Gallery: Embia House x Broadsheet Access Wellness Day

Broadsheet Access always brings the best in wellness to our members. You can expect invites to one-off wellness days, previews of soon-to-open studios, discounts on activewear, and more. Recently, Access members attended a free wellness day at Embia House – a cosy, community-focused spin studio that recently opened in Richmond. Over two packed hours, our members were taken through mini renditions of each class on Embia’s schedule.

Guests were welcomed into a reception area that’s more like a leafy living room than a spin studio, filled with greenery, warm shades, soft textures and cosy nooks. It immediately created the community vibe that founder Melissa Nixon is so passionate about – the belief that movement should feel great for both your body and soul.

First up was a high-energy class. The group hopped on spin bikes and warmed up quickly, moving in time to DJ beats. After 20 minutes, everyone took a much-needed reset before heading to the mat room for heated Pilates, followed by heated yoga. There was a lot of pain, but a lot of laughs. Then, it was time to cool down and Zen out with a guided 20-minute breathwork session. It’s not often you find this class style in a studio, but Nixon swears by breathwork as part of holistic wellbeing. Many members were surprised by how much they loved the session and left the mat room feeling stretched and centered.

Waiting at the ‘finish line’ in reception was a selection of complimentary Greenstreat smoothies, Remy ‘rhythm gummies’ and goodie bags for everyone. Members went home with gear from Move Active and Allfenix, plus vouchers to local wellness centers Adaptive Chiropractic and Nimbus Co.

The consensus was that, while it felt great to work out, the best part was connecting with one another in a warm and inclusive space. It’s what Broadsheet Access does best – we weave you into the fabric of your city. If you missed out on the Broadsheet Access x Embia House wellness day, don’t worry. We run health and fitness events like this all the time.

Just head over to Broadsheet Access and sign up for your membership, to stay in the know. To get the most out of Access, we recommend an annual membership. It’s only $12 a month.