Akram Hot Yoga Studio

This Workshop will cover 84 of the classic Yoga Asanas (poses) from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Bishnu Gosh 84 Manual, as well as B.K.S Iyengar's Light on Yoga.
This workshop will include variations of headstands as well as handstands and arm balances.
You are not expected to be an expert at yoga to do this Workshop! ALL ABILITY levels are welcome. You simply do what you can.
... The Workshop will be led by Christine Felix, Laura Akram & Zahir Akram.
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Yoga philosophy 🌕🌚 tells us that if you don't think you are already blissful, then you never will be. You can never be happy. This is not a possibility for you. No matter what effort you make. You can never be happy because you are convinced that happiness is something external to gain 🤨🤔. An achievement. You will always be running after it 🏃🏃 . When you accept that happiness is your nature, already within you, it is already there, it just needs to be discovered, you have tak...en the first step towards being genuinely happy 😁🤸🏾‍♀️ . The same with your asanas 🧘. There is nothing to gain. Only bad habits and old impressions need to be removed. Once this is understood, everything slowly starts to fall into place. . Step onto your yoga mat, this is your first step 🚶🏃🚶🏃🚶🏃🚶 . @emmacampbellstanway_yoga in splits at #AkramHotYoga . www.AkramYoga.co.uk
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Possibly my favorite ever Yoga quote. . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

Yoga Teacher Training 2018 🤸🏾‍♀️🧘 . We have a few spaces left on our next course. Starts next week 🤟🏽 . https://www.akramyoga.co.uk/teacher-train ing

Laura during our Teacher Training today 💓 . https://www.akramyoga.co.uk/teacher-train ing . And a big welcome back to Chris Felix. What a brave and inspiring woman 🙏🏾👊🏽

"The presentation of an asana should therefore be undisturbed, unperturbed, and unruffled at all levels of body, mind, and soul." - BKS Iyengar . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

Happy Halloween 🎃💀👻💓🎃 . She is heavier than I remember 🤨🤔 . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

"The Body will prove to be an obstacle unless we transcend its limitations and remove its compulsions. Hence, we have to learn how to explore beyond our known frontiers, that is to expand and interpenetrate our awareness and how to master ourselves" - BKS Iyengar . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

"The physical body is a fantastic stepping stone for higher possibilities, but for most people it functions as a road block" - Sadhguru . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

I may not have been as articulate as this, but this is what I have been saying to students for so long. . "What was dormant in him simply becomes manifest" . All the strength needed, is already inside of you 🤟🏽👊🏽🙏🏾... . #yoga #yogateacheetraining #yogaphilosophy . https://www.akramyoga.co.uk/teacher-train ing
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There is a Zen story somewhere I have read where Gautam Buddha asks one of his disciples to return only when he loses his head. I don't think this is what he had in mind 🤔🤨😥 . #headless #acro #notyoga #halloween #MarriedLifeIsGreat 💓👴🏾🤸🏼‍♀️#yogi #costume #fancydress

Featuring our very own Pam Johnston. You may have heard her name when I pick on her in class ;) What a courageous and inspiring woman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KEQKg2uI Lo&feature=youtu.be

"The declaration of Yoga is an effort to free man from his deep-seated psychological disease. Neither has the small any reason to weep 😥, nor has the supreme any reason to become egoistic 😎. We are from the same source and one day we will return. The drop 💧will merge once again with the ocean 🌊 - Vivekananda 👳🏽‍♂️ . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

Tonight's schedule - non-heated Yoga with Laura Akram (below) at 6.30pm
Hot Yoga with Kate Thompson - 6.30pm
... Hot Yoga with Zahir Akram - 8pm
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"The Asanas (postures) only serve a purpose if they bring equilibrium to the body 🌗. One (over time) will overcome tension and effort 😥" - Swami Saraswati 👳🏾‍♂️ . I am back from my honeymoon 🕺🏾 so the schedule is back to normal. Let the Monday Madness begin 🤟🏽🙏🏾 . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

De-constructing Ashtanga Yoga - Intelligent movement principles and Bandha . A Workshop with Andy Gill https://www.akramyoga.co.uk/workshops

The new and improved Laura Akram will be teaching tomorrow morning 9am & 10.30am. . Both classes are for ALL ability levels. . I think Laura has taken Patanjali's cessation of Mind a little too far 🤨😐🙄😕🙃... . www.AkramYoga.co.uk
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"Hatha yoga is not exercise. It is, instead, about understanding the mechanics of the body, creating a certain atmosphere, and then using physical postures to channel or drive your energy in specific directions. This is the aim of the various asanas, or postures. That kind of posture that allows you to access your higher nature is a yogasana . It is the science of aligning your inner geometry with the cosmic geometry." - Sadhguru . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

"Deep in the sea are riches beyond compare. But if you seek safety, it is on the shore" - Idries Shah, Sufi Quote . www.AkramYoga.co.uk

warm, welcoming friendly . Love the colour scheming . A nice independent space in the hub bub of the town centre . lovely feel to the place great value , superb teachers . Namaste

Very nice relaxing place with amazing yogis!!!!

