Nourish yourself with this 2 hour mini retreat style workshop. Turn your attention inwards, open your heart centre and feel your positive energy rise. We will spend the first half of the morning working through a hip opening and chest opening focused slow flowing practise, releasing stuck energy. The second half of the morning, will be a more relaxing practise including conscious breathing and guided meditation. By the end of the mini retreat, you should feel more balanced, grounded, rejuvenated, refreshed and relaxed.

This mini retreat is for all levels. Beginners welcome. I will be sharing with you how to create your own yoga props, using pillows, blankets, towels and cushions if you don't have yoga bolsters etc.

Price is £8 full price per hour so £16 for the 2 hour event

(or £7.50 per hour if bought with a 5 class Pass £37.50, or £7 per hour if bought with a 10 classpass £70)

Low income / concessions £6 per hour

Free/optional donation for all NHS, care workers and those in financial difficulty.

A morning of flowing yoga followed by a slower restorative practise & deep relaxation.
As we welcome the start of Summer, join us for this uplifting & nourishing workshop.
Expect yoga, readings, poems, meditation & mudras. 
By the end of the mini retreat, you should feel rejuvenated, refreshed & relaxed.
Zoom link will be shared 30 mins before the class
You can book both hours or just one, the choice is yours. 
This mini retreat is for all levels. Beginners welcome. I will be sharing with you how to create your own yoga props, using pillows, blankets, towels and cushions if you don't have yoga bolsters etc.
Price is £8 full price per hour so £16 for the 2 hour event
(or £7.50 per hour if bought with a 5 class Pass £37.50, or £7 per hour if bought with a 10 classpass £70)
Low income / concessions £6 per hour
Free/optional donation for all NHS, care workers and those in financial difficulty.

Ideal if you have been practising for some time and / or you have already attended a beginner's / back to basics course from Yoga360 including an introduction to basic yoga poses, proper alignment, and focus on the breath, or elsewhere and want to take your yoga to the next level in a small class learning environment. 
Each week will be themed, and we will explore more challenging postures including hip openers, backbends, balancing postures, and sun salutation variations helping you build strength, improve flexibility as well as allowing you to feel more grounded and yet also lighter and more open. We will also explore more pranayama ( breathing / movement of prana round the body) and meditation practises to build concentration, focus and help quieten your mind. After each class you will also be emailed a handout with pictures and instructions so that you can practise at home if you wish as well as catch up if you missed a class. This class is suitable for any level except complete beginners

Price £63 In Person 

Autumn Equinox, half way in between  the Summer Solstice when the days are longest and the Winter Solstice when the nights are longest. it is a time of balance, celebration, giving thanks as well as a time to begin to prepare oneself both physically and psychologically as the summer ebbs away. it is also a time of harvests, preserving food for the upcoming months, and brings with it the beautiful  colours of the changing leaves and crisp days.

 For Keats, the famous poet, Autumn was the "season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". This season is really rich with symbolism that can be integrated into our yoga practise. 

We will spend the first half of the morning moving through a flowing practise. After a 5 minute break, the second half of the morning, will be a slower flowing practise including a deeply nourishing restful sequence

Zoom link will be shared 30 mins before the class

You can book both hours or just one, the choice is yours. 

This mini retreat is for all levels. Beginners welcome. I will be sharing with you how to create your own yoga props, using pillows, blankets, towels and cushions if you don't have yoga bolsters etc.

Price is £8 full price per hour so £16 for the 2 hour event

(or £7.50 per hour if bought with a 5 class Pass £37.50, or £7 per hour if bought with a 10 classpass £70)

Low income / concessions £6 per hour

Free/optional donation for all NHS, care workers and those in financial difficulty.

This introductory 2 week course includes ancient practices / pranayama from the yoga tradition - for everyday life as well as to support you in deepening your yoga practice. 
We will explore practices that will help you to relax deeply...to cope with daily stress and practices to help you feel more balanced in your life. 
We will explore the anatomy of the breath in an experiential way as well as move through gentle postures to help release tight areas of the body that may be restricting your breath. There will also be an online resource to support you after each class to support your practise at home.

