International Yoga Day is Saturday, 21 June! 4 yogi-inspired events around Cape Town to check out
If you're not letting the weather keep you in bed or away from moving your body this weekend, this is for you...
If you're not letting the weather keep you in bed or away from moving your body or adventuring this weekend, this is for you!
On Saturday, 21 June is International Yoga Day - of course, Kfm 94.5's fitness and wellness coach, Liezel van der Westhuizen highlights some yoga events happening in Cape Town this weekend for the yogis:
Puppy Yoga & Adoption Morning
When: Saturday, 21 June, 10:45am to 11:30am
Where: SoulFit Studios, 2nd Floor, Adelphi Galleria, 277 Main Road, Sea Point
About the event: To celebrate International Day of Yoga, SoulFit Studios is teaming up with TEARS Animal Rescue and The Conscious Kitchen for a gentle 45-minute yoga flow — surrounded by playful, adoptable pups.
Yes, you heard right: you’ll flow, stretch, cuddle, and maybe even meet your new furry soulmate.
🎫 Ticket are R250 (plus R6.25 booking fee) which includes:
✔️ a cold-pressed juice from The Conscious Kitchen.
✔️ 100% of profits go to TEARS Animal Rescue.
Spaces are limited — and puppies always sell out, so book online fast.
Visit SoulFit Studios online or check their socials to reserve your spot.
International Day of Yoga @ Rooftop on Bree
When: Sunday, 22 June, 8 am to 4 pm
Where: Rooftop on Bree, Cape Town
About the event: Yoga lovers and absolute newbies — this one’s for every body! Celebrate International Day of Yoga with an all-day rooftop yoga festival in the heart of Cape Town!
Since 2014, June 21st has been globally recognized by the UN as a day to honour yoga. And in Cape Town, we’re taking it sky-high with rooftop views, soulful flows, and a whole lot of community spirit.
💡 No mat? No experience? No worries! This is yoga for everyone — just bring yourself, your open heart, and a donation if you can. Let’s breathe, stretch and uplift together. 🧘♂️🌞
🧘♀️ What to expect:
✨ Back-to-back 60-minute yoga sessions including Vinyasa, Yin, Sound Healing, Kids Yoga & more
🛍️ Explore the Yoga Market with new local wellness brands
🤝 Connect with the Cape Town yoga tribe
🎟️ Win in the charity raffle – fab prizes up for grabs!
💛 100% of proceeds go to the EarthChild Project – empowering kids through wellness & education
🎫 Limited tickets are available to purchase at Quicket: https://qkt.io/QWZM2d
📲 For event updates follow: @internationaldayofyogasa
Salute to the Sun – International Yoga Day at Cheverells Farm
When: Saturday, 21 June, 7 am to 6 pm
Where: Cheverells Farm, 55 Highlands Road, Elgin Valley
About the event: Let’s get bendy in the most beautiful way this International Yoga Day 🌞💛.
Just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, escape to Cheverells Farm for a soul-refreshing celebration of movement, mindfulness, and the Winter Equinox in nature.
A winter reset – move, breathe, connect and soak up the healing vibes of the valley. And hey, who said winter solstice can’t come with a sun salutation or two?
This all-day yoga festival offers a sunrise-to-sunset lineup of 60-minute sessions. Whether you're a headstand hero or still figuring out which way's up in downward dog — you’re welcome here.
🧘♀️ Classes include:
✨ Vinyasa Flow Surya Namaskar
✨ Inversion Workshop
✨ Hot Power Flow & Sweat
✨ Sound Healing Immersion
✨ Yoga Nidra Meditation
✨ Beat Yoga (yes, that’s yoga to a BEAT) and loads more!
🎟️ Tickets are from R150 and bookings are available on Quicket.
Worcester Braaifees Trail Run
When: Saturday, 21 June
Where: Karoo Desert Botanical Garden, Worcester – Western Cape
Start times:
- 20km: 7:30 am
- 10km: 8 am
- 5km 8:30 am
About the event: Lace up for one of the most flavour-packed trail runs of the year! As part of the Woester Braaifees — South Africa’s ultimate braai celebration — this scenic run through the Karoo Desert Botanical Garden blends fitness, fun, and fire.
🎽 Entry includes:
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Trail run + full-day Braaifees access (valued at R289.50)
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Commemorative medal + lucky draws
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Free wine glass + “Blikbeker”
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8 tastings (beer, gin, or wine)
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Free silent disco, laser tag & lawn games
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Food tastings and live music 🎶
💰 Entry fees:
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5km – R280
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10km – R300
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20km – R350
🚌 Free shuttle transport from designated parking starts at 7am.
🔥 Run, taste, dance — and BRAAI!
For more information and entries go to: woesterbraaifees.co.za
Clicks Super Tri Winter Series #2
When: Sunday, 22 June 2025
Where: Milnerton High School, 48 Pienaar Rd, Milnerton
About the event: Part of the exciting three-event Clicks Super Tri Winter Series, this race offers a perfect challenge for triathlon enthusiasts of all levels — with an added bonus: compete in at least two series races and qualify for the grand prize and finals later this year!
Ready to test your limits in a fun, controlled environment with top-class facilities? This is your race.
Race format:
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Indoor heated 25m pool swim with lane marshals ensuring safety and support.
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Stationary bike leg on watt bikes provided by HiTech Therapy—intense, traffic-free cycling indoors.
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Outdoor cross-country run finishing with scenic views around the cricket field.
Distances:
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Super Sprint: 400m swim | 10km bike | 2km run
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Sprint: 600m swim | 15km bike | 4km run
Team relay option:
Form a three-person team where each athlete specializes in one discipline—swim, bike, or run. Each leg is completed individually before passing the baton to the next teammate.
Race details:
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Transitions (swim-to-bike and bike-to-run) are excluded from your official time to allow comfortable gear changes.
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Registration wristbands and timing chips to be collected 30 minutes before your chosen time slot.
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Pre-entry online only, closes Thursday before race day or when full; no late entries permitted.
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Time slots start from 7 am, every 30 minutes.
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Race briefing five minutes before each swim start.
Timing & medals:
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Swim and bike times manually recorded by marshals.
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Run timed electronically via timing chip.
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Medals awarded to all finishers.
🔗 Click here for more info and registration details.
Are you thinking about getting active, but don’t know where to start?
Whether you're a gym newbie, weekend walker, or just looking for a fun way to move, Liezel's got you!
📻 Tune in every weekday at 5:40 am and Saturdays at 7:20 am, and she will bring you 'The Fitness Guide' – your go-to for the best fitness events, fun workouts, and easy ways to feel great.
No pressure. No intimidation. Just great ways to get moving at your own pace.
If you'd like to alert Kfm 94.5 to an event, email us at kfm@kfm.co.za with 'The Fitness Guide' in your subject line.