Special Offer: “4 yoga sessions for £29, Egoist Body Studios in Fitzrovia”

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

Saving you over 50% on four yoga sessions, you need to hurry to catch this deal which ends today on Living Social. We haven’t tried out the space yet so anyone who enjoys the deal, do let us know what you think. Its great to see a yoga centre so central and it certainly sounds alluring:

Egoist’s gorgeous studio — housed in a Georgian townhouse, and complete with chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows and mirrors — has had glowing reviews from the press, and is located in Fitzroy Square, one of London’s most beautiful areas. Choose from a range of classes, including: power yoga, vinyasa yoga, classical pilates, and pilates dance fusion. Hush — do you hear that? That’s the sound of your body and mind saying, “Thank you,” in perfect harmony.

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Centre: “Indaba Yoga – Marylebone, Central London”

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

Yoga centre Indaba is a high quality yoga centre that is filling up with life. It has a strong and distinctive design – both reassuring and courageous. The teachers are well known across London for being experts in their disciplines.

The famous Stewart Gilchrist teaches Yogasana, a challenging class with lots of movement and fun in a heated room. He also teaches at the Light Centre, Belgravia.
Mark Khan teaches Dharma Mittra, a spiritual and all inclusive class which is not for those you don’t like inversions. I got cramps in my upper arms half way through the class but loved it anyway!
Lisa Sanfilipo is the most inspiring teacher of Anusara yoga currently in London, she also teaches at the Life Centre, Notting Hill

Many of the classes at Indaba are in the larger, heated room even if they are not publicised as a heated class. The heat is nothing compared to Bikram though and a bit of extra sweating is generally appreciated by all students.

There is a great atmosphere at Indaba thanks to lovely people who work at reception, the experienced teachers, and students that follow.

http://indabayoga.com/

Centre: West London – “The Light Centre, Belgravia”

Posted on March 13, 2011 by yogilondon

The Light Centre offers a great deal: courses, workshops and classes are all available in a myriad of subjects, from pilates, to tai chi and yoga.

They also offer various alternative therapies and also have their own healthy eating cafe, Crussh.

See the full list of all that’s offered below:

Yoga – Pilates – Relaxation – Osteopathy – Chiropractic – Physiotherapy – Acupuncture – Cranio-Sacral – Massage – Reflexology – Hypnotherapy – Grinberg – Life Coaching

Yoga wise, there’s a busy time table, full of classes various disciplines and levels.

If you haven’t done Yoga before (or only a few times) they have two beginners courses that are either 6 or 9 weeks long. After that you can continue with the same teacher in their ‘Improvers’ class.

For those with some experience we recommend our open classes and for early risers we recommend their Yoga Breakfast Club.

Popular Jivamukti teacher Stewart Gilchrist teaches here on a regular basis.




		Stewart Gilchrist Jivamukti



	Fiona-Harding Hatha Vinyasa


		Nicole Miller Vinyasa



	Sophie Coats Anusara Inspired




			Kore Mason Astanga Iyenger



	Amanda Denton Vinyasa Flow


	Katie Courts Ashtanga



			Nathalie Hrayassi Ashtanga Vinyasa

Address: 9 Eccleston Street, London SW1W 9LX

Telephone: 020 7881 0728

Nearest Tube: Victoria or Sloane Square

Webiste: http://www.lightcentrebelgravia.co.uk/

Special Offer: Click here to send your name and email to the light centre. In return, you will receive a voucher for a yoga class.

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Events: Night Out Kirtan – “Yoga Dance at the Kula Club, Kensal Rise in West London”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

On Saturday 19th march we have Kula Club featuring lots of great music, laughter, yoga, african drumming and dance, kirtan and much more……… they have so far raised over £1500 for various children’s charities. Go along and support and join Kula Club on Facebook

Keef Miles also teaches a regular Anusara Inspired class at Special Yoga Centre (www.specialyoga.org.uk) on Saturdays 4.30-5.45

When?

Saturday 19th March at 7.30

Where?

Special Yoga Centre, Kensal Rise

Events: Workshop – “The Energy Anatomy of Home Practice, Triyoga, Primrose Hill in North London”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

“Spring is nearly upon us. London gives us the peek-a-boo of sun and rain, warm and cool, and continually reminds us of the play of complementary opposites that we learn, through our yoga practice, to navigate skilfully and gracefully….”

