The idea for Botle, a Bengaluru-based “movement and experience brand”, as described on its website, came during a yoga class last year, says co-founder Aravind Athreya.“It was a good studio and a very good trainer, but there were only three people in a class that could support at least 25.” It made him realise something: there were empty spots in most fitness classes in the city, “irrespective of the weather, the time or day,” says Aravind, who felt that there was a way to make these empty spots accessible to more people. “I realised that there was a scenario where people would want to go for just one class.”Botle, soft-launched in February this year, allows you to do exactly that by letting users choose from a vast range of activities across Bengaluru. From Pilates and swimming to MMA classes, badminton, boxing, Zumba, various kinds of yoga, and strength and conditioning, classes can be booked on the Botle app, website, or Instagram handle.This would allow users to try out various activities without having to commit fully to any single one. “Of course, there are some sports, most social ones like pickleball or badminton, in which you can book a court and just play with your friends,” says Aravind.But there are others, including tennis, yoga, combat sports, and martial arts, that require a coach, equipment, and space. “There are a lot of sports and fitness activities that require actual assistance, and not just a facility booking. And there was nobody offering an opportunity to get that on a one-time basis.” What also catalysed the startup is that Aravind, a techie, himself enjoys trying out different activities. “At some point in time, I actually sat down and looked back at how many sports and fitness activities I had been part of, and the list went on and on.” He realised that it was only natural for people, including fitness buffs and athletes, to hit burnout.“Nobody can do the same thing month after month, every single day of the week,” Aravind says, a view echoed by his co-founder and professional footballer Ashwin Chakravarthy, his childhood friend.“Being disciplined at one thing is a very old-school thought, only required for professionals who are trying to get better at a particular thing,” Ashwin believes. “But as a general human being, who wants to be fit in multiple dimensions of their life, it makes sense to diversify movement.”