Yoga in short
Group yoga classes and 1:1 sessions at our Hackney and Islington studios. All levels welcome. The atmosphere is calm, the pace is sustainable, and the teachers are experienced practitioners.
Who delivers it?
Arianna Ghezzi:
Qualified instructor of Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin and Restorative and Mandala.
Remi Looi-Somoye
Gentle, inclusive, supportive for long-term health conditions, cancer or recovery
Gabi Lopez
Vinyasa and Budokon Yoga (a fusion of yoga, martial arts, and meditation).
What a session involves
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Vinyasa: Flowing, breath-led classes. Moderate intensity. Suitable for most levels.
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Budokon : A fusion of yoga, martial arts, and meditation. Strong, grounded, focused. A particular practice; worth trying once if curious.
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Dynamic Yoga Flow: this class helps to link breath with movement in a flowing sequence to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Suitable for all levels, this practice leaves you feeling refreshed, focused, and ready for the day ahead.
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Community Yoga Class: Slow class. Particularly suited to burnout, recovery, pregnancy, or returning to movement after a break. Accessible-pricing class (£3/per session), designed to lower the barrier to attending. Same quality of teaching as our other classes.
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1:1 Personalised Yoga: An opportunity to work closely with your individual needs. Whether you are navigating fatigue, nervous system dysregulation, or simply need more tailored support, these sessions are slow, intentional, and adapted to your body.
What yoga helps with
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Stress, anxiety, and burnout
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Flexibility, mobility, and general physical maintenance
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Reconnecting to the body after periods of disconnection
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Sleep and nervous system regulation
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Community and belonging, yoga in a small wellbeing studio is a very different experience to yoga in gym
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Established practitioners
What is Budokon Yoga?
Budokon is a mixed movement practice that blends yoga, mobility, callisthenics, and martial arts into one intelligent, athletic system. It focuses on fluid transitions, breath awareness, and purposeful movement to build strength, coordination, and resilience.
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Meet Yourself Where You Are: We start where you are today, honoring that some days the body shows up differently.
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Effort & Softening: We practice discernment—learning when to push for strength and when to respond with gentleness.
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Move with Confidence: Through mobility and breath, you’ll cultivate the intuition to move through the world with greater agility and ease.
What clients say
"Had an incredible Budokon Yoga session here. It was very profound,
challenging and helpful for my back, highly recommend!" Itay A
Often combined with
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Pilates: Yoga for breath and contemplation, Pilates for breath, strength, and structure
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Stretch Therapy: For areas yoga doesn't quite reach
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Breathwork & Somatics: For deeper nervous-system work
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Massage and other 1:1 therapies: yoga maintains what 1:1 work establishes
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Integrative Care Packages: Personalised treatment plans to support your wellbeing over time
Wellbeing that gives back
When you book with us, you’re giving back. Every booking directly funds therapy for people facing economic barriers, including refugee women and those living with chronic pain or PTSD.
FAQ
A gentle or beginner Vinyasa class with Remi, Gabi, or Arianna is the easiest first step. Tell the teacher beforehand that you're new, they'll keep an eye on you
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Explore our range of yoga offerings—Vinyasa, Budokon, Dynamic Yoga Flow, Community Yoga, and 1:1 Personalised Yoga. Read about each class up on the page to discover what a typical session involves and find the style that best suits your needs and goals.
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Yes, with the right class. Gentle or restorative is usually the right starting point; tell the teacher about your situation when you arrive.
Some classes adapt for pregnancy; some don't. Check the schedule and tell us when you book. Suitable from 2nd trimester.
Yoga can be tricky for hypermobile bodies because the movements often emphasise flexibility (which you already have plenty of). Combining yoga with Pilates is usually more useful, and we recommend talking to one of our practitioners before starting if hypermobility is significant.
Classes will typically start with stillness and breath practice before gently warming up the body. Depending on the class, we will then move into dynamic movements or slower, longer holds. Classes close with stillness and reflection/meditation.
Wear something you are comfortable moving in (this can be something tight like leggings, or something loose and baggy). We encourage everyone to take their socks off for practice, but if you prefer to keep them on, grippy sock help you from slipping. The studio space will have all the equipment you need (mats, yoga blocks, blankets, straps) but you are welcome to bring your own mat if you prefer. Water is available.
Book a session today
Unsure if yoga is right for you? We’re always happy to help.
Email us at hello@abuelitas.co.uk or get in touch here.
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