Modern Movement Mona Vale

Who it's for

Good fit: A woman who wants to move on her own mat in a calm, beautiful, light filled room where nobody needs anything from her: no partner work, no talking between members, quiet Yin, Mellow and Nidra classes or a sweaty 32 degree vinyasa. Mornings from 6am or after work to 7pm, on $49 a week unlimited (sold as no lock in) or $32 a class on a 10 pass. Good for easing back from injury (Mellow) and for anyone who brings her own mat and towel

Not for: Anyone who wants to walk in and train alone at any hour (booked classes only, door can lock at start time), weights or strength training, anyone who dislikes heat, music, chanting or a teacher walking past her mat, anyone who needs a guaranteed uncrowded room at peak Mellow times (a regular called Tuesday Mellow congested, Apr 2026), people who need a shower (none listed), Friday evening or weekend midday trainers, and anyone who wants to cancel fast (28 days notice)

Scores are our opinion after visiting, 1 to 5. Social vibe 1 is quiet and solo, 5 is loud and social.

Price and terms

Weekly

$49 a week, for unlimited (M/M Unlimited, $98 a fortnight, sold as no lock in but the sign up contract is written as 52 weeks with auto renewal, and cancelling takes 28 days email notice). $37.50 for 3 classes a fortnight (M/M Mini, $75 a fortnight, 24 week contract that auto renews). $54 for unlimited plus 2 classes a week at a partner fitness studio (M/M Evolve, $108 a fortnight, sold as no lock in but written as 48 weeks with auto renewal). Upfront unlimited about $60 a week on 1 month ($260), $50 on 3 months ($645), $41 on 6 months ($1,055), $37 on 12 months ($1,925). No membership: $32 a class on a 10 pass

Trial

None free in studio. 1 Month Free Program: pay the first month and the second is free, with an induction phone call from a senior facilitator (paid month price not stated). MM Online 14 day free trial (online classes only)

Casual

$35

Packs

10 pass $320 (valid 6 months from first use), 20 pass $560 (valid 12 months), 2 week unlimited pass $120

Joining fee

None shown

Contract

Fortnightly direct debit by Ezidebit. Unlimited and Evolve are sold as no lock in, but their sign up contracts are written as 52 weeks (Unlimited) and 48 weeks (Evolve) and auto renew, and the Mini runs 24 weeks then auto renews. The terms say a membership must finish its minimum contract period before cancelling, and early termination of a contract costs 50% of the remaining term. Free suspension 2 weeks in every 3 months by email; a suspended membership cannot be cancelled until two billing periods after it ends. No refunds on any purchase

Cancelling

28 days written notice by email to hello@modernmovement.com.au once any minimum term is done (two more fortnightly payments). Penalty free exit with a doctor's certificate or a move more than 10 km away. Classes: cancel at least 1 hour before or pay $10 on a membership (lose the class on a pass); at start time a late arrival's spot goes to standby and the door may be locked

When you can train

Early morning

Yes, 6:00am Mon to Fri, heated vinyasa every weekday, then 7:30am; Sat 7:15am; Sun 8:00am

Lunch

Yes, 12:30pm Mon Pilates and Tue non heated vinyasa; 11:15am Wed Pilates and Thu Mellow; none Fri to Sun

Evening

Yes, 4:15 or 4:30pm and 5:30 or 5:45pm Mon to Fri; last class 7:00pm Mon and Tue, 6:30pm Thu, 5:45pm Wed, 5:30pm Fri

Weekend

Yes, Sat 7:15am to 10:30am plus 4:00pm Vinyasa to Yin; Sun 8:00am, 9:30am, 4:00pm and 5:30pm

Class size

1 teacher per class (class cap not published)

What it is

60 min teacher led yoga and mat Pilates classes on your own mat in one large light filled studio, about 42 a week. Heated vinyasa at 32 degrees is the backbone (14 a week), plus non heated vinyasa, Vinyasa Strong, Mellow (gentle flow, about 10 a week), Yin, Vinyasa to Yin, Mellow and Nidra, Guided Meditation, mat Pilates (45 min, 3 a week) and BURN (yoga, mat Pilates and cardio to loud music, 50 min, Mon 5:45pm). Class only, booked online, on the MM app or through ClassPass; no open studio time. Optional workshops, masterclasses and community evenings around the classes

Coaching: Calm and guiding. One teacher cues the room from the front and walks it, offering easier and harder options for levels and injuries. Style varies a lot by teacher and class: still and quiet in Yin, Mellow and Nidra, music led in heated vinyasa, loud and high energy in BURN, and some teachers add philosophy, chanting or mantra. Recent reviews praise clear cues and calm voices; nobody calls them pushy or hype. Substitutes draw the few complaints

Gear: One large studio with heating for the 32 degree classes, mats for hire (limited, the studio asks you to bring your own), bolsters and props, lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms, free tea before class. No weights, no reformers

Extras: Heated vinyasa at 32 degrees, Vinyasa Strong, Mellow and Nidra, Guided Meditation Sat 8:20am, Yin and Sound (monthly), BURN by Body Medicine Mon 5:45pm, masterclasses most Saturdays (free for members), Yin and Dins and supper evenings, Ecstatic Sundayz ($20), breathwork, 200 hour teacher training, MM Online on demand library, Modern Momentum 30 day challenge, One Big Move for Lifeline charity classes. Prenatal and Foundation classes are listed on the website but not on the current timetable. No student, teen or seniors offer found

Parking

Yes, free four storey council car park on Bungan Lane two doors down, plus street parking

Creche

No, none; a Mums and Bubs class ran years ago but is not on the current timetable

Showers

No, none listed, the studio page names lockers, changing rooms and bathrooms only