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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.

09/09/2025

Celebrating 5 Years of the Shala • 8 Years of AYE 🎉

From a handful of mats in our living room to a thriving 7-day yoga community - thank you to every student who has been part of this journey 🙏

As we step into the next chapter, here’s what’s new at AYE:
✨ Easier bookings with our new app (Bsport) → making it simple to try a class, drop-in, or become a member
✨ Our Advance Program → supporting long-term students to take the next step + building the next generation of teachers
✨ More resources for beginners → extra classes, posture books & videos to make starting yoga simple

👉 Whether you’re new, ready to return, or looking to deepen your practice - now is the perfect time to join us.

Tap the link in bio to book your Welcome Pass (2 classes for £26).

With gratitude,
Mikey + Jo
Ashtanga Yoga Essex

25/08/2025

Hey Yogis, we're home! 😊🙏

We've just returned from an incredible time studying with Petri and Scott. Every time we step away to deepen our own learning, we come back with renewed insight, inspiration, and energy to share with you all — and we’re so excited to bring this new knowledge into our classes and practice together ♡

A huge thank you to our amazing team for holding space so beautifully while we were away. We were so touched by the lovely messages we received — hearing about your progress and the support you felt from our teachers truly warmed our hearts. It means the world to know the shala is in such safe and loving hands.

👀 And… we’ve got some exciting announcements coming over the next few weeks — stay tuned! Eek!

See you on the mat tomorrow 😉

With love,
Jo & Mikey x

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.

Save this post for later 📌

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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17/06/2024

5 Transformative Books in My Yoga Practice and Life - save this for later!

✨ Yoga Dharma by Hamish Hendry
Hamish, my teacher, wrote this inspiring book that I often keep next to my mat for a quick dose of inspiration. It combines elements from traditional yogic texts, offering a bit of everything to deepen your practice and understanding.

✨ David Swenson's Practice Manual
This flip book is an essential guide for beginners, detailing all the primary series postures with breath counts and thumbnail sketches of the entire series. It’s a practical, easy-to-follow manual that has been indispensable in my practice.

✨ How Yoga Works
I was captivated by this book from the moment I picked it up. It presents the yoga sutras in a compelling, story-based format, making complex concepts easy to read and digest. It’s a perfect blend of narrative and wisdom.

✨ One Simple Thing by Eddie Stern
We love this book because it bridges yoga with modern science, providing a comprehensive understanding of how yoga impacts the body and mind. It’s a wonderful resource for those who appreciate the scientific backing of ancient practices.

✨ Living the Bhagavad Gita by Ram Dass
This is one of our favourites! Ram Dass offers a modern, relatable take on the traditional Bhagavad Gita. It simplifies and elucidates the ancient text, making its teachings accessible and applicable to contemporary life.

Each of these books has profoundly influenced my yoga journey, offering practical guidance, inspiration, and deeper understanding. They’ve collectively enriched my practice and life in countless ways and hopefully you will enjoy them as much as I do!

Please drop your book recommendations below ⬇️

13/06/2024

Ashtanga Yoga Essex has grown so much since we first started, and so have our social media channels! So we thought it was about time we reintroduced ourselves 🙂

I'm Jo 👋🏻 I found yoga in India in 2004 and I've been practicing yoga for 20 years now. It was always my dream to open my own yoga shala and build a loving community around it. Yoga has given me many things in life to be grateful for:

✨ Self-confidence
✨ Inner and outer strength
✨ Conscious living
✨ Friendships that I couldn't live without

and of course, it's brought me Mikey and our family ❤️

Let me know in the comments what has yoga brought to your life? ⬇️

30/04/2024

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5t1gAOo2_2/?igsh=bjd6ZWExNzQ0NXl6

How fun would it be to do this? 🤸‍♂️

Join us in the Mysore room to learn the secrets together! Handstands are about more than just strength—they're about fun, playfulness, and pushing our limits.

Let's add play to our daily practice with some handstand training and conquer them as a community.

🌟 Exciting news! will be with us on June 1st to teach beginner techniques from the wall. Suitable for those who can kick up to the wall and hold for 10 seconds using the wall.

Join the waiting list for tickets here:

https://www.ashtangayogaessex.co.uk/waitinglist

26/03/2023

Imagine having something that was totally yours, that was there for you every day, that helped you with however you were feeling, that holds, catches and guides you through good times and bad, a comfort blanket for those tired and exhausted days and gets you to fly when you have energy and acheieve things you never thought possible. Something that helps you to connect to the real you and to what matters most in life. Somehting that helps you breathe deeply and appreciate every breath. Something that moves your body in ways you could never imagine, that makes you strong and healthy. Something that could bring self-awareness, self-acceptance, confidence, and self-love.

It sounds too good to be true, right? But you can have it 😊 it's called a yoga practice, baby!

https://www.ashtangayogaessex.co.uk/beginners

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