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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"THE team at Upstate Studios is celebrating being crowned the number one destination for online yoga classes in Australia.
\nThe Torquay and Geelong based studio also rocketed into the top 10 global brands to be booked using the ClassPass Studio app, which allows users to choose from 500,000 live stream classes around the world.
\nCo-owner Gail Asbell said it was an incredible achievement by the Upstate team who had worked tirelessly to provide as much content, motivation and positivity as they could during such a challenging time.
\n\u201cOur goal has been to over deliver to our members, our team and our broader community,\u201d Gail explained.
\n\u201cAt the time we really did not realise or anticipate our reach to go global.
\n\u201cIt was very inspiring to learn we had attracted a global audience in Asia and the USA.\u201d
\nPre-COVID the studio was running 300 classes from its three studios (Torquay, Geelong and Balaclava) and was able to quickly pivot to online to deliver 120 live stream classes a week and more than 70 on-demand classes.
\nUpstate has more than 50 instructors who deliver online classes in pilates, yoga, boxing, HIIT, yin yoga, low impact training and meditation.
\n\u201cClosing our doors was incredibly hard,\u201d Gail recalled of the first lockdown.
\n\u201cWe felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to support our team of instructors and the community we had worked so hard to build over the past 11 years.
\n\u201cWe faced challenges with technology, sourcing equipment and determining the best platforms for this new environment.
\n\u201cBut the team really stepped up to the challenges and changes that have been taking place.\u201d
\nGail attributed the studio\u2019s online success to its \u201csuperstar\u201d instructors, as well as the quality and consistency of the online class experience.
\n\u201cOur Upstaters are loving the convenience of taking classes from their home,\u201d she said.
\n\u201cEvery day we receive the most amazing feedback, which keeps us inspired.
\n\u201cMany of our clients are going through a tough time and it\u2019s great we can make their day a little brighter and keep them moving when they need it the most.
\n\u201cWe are incredibly proud of the Upstate team and the amazing community we have built.\u201d
\nGail encouraged anyone who had not experienced the benefits of yoga to give it a try from the comfort of their home.
\n\u201cThere has never been a more important time to take care of yourself physically and mentally,\u201d she said.
\n\u201cYoga is a great way to disconnect from the daily distraction and tune into the present, connect with your breath and add some calm to this chaotic time.\u201d
\nHead to www.upstatestudios.com.au for more.<\/p>\n
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THE team at Upstate Studios is celebrating being crowned the number one destination for online yoga classes in Australia. The Torquay and Geelong based studio also rocketed into the top 10 global brands to be booked using the ClassPass Studio app, which allows users to choose from 500,000 live stream classes around the world. Co-owner […]<\/p>\n