Lumi Power Yoga

Doing my yoga teacher training at Lumi was truly life-changing — a retreat into myself and one of the most profound experiences of my life. When I started, I didn’t necessarily want to become a yoga teacher; I simply wanted to deepen my practice after a year of regular classes at Lumi. Yoga had become my medicine during a really difficult time, and the amazing teachers and the Lumi community helped me heal and rediscover my passion for life. Through the teacher training, I learned so much — not only about yoga but about myself. I felt safe yet vulnerable in a way that was deeply healing. We cried, we laughed, we listened, we shared, and we created a beautiful sisterhood. There were twelve of us, each there for different reasons, all united by our love of yoga. The journey was challenging at times, but I pushed through and felt fully supported throughout. Ari and Elina were incredible teachers — patient, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Even when I doubted myself or thought I couldn’t do the exam, they encouraged me and gave me the confidence to continue. Doing my yoga teacher training at Lumi was more than a course — it was a life-changing retreat into myself. I now understand yoga on a much deeper level: the anatomy, the alignment, the Sanskrit, and the intention behind every pose. My practice has completely transformed, and I feel more confident and connected than ever before. I never thought I’d want to teach yoga, but after this experience, I know I will one day. It was truly one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.

The Lumi teacher training opened space for deeper questions, not just about yoga but about the meaning of life and how to live with more clarity. Elina and Ari’s structured and grounded teaching helped me grow in a way that felt both personal and practical. One of the most meaningful gifts from the course is the sisterhood that formed, and those friendships are still alive and precious. Being able to teach immediately afterward through the charity foundation was invaluable. It gave me confidence and a real sense of purpose. I also feel grateful knowing I now have a yoga home in London, a place I can always return to whenever I need grounding or guidance.

I did the Lumi teacher training this year, I had been thinking about it for ages and finally the time was right for me. I can't express easily, how glad I am that I did it - I think everyone should do it! I wasn't sure whether I wanted to teach and have always been terrified of standing up in front of a group of people. I wanted to do it for myself and my confidence, but the format is so clever and the key is to trust the process - now I am itching to share what I have learnt. I took the journey with an amazing group of women who I truly hope to stay in contact with forever. It's a safe, open, power training which has helped me realise how important it is to be true to ourselves and get out of that comfort zone. I realised I would never feel 'ready' so I finally jumped in, but on occasion I can't help thinking how different my life would have been if I had done it earlier x

A friend recommended this center to me, and I couldn’t have loved it more. I signed up with their introductory offer of 21 days of unlimited classes for £45, and during these three weeks, I’ve taken the chance to try as many different classes as possible. Honestly, they’ve seemed super complete to me. The classes are very diverse in terms of schedules, styles, difficulty levels, and more. They’re well-structured, and the teachers are approachable and really focused on each student’s individual experience. I loved the hot yoga—it adds a level of challenge to the practice but has been so comforting. The warmth stays with you for the rest of the day. And without a doubt, the fact that you can attend classes both in person and online is a big plus

I highly recommend anyone to try a class at Lumi if you are considering getting into yoga. Even though the teachers do not demo at the front, you can easily follow along by looking at the other yogis in the studio. This studio is down to earth, the teachers have a passion for teaching and something different for everyone. I have been going to the studio for many years and it is a great community to be a part of.