Yoga classes for every body.
Hot 26, Hatha, Vinyasa and Holistic Power in Dubai. Whatever brings you to the mat, there is a class that will meet you exactly where you are.
Yoga philosophy
An inward journey.
So much of the practice of yoga is an inward journey. The great yoga masters teach that everything you could ever want already exists within you.
All of the health, joy, love, wisdom, knowledge, creativity and abundance are inside, and you just have to tap into them. Ultimately, every class is an invitation to connect with the greatest teacher who ever existed: the teacher within you.
01The original hot sequence
Hot 26
Hot 26, also known as Bikram yoga, is based on Hatha yoga, where you hold the poses. It is always the same poses in the same order, which makes it great for beginners: you get a real sense of your progression.
- Postures
- 26
- Breathing techniques
- 2
- Room
- 40°C
- Minutes
- 60 / 90
Feel the heat
The class takes place in a heated studio, at 40 degrees centigrade and 40% humidity, so you will sweat a lot, which helps release toxins and impurities through the skin. It is a listening practice: you do what you hear, which is why it is sometimes called “military yoga”. Students put 100% effort into each pose and then relax in between, so the body can receive the maximum benefit.
Is Hot 26 for you?
People who enjoy it often have busy, intense jobs. For an hour or 90 minutes of the day you take time for yourself, with no decisions to make. The heat is challenging at the beginning, and that is how it builds cardiovascular and mental strength, improves spinal health, balance and flexibility, and helps you shed weight.
02Hold, breathe, strengthen
Hatha
Hatha yoga is where you move through a sequence and hold every pose for a minimum of five breaths. We challenge the mind and the body, focusing on the breath.
Physical benefits
- Improves mobility in the joints
- Improves flexibility in the connective tissue
- Stretches the fascia and improves its condition
- Improves metabolism
- Improves the functioning of all body systems
- Stimulates cell repair and regeneration
- Improves blood flow in the spinal cord and brain
- Rejuvenates the ligaments
- Stimulates the lymphatic system and cleanses the body
- Improves the body’s overall range of motion
- Improves energy levels
- Improves the function of the lungs and heart
- Balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Mental benefits
- Helps to calm the senses
- Improves concentration
- Sharpens the focus
- Brings balance to the emotions
- Relieves anxiety and depression
- Removes mental fatigue
- Stimulates creativity
- Stimulates the capacity to learn
03Breath-led flow
Vinyasa
Vinyasa is also known as flow yoga. You are moving all the time, linking breath to movement: one movement on every inhale and every exhale, with the focus on the transitions into the next pose.
Every vinyasa class is different, and every teacher has their own way of sequencing and teaching the class. Vinyasa comes in different levels and intensities.
It is the most practiced form of yoga, and it is great for people with a more creative mind.
- Builds strength
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Tones the body
04Athletic meditation in motion
Holistic Power
Holistic Power can be woven into every style of yoga. It brings the understanding that everyone is different, and so is every body, motivating everyone, whatever their experience, to enjoy the class and do their best. This is yoga brought into the 21st century.
Book Holistic Power-
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Build your confidence
Through positive messages, quotes and stories that resonate with me, I help build confidence in people. It creates honesty between teacher and student, and a community: dissolving ego and allowing you to accept yourself for who you are. I bring this approach to all of my classes.
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Relieve day‑to‑day stress
It strengthens and stretches every link of the bodily chain, dissolves tension and eradicates stress, bringing us back to wholeness. We find balance and harmony, which allows us not just to survive but to thrive in every part of life: career, relationships, athletics, studies and much more.
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Strengthen and invigorate your body
Power vinyasa brings together strength, balance, flexibility, stamina and detoxification in one seamless, unbroken flow that links breath with movement. Holistic Yoga Flow goes beyond the physical to include pranayama, chanting, meditation, subtle anatomy, philosophy and mythology.
I am a complete beginner. Where should I start?
Hot 26 is a great place to begin. It is always the same 26 poses in the same order, so you can clearly feel your progress from class to class. If you are unsure, choose “recommend a class for me” on the booking form and I will point you in the right direction.
How hot is a Hot 26 class?
The studio is heated to 40°C with 40% humidity, so you will sweat a lot. The heat is challenging at first, and it is exactly what builds cardiovascular and mental strength.
What is the difference between Hatha and Vinyasa?
In Hatha you hold every pose for at least five breaths. In Vinyasa you are moving all the time, on every inhale and every exhale, with the focus on the transitions between poses.
Do you teach private classes?
Yes. Private classes are designed and tailored to suit your needs, and cover all levels and styles of yoga, from the most dynamic to restorative. See private and corporate classes.
Can my company book a class?
Yes. Corporate packages can include yoga classes, breathing exercises, guided meditation, posture analysis, desk-side yoga and full wellness day events. See corporate yoga.
Where and when are the classes?
Classes take place in Dubai. Send me a message and I will share the current schedule and studio locations.
Book a class
Ready when you are.
Tell me which class you are curious about, or ask for a recommendation, and I will come back to you.