About — Bliss Yoga Cebu

How It All Began

From Personal Practice to Community Studio

Bliss Yoga Cebu is the passion project of yogi Kathrene Jane Balbin, who took a bold leap of faith at the start of 2019. Kate had discovered yoga six years prior — she was already deeply into fitness and weight training, but yoga gave her something altogether different: a distinctive, irreplaceable sense of calm and clarity.

After two years of teaching and sharing that feeling with others, Kate realised her dream of creating a dedicated yoga space in the heart of the city. On January 26, 2019, Bliss Yoga Cebu opened its doors at Axis Entertainment Avenue, Vibo Place — a welcoming home for practitioners of every level.

Today, Bliss Yoga Cebu is a thriving community of 19 passionate teachers and hundreds of dedicated students, united by a shared mission: to spread awareness that yoga leads to a better, happier, and healthier life.

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Our Philosophy

The Way We Practise

Presence Over Perfection

At Bliss, we believe the only goal on the mat is to be fully present. There are no perfect postures — only honest effort, breath by breath. Every student is met exactly where they are, without judgment or competition.

Yoga as a Way of Life

Yoga is not a class you attend — it is a practice you carry into every corner of your day. We encourage students to integrate the principles of the mat into how they breathe, relate to others, and move through the world.

Community Over Competition

The Bliss community is built on warmth, inclusivity, and mutual encouragement. We celebrate every student's journey — whether it is their first sun salutation or their hundredth headstand. Progress here is personal, and success is shared.

Core Values

What We Stand For

Accessibility

Yoga belongs to everyone. We offer classes for complete beginners through to advanced practitioners, ensuring that anyone in Cebu City can discover the practice regardless of experience or background.

Authenticity

We teach yoga rooted in tradition while adapting thoughtfully to the needs of a modern, diverse student body. Every class is delivered with honesty, depth, and genuine care for the student's growth.

Holistic Wellness

We approach health as a whole — body, mind, and spirit together. Our class offerings range from dynamic physical practices to deeply restorative and meditative sessions, supporting complete wellbeing.

Joyful Practice

Bliss — our name says it all. We believe yoga should feel nourishing and uplifting, not punishing. We cultivate an atmosphere of lightness, gratitude, and genuine joy in every session.

Continuous Learning

Our 19 teachers are committed to ongoing study, development, and refinement of their craft. A studio that never stops learning is a studio that can truly serve its community well — at every stage of their practice.

Our Journey

Milestones at Bliss

2013

Kate Discovers Yoga

Kathrene Jane Balbin begins her personal yoga journey, initially alongside her fitness and weight training practice. Yoga's transformative, calming effects set it apart from everything else she had tried.

2016

Kate Begins Teaching

After deepening her practice, Kate steps into teaching — sharing the practice's benefits with others in Cebu and discovering her calling as an educator and guide.

January 26, 2019

Bliss Yoga Cebu Opens

Bliss Yoga Cebu officially opens at Unit H, 3rd Floor, Axis Entertainment Avenue, Vibo Place, N. Escario St. — a dedicated, welcoming yoga home in the heart of the city.

2019–2020

Community Takes Root

The studio rapidly builds a loyal community of students. Seven daily classes fill with practitioners from all walks of life — Cebuanos, expats, tourists — drawn by the inclusive, warm atmosphere.

2020–2022

Resilience Through Challenge

Like all studios worldwide, Bliss navigates the challenges of the pandemic period with adaptability and community spirit — emerging stronger and more committed to the practice and its students.

2023–Present

19 Teachers, 313+ Five-Star Reviews

The studio now operates with a full team of 19 certified and passionate instructors, earning a 5-star aggregate rating from 313+ verified reviews — the most loved yoga studio in Cebu City.

About Bliss Yoga Cebu