For the moment i have work only with Christine Felix who she is awesome!

Never done Yoga before so was a bit nervous as I'm not very flexible, but I needn't have worried as everyone was friendly and welcoming. You can do all the moves at your own level in the classes without feeling silly if you can't do anything straight away and the teachers are very knowledgeable and supportive. I'd recommend everyone to give it a go.

Loved my first hot yoga session. Modern, clean facilities. Felt very welcome in this beautiful studio. Relaxed atmosphere and excellent instructors. Had never done hot yoga before and the instructor was brilliant. Would recommend and will be back soon.

I've been going to this studio for over a year and I simply love it, every time I finish my session I feel so relief mentally and physically..

The teachers are super motivated and friendly. They are ready to help out anyone, from newbies to advanced yogis!

I've been going to Akram Yoga for just over a year and cant recommend it enough. Unlike many yoga classes where you feel like its purely about physical strengthening, after a class at Akram yoga I feel totally mentally and emotionally refreshed. Its the perfect end to a stressful day in the office! All the teachers are brilliant - welcoming all levels of practice.

I'm really loving the classes at Akram! All the instructors are great and so helpful for any level.

I miss this studio so much. I moved to America and I use to go very often. It’s not until I moved away and tried yoga at many studios over here that made me realize how amazing this studio is and the teachers that are there.... open a branch here please!

I loved Christine's seated session today. For a beginner like me, it's such a thoughtful, well planned holistic experience. Here's why:



Music - I am not great at meditation, and the music helps me focus when my attention wanders to "to do" lists or other things that preoccupy me.



Set routine - not changing the poses means that I can work towards perfecting them and most importantly I get motivated when I see progress. The hard poses are an incentive to work harder, the easier ones motivate me to keep going as I see small rewards.



Positive attitude - I love Christine's encouragement throughout the session, even the reward of a sip of water that comes after accomplishing a hard posture.



Mantra - it's great to finish the session with a mental visualisation. It's where the physical and mental come together - as the latins used to say "mens sana in corpore sano".



I literally float on clouds when I finish the seated Sunday session. Thank you!

I knew this place was special even when I had nothing to compare it with... very friendly and welcoming staff, perfect central location, always super clean and a wonderful variety of classes and times (and payment options) to suit everyone, at any time! The studio is dimly lit, making you feel calm and comfortable. This place made me fall in love with hot yoga!



I recently moved to London and had to find a new studio which really highlighted how special Akram Yoga is. The studios I've tried in London are massively overcrowded and unclean, with aggressive teachers. Not calming or refreshing at all. I never had a bad experience at Akram and would recommend it to everyone! Please open a branch in London?! :)

I have only been going to a class once a week for 5 weeks. From the first time I stepped in to find out about the place, I have always been made to feel welcome. The place is clean and tidy. The classes I attend with Christine are great, the direction and the explanation's are clear and concise. As someone who has many joint ailments I have found my pains and aches are reducing. The heat isn't as oppressive as I thought it would be and certainly helps. I have a long way to go in my yoga journey, if the rest is anything like the start may my strength through stretching long continue. Go on give it a try!

Had my first beginners sessions last week and totally loved it!! The studio is fabulous and the teaching was awesome. Have tried yoga before but never really been ‘taught’ the correct way of standing and holding your body - what I learnt in 60mins last week was more valuable than all that other sessions! Great teaching techniques - can’t wait for tonight!

First experience with Hot Yoga - and I can understand the addiction! Bloody marvellous! Thank you Vanessa Dale for teaching, and Zahir for welcoming :) I will be returning x

Amazing! Relaxing environment, really friendly staff and fantastic teacher!! My second class of hot yoga tonight and I love it! I can't even touch my toes either so no need to be nervous, they make beginners very welcome.

Amazing instructors with classes that feel inclusive of all capabilities.

A wonderful place and well worth a try, no

matter what your level of experience at practice. All teachers are fabulous!

A place of tranquility. Knowledgable people and space to practice. Guidance on hand to keep you safe in practice but not overbearing. Can recommend!!!

