Yoga Sanctuary Reviews 56

As a former student, I feel a duty to share a consumer warning about the yoga sanctuary.

While the classes are promoted as a safe space, and everyone is welcome, this is not always the case.

There was, and still is from what I have learnt from others, a covert and harmful pattern of behaviour disguised in the form of spiritual teachings, by the founder Steve.

This behaviour was framed as "dismantling the ego," but it has caused deep confusion, distress and harm to many.

Historically, those who questioned the methods or tried to hold personal boundaries were isolated and often pushed out. My understanding is, that still happens.

Although I would have given the sanctuary 5 stars when I first joined, several years in and another picture was revealed.

As I hear of people still being ousted and traumatised, I felt it necessary to flag this less savoury side to the yoga sanctuary.

The 4-day beginner's yoga workshop was an amazing journey! I'd suggest everyone give it a try, even if yoga is new to you. The breath work is incredibly beneficial, and I can already feel an improvement in my everyday routine. Steve and Sarah created such a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I'm already signed up for more in-person sessions.

Life changing. Authentic yoga in an amazing setting. I feel so lucky to have found this place. It's so genuine and I have learnt so much.

Excellent experience.. It will literally change your life.. :) highly recommended!

Wow a really truly wonderful experience of the 4 day beginners yoga workshop. Would highly recommend everyone to take part in this. Even if you have never tried yoga before. Breath work is very beneficial and already feeling much better in my daily life.
Steve and Sarah was so welcoming and loved the practice. Already booked onto more in person sessions.

I’m so very grateful to this extraordinary sanctuary! After suffering a traumatising knee injury through sport, I was very skeptical that yoga would help heal me. Elliot, an instructor there inspired and motivated me to come meet the legend who trained him. Steve was very approachable, had deep tranquil energy flowing through him and is a fantastic teacher that helped me breathe and stretch releasing the tension after years of trying to cope with suffering. I still can’t believe this profound experience on the beginners course with such incredible guidance from Steve and I feel very blessed that he spent years training in India to gift this method to the U.K.
Elliot has learnt so well from him and always cracks me up laughing! His lunch time breathing techniques always calm my stress.
I trust that if I stay consistent it will transform my life. Yogi’s are the most welcoming and compassionate people you could hope to meet in life.
Live love and gratitude to the method, the instructors and practitioners.
🙏🏼💙

Recently did the Beginners Course, which was excellent and even being in my fifties did not seem to be a problem. Learning the Living Yoga Method with Steve was inspirational. It was a great course.

The Yoga Sanctuary is not just another yoga studio. It’s a living method that breathes and lives inside you. My life will never be the same again. Everything has massively changed between the last few years that I’m part of the saga. Steve is a unique person who won’t just teach you postures. He will show you the path to transform from a simple human to a beautiful butterfly. You are the seed and Steve will help you to bloom.
Yianis Vasilikakis

Excellent introduction to Living Yoga Method. So engaging and helpful for managing my personal challenges. Steve faciliatated the online presence with energy and true connection. Have signed up and ready to go with daily practice! Highly recommend

I first started learning and practicing yoga at the Yoga Sanctuary just over 10 years ago and it has totally supported and inspired me ever since! I moved to Austria in 2016 and sorely missed classes, so Steve and Sarah going online has been an absolute godsend for me.
The Living Yoga Method is a tried and tested method (by me personally!) to transform yourself on many levels and live an inspired and fulfilling life. This is truly awesome stuff.
Ever grateful. xx

I've been practicing with the Yoga Sanctuary for seven years and it's been nothing short of transformational for me. Steve is a frankly incredible teacher; his understanding of the ancient practice of yoga and how to make it work in the 21st century will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

The Living Yoga Method has kept me sane in what have been fairly insane times. It takes me back daily to the things I can control - how I connect to my mind, body and spirit. I have an hour to let go of all that is 'out there' and once I have reconnected to what is 'inside' and true for me, the world is a far happier place and I a far, far happier being. I would recommend carving out this little space of joy in your life.

The LYM has become a simple way of exploring and discovering yoga. Yoga can often become a destination thing, this method will allow you to grow and arrive through your OWN process.
‘Live-In’ - its truest sense has meant that I can adapt my practice as to how I feel in the moment.
Each practice opens a different experience on the mat! ❤️
Steve & Sarah are truly supportive, loving and an inspiration. Their dedication is a testament to their vision to contribute.
Thank you ! 🙏🏽

I first began my journey with The Yoga Sanctuary over 10 years ago and have always been impressed by the way Steve teaches. The Living Yoga Method, founded by Steve, is simple, authentic and for everyone. He teaches in a calming and confident manner and is very knowledgeable about yogic philosophy.
He instinctively knows how to meet our needs ensuring a happy experience for the mind and body.
Steve’s wife Sarah is also a great yoga teacher, she has a beautiful soul and is at the heart of the sanctuary. She specialises in teaching about the menstrual cycle and leads courses to help ladies fully understand the physiology and function of this part of the female body.
I have practiced previously with other yoga teachers and methodologies and in my opinion there is no doubt that Steve is the best teacher I have ever met. I see and feel how the Living Yoga Method has transformed my life positively and I highly recommend The Yoga Sanctuary.

Our Yoga Sanctuary is a truly unique and special place and I am so grateful for those wonderful live streamed Living Yoga Sessions with Steve! I am now able to dive into the amazing energy of the Yoga Sanctuary wherever I am in the world!
In deepest gratitude
Silvia :)

I began my journey with the Yoga Sanctuary over 5 years ago but then I moved away returning just before lockdown last March. I was in a difficult place before lockdown because of several losses in my life and lockdown was very difficult for me. A friend from the sanga recommend I do the beginners course again on line which I did and I have continued with my yoga practice ever since.
It has given me structure and discipline which has anchored me. The LYM has kept me emotionally steady and the Yoga teachings are so gently and eloquently woven into the posture and breathing practices giving me spiritual food for thought.
My yoga practice is very important to me and the community that Steve has built up through our classes is quite awesome. So good to feel a sense of belonging in these disparate times.
A huge thank you to Steve for his guidance 💗

Really great yoga classes, suitable for all ages, shapes, sizes and experience levels and is true to the philosophical aspects of the practice. Very grateful to have found the sanctuary, it has truly changed my life for the better :)

Looking back to write this review, my life since I first started going to the Yoga Santuary has been transformed in many ways.
Welcoming, empowering and authentic !!! I highly recommend the Yoga Santuary to anyone wishing to get more out of life.

The passion that Steve has for yoga extends to his yogis lovingly and honestly through the Zoom classes without fail.
I sometimes feel tired when I get up for the morning classes, but when Steve’s happy glowing face comes on the screen, the tiredness falls away!
I really enjoy creating the postures to the breath and implementing the pulses. It is truly meditative.
I like to listen to the science and history behind the postures.
At first I found the double breathing exercises difficult and couldn’t get with it. But now I’m feeling the benefit and like to do them.
I have appreciated the 6.30 classes because I can fit in double breathing and the Sun Postures before I dash to work. I feel fab going to work with half an hour of Living yoga inside!! Lots of gratitude and love ❤️ B