When I overheated in a hot yoga class here, the instructor, Dani, refused to allow me to leave the…read moreroom due to "health and safety," despite me saying I was going to pass out. (Nobody had said we wouldn't be allowed to leave while the class was in progress--I wouldn't have gone in if so). When I quietly gathered my things and slipped out, she followed me into the men's changing room, became physically confrontational, and ended up by literally throwing all my stuff out into the hallway. I was very distressed, and my *actual* health was put at risk. A really shocking and upsetting experience.

Visiting from out of town & wanted to find a class. A local recommended YogaVenue & it was…read moreterrific. Highly recommend! FYI- I took a vinyasa class with Alessandro. Easy to pre-register on-line & I would suggest that as the class was packed. Thanks!

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.

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.

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!

I had previously been to several yoga classes in my life and found them all to be okay, but I never…read morefound I kept going back after a few classes and it was hard to put my finger on why. But then I found The Yoga Hall. I have attended both Laura and Fin's classes for several years now (i gather they have other good teachers too) and both are completely amaizing. Somehow they take yoga to a completely different level. When I was pregnant with both of my children I had classes on Fridays with Laura which i really found helped. I suffered from really nasty Syatica (sp?) which was really bothering me and Laura took time to show me some special exercises which really helped. She always has time to talk about any individual worries that you have and I have noticed that she has also worked really well with people who have particular difficulties (for example there was a lady in my class who had a knee problem and Laura always took the time to make sure she knew what she should and shoudln't do and actaully she mentioned that Laura had given her some special exercises which were helping too). I also did the baby massage class which is completely brilliant. Both my babies absolutely loved it and it was actaully a really good way to meet other new mums and share experiences too. I did try another baby class in St Albans too as it was on a more convenient time but it wasn't anything like as good so I actaully changed my work days in order to go back to Laura's classes! (I know I sound a bit obsessed at this point..but believe me I am normal really!!!). I even found that the massage that I learned helped my babies sleep but they always slept the best when they had been to Laura's class that day. There are other things available at the yoga hall too - there is a trapeze class sometimes but I have never managed to get to one yet but my friend says it is great. All sorts of other things going on there too. Check out the website for more info. They are also a real community centre and I have made friends there too. It has such a lovel family atmosphere. (There is also a lovely cafe right next door which sever yummy and healthy food and drinks which is just perfect for a 'chill out' light salad or something afterwards.) I can't recommend them highly enough really. They blow everything else in St Albans (and elsewhere in my experience) out of the water.

Super-duper friendly staff and the nicest place I have ever been to for a facial…read more They do all sorts of other fancy stuff, but I'm always worried I'll end up like a Mr Potato Head if I try them out. If you're looking for somewhere not intimidating with super-friendly staff give it a go.

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