I used to really like this place but find that it gets so busy that it becomes counterproductive…read morewhen your intention is to relax and unwind. It's got an amazing vista, which is it's USP. What lets it down is the procedures for booking clients, it's squashed entrance which has people jostling to get in and out and the front desk staff (or atleast the woman who was there on the day that I went). The receptionist, when I visited, was clearly unable to cope and became quite shrill and anxious. I overheard her being quite rude to someone on the phone, telling the person that she was too busy to deal with her enquiry!! Isnt' that part of her job(?) However, the class I attended, although crowded, was well taught. I prefer a more intimate group and so I probably won't revisit, despite the studio space being stunning.

This is a building set on the edge of the seafront by the Redoubt, so at high tide the sea is…read morereally close. I have attended yoga sessions there which are really atmospheric as they open the doors and you can hear the sea. They also do pilates sessions, and a wide range of alternative therapies such as colonic irrigation, alexander technique, reflexology. They hold events with interesting visiting speakers. Parking is on the seafront or on road between seafront and Seaside,but parking carges don't extend that far down, so is free.

I was in London for a couple of days and wanted to get my yoga practice in. I saw that The Light…read moreCentre - Belgravia was a short 4 minute walk from my hotel, so I booked the 7:15am vinyasa class on Thursday with Valentina. When I entered The Light Centre, I saw that it was more than just a yoga studio. It was a holistic space where you can find different types of therapies and healing modalities offered including acupuncture and lymphatic drainage, massage therapy, physical therapy, ear wax removal, etc. I happened to be the only student in the class during that time since the other student cancelled last minute. This was totally fine by me, and it ended up working out perfectly. I had the opportunity to work with Valentina on customizing the class based on my body's needs for that morning. My mind wanted to stick to the vinyasa as scheduled (I'm a vinyasa teacher too, so naturally I gravitated toward that), but my body desperately needed deep stretching and more of a restorative style especially from the tightness from walking everywhere and traveling. She led a brilliant warm up and mini-flow, then she ended the class with juicy yin. It was honestly one of the best yin classes I've ever taken, and I appreciated her knowledge of Chinese meridians. Not all yin teachers I've taken go that extra step to describe the benefits of the poses for different organs. Valentina is an amazing teacher, and I would highly recommend you drop-in her classes at The Light Centre!

I'm an astanga girl, through and through…read more I sometimes think to myself, "Larissa, you should go to a not-astanga class for a change of pace. You know, keep yourself challenged; develop your yogic knowledge". Sometimes I go through with this train of thought and end up in a miscellaneous yoga class with an instructor who chatters incessantly and has me doing squats for a full hour and no other recognisable form of asana so as to have me cursing myself under my breath for 60 minutes. I mean, if I wanted to go to a legs, bums and tums class, I would have gone to the gym. Right? So, this happened to me tonight at the Light Centre. But DESPITE this, I'm giving the place five stars. That's right. The space was magnificent for the central London location. Abundant changing rooms, a spacious sitting room with all manner of comfortable couches, futons and chairs, magazines and books, tea and filtered water. The guy on the reception whom I have encountered twice now has been completely friendly and welcoming on both occasions. Also, there are showers, apparently (though I have not seen them). Sure, the two studios aren't much to look at, but they're functional. I don't need my yoga studio to be grand, as it's just me and my mat when it comes right down to it. Two other things to note: Stewert does many Jivamukti classes here throughout the week. I know him from a stint of taking one of his classes at another yoga studio before I moved out of its area, and he is a fabulous yoga instructor. The best conventional instructor (i.e., leading a class, giving verbal instructions, encouragement, the occasional postural correction) I've encountered in London. What excites me most about this studios is that is does a morning "assisted practice" (read: mysore-style yoga), the monthly cost of which is as low as £48! I used to pay £100 for mysore yoga, and that was with a SUBSTANTIAL student discount. Speaking of prices, otherwise, they're really cheap here. Starting from £9 for an hour, £10 for one-and-a-half, etc, the cost is lower than other studios I've researched in less accessible/commutable areas. Plus, you can get a discount for purchasing £50 or £100 pre-pay increments. As for me, I'm going back to take the Light Centre up on its £10 for 10 days of morning "assisted practices". Expect a report back. PS, it's not just yoga here. There are pilates classes and holistic therapies (eg, massages, detoxifications, etc.).

