The Essence of Yoga @ OMNOM

As part of this event, you can purchase an optional fresh and healthy sattvic dinner at OmNom.

About the event

The essence of Yoga offers a connection to the traditional roots of the ancient practice through Haṭha yoga. Haṭha is true to the original intentions of yoga, connecting the body and mind through stillness, the breath, and focussed awareness, to bring more harmony within and around you.

This 90-min class explores the teachings of traditional āsana (yogic postures) practice and beyond, covering key facets that are often overlooked in modern styles of yoga most commonly found in the West – such as the use of Sanskrit mantras, mudras (hand gestures), kriyas and prānāyāma (yogic breathwork). The use of these basic tools sets the foundation to bring about a relaxed, grounded, and centred state of being.

The class is open to all levels of practice from beginner to advanced, with modifications and variations being offered as a core element to support an individual practice. The āsanas are held for a longer period, with mindful progression from one to another. More attention is paid to basic alignment, therapeutic principles, and breath, which helps open the body and calm the fluctuations of the mind, resulting in greater awareness and relaxation.

On the day

• Yoga mats, blocks and straps are provided. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Otherwise, just bring a smile :-)
• Arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time - we will start the class promptly at 18:30.
• If you have any injuries or conditions, please make Vishal aware either before the class starts or in advance by email ([email protected])
• Avoid eating within three hours of the start time
• Bring a water bottle (you can fill it up on site) and wear comfortable clothing for the class.

About Vishal

Namaste, I’m Vishal and I have a passion for practicing yoga with purpose. I consider yoga to be less of a ‘workout’, but more of a ‘work-in’ and an opening to give back. It’s to journey within and bring harmony to the whole of your being and not just the physical body. Yoga is a timeless tool for self-transformation – to shift the way you perceive and experience everyday life, in the highs and (perhaps more importantly) in the lows. To positively change the way we live and promote our relationships. Knowing this is the essence of yoga. The one who embodies this is a yogi.

I received my initial training in classical hatha yoga from Samyak Yoga Ashram, a grassroots school in Mysore (India). My practice is grounded in the values and key principles of traditional Indian yoga. The intention is to take you back to the roots of yoga and offer an authentic practice that can add more balance to your modern-day life. Teaching gives me purpose and my intention is to inspire and directly contribute to positive change in the lives of others and the community, by drawing on my experiences and making the benefits of the teachings available to more people. And, not to forget, to have some fun along the way! For added purpose, I donate 10% of proceeds to a London based not-for profit organisation called Project Yogi.

Find out more and get in touch: www.backtoroots.yoga or Instagram @backtorootsyoga

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

OMNOM, 116N Upper Street, London, United Kingdom