Are you looking to (re) start a home practice? Do you feel unsure where to start? Do you need some inspiration or guidance?
Developing a self practise is so liberating as you are developing a tool that you can use anywhere and anytime to enhance your own wellbeing. You don't have to travel to get to class nor pay money out, and it can be a wonderful time of self discovery, empowerment as well as time to play and deepen your practise. Ultimately developing a self practise allows you to be led by your own inner guru rather than relying on outside influences.

In this 3 week course, we will explore how to really listen to our bodies to discover what our bodies need from our yoga practise each time we step on the mat, using the yoga tradition of the koshas. From here we will explore intentions and how this can lead us to creating either an a/ Energising practise b/  Stabilising practise or c/ Restful practise. We will move through different postures and breathing practices and learn about how to sequence poses one after the other. I will then guide you to create 3 personal practices and in addition share with you 3 structured practices (energising, balancing and restful). We will discuss how to overcome the many obstacles of establishing a home practise as well as ways to stay on track and maintain it.
There will also be an online resource to support you after each class to support your practise at home in between as well as to help you catch up if you missed a class.

Price £23

Chakras and the subtle body - 6 week course : Yoga practices including postures, breathing, mantas, mudras and meditation, play an important part in the many aspects of our wellbeing as humans including the distribution of energy around the subtle body. The chakras are said to arise at the main points in the body at which the energy channels intersect and when the energy flows freely through our body, it brings vibrant health on all levels of our being and we can realise our full potential. 

Objectives of the course:

During this course we will explore yoga postures, breathing / pranayama techniques, mudras, mantras & short meditations aimed at balancing the chakras to ensure optimum functioning. 

We will touch on the history of the chakras and explore practices from the Tantric tradition as well as the Western contemporary yoga tradition. 

Each class will be recorded and here will also be an online resource to support you after each class to support your practise at home in between as well as to help you catch up if you missed a class.

Everyone is welcome including beginners. 

Price In Person £63 or £50 concessions 

or Online £50 or £40 concessions 

"Terrific course; well paced, calming, enlightening and really good grounding in the basics for future progress" Phil M

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An ideal way to begin your discovery of yoga or as a reminder of the key poses and alignment principles in a safe and friendly environment.

The Beginners' Yoga course includes an introduction to yoga postures, sequencing, breathing techniques, meditation and philosophy. Each week we will explore a different focus and classes will include standing / seated / lying down postures, forward bends, back bends, twists, hip openers, as well as an introduction to meditation.

At the end of the 6 week course you should feel confident enough to attend regular classes, come on yoga retreats and create a home practise. There will also be an online resource to support you after each class to support your practise at home in between as well as to help you catch up if you missed a class. Changing facilities available in this lovely venue. Mats are provided. In person and/or online.

Sept 7th - Oct 12th. 

In person - Venue : West Hampstead Community Centre price £63

Online - price £50

"Simon is passionate about meditation. His wisdom and experience is generously conveyed in an easy going way making for enjoyable, relaxed and fulfilling learning" Jackie R

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Find your inner peace and calm in this turbulent world with this 4 week course to introduce you to a wide range of meditation & mindfulness techniques. The course will include pranayama (breathing practices / movement of prana) & mudras which can support your meditation practise.

