Yoga philosophy at the shala
Yoga philosophy teacher, Dr Matthew Clark gives truly brilliant down to earth, insightful talks on the origins of yoga. Matthew’s wealth of knowledge is remarkable but more remarkable still is how he makes his subject so accessible, interesting and relevant to modern day practitioners. In his lectures he pulls together many threads not only of this […]
Wavemaker ~ trailblazer
Commemorating Derek Ireland Tribute Weekend | 17 & 18 Nov | with Gingi Lee and Kristina Ireland | Donations to Children with Cancer UK Have you ever flowed from upward to downward dog? Then your yoga practice has been touched by Derek Ireland’s legacy. Derek was a charismatic yogi pioneer, central in bringing Ashtanga Vinyasa […]
The gift of mindfulness
‘The precious gift of Mindfulness; like putting on a shade of brightness and clarity, mindfulness works in its simplicity. Years ago, I remember being in Moscow on a prestigious acting course and the teacher asking us pupils: “When are we truly happy?”. There was a lot of silence and thinking, followed by talking about what […]
Yoga for the family
We are excited to be offering new monthly family yoga workshops. Each month we will have a weekend workshop for parents and children aged 4 and up and another one for families with children aged 8 and over. Everyone is welcome to join, including extra siblings, grandparents and carers. Family yoga is a fun, flowing […]
What is body rolling?
Yamuna Zake is a master body worker, teacher and a visionary healer who has dedicated her life to understanding how the body works, helping thousands of people around the world to create positive change in their bodies through the system she created, Yamuna Body Rolling. Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) is a powerful therapeutic fitness technique […]
Exploring mysore classes
A common misconception about Mysore “self-practice” classes is that they are for advanced practitioners only, but this is not the case. In fact we regularly encourage students who are newer to the practice to join our Mysore classes, especially if they have specific needs due to injury, health conditions etc. The only real prerequisite to […]
yoga for london refugees
It has always been our intention with the new (or not so new now!) Shala to set up a scheme where The Shala can give something back to the wider community. Finally we have found a charity that resonates with us and we are delighted to announce our collaboration with Ourmala. Ourmala is a charity […]
Open your voice, open your heart
Mantras are a powerful tool to calm the mind, reduce incessant thinking, and create focus and empowerment in our lives. They work on the principle of sound vibrations affecting our subtle, spiritual and physical bodies in a specific way. Mantras originate not only from India but also from cultures and traditions all around the world. […]
Overcoming insomnia
Wouldn’t a guaranteed good night’s sleep make everything in life so much better? Poor sleep is linked to depression, anxiety, heart attack, hypertension, diabetes, weight gain and obesity. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 4am without a clue how to get back to sleep or if you’re one of the 80 per […]
Breath work for depression & negativity
How To Feel Better* (*almost Immediately in some cases!) Worries, Overwhelm, Brain Fog, Intrusive Thoughts, Negative Self Talk, Depression and Low-Mood? If this is you, you are in good company. Millions of people are leading lives of quiet desperation inside their own heads without the natural tools to change things instantly. There are simple ways […]
Harness the energy of the full moon
By Amy Bisazza The first full moon of the year in Cancer offers us an opportunity to create a strong foundation for the direction we wish to move in during 2017. The new and full moon have long been recognised and celebrated as auspicious times of the month in Yogic, Buddhist, farming and gardening traditions. Every […]
The secrets of how to accelerate healing
Speak to anyone who works in health and medicine about extraordinary cases where people have got better miraculously and the chances are they’ll have stories to tell you that defy medical science and the odds. That’s because the body is extraordinary, if only you knew it and knew how to fully harness its potential. You […]
Our most spiritual edition of breath for life
What do mindfulness, meditation and elevation have in common? The first common factor is they all produce happiness. Not just ordinary “Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream” happiness. No, science shows they make for a different better quality of happiness. A longer lasting happiness that actually changes the brain for good. It’s a happiness that brings […]
Breath work for depression & negativity
Worries, Overwhelm, Brain Fog, Intrusive Thoughts, Negative Self Talk, Depression and Low-Mood? If this is you, you are in good company. Millions of people are leading lives of quiet desperation inside their own heads without the natural tools to change things instantly. There are simple ways to make your head a happy place to hang out. Turn […]
Bathing in the sound of the gong
This weekend the incredible hypnotic and healing sounds of the gong filled the Shala for our first Moon Gong Meditation. The healing and transformational vibrations of the gong have been used for centuries. Bathing in the sounds of the gong takes us on a meditative journey, aiding stress, releasing emotional blockages, increasing prana, stimulating the […]
Hay fever or asthma? sneezing? shortness of breath?
Allergies are all around us and it seems they are on the increase. Meanwhile half a million children may have been wrongly diagnosed with asthma (Telegraph). What if there was a natural breath based way to free you from this torment? Would you take it? Learn to be your own anti-histamine, your own inhaler in […]