I've tried quite a few yoga studios and teachers over the years and they can vary enormously: you've got to search out the ones that adopt the version of yoga that suits you.
Without being too puritanical, at Adore you get a very 'correct' version of yoga - classes built of carefully chosen asana routines complemented by lots of breathing and a good vigorous chant. For me, this doesn't come naturally - my instinct is to head for more robust forms of exercise, to power yoga or hot yoga, which really bear little resemblance to the focused sessions at Adore.
Slowing down to this extent is a challenge - perhaps I am simply not cerebral enough. Or more accurately, maybe is a learned skill that takes practice, just like hitting a tennis ball or climbing a rock face. I can't say I walk out of an Adore class feeling energised, which is the effect a lot of people attribute to yoga, but I enjoy an incredible sense of calm. I only wish I could retain it for a greater part of my day - to bypass that intrinsic desire to go faster.
Practical tip: Adore's classes are small so you need to book in early, especially with the popular teachers. And it's tricky to find the first time - above the chemist, and accessed by a set of back stairs down a lane. read more