Who are the teachers?
Stevie Jamieson (he/him)
began practicing yoga in 2000, at the Sivananda Yoga Centre. After finally deciding to leave his desk behind and share his love of yoga, he trained as a power yoga teacher, studying advanced techniques and styles from Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa and Forrest Yoga.
Emma Horsfield (she/her) focuses on engaging different muscles to relieve tension, to leave everyone feeling super energised and less stressed.
Eric Ferreres (he/him) leads a strong yet playful power vinyasa class with an emphasis on breath-synchronised movement.
Veronique Piercy (she/her) is a believer that yoga practice is for every body, and encourages students to get to know their own individual frames through the breath. Expect breath-led, energising practice with a focus on working with each practitioner’s own unique range of motion and flexibility.
Bella Podpadec (they/them) teaching style is enthusiastic, warm and playful with emphasis on philosophy, breath, autonomy and curiosity. They have trained in Hatha and Vinyasa and have been studying within the Iyengar lineage since childhood. Bella uses they/them pronouns and is passionate about facilitating embodiment spaces particularly for LGBTQ+ folk and believes that Yoga is for everybody.
Christa Daboika (she/her) teaches vinyasa yoga combining traditional principles of hatha (meditation, pranayama, mudras) with a dynamic flow through playful, challenging sequences which calm the mind and build strength and flexibility.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is to create warm, welcoming and safer spaces for powerful yoga practices, breathwork, sound therapies, movement & meditation. Led by authentic teachers without judgement or prejudice, capable of challenging students, shifting energy, nurturing minds and raising vibrations. We aim to enrich the lives of our diverse community irrespective of ethnicity, sexuality or gender identity, class or religious beliefs with ripple effects online, through training, at events, on retreats and out into the universe.
What is POWER YOGA?
POWER YOGA is a style of yoga that flows between posture in rhythm with the breath with some planks and abdominal exercise to strengthen the core. It's a full body workout so be prepared to sweat! Each class is different and it's important to point out that our HOT YOGA classes (28C) are NOT Bikram (40C) which is typically one sequence repeated twice at.
'I always say to people coming to yoga for the first time, all you really need is a big heart and a big smile - just enjoy it! I'm a firm believer that yoga can help everyone, regardless of age, shape or ability and I strive to make my classes informal and friendly, where everyone feels comfortable to practice at their own level. My favourite quote at the moment is 'don't practice yoga to get better at yoga; practice yoga to get better at living.' That pretty much sums it up for me!'
- Stevie Jamieson
About the studio and before a class
Studio 54 is a purpose built yoga studio equipped with energy efficient infrared heaters, a small changing / shower room and WC. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the class starts as the main entrance is closed during class and latecomers may be disappointed. A full class is currently 16 students. Yoga mats are available to hire (£1) although students are encouraged to bring their own mat if possible. We practice barefoot, please leave your shoes at the door where there is space for other belongings (please note belongings are left at your own risk).
How do I get the most out of my practice?
First of all, relax and breathe deep. Connect your conscious mind to your breath, to quieten those thoughts during your practice. Work within your own capabilities. Don't compete with anyone else in the room (or yourself)! We recommend that you practice at least twice a week for strengthening your immune system, whilst feeling a deeper connection to yourself and those around you, even finding more joy and fulfilment within. There are props to assist you if required. If there's something you need then just talk to the teacher about it.
Can I practice with injuries?
It is the student’s responsibility to inform the teacher of any medical conditions, injuries or pregnancy before the start of any session. If you are new to physical exercise it is advisable that you consult a doctor or physician before attending.
How do I book a class?
To guarantee a space you need to book a class online and make payment in advance. It is possible to drop-in where space allows, on a first come first served basis. Payment for all classes must be received prior to the scheduled class date to ensure your place.
Membership Cancellation Policy
With recurring memberships students can self cancel at any time. Please note that transactions take 5-7 days to be processed by the financial services, so if your payment renews on the 1st of the month, you must self-terminate at least one week in advance otherwise your next payment will go through for another month’s practice. All payments are non-refundable.
