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!

A few months ago i tried the £40 introductory trial at triyoga but had never tried their healthy…read morefood. Went there with a couple of colleagues - wanted to get out of the office to have a little chat and relax. This was exactly the atmophere there. Fully of gorgeous yummy mummys with their even more gorgeous little babies. Food was delicious! I had the Buddha Bowl (some cabbage, grated beetroot, beetroot hummus, avocado... All the healthy stuff you know!) & the green smoothie. Deliicious! Lets the place feeling full but not disguting with my self! Instead healthy and clean! Will definitely go back

Few weeks on since my Introductory Offer and I must say I don't miss Triyoga…read more The staff there usually showed me their disinterest and their timetable didn't agree with mine well, which of course is highly personal matter. When it comes to classes, if you are starting yoga or don't have refined direction, you're most likely going to love it, but I don't get overtly excited. Practicing yoga for 10 years makes me a fairly advanced yoga practitioner, but I see there is so much more to improve. And yes, I am a yoga snob, but I don't find Triyoga's classes very advanced. I was challenged only at Jivamukti and Iyengar (level 2-3) offered once a week each and to me, this is just not enough...

I am beyond disappointed as the presence of a yoga studio was part of why I moved to my particular…read moreflat in Marylebone. I am a yoga enthusiast and practice everyday. This has got to be the most uninviting studio with languid and incompetent counter staff despite the studio being nearly empty when I arrived. The teacher also only made adjustments for regular students and completely ignored me for the entire class (the class had only 10 attendees). Her voice was not soothing. Transitions were awkward and there was no "flow." The other yoga students are nice but for such a beautiful brand new modern space equipped with showers, the lack of traffic makes it seem utterly cold - the irony only intensified by the myriad posters of smiling people in poses. This made me really miss my studio in New York (modo west village). Another issue I'm surprised no one mentioned are the incredibly thin yoga mats - sure they're "complimentary" but awful for your knees. I don't know HOW they can spend tons on the space without doing very basic research into the mats. I don't even think they are medically safe for hot yoga bc they have zero padding. Summary: Depressing studio with a mediocre teacher. Great facilities. Dangerous, cheap mats. Will be commuting back to Triyoga instead. from a financial perspective, this studio might go out of business if it doesn't work on such things. I'd personally avoid investing in a membership here.

I'd give this a 2.5. Despite being a beautiful, clean space, what really brought this studio down…read morefor me was the attitude of staff and even some of the people who go there. I'd show up with a smile, ready to get my stretch on, and staff would routinely ignore me when I tried to sign in for my class and act as if I was putting them through some first class torture. Certainly didn't find it warm or inviting. I don't know if it's the location, but a lot of the students were surprisingly unfriendly and the studio had such a weird pretentious vibe, and it made going there very uncomfortable for me at times. I'm not a stranger to yoga, and this was the first time I'd ever visited a studio where I routinely felt angry or sad after a class. The bathrooms are nice and clean, but far far too tiny with poor ventilation. I have to bob and weave to keep from bumping into someone after a class empties out because there's nowhere to stand while waiting for a locker. I paid a pretty penny for a 6 month membership and kept going just to get my money's worth, but won't renew. It's a shame, because one of the teachers I absolutely loved and the Iyengar classes(well, with the teacher who wasn't incredibly abrasive and ignored most of the new people) were wonderful. Unfortunately, I just felt too turned off to keep going back. If you can tune out the negative vibes, I'd recommend it for the Iyengar. But for me, the feel of a studio is just as important as the classes themselves. Still on the lookout for my studio match!

also really surprised by some of the other less positive reviews on here!!…read moreI have been using the studio for 16 years. always friendly staff, clean studios. if you have problems breathing you need to go more regulary. it actually shows how much you need it, particularly true when you start. it gets easier as all things do after a few visits. it is one of my none-negotiables to do yoga.

No drinking water, mats all over make it difficult to balance, last third of class Hot 26+2 very…read moretedious, many turn around sit up, do the move, turn around sit up, blah blah boring. Nice view of the park.

