Praksis

Praksis is exactly what I was looking for! I wanted somewhere where I could get stronger and have fun, and traditional gyms had very little appeal to me. While nervous at first, Tom and the team are so supportive and are there to help you achieve your goals and ambitions! Come to a class, you’ll have a great time and meet some fantastic people!

I love this gym and the community it is building. I came to an open day and found everyone to be so welcoming that I bought a class pack. I love the variety of exercise compared to a regular gym. I appreciate how much effort the teachers go to to make classes accessible to different levels. Praksis classes are set up to encourage hard work where you’re at, so while there are some incredibly strong and fit people, it doesn’t feel elitist. Although it’s a class format, it feels very personalised, with a good pace of progression. There is also an emphasis on mindset and personal growth, which means the community of people you attend classes with self-select for good vibes and genuinely supporting each other to safely push your own physical limits of possibility. Strongly recommend trying it out.

Praksis has changed the way I move and exercise. I genuinely look forward to my early morning starts and I'm stronger than I ever thought I could be. The community and teaching are unmatched, praksis is a very special place!

Praksis is a A grade movement gym!
Not only an amazing space but also a strong sense of community.

A great place to become more in-tune with your body, become stronger, more mobile and meet interesting and fun people!

Will be back again!

I came into Praksis for a work event , Tom was great at facilitating our group and made it a fun and challenging experience for the whole team. I would definitely recommend Praksis for a work event or if you just want to try a new form of exercise and movement.

The Praksis teachers are all amazing! The classes are enjoyable, worthwhile and different to any sort of fitness stuff I have done in the past. Praksis has a really nice community feel about it and is a positive environment to train in. If you're interested in the movement practice style of training (or have never heard of it but want to do something different) then I highly recommend giving Praksis a go. They even have handstand classes! Super fun and very well structured and doable no matter your age or where you are starting from.

If you are looking for a community, Praksis is your place. If you are looking for playfulness, feeling good in your body, to face your fears, have fun and just feel good about life, Praksis is your place. I had followed the studio for about 1.5 years before going to their open day and I could kick myself for waiting that long. Not only do you get to move your body and connect with a wonderful bunch of people (both teachers and other students are amazing) but you also learn a whole lot about yourself and every now and then, the teachers also drop an extra nugget of wisdom that you can apply to all areas of life. Praksis has been a place of happiness for me ever since I joined. They take amazing care of you no matter what stage you are at or how “fit” you are. There is a place and a welcoming smile for everyone here. I can really REALLY recommend you give it a go.

Absolutely loved the studio; Tom and the team have done an exceptional job at creating an inviting and inspiring space that really feels like you're stepping out of the bustle of the city, and into another world. I really liked the communal chalkboard and celebrating people's wins; encouragement and support feel like core elements to the gyms philosophy. I went in for handstands and movement practice. Tom.S was wonderful! He was extremely welcoming from the get-go, and so attentive ... he provided a challeging and insightful time with the classes and I'll definitely be coming back for more 🤙

I have trained at a lot of gyms over the years, Praksis is my favourite. I really wish I started my training as a youngster at a place like this. It would've prevented many of the injuries that I now battle with. Practicing what the very knowledgeable instructors teach here has changed my whole outlook on how my body should be operating and therefore how I train in general. I now have less injuries and am confident that if I keep practicing here, one day I'll be injury free. I highly recommend this place, as I have to many of my friends and family over the last few years.

Praksis has been a game changer for my general training and helped me in terms of injury prevention and relieving muscle tension from a physical job. I thoroughly enjoy the teachings by all the teachers and I always seem to learn more every week. Praksis has an extremely welcoming environment and all the members are a pleasure to move with. Highly recommend!

Best in investment in myself that I have ever made. I am a solo working Mama & am a member of the Praksis Practitioner Program. The teachings weave their way across all aspects of my life, not just the hour each day I set aside to train.

The Praksis Teaching Team share wisdom spanning movement, psychology, nutrition & philosophy. All delivered with an authentic lightness & laughter, making the entire experience so much more beneficial & fun.