Class Cancellation Policy
With limited capacity, spaces in the studio are at a premium. You can Remove yourself from class with 24 hours notice for an account credit or refund. Cancellations within 24 hour period will not be refunded. Any late cancellations must be made at least 4 hours prior to the start of class. After this period, we do not have enough time to offer your reserved space to someone else, and Late Cancel (£5) or No Show (£21) charges may be applied.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Staying Safe Together
If you feel unwell but do not have COVID symptoms or your test is negative, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate but may still have an illness which could be passed on to other people. Staying at home until you feel better reduces the risk that you will pass on an illness to your friends, colleagues and others in our community. Whilst there is no legal requirement to wear a face covering, you may continue to wear one whilst moving around the studio. These are personal choices which can help reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19. It is important to consider that others may wish to take a more cautious approach. We should all be considerate of this and provide the opportunity and space for others to reduce close contacts as they wish. Please wash your hands or use hand sanitiser upon entry to the studio. The skylight will be open continuously for air circulation. Teachers may chant / OM or practice pranayama and can also offer Hands On assists - with your permission. If not required, please place a “No Assists” sticker on mat. At the end of class doors and windows will be opened to let in fresh air. We will continue to LIVESTREAM classes to your home.
Right to Refuse
LOVE YOGA PECKHAM reserves the right to refuse entry to the class. We reserve the right to dismiss a member from the premises at any time at the teacher’s discretion with no refund being issued. Members should not practice under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and will result in immediate dismissal from the class.
Website Use
Information published on this website is provided for the use of its visitors and you are advised that, although care has been taken to ensure technical and factual accuracy, some errors may occur. No guarantee is given of the accuracy or completeness of information on these pages. Please be aware that LOVE YOGA PECKHAM may alter the information on its website from time to time. LOVE YOGA PECKHAM shall have no liability arising from the use by any party of the information on this website. LOVE YOGA PECKHAM does not warrant the information on this website in any way and in particular no warranty is given that the website or its contents or hypertext links are virus free or uncontaminated. You are advised to make your own virus checks and to implement your own precautions in this respect. LOVE YOGA PECKHAM excludes all liability for contamination or damage caused by any virus or electronic transmission.
Secure Online Payments
All online payments are handled by a Third Party. Upon selecting the payment button on our payments page you will be taken away from the LOVE YOGA PECKHAM website to their secure website. By using this service you agree LOVE YOGA PECKHAM is not responsible for the capture of personal and/or financial data. The following cards are accepted for online payment: Visa, MasterCard.
Privacy
LOVE YOGA PECKHAM will never sell, trade, rent, exchange or otherwise share your personal information with any other person, company or organization. We collect information to improve our services. You are under no obligation to provide any personal data however, other than your name, address, e-mail address, telephone number and any injuries or medical conditions. We may ask for further information for a better understanding of how LOVE YOGA PECKHAM can improve our services but it is entirely your choice whether or not to provide information.
We currently use an external online booking software, TeamUp Sports Inc (TeamUp) to process and securely store your data. You can edit the data that we hold for you by logging in to your account via the Timetable page on this website. Once logged in navigate to 'my account' and there you can update your personal and billing information. LOVE YOGA PECKHAM reserve the right to keep a record of your visit/scheduling history and liability waiver. If you no longer use our services, you have the right to request removal of the personal data that we store for you.
Contact Preferences
Email is our primary point of contact with you for essential communication like class booking confirmations, changes to your booking, receipts. You can opt in/out of these emails in the 'my account' section of your profile (although we highly recommend opting in to these). We also send out newsletter and promotions, including information about timetable changes, new classes, workshops, events and special offers. You can unsubscribe to these by clicking the 'unsubscribe' button at the base of any such email. Phone and SMS are other methods of communication for additional support and guidance or in case of any last minute changes to your booking/teacher illness.