** 5 hours live in person & online training over the 4 weeks with Simon Hoten
** Follow up email, home practise recommendations

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Week One: Using the breath & the power of mantras.
Week Two: Creative visualisations 
Week Three: Heart focused meditations
Week Four:  iRest yoga nidra (and it's toolbox of meditative, mindfulness & relaxation practices)

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What will this course with Simon do for me?
People who meditate regularly, report benefits including - ​Feeling more calm and peaceful, Improved focus and concentration, Increased creativity, more energised, increased productivity, performance , Reduced levels of anxiety and stress, Reduced feelings of being overwhelmed, Being less reactive and more responsive, Increased patience, intuition and empathy, A clearer mind, Improved decision making, A greater perspective in life, Becoming more resilient to challenges in relationships and life, Feeling more centred and happy, Improved self awareness, Expanded consciousness, More balance in life improved self-discipline and encourages other positive habits i.e. exercise, diet changes, reading).
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In addition - people practising iRest yoga nidra / guided meditation experience: 
​Decreased stress, anxiety, fear and depression, Improved sleep and decreased insomnia, An ability to better manage chronic and acute pain, Healthier interpersonal relations, Heightened energy levels
Improved sense of control, More confidence and joy in their lives, A greater sense of peace and well-being ​​

There are so many different meditation techniques that it can be confusing. We will explore a number of the key meditation and mindfulness practices so that you can find the right one for you. Once you find the right practise, meditation practise becomes easier too sustain and when you practise regularly, you start to reap the many benefits.

Do you have difficulty sitting still to meditate?
I will share posture secrets as well as practices that can help to quieten our mind prior to meditation i.e. pranayama practices (breathing & the movement of prana) and the use of mudras too.

Have you tried to meditate previously and then given up?
...or have you meant to start but haven't managed to yet? 
I will share with you the tools, hints and tips that can help you overcome the many obstacles that can stop us from meditating.

We will be sitting on chairs or the floor on cushions / supports, whatever you prefer.
There is also an online resource to support you after the course and there will be time for group reflection, questions, discussions, stretching 
Suitable for?
Anyone, of any age, background or religion. 

Venue : Yogaloft Beethoven St & @Home/online

Price : In person £60, Online £45

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"I had began my own meditation practice and was looking for someone that could help me to build on it further and help to answer some questions to pull things together for me. This course came at an excellent time and helped me to do exactly that. Simon’s approach and knowledge is great. I’d recommend the course to anyone that’s just starting out or like me has been practicing but is looking at taking it further" GT

Brand New Course for 2022

A comprehensive yoga course for everyone, whether you are new to yoga or wish to deepen your practise with teacher Simon Hoten who has 20 years of yoga experience.

This Comprehensive Yoga course includes yoga postures, yogic breathing, mantras & mudras, introduction to chakras, yoga nidra  & restorative yoga  as well as an introduction to inversions and meditation & much more.

There will also be an online resource to support you after each class to support your practise at home in between as well as to help you catch up if you missed a class.

Changing facilities available in this lovely venue. Mats are provided.

In person and/or online.

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In person - Venue : West Hampstead Community Centre price 

All of nature is stirring now with new growth, a rainbow of colours and endless possibilities. We can use this time of new beginnings to create opportunities for positive change in our lives and in the world. 

We will spend the first half of the morning working through a slow flowing practise, which will support restoring your energy. The second half of the morning, will be a more relaxing practise including conscious breathing and guided meditation to support deep relaxation. Expect yoga, readings, poems, meditation & mudras.
By the end of the mini retreat, you should feel rejuvenated, refreshed & relaxed and ready for the new season.
Zoom link will be shared 30 mins before the class

You can book both hours or just one, the choice is yours. 

This mini retreat is for all levels. Beginners welcome. I will be sharing with you how to create your own yoga props, using pillows, blankets, towels and cushions if you don't have yoga bolsters etc.

Price is £8 full price per hour so £16 for the 2 hour event

(or £7.50 per hour if bought with a 5 class Pass £37.50, or £7 per hour if bought with a 10 classpass £70)

Low income / concessions £6 per hour

Free/optional donation for all NHS, care workers and those in financial difficulty.

Take time out for you and relax deeply with this restorative yoga practise & develop tools with iRest yoga nidra that can help to deeply calm the nervous system.

