group CLASSES

We run public group classes on Tuesday evenings, both in person in our studio space in Farringdon and online via Zoom. We positively welcome everyone of any gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation to our classes.

Our class schedule (below) shows our times, prices, and location address.

Check out the answers to the other questions we’re asked most often below the schedule - our FAQs specifically for online classes are towards the end. Our cancellation period is 12 hours, and if you’re coming to the studio we provide mats (but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer!).

In person classes…

Where are your yoga classes held?

Classes run at 73 St John Street in Farringdon EC1M4NJ. Look out for our sign on the pavement and press the buzzer marked ‘BGM’ for us to let you in. Head down the stairs and we’ll be waiting to greet you! The studio is just 5 minutes walk from Farringdon and Barbican stations, and 10 minutes along Old Street from Old Street station. Please search for our address online otherwise Google maps sometimes takes people to our head office on Gee Street by mistake! We only have one small changing space, so if possible please arrive dressed for class. We also don’t have a receptionist (it’ll be Olivia letting you in) so please arrive on time or she will be in class already and may not be able to answer the door to you. We do not have showers or lockers on site.

How can I book a place?

Click on the class you'd like to attend in the schedule shown. If you only want to pay for one single class, or you already hold a class pack with us that you want to use, choose the ‘IN STUDIO single class ticket’ then ‘view selections’. If you want to buy a multi class pack then choose either the 5, 10 or 20 class pass, then also choose the single class ticket, and click ‘view selections’. Then follow the few simple remaining steps to book.

Do I need to bring a mat?

You are welcome to bring your own mat, block and strap if you have one. If you don’t, you can borrow ours.

I’m on the waiting list for class - how does that work?

Our classes often sell out in advance but our booking software operates a waiting list. If a place becomes available (which often happens!) the first person on the list will be emailed and invited to book the newly free spot. If the space isn’t booked within 20 minutes the next person on the list will be emailed and invited to book, and so on with a 20 minute delay between invitations until the place is filled.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you can no longer attend a class you have booked with us, cancel with at least 12 hours notice and your class credit will go back on to your online account ready for you to use another time - please keep an eye on its expiry date! Unfortunately we cannot refund no shows or cancellations with less than 12 hours notice. You can book and cancel classes, and check the expiry date of your passes, in your online account (click ‘login’ near our class schedule). Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Can I buy a gift card for a friend to attend class?

Yes definitely! Click on the VOUCHERS tab just above our class schedule higher up on this page.

I’m a beginner - are your classes suitable for me?

If you’re a beginner (or if you’d just like to revisit the fundamentals!) we have a short, on demand beginners course available here - it will set you up perfectly to join our other classes. Our other classes are not specific beginners only classes; instead they are open to everyone of every level of experience. We have a list of ‘first class FAQs’ that you might find really helpful here. The only class that we ask people to have at least 6 months experience to attend is our 7:45pm Tuesday intermediate level class.

I’m pregnant - can I attend class?

Congratulations! The NHS advises that you can continue with your normal level of exercise when pregnant. So for our regular students, we are very happy for them to keep coming to class during pregnancy. However, if you are not already experienced at flow yoga, pregnancy probably isn’t the ideal time to start it; perhaps search for a specialist pregnancy yoga class in your area instead. If you are a regular student of ours, please let Olivia know you are pregnant as soon as you feel comfortable doing so and she can talk you through the ways you may want to modify your practice for different stages of your pregnancy.

What should I expect from a yoga class with Olivia?

Our classes are down to earth and welcoming, set to a contemporary soundtrack. Expect to start slow and learn correct technique with simple warm ups, get moving and work up a bit of a sweat in the middle, and then leave feeling stretched out and relaxed after finishing with a guided relaxation. You'll learn how to work with the abilities and limitations of your own body, and how movement in time with your breath can help you regulate your stress levels. 

I have a question - is there someone I can ask?

Of course! Please just drop us a line here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

I’d love to join a class but can’t afford it at the moment - can you help?

