clip card: DKK 1,699, valid for 10 months.
• Unlimited membership: DKK 799 a month, with no commitment, and members save 10% in the café.

More in how much does yoga cost in Copenhagen?.

Want to hold a meeting at yum?

yum also takes business bookings, for example a meeting with one hour of yoga or meditation, or hiring the studio or café. See your yum event and book the studio or café, or write to yoga@yum.dk.

Ready to try?

Start with yum intro. Pick a class, book it, and bring your yoga clothes to work. Questions? Write to yoga@yum.dk.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to yum from Teglholmen, Sluseholmen or Enghave Brygge?

By metro to Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen, by harbour bus to Teglholmen, or by bike. There’s also an S-train in the area. By car, there are 2 hours of free parking on Alliancevej.

Can I come to yoga straight from work?

Yes. Come in your workout clothes, because there are no changing rooms. There’s a toilet and a bamboo screen if you need to change.

Are the classes in English?

Yes. All classes at yum are taught in English, with 18 people at most.

What if my meeting runs over?

Cancel at least 4 hours before class, or there’s a DKK 75 fee, or you lose your clip. Check the schedule for another class that fits your day.

Can I get something to eat or drink after class?

Yes. The café is right next door. You get a free refreshment after every class. See the café page for opening hours.

I’ve never done yoga. Which class should I start with?

yum basic elements, a 60-minute class for beginners. yum on earth and yum at sea are for all levels.

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