Creating a close relationship between the body and mind is as valuable now as it has ever been.
As the body opens, the mind releases the tensions of a way of life that is increasingly demanding.
One begins to perceive a fresh sense of connection and well being.
The Yoga Hall, 11 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR
. We are less than 200 metres from St Peters Street in the centre of St Albans. There are many bus routes close to us and we are about 10 minutes walk from St Albans Railway Station (which is 20 minutes by rail from St Pancras, London).
You may be able to find street parking in the local area within a few minutes walk,
or you can use the Bricket Road NCP car park, less than 2 minutes from The Yoga Hall.
We have railings where you can securely lock your bicycle right outside our front door.
(There is a small car park at the back of The Yoga Hall that can be accessed from
Essex Street and Clifton Street. We share the car park with local businesses, so
it can ONLY be used on Sundays or AFTER 6:30pm Monday to Saturday)
Timetable
If you have any conditions or injuries you are worried about, let the teacher know at the beginning of the class.
Please book ALL classes online – follow the links to attend or online with
Please note, some class times have changed in order to manage social distancing and cleaning between classes.
Laura Hinde has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 1995 in Canada, New York, The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, London and St Albans. She trained with her teacher Faustomaria Dorelli. at his Innergy Yoga Centre in West London and with the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Society. Her studies of Raja Yoga with Fausto are at the core of her understanding and teaching of Yoga. She is also influenced by her practice of Vipassana Meditation, since 1995. She has taught Pregnancy Yoga since 1995, studying with Janet Balaskas at The Active Birth Centre and developing her own practice during her two pregnancies. More recently she has completed The Khalsa Way Pregnancy Yoga Teacher’s Training Program with Gurmukh at Golden Bridge Yoga, New York. Her interest in Baby Massage, Post-Natal Yoga, Baby Yoga and Tots Yoga has grown with her own children. She has studied with Peter Walker and Birthlight, as well as completing a Post-Natal apprenticeship at The Active Birth Centre. Her classes incorporate what she has learned from personal experience.
Finlay Hinde
Finlay Hinde began practicing Kundalini Yoga in 1994 with his Chinese Medicine teacher, Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa, and Qi Gong with Tinh Thong Nguyen. During his years as an Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Sound Healer, he also practiced Kashmiri Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Vipassana Meditation. In 1998 he found his teacher Faustomaria Dorelli., who could demonstrate Classical Yoga integrated with our modern western predicament. After Sivananda teacher training in 2000 he married one of Fausto’s student teachers, Laura. Together they set up The Yoga Hall in St Albans. Since then Finlay has studied spiritual philosophies with Georg Feuerstein, Thomas Hubl, Terry Patten and Integral Life. Finlay teaches all levels of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Raja Yoga and Kirtan Chanting. He is a Certified Integral Therapist practicing Upstairs at The Yoga Hall.
Lou Stanion
Lou Stanion began practising Hatha Yoga in 2004. In October 2006 she met her mentor, Faustomaria Dorelli and continued her studies at Innergy Yoga Centre in London. That same year she qualified as a Yoga teacher with the Sivananda Organisation. Since then she has trained with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli (Womb Yoga & Total Yoga Nidra) and Judith Lasater (Restorative Yoga). She has studied with and been inspired by Angela Farmer, Donna Farhi, John Stirk, Sarah Powers and Chinnamasta Stiles. She is a qualified Teen Yoga teacher and has practised Vipassana Meditation.
Lou is a qualified Minded Yoga Therapist (working one-to-one and with small groups), a Reflexologist and a Red School Menstrual Medicine Circle Facilitator. She practises Upstairs at The Yoga Hall.
Lou has undertaken Shadow Work training with John & Nicola Kurk, This led her to the ‘Women in Power’ programme, an initiation that unearths and honours buried aspects of the feminine soul and psyche. She continues to staff on this programme, supporting women both during and after their initiation. In 2014 she co-founded Red Tent St Albans with Laura Hinde.
Liz Egre teaches Seniors Yoga on Mondays 10:15 to 11:30am.
Dorit Noble
Dorit fell in love with Nia at her very first class in Cape Town while visiting family. It was a ‘coming home’ to her body and even though at that point, she had no intention of teaching Nia, after six months back in London, she felt compelled to train as there were no classes or teachers in London. Dorit became a Nia teacher in 2005 and it changed her life. She is so happy to have found this joyful sensory-based movement practice that support herself and others in living connected to their body
Heidi Shott
Heidi qualified with June’s School of Yoga to teach yoga to children and teaches the Kids Yoga class on Thursdays 2.00 – 2.30pm.
Anahata
Anahata has been practising Dance, Pilates, Yoga and Meditation for many years. Drawn to the studies of Vedanta Philosophy, Integral Yoga and Bihar School of Yoga, she discovered the healing powers of the breath and became a teacher of Yoga. She qualified in Pilates & Yoga for children and adults REP Level 3 BWY. She trained with Swami Vedantananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga with John Scott and Sri Pattabi Jois, and has developed her own style of Core Strength Yoga. Since 2004 she has been focusing on bringing Yoga into the curriculum, teaching at Schools and Colleges, students and staff and continues her work to bring Mindfulness and Yoga Core Strength into the Community (also teaches for MS Society). Ana teaches the weekly Teens Yoga class and a Monthly Core Strength Workshop.
