Your first class is free &
walk in classes range from £12 to £15 depending on how long they are. I did a
free class, and I booked over the phone, just to be sure.
The name if this place, 'Indaba', means ‘gathering’ apparently.
What it actually should translate to is 'yoga centre with a million and one
different types of classes, and lovely studios'. They boast on their website
about having 'devoted and attentive teachers', and if my instructor Nikos was
anything to go by, that's true. He had a gentle sense of humour and I felt like
he was constantly adapting the class to the needs of the group.
I've been
to loads of yoga classes and this was one of the best. It wasn't horrendously,
exhaustingly challenging...but I felt like I'd done a good workout afterwards.
I also felt like the instructor allowed people to try new moves and push
themselves, but with his support. For example, he was very helpful to a
girl who wanted to do a headstand, but had never tried properly before. With
his assistance, she did a lovely pose! This was an Ashtanga class, so lots of
focusing on your breath and working up a good sweat. The room was also heated
but only to a warmth that was cosy, rather than Bikram sweaty!
You can do all sorts of different classes here though, and they
do hot yoga if that's your thing. And thankfully, unlike many London yoga
studios, they have lovely changing rooms so you can be as sweaty as you like
and still emerge from the building looking lovely. Proper lockers, free herbal
tea, a comfy waiting area and nice showers go a long way, especially if you've
made the 'trek' to Marylebone!
The studios were warm, light and welcoming. It was a 90 minute
class, but after I'd shaken off the initial stress I'd walked in with, the time
went past pretty fast. The instructions given in the class were clear, and
everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite a clear difference in
ability among the group.
I'd happily make the journey there again if I needed to unwind.
Best bit - the teacher
Worst bit - they charge for towels. You know how I hate
that.
Good for - Relaxation and testing your capabilities
The score - 9/10
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