Indaba Yoga Studio

Just thinking about this studio makes me smile. It is such a great place to practice. It offers a variety of classes throughout the whole day, with mostly two different ones to choose from. The yoga teachers are excellent; all bringing something different and always providing very friendly, supportive and informative teaching. Alongside the regular classes, Indaba offers a whole range of workshops, often with highly regarded teachers coming from all over the world.
The staff at the desk are always really friendly and full of smiles — they will remember your name in no time! Upon your first arrival you will be shown where everything is so you feel welcomed straight away. The studio itself is lovely, it is new, clean and modern, plus its located right at Marylebone tube station! This is ideal for someone who has to travel to the studio like me.
The reception area has a nice sitting area, offers hot tea — a great way to hang out before and after classes. You can buy the latest yoga clothing and accessories from top brands right there in the studio, alongside health snacks and drinks. The changing rooms and showers are nicely designed with lockers, and complimentary shampoo and conditioner. The two yoga studios are brilliant spaces to practise in, equipped with complimentary mats, blocks, straps, blankets etc. to make your yoga practice as comfortable as possible.
I also like that the studio offers students the opportunity to be a Karmi Yogi, which allows you to work in the studio in exchange for access to classes and workshops. This is amazing if you are living on a budget, but still want access to a great studio.
Overall I would highly recommend this studio to anyone living in or visiting London!

I am beyond disappointed as the presence of a yoga studio was part of why I moved to my particular flat in Marylebone. I am a yoga enthusiast and practice everyday.
This has got to be the most uninviting studio with languid and incompetent counter staff despite the studio being nearly empty when I arrived. The teacher also only made adjustments for regular students and completely ignored me for the entire class (the class had only 10 attendees). Her voice was not soothing. Transitions were awkward and there was no «flow.» The other yoga students are nice but for such a beautiful brand new modern space equipped with showers, the lack of traffic makes it seem utterly cold — the irony only intensified by the myriad posters of smiling people in poses.
This made me really miss my studio in New York (modo west village).
Another issue I’m surprised no one mentioned are the incredibly thin yoga mats — sure they’re «complimentary» but awful for your knees. I don’t know HOW they can spend tons on the space without doing very basic research into the mats. I don’t even think they are medically safe for hot yoga bc they have zero padding.
Summary: Depressing studio with a mediocre teacher. Great facilities. Dangerous, cheap mats. Will be commuting back to Triyoga instead. from a financial perspective, this studio might go out of business if it doesn’t work on such things. I’d personally avoid investing in a membership here.

I’d give this a 2.5. Despite being a beautiful, clean space, what really brought this studio down for me was the attitude of staff and even some of the people who go there. I’d show up with a smile, ready to get my stretch on, and staff would routinely ignore me when I tried to sign in for my class and act as if I was putting them through some first class torture. Certainly didn’t find it warm or inviting.
I don’t know if it’s the location, but a lot of the students were surprisingly unfriendly (which isn’t the fault of Indaba), and it made going there very uncomfortable for me at times. I’m not a stranger to yoga, and this was the first time I’d ever visited a studio where I routinely felt angry or sad after a class. The bathrooms are nice and clean, but far far too tiny with poor ventillation. I have to bob and weave to keep from bumping into someone after a class empties out because there’s nowhere to stand while waiting for a locker.
I paid a pretty penny for a 6 month membership and kept going just to get my money’s worth, but won’t renew. It’s a shame, because two of the teachers I absolutely loved and the Iyengar classes were wonderful. Unfortunately, I just felt too turned off to keep going back. If you can tune out the negative vibes, I’d recommend it for the Iyengar. But for me, the feel of a studio is just as important as the classes themselves. Still on the lookout for my studio match!

Awful studio. Staff incredibly rude. Bathroom smells funky. Took a class with a borderline psycho path who attacked me as I tried to leave 15 minutes early. I was unaware that it was a 90 minute session and after a few people had left — I tried to escape. Big mistake. Made a scene in front of the whole class. Totally aggressive. Started screaming at me, «how dare I leave» side note my mom had surgery so I had to be with her. Will never ever go back. Don’t go. I’m still having nightmares from this woman’s class!

The yoga teachers are good. The same cannot be said for the rest of the people working there. I would not go back!

I was entirely new to yoga when I started at Indaba a few months ago, and I’ve been very pleased with the studio. It’s incredibly clean with an airy, comfortable vibe. There’s a big variety of classes and the rates are in-​line, or even slightly cheaper than, other studios that I’ve seen in the area. All-​in-​all, it’s been a great place to start practicing yoga, and I always feel much more at ease after class.
Highly recommend the beginner’s ashtanga classes if you’re brand-​new like I was.
My one lost star reflects that they don’t seem to cap the classes, so occasionally the classes are somewhat overly packed, which can be a bit frustrating for a beginner.