My ongoing journey with Tom & the team make me a better mother, lover, friend & human all round. ♥

Having been a regular gym-goer for the past 25 years, I had been looking for something to break me away from my regular routine. I attended an open day at Praksis and signed up the same day. I’ve been wholly impressed by the different approach / philosophy, the quality of the instruction and the friendliness and inclusiveness of the group. I’m learning a lot and correcting some bad habits that I’ve developed over the years. I’d thoroughly recommend giving Praksis classes a go - you’ll definitely get something out of it.

Praksis is an expansive way to practice being a human in a body. You learn how to move in ways that are holistic, your whole self is involved. Plus it's super fun, creative and the community of people are amazing.
Tom is an incredible coach, he truly walks the talk. He continues to strengthen his practice in new and dynamic ways and brings that into each and every class. Each coach at Praksis brings something unique and they are just all around wonderful humans.
The classes are good for any body, any age, any experience level. He starts you where you're at and the space is really welcoming. Praksis has changed my life in the best way! Highly recommend checking it out!

This is my favourite gym in Canberra, if you want a more practical and real style of fitness I definitely recommend to come here. The instructors are top tier and each have unique approaches to their classes (which there is a broad variety of) so you can find who you click with. I have only been coming for a few weeks and already I know I will continue to come for as long as I can. Thanks Praksis, you guys are epic!!

Really great atmosphere for learning new ways to use and move your body. I'm a big fan of the handstand classes.

Since signing up to Praksis back in 2020, my entire world has turned around. It does sound dramatic, but it's amazing what a positive and supportive community can do for your health and well-being.

Since joining I've had lots of ups and downs and whenever I needed a break the team was always welcoming when I returned! I'm now tracking towards my best health since 2016 and true to their mission statement they have definitely improved my experience of being in a body. I went from waking up in pain, stiff, and unable to move almost every day, to being one of the most active members of my personal community (friends and family both).

Always challenging, but never degrading to anyone. This is the sort of establishment where you and your ability is not compared to others, your personal growth is what matters and your wins are celebrated by everyone. I look forward to continuing my practice with them and being a part of the community into 2022 and beyond!

I bloody LOVE going to Praksis. I frequented other gyms for a good while and enjoyed the HIIT workouts and random strength workouts, I even saw some good results and felt better about myself. I then started thinking ‘what else?’ So I started looking at other methods of training and stumbled on gymnastics strength training; a lot of it made sense so I tried to translate that into my standard gym routines but I wasn’t convinced I was getting anywhere with it. Sure, it was fun but it was mostly a solo endeavour which wasn’t as motivating for me. I googled gymnastics Canberra and stumbled on Praksis. They happened to be having an open day so I thought I’d give it a try… it was really fun and different yet challenging; like working out but not really. The open day was fun but I still thought my normal gym was what I needed. High intensity meant results, right!?

I kept going to my normal gym but something in me was intrigued, maybe I’m wrong, maybe I’m putting all this effort into things which aren’t important!

I went to another open day and then signed up for the causal pass. From that point on I knew this was for me. Not only was I getting stronger but I was having a blast with all the novel ways of moving. I couldn’t get enough of it!

I HIGHLY recommend giving Praksis a go, you’ll have fun, make friends and feel stronger and more mobile. It’s unreal!

Praksis improved my overall strength and flexibility. I love how each session is slightly different and I can see the progress and my ability to perform more complex movements over time. Tom Emerson is lovely and the studio is great. Highly recommended

Praksis is an unconventional gym. It's a "movement studio" with the aim to "improve your experience of being in a body", which I think is an accurate description.

I've trained with Tom (the founder) and Soici on and off for the last few years. I've learned a lot about the capabilities and limits of my body, and improved my strength and mobility under their guidance.

Praksis focuses on holistic health, strength, and longevity. Training is a good blend of order, freedom, strength, and mobiliy. Tom and Soici are highly skilled and accomplished practitioners, excellent teachers, and good people.

If you want to improve your experience of being in a body, I couldn't suggest a better place to learn and practice.

If you want to change the course of your overall well-being and fitness for the better. Praksis is the place for you. Unlike many fitness environments, the atmosphere at Praksis is ego-less & only positive.

With so many different elements to work on, it really has something for everyone.

Not only have I overcome many very serious injury’s through movement at Praksis. I was educated on how to rehabilitate my own body so I can stay feeling amazing 24/7.
I have exceeded expectations of my body’s limits and done movements I didn’t believe were possible.

If any of these things appeal to you. Just do it

Hany