Now open near Old Street!…read more I first learned of FitMiBody through ClassPass, which has been a great way for me to try new businesses that I wouldn't have otherwise been familiar with. FitMiBody is a training and fitness studio, and their new location is literally about 1 minute walk from my flat -- so I am pretty chuffed to have learned of it, particularly as I am trying to be a fit human this year. It helps if places are 1. very close and 2. very nice. Then I will go! FitMiBody is both! It's so new the dust is still settling and the paint still drying, but things are shaping up very nicely. It's a really beautiful space, despite the fact its in a basement. Don't let that deter you -- its super bright, clean and spacious. It almost feels like a top floor space, they've done some masterful lighting. Nice changing rooms and showers, complete with all the necessary items -- hairdryers, straighteners, towels, and COWSHED products. Deluxe. Since its new, it's sparkly and lovely -- no mold, mildew or stank to be seen. I have just been for the Restorative Yoga Class on Sunday evenings with Julie (who is a dear) and while its mostly a studio for lifting heavy stuff, their yoga offerings are on point. I very much enjoyed the gentle practice to wind down the weekend. Julie was also very friendly and welcoming, if you are a Shoreditch fitness studio regular, you'll know this isn't that common. So, 5 stars for that -- it's really nice to feel welcome when you are new to a place, I hope this vibe stays the same. I'll be back to try some of their circuit classes (Legs & Shoulders, Boxing, etc) -- and may even poke around to see about some personal training. It's an inviting place and very high caliber equipment. Located on Corsham Street (right behind huge SCAPE student building/WeWork space) -- it's a small street tucked away only 3 minute walk from Old Street Station, easiest to get to it from New North Road (walk on the path past Premier Inn). You'll enter through the black door to the left of the address. It's clearly marked. If your workout is midweek -- highly recommend popping to neighbour coffee shop/cafe Nepa for a refuel/coffee, Corsham Street packs a serious punch for being about 100m long! To Be Continued, happily...welcome to the hood FitMiBody!

Danceworks is probably the less intimidating version of Pineapple studios. I have been here a…read morecouple of times for jazz classes and feel very comfortable. The studios are bright, modern and airy and it is geared completely towards all levels - you don't tend to get too mixed a group in terms of ability so no chance of feeling like the one who can't get it! The range of classes are great - yoga, pilates, jazz, contemporary, ballet....something that everyone can benefit from and most importantly, enjoy. They tend to stick the standard classes as opposed to the more quirky and trendy classes but do sometimes introduce styles such as Cheerleading and Bollywood. It is also fairly cheap to go - around £8 on average for a class plus a couple of pound entry on arrival.

Danceworks is an amazing studio offering a wonderful variety of classes and programs in many types…read moreof dance. The ballet teachers are the very highest caliber and my daughters have enjoyed every program they have attended there. The studio even offers opportunities to join some master classes online. The administration is also excellent. They are always prompt and courteous and make coordinating enrollment very easy!

This is the best and most effective personal training session I've ever done. I worked with Josh to…read moredo some strength training before the Berlin marathon and boy was I pushed. The session was intense in the best possible way and I started feeling the results the next day. The studio is also extremely beautiful and hip, in particular the outdoor area. Josh also has a really cute dog that sometimes chills during the classes. Highly recommend!

Form is an adorable little studio right off of portobello road. I have only tried the Pure Motr…read moreclass here but have seen some of the other classes in session and they look even more intense/physical! Pure uses a Pilates type machine that I have never seen anywhere else, a cylindrical shaped base with straps for your arms and hands similar to a reformer. Elissa, the instructor explained that these machines are very good for your feet and posture, some areas we forget about in other workouts. The class is a mix of barre and pilates and incorporates a bunch of fun yet hard moves. Elissa is extremely sweet, motivating and helpful ensuring that everyone is working their hardest and getting the most of the class. The class is good for people of all levels and I would encourage anyone to try it out! A great studio with a different, fun, intense selection of classes.