With life filled with demands we can feel that the life we are living is moving away from us and out of our control. We dream of reducing our stress levels to give us balance in our lives and we search for different relaxation techniques to heal and support us through our life journey. At the Joanne Sumner Studio we have many relaxation techniques, skills and teachings, in one place, so we can help you master your well-being and move forward with your life goals.
Connect with our best self, finding your resources and capabilities to be what you want to be, shape your life and influence positively the people around us. A wonderful treat for yourself, practice yoga and learn the basic principles of Zen Shiatsu, a traditional hands-on therapy originating in Japan.
Why Yoga and not the gym? The ancient science of Yoga has a holistic viewpoint of exercise. It is a ‘work-in’ rather than a work-out because postures are practiced with awareness and muscle tension is released. The mind is soothed, the body stretched and this gives the body a chance to turn on healing mechanisms. Movement and stretching the adult body alleviates degeneration. Relaxed focus on being present in your body alleviates stress.
At The Yoga Practice, we believe that yoga benefits everyone, whatever their age, ability or experience. We specialise in hatha yoga, which consists of a variety of physical poses and stretches, as well as various breathing, focussing and relaxing techniques. The Yoga Practice is based in Isleworth, West London and most of our classes are held in or around this area.
The treatments used are totally safe and are highly effective manual techniques and reflex movements. They consist of mobilization, manipulation of vertebrae and extremities, as well as the impact on soft tissues ie. In our offer, you can also find relaxation and sport massage, kinesiotherapy and much, much more. To complement and strengthen the potency of those therapies, we recommend yoga classes, available in our clinic, which are conducted under the watchful eye of an experienced teacher.
Since 2002 our experienced and friendly team have taught over 45,000 students (and counting!) from Chiswick, Kew, Hammersmith and surrounding areas. Energised 90 minute classes are practised in our custom built heated studio (40 degrees C) overlooking the tranquility of Turnham Green.
Frederique Sardais has been practicing since 1995 and teaching in London since 2001. Her main inspiration comes from the Iyengar tradition (Glenn Ceresoli) and Scaravelli Yoga (John Stirk, Gary Carter). Through her private work Frederique started to deepen her expertise in Yoga Therapy (Yoga Biomedical Trust certificate 08, Doug Keller Yoga Therapy 09) and refine her teachings to address particular issues.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the wonderful training weekends. I feel like I've taken away more than just the knowledge of how to teach yoga to kids. Your boundless energy and enthusiasm for children's yoga have been passed on and shared with us.
Sammie was first introduced to yoga whilst traveling in South East Asia and became hooked immediately. Seven years later Sammie is not only a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher but a hands on mum who is slowly building up Yoga-Fitness around her two boisterous toddlers! Initially drawn to yoga for the physical benefits such as improved tone, strength, flexibility and posture, Sammie quickly realised that there were many other benefits on offer.
We are London's Premier Hot Yoga and Group Fitness Studio based in West London. As we are conveniently located opposite North Acton tube station, and easily accessible from the A40, we have members from Ealing, Shepherd's Bush and Holland Park benefiting from our Hot Yoga and functional fitness classes in our multipurpose studio.