What better way to spend a sunny Tuesday evening in July than on a rooftop East side practicing your chaturangas? Fynder client Fat Buddha Yoga (FBY) led us through this magical experience, which we couldn’t recommend more…
The facts
- Fat Buddha Yoga (FBY) is pop-up rooftop yoga, set in cool east London
- Music is a huge part of the experience with tailor made mixes to suit every class
- Prices range from £10 for single classes to £38 for 4-class packs.
- DJ founder and Yoga Junkie Jessica specialises in pop-ups and holds numerous residencies around London, from sunny rooftops to night club basements to five-star hotels…check out her website for more information!
Classes include:
- Yoga Virgins (the clue is in the title)
- Release (This class is for the 9-5-ers, tri-athalon triers, the footballers, marathon runners, and the all round stress-meisters)
- Fire (This class will raise the heat, channel your focus, blasting your core, working you hard and turning you upside down)
- NRG (Start your weekend sky high with this energising rooftop session)
- The Rehab (A luxury dynamic detoxing flow to stretch, twist and sweat, followed by a five-star spa)
Behind the Scenes
FBY is a modern approach to the ancient art and science of yoga for the next generation of urban yogis. The FBY mission is to clear the mystique around yoga by providing an accessible and fun approach for all levels, ranging from yoga virgins to seasoned pros.
After working in PR, advertising and music, Jessica decided to combine her passions by creating Fat Buddha Yoga in 2012. Believing strongly in the unique health benefits of yoga, and feeling a need to mix up her yoga routine, Jessica created FBY. It is her answer to affordable yoga in special locations with cool music; yoga done a little differently. Jessica is also an international DJ, having played around Europe supporting artists that include Tensnake, Joey Negro, Rich Medina, Tough Love and Him_Self_Her. She combines well her love for music with her yoga practice; the rooftop yoga sessions are accompanied by soundtracks mixed by her classes. Check out some of her mixes here.
Our Experience
In the heart of Shoreditch, the Black and White Building hosted us for FBY’s ‘Fire’ class, which promised ‘fiery warm-up of sun salutations, creative fast and strong sequences, core-work, practicing and playing with arm balances, inversions and sweat’.
Through the black gates and into the reception, we were greeted by FBY founder, and our instructor, Jessica. We were checked into class, given our yoga mat and block and directed up the stairs to a gorgeous wooden deck on a roof terrace. Jessica settled us into the class with a gentle set of sun salutations, appropriately accompanied by her chilled Fat Buddha mixes and the setting of the sun around us. The buzz from the hustle and bustle of Shoreditch around us dissolved as we pushed back into our downward dogs. By the time we had reached play time with arm balances and inversions, the core-engaging beginning series had warmed our muscles enough to enjoy the cooling rooftop breeze. Providing constant alignment guidance and effortless demonstrations for the inversions, Jessica catered for all levels as she guided us through the class. Our final relaxing pose, Savasana, was a blissful meditation to close the session, and our thoughts were guided to the present moment by the music.
Why it Works
Fat Buddha Yoga combines a fun, invigorating class with fabulous music and a laid back vibe. Whether you are brand new to the scene or a seasoned yogi, there’s something for everyone in Jessica’s classes. And at an affordable price that won’t break the bank. Awesome. For more info, and to book: www.fatbuddhayoga.com
Locations
The Black & White Building, 74 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
Dalston Roof Park, 18 Ashwin Street E8 3DL
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, EC2M 2AF