Robert Dunham
Robert Dunham teaches Beginners Hatha Yoga on Thursday evenings 6-7pm
Irene Campbell
Irene Campbell trained with Yoga Professionals in London and teaches Yin Yoga at the Yogahall. She also teaches Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years (attending her first yoga class when she was pregnant because she had heard that ‘yoga is good for you’). Her classes have a strong focus on mindful movement to benefit body, mind and heart.
Irene is enthusiastic about the benefits of yoga for all ages, and has taught people aged 15-91. Her special interest lies in yoga for managing stress as it allows her to combine her previous work as a stress counsellor with her love for yoga. She regularly attends workshops with leading teachers from varying traditions to continue her learning.
We finish each class with herbal tea and our own very popular biscuits. Recipes can be found here. There is plenty of time and space to make new friends, pick up advice, ask questions and pass on insights.
About Yoga
Hatha Yoga
The discipline of Hatha Yoga aims at the release of tensions and stress in the body through the physical approach of its postures called asanas. The distinctive method of classical Hatha is the way asanas are performed, slowly and mindfully. The mind is helped to create a “feel” for the body through the intuitive performance of the asanas. The body responds by becoming stronger and more flexible, releasing the resistance established by the lack of practice and old habits. A closer relationship is then created between body and mind, and one begins to perceive a fresh sense of well being. If the practice of this ancient knowledge is maintained with regularity, soon a new state of health will be experienced and enjoyed.
Thank you very much for heart felt weekend, full of connection and love. I feel energized, refreshed and very alive. Thank you!
AW
Pregnancy Yoga at the Yoga Hall, probably the best thing about pregnancy!
SB
Love this place.
MD
Just a note to say a big thank you for a professional, thoughtful and inspirational retreat, Jo and I thoroughly enjoyed it and we learned a lot.
AH
I really enjoyed everything about the retreat – thank you again. I went mainly for the asanas and got a much clearer sense of my strengths and weaknesses because of the amount of ground you covered.
SP
We made some very lovely friends and memories from those wonderful days of antenatal, baby massage and baby yoga classes. Thank you for providing a peaceful, warm and friendly environment for new moms and babes!
KKA
I felt very lucky to be taught by you both and to learn a little more from your amazing skills and experience. I appreciate the care and interest you showed us.
AH
Before the retreat, I was sure it would be relaxing and inspirational but it was much more than that. Sabina itself was beautiful. The grounds were so quiet and peaceful, and the accomodations were lovely. It was so nice to be served healthy, tasty food at regular intervals (what a concept!) 🙂 By the end of the first day, I could just feel my everyday worries and concerns evaporating. You are both such caring and inspiring teachers -during the retreat you were so welcoming and open. Somehow you helped a diverse group of people, with varied yoga backgrounds, become a cohesive and supportive group. The classes, the evening program and the morning meditation all complemented each other (along with relaxing by the pool!) and made the retreat feel complete.
AK
I really loved your classes and would recommend them to anyone.
MD
It was a great week in a paradise setting (In Sabina Retreat). You are wonderful Yoga teachers!! The practice cleared my mind quite a bit and I’m very motivated in keeping up morning meditation and daily Asanas as I realized how good this is for me if I really make it a daily habit. Let’s see. 😉
KH
Thanks for all your advice and guidance over the last few months it really made a difference during the pregnancy and I felt pretty fit and confident about the birth too which really helped.
BL
And thank you again for wonderful retreat. I wasn’t in a great place when I arrived and felt much stronger at the end of our week together so thank you so much for all your kindness and positivity and for your wonderful teaching. Have a lovely sunny day.
CT
Thanks for such good ante natal classes – I’m convinced I achieved the delivery without a lot of intervention because of the relaxation, breathing and movements I’d learnt in yoga along with lots of determination and will power!
CH
The yoga really worked!!!!!!!
CB
I can’t recommend this place highly enough.
GH
So lucky to have a place like this in St Albans. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned yogi there are classes for everyone. I have been attending classes here for 8 years and it has literally changed my life. A place full of authenticity, integrity and love 🙂
BC
I feel great which I put down to the yoga.
AB
Thank you so much for all your help and advice during my pregnancy.
SW
The Yoga Hall is a special place. You immediately feel calm on entering. I have attended general, workshops & pregnacy classes over many years with Laura & Finlay. How ever hard i feel it is to get there, i never come out disappointed. I always feel great afterwards. it is a real escape. Thanks Laura & Finlay for giving.
G
Thank you especially for the kindness, peace, concern and friendship you’ve given me these last many months of what has certainly been a challenging pregnancy. Without your class to look forward to each week – where both the relaxation of yoga and the wonderful exchange between us moms-to-be helped me cope enormously with the stress life threw at me – what would I have done? You’re a truly caring person, Laura, and the women who attend your classes are lucky to benefit from all you offer as a teacher and friend.
M
Thanks for being such a positive part of my pregnancy.
JT
I have really enjoyed the antenatal yoga classes & feel that they were really beneficial. I especially enjoyed the sense of solidarity & sharing it gave participants & I have been recommending the classes to loads of people. If you ever need a testimony for your website, do let me know. Anyway, thanks especially to you for your friendship & support over the last 5 1/2 months that I have been attending- it has been invaluable & I look forward to taking this forward in baby massage & other classes.
TR
I really enjoyed the retreat and thought you organised it brilliantly – you are both inspiring teachers! I’ve returned with a clearer mind, healthier body and keen to keep up my daily practice.
HR
Contact Us
The Yoga Hall
11 Hatfield Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3RR