Our prices are as low as we can make them while reflecting the reality of running a business in central London. However, we want as many people as possible to be able to experience the positive benefits of yoga. So if you can’t afford to pay for a class please send us a message here and we will help you out :)

Our EC1 group studio classes are conveniently placed for: Farringdon, Clerkenwell, Angel, Old Street, Shoreditch, Holborn, Bloomsbury, Barbican, the City of London including Moorgate and St Paul's stations and surrounding areas.

Online classes

IMPORTANT: if you have any kind of injury or condition that might affect your ability to take part in an online class, or if you are new to yoga, please contact us BEFORE you book. If at any point during the class you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have any physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and seek medical advice.

Will I get a recording of the class?

No, we don’t record our classes.

I haven’t received a link to the class - where is it?

When you book class you will receive a confirmation email. Click on the blue button ‘view zoom event’ button in that confirmation email. You will also receive a reminder email about your booking 30 minutes before an online class is due to start.

What do I need to join in?

All you’ll need is your phone, tablet or laptop, a good internet connection and a mat if you want one. If you have a yoga block and strap please have them nearby, or if not you could perhaps have a thick book, folded blanket and scarf or towel.

Can my partner/ friend/ housemates join in too?

Definitely. The more the merrier!

PRIVATE CLASSES

Our bespoke one-to-one or small group classes can be arranged at a time and place to suit you.

What are one to one or private yoga classes useful for?

Individual tuition is suitable for anyone with specific goals for their yoga practice; people who may have certain health requirements or injuries; athletes seeking to minimise injuries; those who don’t yet feel ready to join in with a group class or anyone simply wishing to deepen their practice. They can be tailored specifically to meet your individual needs. We also offer five week courses for individuals or small groups in a range of areas; for example stress reduction, improving your posture, weight loss, strengthening, increasing flexibility or balance, working on/ towards a particular yoga pose or recovery from injury or childbirth.

Private group classes are ideal for sports teams, groups of friends, hen parties, families, or community groups. Class content can be tailored to your group's particular needs, and can be a fun team building exercise. Olivia has an additional interest and specific training in working with athletes, and can meet any team or individual’s needs by bringing classes to you.

How much do your private classes cost?

Private tuition is £85 an hour, which includes your choice of a telephone or email consultation about your requirements prior to class and covers all of our travel time and costs coming to you. If five private classes are booked and paid for in advance we can offer the discounted rate of £375 for all five, which works out at £75 per hour. We can provide all mats, blocks, straps and bolsters for private classes. If you don't have a suitable location and wish to come to us that can also be arranged. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

You can also purchase private classes as a gift - they can be redeemed for either one to one or small group tuition at a time and date of the receiver's choosing. Have a look at our different gift cards by clicking on the VOUCHERS tab just above our class schedule higher up on this page.

We can travel to you all over London. Or, if you'd like to come to us for individual tuition, we are conveniently located for: Old Street, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Barbican, Moorgate, Angel, Islington, Dalston, Hackney, Bank, St Pauls, Liverpool Street and the City of London.

WORKPLACE Classes

We currently run a number of popular workplace classes for a range of businesses across London, from architectural firms to tech start ups to banks. If you or your colleagues would like to feel the benefits of yoga or meditation while you’re at work we can bring classes to you, either in person to your office or online to reach your staff wherever they are based. Classes can be arranged at any time of day depending on your location. 

Yoga is excellent at preventing and/or easing discomfort or stiffness from sitting at a desk all day, can boost productivity and also be great for team building and bringing together people from different parts of an organisation. With the Health and Safety Executive stating that 15.4 million working days were lost in 2017/18 due to stress, depression and anxiety, and 6.6 million days lost to musculoskeletal disorders, a weekly workplace yoga class could be one of the best investments your company makes this year. Group classes can also be a great way of bringing staff from different areas of an organisation together.

Please get in touch for further information.