Moon Yoga Studio in Hanoi, Vietnam

Moon Yoga Studio is an active yoga studio in the Tay Ho area of Hanoi, at 68 Ngach 310/50 Nghi Tam, a small lane off the busier roads around West Lake. It is a useful option for residents and travellers who want a real class rather than a hotel-gym stretch session, particularly because its public-facing material emphasizes several levels of yoga, Pilates and a mix of stronger and slower practices. Recent 2026 posts associated with the studio show continuing classes, workshops and teacher-training activity, so this is not simply a legacy directory entry. The main practical limitation is that the published door hours are broader than the actual class timetable, making advance booking important.

The studio presents itself as a bright, relatively spacious practice room designed for small to medium-sized groups. Its current listing describes a fully equipped setting with mats, blocks, straps, balls and other props, plus changing space, lockers, showers and parking. Those facilities make it easier for a visitor to arrive without carrying a full yoga kit, although anyone who specifically needs a mat, shower or locker should still confirm availability before the class because equipment and room use can change with workshops and training sessions. The main room is described as air-conditioned, which is particularly relevant during Hanoi’s hot and humid months.

Moon Yoga’s class identity is broad enough to suit different goals. Current studio material and recent indexed posts mention Vinyasa, Ashtanga-oriented practice, gentler flow classes, Yin-style work, restorative approaches and Pilates. The studio’s own descriptions distinguish faster, strength-building work from slower classes that focus more on breath, alignment and controlled movement. This variety is useful for travellers because it reduces the risk of walking into a very advanced class simply because the studio is nearby. A beginner should still ask which session is intended for first-time students rather than choosing only by the time of day.

Ashtanga-related teaching has been one of the studio’s recurring strands. The studio describes beginner sessions that slow down the sequence and focus on fundamentals and alignment before students move toward faster or more independent practice. Vinyasa classes are framed around linking breath with movement, while gentle flow is intended to reduce intensity and give more attention to detail and body awareness. Pilates adds another option for people who are less interested in traditional yoga sequencing and more focused on core strength, posture and controlled exercise. These descriptions come from the studio’s own materials, so they should be read as the operator’s approach rather than as an independent assessment of teaching quality.

Moon Yoga is also closely associated with instructor Magda Nowicka. Current business listings identify her as a contact, and other yoga-industry material describes her as a long-time teacher with experience in Ashtanga, Power, Yin and restorative yoga. The studio’s 2026 posts also point to collaboration with the wider Hanoi yoga community, including workshops and teacher training. For a short-term visitor, the practical takeaway is that the place is oriented toward regular practice and instruction, not only one-off tourist sessions. That can be a positive if you want corrections and structured teaching, but it also means it is worth explaining your experience level and any injuries before class.

The currently indexed opening schedule is 06:00 to 21:00 Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Sunday. These should be treated as business hours rather than a promise of continuous classes. Yoga studios often have gaps between sessions, private lessons or workshops, and recent Moon Yoga posts explicitly encourage booking because some classes fill. Contacting the studio before travelling across Hanoi is therefore sensible, especially for an early-morning, weekend or English-language session.

The Nghi Tam address places Moon Yoga in the broader Tay Ho/West Lake part of Hanoi rather than in the Old Quarter. Visitors staying around Hoan Kiem should expect a cross-city transfer, while travellers based in Tay Ho may find it convenient to combine class time with cafes, lakeside walks or other West Lake activities. The studio sits inside a lane, so a taxi or ride-hailing driver may stop on the larger road nearby rather than directly at the door. Allow a little extra time to find the entrance on a first visit rather than arriving exactly at the advertised start time.

Pricing was not sufficiently stable in the sources checked to publish a current drop-in fee with confidence. The best approach is to ask the studio for the current single-class price, package rules and payment method when reserving. The same applies to language: the studio publishes separate English- and Vietnamese-speaking contact numbers, and recent material is clearly international in tone, but the language used in a particular class depends on the teacher and students present. Ask explicitly if you require instruction in English.

For accessibility, the research confirms the address and studio facilities but does not establish a fully step-free route from the street into the practice room or the presence of an accessible toilet. Anyone using a wheelchair or with limited mobility should contact the studio before booking rather than assuming that a Hanoi lane and fitness complex provide barrier-free access. A typical visit for one class is best planned as roughly 75 to 90 minutes including arrival, changing and a short buffer after practice, although the actual teaching time depends on the session.

Moon Yoga Studio is most suitable for travellers who want a proper class in a community setting, are willing to reserve in advance and appreciate having several practice styles available. It is less convenient for someone who wants a spontaneous walk-in immediately after Old Quarter sightseeing. With current 2026 activity, a stable Nghi Tam address and broad class offering, it remains a credible Hanoi option, but the timetable rather than the published opening hours should determine when you go.