Traditional astanga yoga in the heart of London
Join us to learn and practise astanga yoga. We’re a friendly and supportive community where everyone is welcome – from complete beginners to those with an established practice.
Easter opening times 2025:
Fri 18th – Mon 21st April
The shala will be open from 7.00 – 11.00am only on Friday 18th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April. Happy Easter!
Next moon day (full):
Sunday 13th April
Astanga Yoga London is closed on moon days (days on which there is a full or a new moon). Click to see a list of moon days and find out more.
Led primary classes with Louise Newton
Louise Newton teaches a ‘led’ primary series class each month on a Saturday. Find out the schedule and learn more.
Monthly Gita: April
– Lauren on 10.20
Our monthly feature where one of our teachers chooses a verse from the Bhagavad Gita to explore. For April, Lauren has selected 10.20.
Yoga Dharma – Hamish’s book: available to buy
Hamish Hendry’s book, Yoga Dharma, is now available to buy online in English, Chinese and Spanish.
‘Less Stress… more Ganesh’ T-shirts now available
100% organic cotton AYL T-shirts featuring a super-cool Ganesh and his trusty sidekick mouse.
Opening hours
Monday – Thursday
05.00am – 11.30am + 5.00pm – 7.30pm
Friday
05.00am – 11.30am
Saturday
Closed unless except for the monthly led class
Sunday
07.00am – 11.00am
Bank holidays
Please check but usually 07.00am – 11.00am
Easter 2025
Open 07.00am – 11.00am only on Friday 18th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April 2025
“Best teachers in London! Wonderful supportive and kind community, truly special.”
— Ashley Ahrens, Astanga Yoga London practitioner
“A non-judgemental space where everyone is welcome and can develop from the inside out at their own pace.”
— Louise Newton, Astanga Yoga London teacher and practitioner
योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः || 2 ||
yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ
Yoga is stopping the mind chatter.
— Yogasūtra 1.2
Go to our ‘more about yoga’ page for opening and closing astanga chants, poems, quotes and to learn a little bit more about yoga,..