Stonemonkey Ashtanga Yoga studio

11/05/2026

ASHTANGA YOGA
MYSORE STYLE - ASSISTED SELF PRACTICE
SATURDAY 27TH JUNE


We’re delighted to welcome Roberta Giannotti to teach a one-day workshop at the River Shala this June.
Roberta is the founder of Ashtanga Yoga Here in Archway, London, and is widely regarded as one of London’s most experienced and respected Ashtanga teachers, having taught since 1998. She is authorised Level 2 by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and has worked closely with Peter Sanson, assisting during his London workshops over many years.

Roberta is known for her depth of knowledge and understanding of Ashtanga Yoga, as well as the grounded, supportive, and open-hearted presence she brings to the room. Her teaching creates space for practitioners to deepen their practice with confidence, sensitivity, and care.

We first met Roberta over ten years ago at a workshop for Peter Sanson she was hosting and felt an immediate connection with them both. It was a real honour to have Roberta and Peter open the River Shala five years ago, and we continue to feel deeply grateful for their friendship and support.

This workshop is open to anyone with some experience of the Mysore-style self-practice method. The day will consist of Mysore self practice followed by a talk/Q&A with Roberta.

Start times TBC
Price - £45
Go to the website in bio to book your place

10/05/2026

Here’s the latest newsletter for May/ June - with upcoming classes and workshops at The River Shala -

Primary Series led class - Saturday 28th June

10/05/2026

We have an additional class coming up at the River Shala that we’d love to share with you:

Counted Full Primary Series & Pranayama + Talk
Sunday 24th May - 9.30 – 11.30am
-Thank you, as always, for your continued support and presence.

We look forward to seeing you at the River Shala.

With love,
Digby & Maddy ###

09/03/2026

We hope you're well and enjoying the gentle shift towards spring.

We have a couple of additional classes and courses coming up at the River Shala that we’d love to share with you:

Counted Full Primary Series & Pranayama + Talk
Sunday 22nd March | 9.30 – 11.30am

Digby will be leading a Counted Full Primary Series, followed by Pranayama and a short talk.
Places will be limited.

This class is open to anyone with experience of the Primary Series. If you're unsure whether it’s suitable for you, feel free to drop us a message.

You can book your place here.

6-Week Meditation Course
Beginning Saturday 11th April | 10.15am

If meditation is something you've been curious about but haven't yet started, this is a wonderful opportunity to begin and develop a regular sitting practice within a supportive group setting, or if you already meditate and interested in learning different techniques and the group experience, this may be for you. Cost £90

The course will be led by both Maddy & Digby, if you have any questions regarding the course, feel free to drop us a message.

You can book your place here

Ashtanga Yoga intensive
Dates TBC

I'm putting together a short intensive looking in depth at the framework of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, this would include - Opening and closing Mantras - Sanskrit posture names - Vinyasa counted method - Mysore Self practice -
If you like the idea of deepening your understanding of the practice and having the opportunity to spend time in a small group setting learning these aspects of the tradition, please drop me a message to register your interest.

Register here


Thank you, as always, for your continued support and presence.

We look forward to seeing you at the River Shala.

With love,
Maddy & Digby x

07/03/2026

First visit back to the old Stonemonkey studio in Leamington Spa since passing the torch to Gurpreet in 2022! Lovely to reconnect with Gurps and see the studio flourishing! We're both proud to have kept Yoga vibrant in Leamington since 2009! Here’s to many more years! D&Mx 🙏🧡

07/01/2026

The Ashtanga Yoga beginners course starts this Saturday the 10th of January, the six week course is open to everyone, you can be a complete beginner or already have some Yoga experience but want expand your understanding of Ashtanga Yoga and it’s methods. You’ll be taught, breath awareness and how this connects to movement and posture, which through practice leads to stillness & meditation. — You can book your place https://stonemonkeyyoga.co.uk/product/jan2026/

04/01/2026

The Ashtanga Yoga beginners course starts this Saturday the 10th of January, the six week course is open to everyone, you can be a complete beginner or already have some Yoga experience but want expand your understanding of Ashtanga Yoga and it's methods. You'll be taught, breath awareness and how this connects to movement and posture, which through practice leads to stillness & meditation. — You can book your place here. https://stonemonkeyyoga.co.uk/product/jan2026/

02/01/2026

Happy New Year! All classes start back from tomorrow-Saturday 3rd
Ashtanga self practice - 7.30am
All Welcome - Come Practice 🙏