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Ashtanga Yoga Essex

Ashtanga Yoga Essex is a family run yoga shala, located in the heart of the Essex countryside.

We have created a relaxed and laid back setting for you to practice yoga, 7 days a week.

20/10/2025

Don't have anytime to practice because the children are climbing up your legs?! 😂 Try this!

One from our Autumn Conference 🍂

Interested in trying AYE? Start with our beginner fundamentals classes -

Every Tuesday & Thursday 745-845pm

Link in bio 💫

Come meet us 😊

16/10/2025

So many people tell me they’ve wanted to start yoga for ages… but something always holds them back.
Not being flexible enough.
Not knowing what to do.
Feeling like everyone else will already know what they’re doing.

The truth is, everyone who practises here started with those same thoughts. You don’t need to be strong, flexible or calm to begin - yoga helps you build those things!

Our Fundamentals Class is the perfect place to start. It’s slow, supportive, and guided step by step so you can learn with other like-minded beginners in the same boat as you 😊

Come as you are, and let us help you find your rhythm.
🧘‍♀️ Book your spot for Fundamentals through the Bsport app or via the link in our bio.

14/10/2025

Two weeks after surgery for a ruptured appendix, I wasn’t aiming for a “perfect” practice - just a moment to breathe and move again.

This was a 30-minute, slow, modified Ashtanga practice - a great example that yoga can adapt to any stage of life or recovery. The beauty of it is that it meets you exactly where you are.

If you’re curious to start, our Beginner Fundamentals class is the best place to begin - slow, supportive and designed to help you build confidence step by step.

🧘‍♀️ Find out more and book through the link in our bio.

07/10/2025

We've added a Second Beginners Fundamentals Class!

Now - both Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 745-845pm

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Learn the basics together in a supportive group

Click the link in our bio or DM. Happy to chat and we can't wait to welcome you 😊

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26/09/2025

See our live class schedule & book your spot
Mysore & Beginners’ Fundamentals available this week.
New to AYE? Start with a Welcome Session.
👉 Book here: https://backoffice.bsport.io/m/Ashtanga%20Yoga%20Essex/4526/calendar/?isPreview=true

19/09/2025

Not flexible? Not experienced? Not ready?
Perfect. You’re exactly who Ashtanga is for.

👉 Mysore classes: go at your own pace, with guidance every step.
👉 Fundamentals classes: learn the basics, build strength, grow confidence.

It’s safe. It’s supportive. And it’s designed for beginners.

Start with a Welcome Session and see for yourself.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to book your first class.

17/09/2025

New to Yoga? Start Here 😊

If you’ve been curious about starting yoga but unsure where to begin — this is for you. 🌿

At Ashtanga Yoga Essex, we’ve made it easy for beginners to feel welcome, supported, and confident from day one.

💫 With our Welcome Pass (2 classes for £26), you can try:
➡️ A Beginners Led Class (Tuesdays @ 7:30pm)
➡️ A Beginners Mysore Session (go at your own pace, with guidance)

✅ Simple online booking
✅ No experience needed
✅ Just bring yourself — we’ll guide you the rest of the way.

👆 Swipe through the carousel to see how easy it is to get started, and tap the link in bio to book your first class today.

Let this be the start of something good.

02/10/2024

🎉 Today marks 4 years since we opened our shala for its very first weekend of classes!

Opening a new business in the midst of the pandemic, during lockdowns and the arrival of our first baby, was no small feat. Funds ran out before the build was complete, but thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, friends, and family through a GoFundMe campaign, we were able to open our doors. We will be forever grateful for the support that made this possible. 🙏

Swipe through the photos to see us practicing outdoors during lockdown, patiently waiting for our new yoga home to be finished. There’s even a glimpse of our at-home practice, squeezed between the sofas!

Since then, our shala has flourished. Hundreds of students have walked through these doors, building their practice, and our community has grown in ways we never imagined. We’re so excited for what the future holds and can’t wait to share this journey with all of you.

With love and gratitude, ♡

Jo & Mikey x

16/09/2024

Starting yoga can feel intimidating, but it's easier than you think. Everyone starts somewhere, and at AYE, we make sure you’re supported every step of the way. From personalized guidance to a welcoming community, we’ve got you covered.

Ready to get on the mat and give it a try? We understand that people feel more comfortable in different situations. That's why we have 3 different ways you can start your journey with us. To get sent the info, comment 'YES' or DM us 😊

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02/09/2024

There is more than one route into yoga with us, the only question is, which one suits you best?

At Ashtanga Yoga Essex, we have 3 ways to start your yoga journey with us, each being a fluid transition into our regular mysore classes.

Now all that’s left is to pick the option that suits you best. DM us to book your slot.

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24/08/2024

✨ Elevate Your Teaching with Our Upcoming Yoga Assists Course ✨

October 5th & 6th
🐦 Early bird 15% off available until Sept 6th!

Unlock new dimensions in your teaching practice and enhance your students’ journey on the mat. This is your chance to master the art of mindful, supportive adjustments that empower your students to achieve greater alignment, confidence, and connection in their practice.

Discover techniques that will not only elevate your classes but also transform your approach to teaching. Secure your spot today by sending us a DM or visit the link in our bio to book now! Only 6 spaces left!

19/08/2024

A DAY WITH ROBIN WARD:

Led Primary Series, Stories, Social, Backbending & Yin Restorative

Sunday 15th September

Join us for an immersive day of yoga with the incredible Robin Ward. Robin is a world-renowned Ashtanga yoga teacher and student of osteopathic medicine. We are honoured that she is coming to Ashtanga Yoga Essex to share her gift with us. She is offering so much of her time and energy for us here. You don't want to miss this!

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

Suitable for all students of AYE and students from outside our shala with a regular Ashtanga Practice.

✨️Full Led Primary Series (with options for beginners) 08:00-10:00
This is suitable for all of our students at AYE

✨️Story-time with Robin 10:00-1030
Lay down on your mat after led class and allow Robin to take you on a beautiful journey through time.

✨️Break for tea, snacks, and social with Robin 10:30-12:00
A chance to bond with your fellow students and meet Robin outside of class.

✨️Backbending Workshop: Freedom & Vitality 12:00-14:00
An in-depth exploration of backbending through the Ashtanga method.
This workshop untangles the intricacies that lie within backbending and has been designed for all levels of practitioners.
By the end of this workshop you will not only grasp the key physical components that make a healthy backbend and how to reach your depths, but also understand the energetics, deep emotional aspects and the the long-term physical benefits. Robin will show us the secret hidden tools we have within the Primary Series to prepare the body for such an incredibly beneficial part of the yoga practice.

✨️Yin Restorative - 15:00-16:00
A deeply relaxing and rejuvenating practice to close out the day. A chance to loosen up and unwind and take in the positive effects of the day.

🎟 Follow the link on our home page or DM for booking!

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Address

Hockley
SS55JN

Telephone

+447871654969

Website

http://ashtangayogaessex.co.uk/

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