For those 10 years of practising yoga, I’ve tried a lot of different classes, styles. levels and studios.
Indaba has been the best. It is a modern, vibrant and super clean studio with American service — next to everything is possible — smile, good mood, enthusiasm about yoga and communication with people. Yet the attention to detail is impeccable. The dedication to make Indaba perfect is visible — flowers, insence, candles, warm tea and banal things such as toilet paper, tissues and organic shampoos and conditioners are ALWAYS fully stocked.
Quite frankly, nothing can even remotely compare. I do love the range of different styles, levels and times. I have not experiences a single bad or boring class. In my opinion, it’s one and only studio in London where I don’t yarn over the time table. There are always new classes and improvements. I will always love coming back.
Oh, I’ve almost forgotten to mention the therapies… They are heavenly!

Indaba is a warm and inviting studio that ultimately hooked me in as a member, and here’s why:
Facilities: private showers, CLEAN mats for free (never been to a studio that cleans the mats after every class and doesn’t charge), loads of props, beautiful hardwoods and natural light.
Community: the front desk will greet you, often by name, with a smile. Most of the other yogis are incredibly respectful and friendly. Indaba has free tea by the front desk, further welcoming practicers to sit, chat, and become more than just a face in a yoga class.
Classes/​instructors: even if indaba didn’t have the beautiful facility and welcoming community, I’d STILL recommend it because of the incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring teachers. My practice of 7 years has become so much stronger in the short month I’ve been practicing there. Go with the mindset of a beginner, no matter if you can do a handstand in your sleep, because your practice is going to grow immensely.
If your a vinyasa lova or cardio addict, go to a yogasana class and prepare to sweat. You’ll kiss running/​spin classes goodbye!
If you feel stagnant in your practice, go to a dharma mitra class, but be warned, it’s not for beginners.
There are beginner classes as well that I recommend to those new to yoga.

I was visiting London for a few days and did not want to go a week without a yoga class so I googled a few places. This one came up so I thought why not. I took a cab over there from my hotel and heading upstairs. I was greeted by the receptionist and asked to fill out a sheet of my information. The cost for a class was € 16 which I thought was kinda high for a drop in rate. I asked if there were complimentary classes and she said no, but offered € 25 for 10 classes instead. I say I would not be in town that long. Moving on, I went to the iyengar class which means they use a lot of props for body alignment (it was a lot indeed). I was ready for the challenge but alas it was just ok. The instructor was sweet but took herself way too seriously and even had the 3 ladies in the class that were on there menses off to the side doing so other stuff bec the stomach exercises would have been too much. Shouldn’t we have people regulate themselves in yoga? It was a bit jarring to say the least, I have never seen that in a yoga class in the US so it must be a British thing.
Overall, it was not the best experience and after class I headed out quickly. So much for trying something new, but not my speed, guess I will do some sun salutations in the morning to make up for this «yoga» experience. Yoga should be way more mellow and peaceful guys.

Forget for a moment that this is a yoga studio. As a business, the place is magnificently clean, modern, inviting, warm and the workers there are genuine and friendly.
Now throw in the large variety of classes, every day of the week, covering a bunch of different styles of movement, including pilates.
I’m pretty much a newbie but have taken yoga classes in other areas (Santa Monica, New York, etc) and this is the nicest place I’ve been in terms of venue and people. And as a newbie I’ve only felt welcomed and encouraged.
If you are more advanced, check out the teacher BIos… this place is loaded with talent. For everyone else, if you are considering yoga as a lifestyle shift or merely a weekly activity, then Indaba should be on your short list of places to consider.

When I moved to London in January and was looking for a yoga studio, I dropped into Indaba first because of its proximity to Marylebone Station, close to where I work. Four months later, I’ve yet to make it to another studio because I’m so enamored with Indaba!
I’ve practiced at a lot of studios over the years, and Indaba has that rare yoga mix of gorgeous facilities, a warm and welcoming staff and clientele, and skilled instructors who are allowed to teach to their expertise and style without having to stick to a corporate-​sanctioned flow sequence.
Classes aren’t cheap (it is London, after all), but they’re reasonable at the student rates, and given the intensity of the classes (they’re tough! but in a good way) and the hands-​on adjustments and personal attention, it’s a good bang for your buck (or pound, I guess). Can’t speak to all the classes of course, but I’m a big fan of the lunchtime hot power hour and the weekend yogasana classes.
There are other, smaller things I appreciate as well. The changing rooms have free lockers that actually lock, immaculate showers, and while there is a retail section, I don’t feel like products (or workshops or retreats) are ever being pushed at me.
Finally, it just feels like a non-​judgmental space, which is easier said than done at a lot of yoga studios. You know how sometimes you just walk into a place and immediately think, «oh god, I’m wearing last year’s lululemon and everybody knows?!» None of that here. I’m leaving London soon and already missing Indaba because I’m yet to find a studio in the States that just seems to work so well.

I was traveling through London and popped into Indaba for a class. The staff is very friendly, the facility itself is gorgeous and includes a very clean changing room with showers and lockers. I enjoyed the class very much — I even had sore legs the next day which doesn’t happened to me often anymore! I highly recommend this place!