Ánimo London

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

Yoga Foundations: for beginners, returners and everyone who wants to move a bit slower.

Tuesdays 18:20 with Helen Heart Yoga

This is a chance to get to know the practice better. We’ll break down the yoga poses, look at how to move between them and get familiar with yoga breath. You’ll build confidence with the physical practice and start to understand the meditation and mindfulness aspects of it too.

It’s a relaxed and informal class - there’ll be plenty of time to ask questions and try things out.

16/10/2026

Friday Night Yang into Yin
With
Starts again this evening at 18:30

A blend of Yoga and Dao-inspired movement. This class is part flow yoga and part slow, longer held, stretches.

We begin with a Yang ‘Energy Cultivation Flow’, to build heat, release stagnation, and awaken the body’s wisdom – before grounding into the deep stillness of Yin.

A perfect ritual to release the week’s hustle and return to centre.

15/10/2026

Judy’s classes are the best way to get grounded. Breath focused, meditative and embodied. They’ll help you slow down and tune inwards.

Thursdays
10:45 Postnatal Yoga
18:20 Pregnancy Yoga
19:30 Yin & Reiki

14/10/2026

Vinyasa is back today at 12:30 with Helen Heart Yoga

For this week, it’s half price too!

Book now for £9 or 2 credits.

14/10/2026

Join Lindsay for an Autumn Sound Bath for Deep Rest
£20 / 8 credits

An invitation to lean into the expanding darkness of mid-Autumn, this month’s sound bath embraces the introspective nature of this time of year. We will take inspiration from the idea of hibernation - nesting, cultivating cosiness, slowing down and conserving our energy are actionable choices we can make to align ourselves with the natural rhythm of November.

We’ll open with some gentle somatic practice and calming breath work. You’ll then be guided through a reflective meditation that will facilitate the exploration of seasonal self-care and help induce a relaxed state before we move into our sound bath.

You will receive the therapeutic sounds of a variety of instruments including crystal singing bowls, gongs, percussive instruments, and chimes.

The harmonies, vibrations, and rhythms of the instruments played during a sound bath can induce an altered state of consciousness. Our brainwaves may shift into an alpha-theta state, the realm between sleep and wakefulness where visions, insight or inspiration may arise. There is potential to enter a state of deep relaxation and so emerge with a greater sense of clarity and presence. Benefits of attending a sound bath can include stress relief, improved sleep, pain reduction, and emotional release.

No effort is required from you - this is an opportunity to rest, reflect and receive.

13/10/2026

Come as you are: tired, tender, still finding your feet. This class is for the days you’re running on empty. No pressure to perform, just space to breathe and be looked after.

Breath is at the heart of everything we do. Learning to breathe fully again after birth reconnects you with your core and pelvic floor, calms the nervous system and helps you land back in your body.

From there, we gently rebuild strength in your core and pelvic floor, and ease tension in the shoulders, neck and back.

Just as important is the time we spend together. There’s always space to chat, whether you want to talk or just listen, and it’s an easy way to meet other mums at the same stage.

Classes are informal and relaxed. Feed, change or soothe your baby whenever you need to.

Postnatal Yoga – babies welcome.
🗓 Thursdays, 10:45–11:45am, with Judy
👶 From [6 weeks / after your postnatal check]

12/10/2026

Prenatal classes at Ánimo are sometimes the starting point for the best of friendships.

We have watched mums-to-be arrive as strangers and leave with a group they’ll lean on long after their babies arrive. Breathing, moving and sharing the ups and downs of pregnancy together builds something special.

“Judy’s pregnancy yoga classes carried me through my pregnancy from 16 weeks. She kept me active and helped me feel ready to become a mum.” – Ánimo client 💛

Pregnancy Yoga at Ánimo, Roman Road E3. Suitable from 12 weeks. Link in bio to book. Every Thursday 6.20pm

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12/10/2026

Somatic Sunday Sessions
With Suzie Hacker
Starts Sunday 1 November at 17:30

Feeling stagnant from too much sitting all week? Or your shoulders and neck are super tight? Lower-back aching or hips stiff?

Our winter Sunday Somatic Sessions are here to melt, flow and re-boot your body and nervous system. Led by somatic embodiment coach & holistic therapist Suzie, with 25 years of experience in bodywork and aromatherapy.

Over six weeks, Suzie will guide you through joyful movement, introduce you to fascia glide techniques, lymphatic massage, scent and sound. Then it’s time for herbal tea before heading home to bed.

What to expect:
• Letting go: gentle release movements to shed the day and the week • Flow: fascia glide and fluid fascia flossing • Together: paired bodywork for deep stretch and release • Self-massage: guided touch you can take home and use yourself • Settle: felt-sense exercises to quieten the whirring mind, body-tuning vocal sounds and restful postures that ease you into repair and restore • Scent and sound: aromatherapy with the choice to receive a sonic bowl massage • Herbal tea to finish, supporting digestion and immunity

What you’ll gain
• Self-massage skills you can use any day • A deeper understanding of your brilliant body • An understanding of your own nervous system • Somatic alignment through breath, movement, touch, sound and scent

You can book these sessions individually – you’ll get even greater benefits if you come to them all.

11/10/2026

Pilates with restarts Saturday 17 October at 09:30!

We’re so happy to welcome Clarice back following maternity leave. She’ll be in her 09:30 Saturday morning slot once again. Book fast, as this always sells out!

Also, a HUGE thank you to our wonderful Melissa Lauriello for taking care of the 09:30 slot while Clarice was on maternity.

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