When practising restorative yoga, yoga postures are practised normally supine / lying down, supported by (easily home made) props, and held for longer periods to allow the body to let go, releasing muscular tension and resulting in a more grounded, centred and relaxed state. It is recommended / useful for everyone.

iRest is a guided meditation practise,

and is an evidence based mind-body transformative practise. It teaches tools that can be used to skilfully deal with challenging situations throughout daily life, to deeply calm the nervous system as well as to develop a strong sense of well being. This meditative practise shows that finding inner peace is not some closed secret but open to everyone who is interested in finding it.
This integrative practice also heals the various unresolved issues, traumas, and wounds that are present in the body and mind, not by asking the meditator to change themselves but by welcoming themselves exactly as they are. When true welcoming happens, then the profound transformation takes place. 

At the beginning of this practise, you are actively encouraged to lie down, (but you can sit if you wish to) and get as comfortable as you can. What follows is then a guided process of relaxation and self inquiry where you become increasingly aware of your physical body including your breath and inner world. You will likely experience yourself in a level of consciousness somewhere between being fully awake and sleeping and it is possible to lose the sense that one is separate from others and to tap into an unshakable sense of interconnectedness to all of life.

 Online via zoom.

"This workshop has been very beneficial. I felt extremely calm and content after the session, in the days following and even now one week later. Situations I would have normally found stressful just haven't been getting to me. I am looking forward to continuing the practises that I learnt at home and would recommend this session to anybody" Eden 

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In this online live video session via Zoom, we will explore gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation practises including iRest yoga nidra that can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress.
It will also include home practise recommendations and other hints and tips to help you when you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
This is open to everyone whether you are a beginner in yoga & meditation or more experienced. Most of the class is lying or sitting down. There is a little kneeling (alternative postures can be given if kneeling isn't suitable) but there are no standing poses during the session.

Venue :  Your home or elsewhere

Recommended Equipment : Yoga mat or large towel, 2 x regular cushions, a pillow wrapped in a towel and a blanket

Price : £15 in person / £12 online 

In this Restorative yoga online course, i teach and guide you through eight key restorative yoga poses. You can then practise the poses individually, create your own sequence or follow one of the three sequences that i have created for you - 15 minutes, 40 minutes and 75 minutes, depending on how much time you have.

During a Restorative yoga session, you are invited to slow down, focus on your breath and practise stillness or gentle movements. Yoga postures are practised usually supine or seated, supported by props, and held for longer periods than a usual yoga pose in a general class. This encourages the body to let go, releasing muscular tension, as the props are supporting your body rather than the muscles.

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If you don't have the props then I also give you alternatives that you can easily find around your home! 

This is the first of a number of our online yoga courses & yoga workshops. 

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"Thank you for a wonderful Restorative Yoga practise. I found a moment of peace & calm in an otherwise hectic urban existence" Teresa H

"A wonderful, luxurious practise of relaxing! I highly recommend this practise to anyone who wants to slow down and find inner peace and quiet" B.F

A morning of warming yoga and pranayama followed by a slower practise & deep relaxation. During this cold time of year, ongoing self care can help keep our spirits lifted. So join us for this mini yoga retreat style workshop, take time out for yourself and come out the other side, restored, feeling nurtured and relaxed.

Expect yoga, readings, poems, meditation & mudras.
This mini retreat is for all levels. Beginners welcome. I recommend having plenty of pillows, blankets and cushions handy to make yourself even more comfortable during the second hour.
We will spend the first half of the morning moving through a warming flowing practise. After a 5 minute break, the second half of the morning, will be a slower flowing practise including a deeply nourishing restful sequence
Zoom link will be shared 30 mins before the class.

You can book both hours or just one, the choice is yours. 

This mini retreat is for all levels. Beginners welcome. I will be sharing with you how to create your own yoga props, using pillows, blankets, towels and cushions if you don't have yoga bolsters etc.