1st class last week and I loved it! As a complete yoga novice the instructor was fantastic and gave really clear instructions so I don't think I looked like a total idiot? Would defiantly recommend, just need to work out how I can fit 2 classes in a week! X

warm, welcoming friendly . Love the colour scheming . A nice independent space in the hub bub of the town centre . lovely feel to the place great value , superb teachers . Namaste

Very nice relaxing place with amazing yogis!!!!

For the moment i have work only with Christine Felix who she is awesome!

Never done Yoga before so was a bit nervous as I'm not very flexible, but I needn't have worried as everyone was friendly and welcoming. You can do all the moves at your own level in the classes without feeling silly if you can't do anything straight away and the teachers are very knowledgeable and supportive. I'd recommend everyone to give it a go.

Loved my first hot yoga session. Modern, clean facilities. Felt very welcome in this beautiful studio. Relaxed atmosphere and excellent instructors. Had never done hot yoga before and the instructor was brilliant. Would recommend and will be back soon.

I've been going to this studio for over a year and I simply love it, every time I finish my session I feel so relief mentally and physically..

The teachers are super motivated and friendly. They are ready to help out anyone, from newbies to advanced yogis!

I've been going to Akram Yoga for just over a year and cant recommend it enough. Unlike many yoga classes where you feel like its purely about physical strengthening, after a class at Akram yoga I feel totally mentally and emotionally refreshed. Its the perfect end to a stressful day in the office! All the teachers are brilliant - welcoming all levels of practice.

I'm really loving the classes at Akram! All the instructors are great and so helpful for any level.

I miss this studio so much. I moved to America and I use to go very often. It’s not until I moved away and tried yoga at many studios over here that made me realize how amazing this studio is and the teachers that are there.... open a branch here please!

I loved Christine's seated session today. For a beginner like me, it's such a thoughtful, well planned holistic experience. Here's why:



Music - I am not great at meditation, and the music helps me focus when my attention wanders to "to do" lists or other things that preoccupy me.



Set routine - not changing the poses means that I can work towards perfecting them and most importantly I get motivated when I see progress. The hard poses are an incentive to work harder, the easier ones motivate me to keep going as I see small rewards.



Positive attitude - I love Christine's encouragement throughout the session, even the reward of a sip of water that comes after accomplishing a hard posture.



Mantra - it's great to finish the session with a mental visualisation. It's where the physical and mental come together - as the latins used to say "mens sana in corpore sano".



I literally float on clouds when I finish the seated Sunday session. Thank you!

I knew this place was special even when I had nothing to compare it with... very friendly and welcoming staff, perfect central location, always super clean and a wonderful variety of classes and times (and payment options) to suit everyone, at any time! The studio is dimly lit, making you feel calm and comfortable. This place made me fall in love with hot yoga!



I recently moved to London and had to find a new studio which really highlighted how special Akram Yoga is. The studios I've tried in London are massively overcrowded and unclean, with aggressive teachers. Not calming or refreshing at all. I never had a bad experience at Akram and would recommend it to everyone! Please open a branch in London?! :)

I have only been going to a class once a week for 5 weeks. From the first time I stepped in to find out about the place, I have always been made to feel welcome. The place is clean and tidy. The classes I attend with Christine are great, the direction and the explanation's are clear and concise. As someone who has many joint ailments I have found my pains and aches are reducing. The heat isn't as oppressive as I thought it would be and certainly helps. I have a long way to go in my yoga journey, if the rest is anything like the start may my strength through stretching long continue. Go on give it a try!

Had my first beginners sessions last week and totally loved it!! The studio is fabulous and the teaching was awesome. Have tried yoga before but never really been ‘taught’ the correct way of standing and holding your body - what I learnt in 60mins last week was more valuable than all that other sessions! Great teaching techniques - can’t wait for tonight!

First experience with Hot Yoga - and I can understand the addiction! Bloody marvellous! Thank you Vanessa Dale for teaching, and Zahir for welcoming :) I will be returning x

Amazing! Relaxing environment, really friendly staff and fantastic teacher!! My second class of hot yoga tonight and I love it! I can't even touch my toes either so no need to be nervous, they make beginners very welcome.

Amazing instructors with classes that feel inclusive of all capabilities.

A wonderful place and well worth a try, no

matter what your level of experience at practice. All teachers are fabulous!

A place of tranquility. Knowledgable people and space to practice. Guidance on hand to keep you safe in practice but not overbearing. Can recommend!!!

1st class last week and I loved it! As a complete yoga novice the instructor was fantastic and gave really clear instructions so I don't think I looked like a total idiot? Would defiantly recommend, just need to work out how I can fit 2 classes in a week! X