From zero to yoga hero

Following the release of film of the moment ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, self-discovery is hot on everyone’s minds. But forget India - now we can discover inner peace and equilibrium right here in the Capital!

Step forward the hottest new yoga techniques launching this month at London’s premier health club & spa, The Chelsea Club in Fulham: Zero Gravity Yoga with celebrity yoga guru, Aisha Patterson, who has taught celebrities like Pamela Anderson and even appeared on MTV as Jerry Hall’s personal yoga guru.

This unique swing system literally turns traditional yoga practices on their head, and provides new challenges with over 100 unique poses to lead you through a journey of mind and body. Suspended from the ceiling using a cloth swing, Zero Gravity Yoga combines elements of challenge and relaxation. There is no way to get through this class without using your deep abs – from light aerobic dance moves to the supported yoga poses.

Your tummy gets a workout without the strain of sit-ups!

The ropes are used to create various inversions which feel divine for the spine, but also allow for more versatility and add a fun, aerial factor. You may not realise it, but fun and playfulness actually enhances the yoga experience. Aisha believes that the best yoga experience combines mind, body and spirit together while incorporating the breath and even laughter! To her, this is the necessary combination in order to enjoy the full benefits of yoga.

The benefits include: 

Body Balance - The swing connects the top of the body (the mind) with the bottom of the body (the feet) to bring about an important corporal unification which markedly improves your balance and ability to centre your mind.

Circulation - Inversion ups your body’s circulation which in turn slows down the ageing process, boosts the immune system and reduces stress and tension. It can also help to relieve the pressure of varicose veins, stimulate the thyroid and parathyroid, improve digestion and balance your hormones.
 
Back and core health - Additionally, inversion therapy helps to strengthen and stretch the spine, improve posture, reduce back pain and build core strength.
 
New challenges - With over 100 new poses, Zero Gravity Yoga is physically demanding and always challenging, no matter your level. The swing will allow you to break new barriers in your yoga practice, and overcome new obstacles.

The Instructor, Aisha Patterson

Zero Gravity Yoga has been brought to the Chelsea Club by instructor Aisha Patterson who has studied around the world from some of the best-known yoga teachers - Anna Forrest, Shiva Rea - and has taught celebrities like Pam Anderson Jerry Hall.

For more information visit: thechelseaclub.com 

The Chelsea Club, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS.