I am really surprised at the reviews below (or perhaps shall I say review as singular, as the one star drama is completely baffling and sounds like nothing I could imagine experiencing at Yogasphere). I have been a very happy regular client of Yogasphere for little over a year now, and I know many familiar faces which I see at classes just as regularly - and none of us have one bad word to say about the business.
Mandy and Leo are the lovely studio owners and the main instructors. Each has a slightly different style, but I love that they both make sure to be very personal with their clients. No matter how full the class is, they always keep walking around and correcting people's posture to make sure that everybody does the poses properly. As someone with a massive anti-talent for movement, I really appreciate that.
I also appreciate that even when I started as a complete yoga noob, I was always made feel very welcomed in all the classes. No matter what you fitness/flexibility/experience level is, you are always presented with options so you can keep up with the rest of the class and still get your maximum benefit from the exercise. The same applies if you have injuries. But let me tell you, I have been going for a year and despite seeing improvement in my skills, I definitely can't say that the classes are getting any 'easier' for me - and looking at the faces of the yoga regulars as we are all sweating and trying to make our muscles listen and hold the pose for a just breath longer, I think they agree. Basically the bottom line is - no matter how low or high your fitness level is, I think you will be continuously pushed at these classes and that you'll feel great every time when you leave.
The classes on offer are generally divided into the open level yoga classes (more dynamic) and the mindbody yoga (which incorporates more meditation and the benefits of slower, longer controlled movements, etc.). I mostly take the dynamic classes, and I like that the instructors incorporate the explanations of the background of yoga as a millennia-old practice and the importance of mindfulness of the breath during practice very naturally. Similarly, they are very good at guiding you through the final savasana, so you leave each class very relaxed.
There are multiple locations: I have tried the Albany Club and Hampstead, and I find both of them great. The space is comfortable and the bathrooms are showers are always spotless and with a good selection of hygiene products. (The only thing to perhaps be ready for beforehand is that the Albany club recently added a charge for towels, so you might wanna bring your own. Oh well. Towels are complimentary at Matt Roberts.)
Yogasphere also organizes many luxurious overseas yoga retreats in wonderful locations like Costa Rica or the Himalayas. It will be a while before I can try these out, but again, I've talked to a couple of ladies who have, and they had a blast.
Seriously, don't get dissuaded by the reviews below, and give this studio a shot - they rule. read more