Kitty Bovaird Postiglione, Author at London On The Inside

Looking for a yoga class in London? Here are some of the best in town Nothing clears a busy mind and stretches out a tired body quite like a good yoga class. Yoga builds core strength, increases flexibility and works wonders when you've got injuries that rule out other forms of exercise, so it's a great full-body workout, regardless of whether you're into the spiritual aspect of it or not. While it's easy to do at home - or anywhere that you can roll out a yoga mat - if you don't wanna practice those sun salutations solo, there are plenty of excellent yoga classes in London for you to stretch in. No matter where in London you live, you're probably not too far away from your nearest yoga class. You can find dedicated yoga studios pretty much everywhere in the city, with some favourites including Hotpod Yoga (Belgravia, Hackney & Brixton) and Triyoga (Chelsea, Camden, Ealing & Shoreditch). But, general fitness centres and gyms will also have their own programmes of yoga classes, so you'll be able to get your dose of downward dogs as an extra perk to your memberships. Ready to get booking? Here are the best yoga classes in London. Check out our recs on HIIT, boxing, pilates, spin, weights and barre classes too. Lush Hour: Yoga Glow + Flow A love for yoga and natural beauty products go hand in hand, making this Lush experience perfect for you yogis. Lush's Beak Street studio is hosting weekly sessions every Tuesday, featuring a 45-minute Yogi Bare class that explores pranayama breathwork and fluid vinyasa sequences. After the class, enjoy a guided self-massage workshop, which includes a free CBD massage bar - everyone receives another complimentary Lush bath product to take home as a treat for their efforts. You don't get more relaxing than that. 67-71 Beak St, Carnaby, London W1F 9SWweare.lush.com Yin Yoga & Reiki at Sacred Tones If the title didn't give it away, this is not your typical yoga experience. In this class, you move through a series of yin yoga poses, each held for 3 to 5 minutes, while engaging in a slow-paced breathing technique called 'waterbreath'. During the session, your instructor will also perform reiki, a practice that involves the transfer of healing angelic energy to stagnant stress and energy. It may not be for everyone, but when you are welcomed with a soothing herbal tea, the fragrant smell of incense, and the comfiest yoga mats, you're sure to leave feeling relaxed and refreshed - we definitely felt lighter and less tense the next day. 28 New Kings Road, London SW6 4STsacredtones.co.uk Breathe + Flow at Sāmya Studios For a class that’s both energising and soothing, the Breathe + Flow sessions at Sāmya Studios are ideal. These classes are led by the studio’s founder Laura, who’s welcoming and accommodating, letting you take flows at your own pace and add in any adjustments you might need. You’ll begin with a gentle but activating pranayama-led flow, helping to bring your attention to your body, before moving into several rounds of conscious breathwork. You’ll leave feeling totally refreshed, having let go of any stagnant energy - sounds like a good way to close out a weekday, right? While you’re there, make sure to check out the rest of the schedule at Sāmya which includes vinyasa flows, dynamic pilates, one-to-one sessions and even massages. Highbury & Islingtonsamyastudios.com Flow at 7 Breaths Meditation Studio Even though this spot is just around the corner from Oxford Street, 7 Breaths Mediation Studio is a tranquil oasis right in the heart of London. You'll find 7 Breaths tucked away in Rathbone Square, so you're not too close to any main commuting paths, and the studio itself behind a large curtain. Each class uses a selection of mats, cushions and blankets so you can get proper cosy for your yoga session, which involves simple postures designed to soothe your nervous system and help you to slow down and unwind. For extra relaxation, try one of their meditation classes or sound baths. Fitzrovia7breathsmeditation.com Yoga at Frame Frame runs a range of yoga classes, including their Lunchtime Reset, Restore & Release, Yin, Power and Hip Opening sessions. They're all designed for a range of different proficiency levels, time schedules and purposes, so you'll be able to find a class that's perfectly tailored to your specific yoga needs. King's Cross, Shoreditch, Angel, Hammersmith & Victoriamoveyourframe.com Hotpod Yoga Hotpod Yoga is all about yoga for real life, meaning it's suitable for all abilities. The classes are held in custom inflatable pods, with the heat set at 37 degrees, rather than in a studio so you get a smaller class size. The dim lighting and downtempo music also makes you feel like you're in a cocoon, so it's a more relaxing vibe even though you're still working hard. Belgravia, Hackney & Brixtonhotpodyoga.com Yoga at Flow Ldn Yes, Flow Ldn looks good, but the classes here are just as impressive. There are three options for yogis: Flowlife, Slow Flow or CHILL. Flowlife is for anyone looking to break a sweat in a dynamic class, while Slow Flow (either 45 or 60 minutes) is the one to go for if you just want to relax and unwind. The third choice, CHILL, is a yin-inspired class full of deep stretches and deep breathing that's perfect for all proficiency levels as well as prenatal participants. Fitzroviaflowldn.co.uk Sadhana Yoga & Wellbeing The Sadhana Yoga & Wellbeing studio offers a range of classes including Bikram, Vinyasa and Yin yoga as well as Sculpt (a high energy fusion of yoga, free weights and cardio) and Dynamic Body (a mix of yoga, pilates, ballet and contemporary dance), with something suitable for all fitness levels. The teachers are all super friendly and there's always a great vibe in the studio so it's a really welcoming place to practice. Clapham sadhana-wellbeing.com Yoga at Rumble Gym Find your zen inside the humming yoga studio at Rumble Gym, the boutique gym in Dalston (complete with Cowshed products and cafe menu designed by Farm Girl Cafe's Benoit Marmoiton). The hot yoga studio emits a frequency, known as the Schumann Resonance, that mimics Mother Earth's natural heartbeat rhythm. It's meant to make you feel grounded and encourage rejuvenation and healing to take your flow to the next level. There's way more than yoga on offer at Rumble too with callisthenics, spinning, pilates, boxercise, TRX and HIIT classes on the schedule, and they even run an initiative to plant a tree for every class booked to help keep it eco. Dalstonrumble-gym.com Triyoga Triyoga has been in London since 2000, so they've had the past two and a half decades to really perfect the whole yoga class thing. That's why they now offer seven different styles of classes - including beginner's, dynamic, precise, family-friendly and more - and are a frequent feature on lists of the best yoga studios in the city. There are Triyoga spots in Camden, Chelsea, Ealing and Shoreditch (so, they've got north, west and east covered) and they host 10s of classes every day. And, if you want to really perfect your yoga practice, you can even book yourself in for one of their private sessions. Camden, Chelsea, Ealing & Shoreditchtriyoga.co.uk

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