Join Lisa Sanfilipo and the kula for a Home Practice workshop focused on physical/ mental/ energetic and organic balance tomorrow (10th March) at 7.30pm @ Triyoga to hear more on this!

Where: Primrose Hill, 6 Erskine Road, London, NW3 3AJ

Telephone: 020 7483 3344

Underground: Chalk Farm

“As yogis, we become artists of balance, consummate paradox-holders, and able to dive into what Carolyn Myss calls ‘the world behind our eyes’ and see how ‘what is outside is inside, and what is inside is outside’. That last bit is a favourite quote that encapsulates deep psychological truth and the Tantric vision, often used by my dear teacher Dr Douglas Brooks”

The Energy Anatomy of Home Practice- Tomorrow!

For Deep Sleep + Vibrant Days Friday 11 March 2011 7.30pm – 9.30pm triyoga primrose hill Explore the art of deep self-care and attentiveness through your yoga practice. Listen to the needs of your body, mind and soul with practices that fine-tune the mechanics of your body and attune to your energetic needs.You’ll do contrasting practice sequences with asana, pranayama, meditation and mantra that embody different methods of self-care, easy to incorporate into your daily life. We’ll delve into both practices, deep sleep and vibrant days, from perspectives that empower self-awareness:the bio-mechanical: muscles and bones, alleviating back pain, stuck shoulders or restless, tight hips and legs. the organic: supporting hormonal, digestive and other functions, including yoga for insomnia. the psychological: surfacing and releasing negative emotions (fear, anger, sadness, guilt, criticism and judgment) to spend more time in positive states of acceptance, joy, compassion, and gratitude.
the energetic: improving circulation, energy and vitality (called Prana) directing its flow through your body with movement, attention and intention.
Lisa credits the energy anatomy work of Caroline Myss and Anodea Judith and the practice of Anusara yoga through John Friend, Sianna Sherman + Elena Brower for their inspiration. More here

Yogi Lifestyle: Exercises – “Free Yoga Videos, ‘Energy Boosting Backbends’ and More!”

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

New videos on Yoga Today

On deck this week for subscribers is an all-new class covering the basics with Adi – entitled “The Ground Up.” If you’re new to the practice of yoga, this is an excellent place to start. This class will reacquaint you with the relationship of your body in space and make sure you’re set up with a solid foundation.

Free members: in this week’s free class check out some Energy Boosting Backbends with Neesha! This all-levels heart-opening class will show you how to observe and plug into the electrical currents of your body to energize and revitalize!

Wednesday’s Studio Session brings the conclusion of Neesha’s expanded look at the Bird of Paradise pose. Continue to open your shoulders and hips while working your hamstrings at a much more intensive level and pinnacle with this challenging deep one-legged balancing pose.

Sarah offers no less than 16 Poses to change your life in Friday’s Studio Session. Incorporating these challenging poses into your regular practice will help move you through your full range of motion. Postures that cleansing your organs and glands will uplift your overall mood!

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Teacher Nomination – Anusara Inspired Yoga – “Lisa Sanfillipo”

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

YOGI LONDON have received two nominations for Lisa in two days!

We at YOGI LONDON have had the pleasure taking her class before and can understand why she has so much support from her students. Thank you to Lisa for being such an inspiration in her practice and her life.

My Yoga teacher is compassionate, skilled and an excellent communicator.

I met her 2 1/2 years ago when I first came to London from the US. She had just given up a job as a policy analyst to teach yoga full-time. She gave up comparative riches and security for yoga,she believes in it so.

She teaches Anusara yoga and the tantric philosophy which is an important part of Anusara. Community is also an Anusara ideal and she has created an inclusive community of yoga practitioners of all ages and abilities.

She has inspired me to push beyond some of the limits which I had thought were absolute due to my age (61). Also she has emphasised the importance of meditation which has inspired me to meditate daily and she has helped me to establish a home practice for the days I can’t be in class.

She has awesome strength and can do amazing arm balance routines.

Nominated by: Susan

Lisa is a truly amazing human being; she teaches from a place of absolute love and offers light and laughter to her students.

I’ve had the honour of working with her when I was at a ‘yoga low’ and she completely re-ignited my fire for it, and I am now studying to teach yoga under her excellent guidance.

