Islington Yoga
IY
Yoga Studios
Islington Yoga
24-27 White Lion St, London N1 9PD
# Islington Yoga
Islington Yoga is a Shadow Yoga school based in London N1, specialising in an ancient Hatha Yoga lineage developed over three decades by founders Sundernath and Emma Balnaves. The practice emphasises the integrated development of physical strength, breath awareness and mental responsiveness through a structured, step-by-step methodology.
The school serves three distinct audiences: complete beginners seeking their first yoga experience, practitioners with prior yoga knowledge looking to explore Shadow Yoga, and experienced students progressing through advanced practices. This segmented approach ensures accessible entry points whilst maintaining rigorous depth for committed practitioners.
What sets Islington Yoga apart is their grounding in authentic Hatha Yoga texts rather than contemporary styles. Their teaching method cultivates strength and resilience through specific preludes—Balakrama, Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam and Kartikkeya Mandalam—which progressively introduce movement-breath coordination. The Nrtta Sadhana practices then refine awareness and rhythm as preparation for deeper internal work.
Classes operate both in-person and online, offering flexibility for London-based and remote students. Their Summer Introductory Course (13 weeks, £136) demonstrates commitment to affordability for beginners. Beyond classes, they've published _Five Elements of Hatha Yoga – A Beginners Handbook_, authored by their experienced teaching faculty, providing accessible guidance with clear diagrams and practical instruction.
This blend of traditional philosophy, systematic progression and contemporary accessibility makes Islington Yoga distinctive within the London yoga landscape.
Islington Yoga is a Shadow Yoga school based in London N1, specialising in an ancient Hatha Yoga lineage developed over three decades by founders Sundernath and Emma Balnaves. The practice emphasises the integrated development of physical strength, breath awareness and mental responsiveness through a structured, step-by-step methodology.
The school serves three distinct audiences: complete beginners seeking their first yoga experience, practitioners with prior yoga knowledge looking to explore Shadow Yoga, and experienced students progressing through advanced practices. This segmented approach ensures accessible entry points whilst maintaining rigorous depth for committed practitioners.
What sets Islington Yoga apart is their grounding in authentic Hatha Yoga texts rather than contemporary styles. Their teaching method cultivates strength and resilience through specific preludes—Balakrama, Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam and Kartikkeya Mandalam—which progressively introduce movement-breath coordination. The Nrtta Sadhana practices then refine awareness and rhythm as preparation for deeper internal work.
Classes operate both in-person and online, offering flexibility for London-based and remote students. Their Summer Introductory Course (13 weeks, £136) demonstrates commitment to affordability for beginners. Beyond classes, they've published _Five Elements of Hatha Yoga – A Beginners Handbook_, authored by their experienced teaching faculty, providing accessible guidance with clear diagrams and practical instruction.
This blend of traditional philosophy, systematic progression and contemporary accessibility makes Islington Yoga distinctive within the London yoga landscape.
Services offered
Beginners yoga coursesShadow Yoga coursesDrop-in classesIntensive workshopsYoga retreatsOnline classesIn-person classesYoga instruction handbook