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From the owner: Cindy Robins Yoga. I…read morebring my years of Sivananda and Scaravelli practice to my teaching; working with the vital core ,the breath , spine and the rest of the body .growing strength into lightness. I specialise in teaching small groups giving help and adjustments were nescessary . 'Reduce tension and stress ' 'Achieve well-being and peace of mind' 'Improve your posture and tone and strengthen muscles' 'Quality of movement above achievement of postures' 121 sessions and pregnancy yoga also available .

Been lucky enough to be coming to yoga here for over a year and is far and away the best place I…read morehave been to in years. Both the physical space and the instructors are most conducive to a restorative and mindful practice. There's even a working fireplace! The variety of instructors and forms of yoga ensure that all needs are catered for, from strength to stretching to meditative. All equipment, mats, bolsters, blankets are provided and the classes are priced extremely competitively. Drop in price is £8, or 10 class pass - £70 (valid for 3 months), 25-class pass- £150 (valid for 6 months). There is never more than 10 people in a class, ensuring easy observation by both teacher and student. Best and easy to book on-line. The studio is in the Cable Street complex of studios, near Limehouse station. Best arrive early the first time, you will need to be allowed in by security at the main gate, and then walk into the courtyard, just past the benches you will see a second gate on your right, with steps leading up to the third floor where the studio is located. There is a white buzzer just by this gate with the Cable Yoga sign. There is no designated changing area, so either you can use a screen in the corner of the room, or go down to one of the toilets on the 1st and 2nd floors.

I sent a message to this person and received a rather candid reply regarding reviews…read more It appears although the owner has encouraged clients to review their experiences on the net, they have not done so. I would only say that it takes no time to encourage others to use a service, as I do.

From the owner: * One-2-One's * Regular Group Classes…read more* Private Groups & Parties * Corporate Bookings * Reiki Treatments

I've attended Mindful Movements Vinyasa Flow yoga classes with Hana and her sister Aya for about 6…read moreyears. Initially I was less committed, but as I began to understand my own potential and got better at not comparing myself to others in class (mainly worrying I would never be as flexible or as strong as my fellow classmates!) I started to attend more regularly. Yoga with Hana and Aya is dynamic, challenging and fun. I go along to 2-3 classes a week now and love everything about them; the friendly and welcoming attitude, the wonderful opportunity to practice outside in beautiful Finsbury Park and the excellent teaching. The indoor class at the Redmond Centre on a Monday night is close to home making it brilliantly convenient as an after work exercise option with not far to go after the class has finished! With its clean, large, spacious studio overlooking the West Reservoir at Woodberry Grove, the centre offers a great, enlightening space for practice. Hana clearly and intelligently provides superb direction ensuring you can appreciate the true purpose of each asana. Using the full time of the class (an hour in the park, an hour & 30mins in the centre), she encourages us to be curious and explore postures, not to adopt a one size fits all approach, making for a safer practice and teaching for all attending. The classes are intense, the work goes deep and the benefits stay with you throughout the week. I've met many new friends through Hana's classes, workshops and retreats and regularly recommend her to friends, neighbours and colleagues.

Fantastic! I attend the outdoor Yoga classes in Finsbury every summer and several of the local…read moreindoor classes during the winter months. I love the Vinyasa Flow style classes that keep me really fit as they are really challenging, building on my core muscles and strength. I am a keen runner and rock climber and I find that Mindful Movements Vinyasa Flow keeps me in tiptop condition. The classes outdoors are an ideal way to get some fresh air and nature into my weekends and I also love the ambience of the candle evening classes at Islington Arts Factory and the Redmond Community Centre. Definitely the best Yoga you can find local to N4 for really reasonable prices!

Om Station 3 in Ladbroke Grove run by Laura Bauman is a good place to work out especially if you…read morelike your yoga with a lot more dynamism. I am not such a follower of the discipline as I like to keep fit more with stretch exercises, running machines and resistance machines to enhance the aerobic performance of my body. But I went with a friend of mine who swears by it and I was pleasantly surprised at the way it is taught which is more related to breathing as opposed to anything else. Judging from how many people attend her class obviously her technique is very successful because she began by working from home and is now planning to open a posh studio some-where. Other than holding classes in London Bauman also teaches at several yoga retreats outside the UK.

Fantastic local Yoga Studio with a real community feel.read more