Price is £8 full price per hour so £16 for the 2 hour event

(or £7.50 per hour if bought with a 5 class Pass £37.50, or £7 per hour if bought with a 10 classpass £70)

Low income / concessions £6 per hour

Free/optional donation for all NHS, care workers and those in financial difficulty.

"I have been meditating every day since attending one of Simon's meditation workshops in London. I had made a few failed attempts to get into meditation via a very popular phone app, but the techniques that i learnt at Simon'a workshop, really made it accessible to me and spurred me on. The welcome was wonderful - considerate and comfortable - Simon really makes you feel at ease" Sophie J

During this introduction to meditation workshop we will experience different meditation practices including how to use the breath to overcome distractions, meditation using mantra & visualisations. 

We will explore different gentle exercises that can help us sit more comfortably to meditate, practices that can help to quieten our mind prior to meditation, including pranayama practices (breathing & the movement of prana) and the use of mudras.

Simon will share with you tools, hints and tips that can help you overcome some of the main obstacles that can stop us from meditating.  You can sit on chairs or the floor on cushions / supports, whatever you prefer.

It is ideal for beginners and / or anyone who wants to try different meditation practices. 
There is also an online resource to support you with your home practise, after the workshop.

Price £25 in person at Yogaloft Beethoven street or £20  online via zoom.

"Live fully and gracefully at every level of your being and get to know who you really are"

Have you ever asked yourself for wondered who you really are? What defines me? 
You may have wondered, am I my physical body? Am I my job? Am I who my friends and peers think I am? Am I my emotions? thoughts? 

In the Taittiriya Upanishad, an ancient Tantric yoga text a human being is described as having 5 koshas or sheaths ( think Russian dolls) that encase the soul.
When we fully embody the koshas, bring them online or really feel into them we start to feel empowered by who we truly are. 

These 5 koshas are -

1. The physical body - annamaya kosha 

2. The vital energy body - pranamaya kosha

3. Mental body - manomaya kosha

4. Wisdom or Awareness body - vijnanamaya kosha

5. Joy, bliss and equanimity - bliss kosha

More about the course:
During this course we will explore yoga postures, breathing / pranayama techniques, mudras, mantras, meditations & other practices aimed at bringing all these sheaths online so that we can be fully empowered by who we really are. 
During each session here will be a short visual presentation and then we will dive into the practices. 

This 3 week course will run online every Wednesday starting December 1st 7pm - 8.15pm.
Each class will be recorded and here will also be an online resource to support you after each class to support your practise at home in between as well as to help you catch up if you missed a class.
(Class recording link is valid for 5 days)
Everyone is welcome including beginners.

Price £24 standard price, £18 concessions.

iRest yoga nidra is an evidence based mind-body transformative practise. It teaches tools that can be used to skilfully deal with challenging situations throughout daily life, to deeply calm the nervous system as well as to develop a strong sense of well being. This meditative practise shows that finding inner peace is not some closed secret but open to everyone who is interested in finding it.
This integrative practice also heals the various unresolved issues, traumas, and wounds that are present in the body and mind, not by asking the meditator to change themselves but by welcoming themselves exactly as they are. When true welcoming happens, then the profound transformation takes place. 

At the beginning of this practise, you are actively encouraged to lie down, (but you can sit if you wish to) and get as comfortable as you can. What follows is then a guided process of relaxation and self inquiry where you become increasingly aware of your physical body including your breath and inner world. You will likely experience yourself in a level of consciousness somewhere between being fully awake and sleeping and it is possible to lose the sense that one is separate from others and to tap into an unshakable sense of interconnectedness to all of life.
People who practise iRest yoga nidra report:

*reduced depression, fear and anxiety

*greater ability to relax and enjoy life

*reduced insomnia and levels of stress

*improved interpersonal relations

*reduced chronic and acute pain

*increased inner peace and well being

Everyone is welcome. This is not a physical yoga class and you can lie or sit anywhere where you feel comfortable. 
Suitable for all levels including beginners and those more experienced in meditation.