Astanga Yoga Here

Having attended ashtanga studio classes before I was keen to find a class that taught the traditional Mysore style. I hit barriers trying to practice the Primary Series at home that I knew I wouldn't be able to get past alone.I got lucky finding Roberta Giannotti's classes, not only because she knows the practice so thoroughly and has a long history with studying and teaching it, but because her approach is very friendly, non-dogmatic and down-to-earth. One of the best classes I've been to in ages. Lots of positive reinforcement, challenging in a good way and again, warm welcoming vibe.Oh, and beginner's package of £25 for 5 classes is incredibly great value, especially given the level of teaching on offer.

I started practicing with Roberta at Astanga Yoga Here in lockdown when the Saturday led class was the highlight of my week. Transitioning to the warm light filled Shala has been a joy. My practice is blossoming in ways I didn’t believe were possible under Roberta’s guidance. Roberta is a fantastic teacher, wise and gentle with a sense of humour. AYH is a very special place to practice.

Everything about Ashtanga Yoga Here is worth experiencing! It is a wonderful yoga shala (the best that I have ever been to!) with a very warm and peaceful atmosphere. Roberta and Sarah are fantastic teachers, very friendly and supportive. They have a great, personal style of teaching and give to everyone plenty of guidance as needed. I am so grateful that have been introduced to Ashtanga yoga and couldn’t be happier with my morning practice :) I highly recommend Ashtanga Yoga Here to anyone that wants to practice yoga!

I connected with Roberta during lockdown via her online classes. Her calm, kind, understanding energy coupled with skilled observations and suggestions enable me to go deeper, and wanting to keep showing up for my practice. This wealth of experience and authenticity can be hard to find these days in the yoga world, very happy to have found her!

In this shala you get the personal attention you need to learn and grow. Roberta and Sarah are inspiring teachers with lots of experience. Good guidance, good energy, truly a feel good place! Highly recommended to students from all levels looking forward to learning and practicing Astanga yoga.

Astanga Yoga Here is such a wonderful and peaceful space to practise yoga in. Roberta is a very special teacher; not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, she is so patient and has and a wonderful sense of humour. I feel comfortable and reassured on the mat, after having been out of practice for several years. I am very grateful to have found Roberta and Astanga Yoga Here and look forward to developing my yoga practice here. Thank you!

Roberta's adjustments are just magic - soft but firm, with an expert hand - very healing. I travel all the way from South London for them! Plus the shala is beautiful and warm, physically and spiritually :-)

Highly recommended! Here" is yoga practice as healing... a rare place in the more and more corporate world of yoga. A place to call home