Artful Yoga Gallery

Artful Yoga Gallery is a not-for-profit arts and wellness venue at 1 Vale Street in St Kilda, Melbourne, established in November 2021. Its central idea is that art can support health, personal freedom and community wellbeing, while also creating more opportunities for artists. The space combines a working art gallery with classes, events, exhibitions, wellness workshops, venue hire and creative co-working, giving it a broader purpose than a conventional gallery or event room.

The gallery is available for a range of gatherings, including wellness retreats, business meetings and intimate celebrations. Its 120-square-metre venue can accommodate up to 120 people standing or 90 seated. The art-filled setting is intended to provide a warm, creative backdrop, with flexible arrangements for different event formats. Venue hire options include a simpler setup with high tables, highchairs, seating and ottomans, while a more equipped package can include glassware, extra chairs and trestle tables. Catering and drinks arrangements vary by booking, so organisers need to confirm the details directly with the venue.

Wellness practitioners can apply to use the gallery for events, workshops and classes, with custom bookings subject to approval. The website specifically mentions yoga instructors, meditation guides and holistic therapists, and says the space is offered at a subsidised fee to help make wellness more accessible. Corporate programs can also be tailored around team bonding, personal development and professional growth, with possible inclusions such as keynote speakers, holistic coaches and workshops covering leadership, communication and branding. These programs are designed in consultation with each organisation rather than presented as a fixed package.

For creatives, the venue also operates a co-working and rental studio in what it describes as Melbourne’s creative hub of St Kilda. The space is aimed at artists, solopreneurs, start-ups and content creators, with options ranging from small rooms and private rooms to a showroom lobby and hot-desking. Facilities listed for the hot-desk pass include open-desk space, a kitchen and coffee station, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, on-street parking and public transport access, with 24-hour access subject to terms and conditions. The gallery’s regular listed hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm, with Mondays closed; classes and events may run outside those hours. It suits people looking to attend an arts or wellness program, organisers seeking an adaptable St Kilda event space, and creatives wanting to work among artists and community-minded practitioners.