What you'll notice first about Elixr is the warm, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. Elixr boasts a restful aesthetic that stimulates the mind, body and spirit. ‘Many people have described Elixr as walking into a retreat or sanctuary', says General Manager Christian Ruggeri. The lighting will immediately soothe you, the décor is rich with earthy tones to calm and yet energise you, and subtle ambient sounds will subconsciously elevate your mood.

‘We strive to deflect the common concern that health clubs are intimidating. We take heed of the common gripes - we don't play loud, pumping music and we don't cover all the walls in mirrors,' says Christian. ‘Whether members notice these consciously or not, it certainly lends a positive slant to their experience.'

Elixr's approach to good health goes far beyond the basic diet and exercise method. Elixr strives to provide members with the opportunity to establish a harmony between mind and body in order to achieve overall wellbeing.

Elixr surpasses other health clubs in its dedication to authentic methods as opposed to hybrid programmes which have been adapted for group-exercise participation. Specialising in Pilates, Authentic Yoga and Kickboxing programmes, Elixr Health Clubs engage members on both a mental and physical level. Instructors at Elixr are experts in their specific disciplines and they are passionate about inspiring and guiding members along the path of self-improvement. Additionally, all Pilates instructors are accredited and certified through the Elixr Pilates Teacher Training course. ‘What differentiates us is that our instructors see this as a career and their passion shines through in their classes', says Christian. ‘Many of our Pilates instructors have danced at the Moulin Rouge, our Yoga instructors are dedicated teachers who regularly travel to India to further enhance their skills, and our Kickboxing instructors are martial artists. They are all entertainers with the ability to really captivate a class and make exercise enjoyable'.

The team at Elixr realise that a ‘one-size-fits-all' approach doesn't work for their members. They have established a strong philosophy revolving around building a comprehensive timetable of group classes which are individually tailored for maximum results. This is one of the key factors that many mainstream health clubs fail to achieve, but due to the boutique nature of Elixr, members are offered consistent individual attention. ‘Every move we make at Elixr factors in the affect it will have on our members,' says Christian. ‘We offer our members rewards and incentives, and we ask them for feedback so we're continually on top of fine-tuning the club to best meet their needs'.

Elixr also understands that not all of their members enter the club at the same level and offers Beginners' Introductory Courses designed specifically for individuals who are new to exercise and looking for a gradual and more comprehensive introduction to Pilates, Yoga, Kickboxing and Meditation. Instructors are dedicated to nurturing the long-term mindset of health and wellbeing for all members through specialised training and education.

New Elixr member, Sarah Thompson, says; ‘I have recently joined up with Elixr and my experience has been like nothing else I have ever experienced with another gym. The staff and instructors are so professional, helpful and friendly from when you walk in the door to when you leave. It makes the gym a place to look forward to rather than a chore you'd rather leave for another day.'

You too can join like-minded people on the path of good health, energising your body and calming your mind, at any of Elixr's three convenient locations, Sydney Town Hall and Chifley Square in Sydney CBD and Bondi Junction in the eastern suburbs.

Club programmes and facilities include: 


* Pilates reformer classes in dedicated studios 

* Pilates mat classes
* Authentic yoga classes (Hatha, Iyengar & Ashtanga) 

* Group exercise - Kickboxing, Step, Spin, Pump style 

* Cardio equipment and weight training 

* Pilates and fitness personal training 

* Pre/post natal exercise 

* 25m heated indoor pool (at Bondi Junction club) 

* Executive change rooms, lockers and steam rooms 

* Therapy room: massage and natural therapy services

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