Beginners Level 1 courses are for students with little or no experience of yoga and are taught as courses to ensure consistency in the teaching, essential for a sound foundation. The cost for courses is as indicated and classes are held at the same time each week in the designated venue. The date given is the start date for each course. Course fees are non-transferable and non-refundable once the course has begun. Prior to this course fees can be refunded less 20% admin fee if notice is given at least 72 hours before the course starts.
Open Shadow Yoga Class for all levels Saturday @ 9-10.15am – Karen
Claremont Upper Hall – 24 White Lion St, N1 9PD
Class passes available for Saturday Open Shadow Yoga class : 6 classes £66 or 10 classes £100 valid for 3 months/ single class £13.
Email info@islingtonyoga.com for more details
Students with injuries or specific conditions that require individual attention are advised to contact Karen Watson on 0208 533 5553 or email info@islingtonyoga.com.
Intensive courses are for students with some experience of Shadow Yoga in order to deepen their practice. They can focus on a particular prelude, the full practice format or a specific element of the practice and usually are at least one week in duration.
Monday March 30 – Friday April 3 @ 7-8.30am
This intensive will focus on the first Shadow Yoga prelude, the Balakrama, and seated asana. Also known as “Stepping to Strength”, the Balakrama builds strength in the legs, develops mobility in the hips and cultivates a strong connection to the centre. Uddiyana Bandha will also be taught in order to develop coordination between movement and breath. Open to those who have completed at least one Beginners Course in Shadow Yoga and those who have other yoga experience. Please email Monique on moniqueledesma@gmail.com for further information and/or bookings
To book email moniqueledesma@gmail.com
Monday Aug 3 – Saturday Aug 8 & Monday Aug 10 – Saturday Aug 15 2020
Start times from 6.45-8am @ 15 minute intervals Mon – Fri and group class 7-8.30am Sat
Individual asana courses provide the opportunity for each person to consolidate what has been introduced in the taught classes and to work at their own pace as well as challenge their specific limitations. These courses are open for all students with some experience of Shadow Yoga from beginner to more experienced levels.
Practice times are allocated at 15 minute intervals for the Individual practice classes Mon – Fri and there is a group class on Saturday @ 7-8.30am
To book email info@islingtonyoga.com
£50 deposit to book 1 week/£100 deposit to book 2 weeks
Friday Nov 6 – Friday Nov 13
Nrtta Sadhana Weekend course and Individual Asana week intensive
Friday Nov 6 @ 18.00 – 20.00/Saturday Nov 7 @ 08.00-10.00 & 16.00-18.00/Sunday Nov 8@ 08.00-10.00
Morning start times from 06.45-0.745am Mon Nov 9 – Fri Nov 13.
Group class Friday Nov 13 @ 18.00 -20.00
This one week intensive course will focus on the 8 palms of Nrtta Sadhana and is open to those with experience of the third form of Shadow Yoga. The weekend course will provide the material for the week of individual asana therefore the weekend course is necessary for attendance at the individual asana week. Each participant will be given guidance for the individual asana practice following the weekend course.
The aim of the individual asana week is to consolidate the practice following the weekend course and to establish a sound rhythm for continuing the practice on one’s own. The benefits of such a course often continue for many months afterwards
To book email premagita@gmail.com
Workshops provide a short exposure to Shadow Yoga preludes, full practice format or Nrtta Sadhana practice and thus provide an introduction to the subject being taught. They are usually taught over weekends.
Wednesday March 4 & 11 2020 @7-8.30pm
Wednesday May 13, June 17 & July 15 2020 @ 7-8.30pm
These workshops will focus on Nrtta Sadhana and are suitable for those with experience of the third prelude of Shadow Yoga or at least three years experience of other forms of yoga.
To book email Karen on info@islingtonyoga.com
Friday March 27 – Sunday March 29 2020
This workshop will focus on the first form of Nrtta Sadhana, the 8 palms, and is open to those with experience of the third prelude of Shadow Yoga (Kartikkeya Mandalam)
To book email Nicolet Montanus @ nicoletmontanus@hotmail.com
Retreats provide an opportunity to immerse oneself fully in the yoga practice without the demands and distractions of everyday life.
Friday Feb 21 – Sunday Feb 23 2020 *LAST PLACES REMAINING
A weekend retreat to break up the monotony of winter and invigorate yourself for the onset of spring. This retreat will focus on the full practice format of the second prelude of Shadow Yoga (Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam – Churning the Shadow Warrior) incorporating seated asana and preparatory work for inversions. It is open to those with previous yoga experience Fees include shared accommodation, meals and tuition. Classes will be 5-7pm on Friday (arrival at 4pm at the venue) Sat 7-9 am & 4-6pm and Sun 7-9am. Departure will be after brunch on Sunday around 12.30-1pm
There is a £100 non-refundable deposit upon booking
Email info@islingtonyoga.com to book
Thursday March 19 @ 4pm – Monday March 23@ 10am *LAST PLACES REMAINING
This retreat will focus on the Linear and Circular arrangements of Asana-Angahara 1 in the mornings and afternoons respectively and is suitable for those with experience of the third prelude of Shadow Yoga. Fees include accommodation/meals and tuition being two classes/day, a class on arrival on the Thursday and before departure on the Monday morning.
Email info@islingtonyoga.com to book
Friday Aug 28 – Monday Aug 31 2020
This retreat will focus on the Linear arrangement of Asana-Angahara 2 as well as preparation for inversions and is suitable for those with experience of the third prelude of Shadow Yoga.
Fees include accommodation/meals and tuition being two classes/day, a class on arrival on the Friday evening and in the afternoon on Monday before departure at 4pm
Fees include shared accommodation, meals and tuition. Classes will be 5-7pm on Friday (arrival at 4pm at the venue) Sat and Sun 7-9 am & 4-6pm and Mon 7-9am and 2-3.45pm.
There is a £100 non-refundable deposit upon booking
Email info@islingtonyoga.com to book
As we have recently moved premises we are not offering pregnancy yoga courses at present. If you are in the first trimester the Monday 7.30-8.30pm Beginners Course may be suitable. Please email Karen on info@islingtonyoga.com for more details