Through her teachings I have reached places in my physical body I never thought possible, and places in my mind I never dreamed of. All done with care and respect. Her ability to wrap physical asana with yoga philosophy into fun, creative and challenging classes is a real inspiration for anyone wanting to practice or teach. Her unwavering love for yoga is embodied in her style, her grace and her classes and gives those who come her classes something more than an hour’s stretch on a mat – she gives them an experience to take into their lives.

She is my mentor and friend and her inexhaustible compassion and undying love for yoga and her friends is why she is shining beacon of love and light.

Nominated by: Ryan

Lisa teachers at The Life Centre in Notting Hill and Triyoga (Primrose Hill)

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If you have practiced with Lisa before and want to add your support, please leave a comment below

Special Offer: Free Yoga Class – “Online at Yoga Today”

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Dot Pinkney

Free yoga videos online

Yoga Today is a site in the US which has a great selection of yoga videos available online. Free members get a free yoga class that is available for one week only. Paying members get continuous access to a wide range of archived yoga videos in different styles.

It’s a great way to keep practicing when it’s cold outside, or when you have a particular style that you want to practice and not the right class available. It’s a good way for beginners to sample a few different styles and exercises in the comfort and safety of your own home.

For free members: Build Consonance with Power and Grace

This Week’s Free Class is a full-body practice with Sarah that promotes energizing detoxification with a blend Hatha styles.

Skill Level: Novice
Instructor: Sarah Kline
Release date: January 31-February 7, 2011

New class for subscribers this week, Neesha brings Open Hamstrings and Stable Shoulders with a practice that builds on the essentials of Anusara© Yoga, nudging you deeper into backbends, in turn sharpening your insight into the world around and within you.

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Visit Yoga Today: www.yogatoday.com

Centre: West London – “The Life Centre, Notting Hill”

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Dot Pinkney

This is a very busy yoga centre because it is a beautiful place to practice. I found the receptionists (people seem to congregate around the reception) very welcoming although they are clearly very busy and run the place like the successful business that it is. You do have to get there reasonably early (or at least on time) to get in to the class but they don’t over pack the classes at least. I take busy classes only as a good sign.

Regular Yogis

Most people you seem coming and going look like they know what they’re doing because they do – there are many regulars who take a daily yoga class in their stride. I went to a few different teachers, some that I loved (Alexa Harris, Mark Hill, Kahti Goupil) but some other teachers did seem to be a bit rushed. The good thing is that, with two studios and many classes, there is almost always something good on to go to so its a great fall back plan if you feel a sudden urge to stretch out in a group.

Level 2 = Level 2

I thought that the standard of teaching was high. They clearly get enough regular goers to be able to teach a true level 2 when the class is billed as such. They don’t hang around for newbies and I think that’s right. Having said that, every class will be different, so find out more about the teacher before you turn up if you’re nervous, or a first-timer.

Mini Yoga Retreat in London

The £10 for 10 consecutive days is great, especially if you are just visiting London on holiday. Alternatively, do this when you have some time off and treat it as a mini yoga retreat in London. Use the centre for all that it offers – a central place to experience a lot of different yoga styles and teachers.

Yoga Styles: Ashtanga, Pilates, Mummy and Baby Yoga, Dynamic, Iyengar, Anusara Inspired Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga with Meditation, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Meditation
Private Classes? Yes
Studios: 1 very large beautiful studio (capacity 40) and 1 loft space (capacity 10). Go for the studio if you can!
Classes/wk: 87
From/To: 6am – 10pm
Class length: 1hr /1hr15 / 1hr30 / 2hrs
Prices: £12 / £13 / £14 / £15
Special Prices: 5 classes = £60, 10 classes = £105, 20 classes = £190. Community classes are £6 to all.
New Students: £10 for 10 consecutive days

Changing Room: M&F, showers, lockers, hairdryers. Very nice, but a bit small when busy!
Equipment: Very good equipment and plenty of it.
Reception: Extremely friendly and inviting. The reception becomes a kind of social space where regulars and teachers chat before and after classes.
Typical visitor: Young, fit, wealthy and serious about yoga.
Other services: Massage, Healing, Nutrition and Diet, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture, Reiki, Rolfing, Bodywork, Reflexology, Cranio Sacral Therapy

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Website: www.thelifecentre.com

Address: 15 Edge Street, London, W8 7PN (see on map)
Phone: 020 7221 4602
Email: info@thelifecentre.com

YOGI LONDON

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