Yoga for executives in Copenhagen: an hour that’s just yours

By yum · Updated 10 November 2026

Yes. Yoga fits a packed leadership calendar well, because it gives you one hour where nobody needs a decision from you. At yum in Sydhavnen you can take a class in English with 18 people at most. New to yoga? Start with yum basic elements or yum on earth. It’s a good habit, not a treatment.

In short

• One fixed hour, phone in the bag, and a room where nobody cares about your job title.
• All classes are in English, with 18 people at most. Mats, blocks and bolsters are free.
• New to yoga: yum basic elements. Want calm: yum on earth. Vinyasa at other levels: yum in the sky (intermediate) and yum on fire (advanced).
• Try yum intro first: 30 days of unlimited yoga for DKK 399. A membership is DKK 799 a month with no commitment.
• By metro to Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen, by harbour bus to Teglholmen, or by bike.

Why do leaders take up yoga?

Because the week is full of other people’s questions. Yoga is the one hour where you answer to nobody.

Yoga won’t remove the pressure. The board meeting, the inbox and the difficult conversation are still there when you roll up your mat. But many people find that an hour of slow movement and slower breathing gives them room to think. You sit less, you feel your body again, and your head gets a chance to quiet down.

And there’s the room itself. Phone in the bag. Real people doing the same thing as you. Nobody asks what you do for a living. It’s surprisingly nice.

Which class should you start with?

It depends on how you feel and how much yoga you’ve done. If in doubt, start one level lower. That’s not weakness, that’s good judgement.

• yum basic elements (60 min): for complete beginners. Basic poses, simple sequences, a little extra guidance.
• yum on earth (60–75 min): grounding and slow, inspired by yin, restorative yoga and meditation. For all levels. A good first class after a long week.
• yum at sea (60–75 min): a set sequence that’s the same every time, with extra focus on alignment. For all levels. Good if you like knowing what’s coming.
• yum in the sky (60–75 min): a slow flow with movement from hatha and vinyasa. For intermediate and more experienced yogis.
• yum on fire (60–75 min): powerful and sweaty, with poses like head- and handstands. For advanced yogis who want a challenge.
• yum retreat (30–90 min): an everyday oasis with breathing, grounding, meditation, yoga nidra and sound. For all levels.

Vinyasa simply means moving from pose to pose with your breath. At yum, yum in the sky and yum on fire are the Vinyasa classes. Read more in what is Vinyasa yoga? and the full class descriptions.

How do you fit yoga into a leadership week?

Treat it like a meeting you don’t cancel.

1. Pick one class a week. One is enough to start. Two is a rhythm.
2. Book it in your calendar. Open the schedule and book through Mindbody, so your seat is held and so is your hour.
3. Choose by your week, not your ego. Heavy week: yum on earth or yum retreat. Restless week: yum at sea or yum in the sky.
4. Keep the phone in the bag. That’s half the point.
5. Cancel in time. Cancel at least 4 hours before class, or there’s a DKK 75 fee, or you lose your clip.

Travelling a lot? A clip card is more flexible than a monthly membership, because it’s valid for 10 months.

What does it cost?

These are the published prices for ages 30 and over, including VAT. Under 30, prices are a bit 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. It continues as a membership at DKK 799 a month unless you cancel before the 30 days end.
• Drop-in: DKK 189 for one class.
• 10-class clip card: DKK 1,699, valid for 10 months.
• Unlimited membership: DKK 799 a month, no commitment and no start-up fee. Members save 10% in the café, and once a month you can bring a friend to yoga for free.

Aerial yoga and SUP yoga (May to September) are included. See the full breakdown in how much does yoga cost in Copenhagen? and the membership page.

What should you know before your first class?

• All classes are taught in English.
• There are 18 people at most in the room.
• Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters and blankets are free to borrow.
• There are no changing rooms. Come in your workout clothes. There’s a toilet and a bamboo screen if you need to change.
• Bring warm socks and a jumper for the rest at the end.

New to all of this? Start with yummy beginner’s guide to yoga.

How do you get to yum?

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

• Metro: to Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen.
• Harbour bus: to Teglholmen.
• Bike: easy.
• Car: 2 hours of free parking on Alliancevej.

The café sits right next to the studio, so a coffee after class is easy. You get a free refreshment after every class too.

Want a meeting with a little yoga in it?

yum also takes business bookings: for example a meeting that includes 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 us at yoga@yum.dk.

Ready to try?

Start with yum intro: 30 days of unlimited yoga for DKK 399. Pick one class, book it, and bring your phone in the bag. See you by the canal. Questions? Write to yoga@yum.dk.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be flexible to do yoga?

No. You don’t have to touch your toes to join a class. You start, and then you get stronger and more flexible. If you’re brand new, start with yum basic elements.

Are the classes in English or Danish?

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

Can I come 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. Mats and props are free to borrow.

What if I travel a lot?

A 10-class clip card (DKK 1,699 for ages 30 and over) is valid for 10 months, so it works better than a monthly membership if you’re often away. Cancel at least 4 hours before class, or you lose your clip.

How much does it cost to try?

yum intro is 30 days of unlimited yoga for DKK 399 (DKK 359 under 30). It continues as a membership at DKK 799 a month (DKK 729 under 30) unless you cancel before the 30 days end.

Is yoga a substitute for seeing a doctor?

No. Yoga can be a good habit that gives you a pause, but it isn’t a treatment. If stress, poor sleep or low mood goes on for weeks, talk to your doctor.

Read also

• Stress management with yoga in Copenhagen: what helps and what doesn’t
• EQ, mindfulness and yoga for leaders: a calm weekly routine
• English-speaking yoga studio in Copenhagen: yum in Sydhavnen
• Yoga after work in Sydhavnen: from desk to mat
• Sustainable wellbeing for leaders: habits that last