Simon Low (BWY, E-RYT 500) has been teaching yoga internationally for over 30 years.

Simon is widely considered one of the world’s leading retreat & training leaders. Originally training as a teacher in the USA under the guidance of Dr Larry Payne, Simon has since studied many different approaches to Yoga, Somatics, traditional Chinese and eastern medicine, ancient and contemporary healing methodologies, chi kung, centered movement, macrobiotics, psychology and physical therapy. Simon was the original Director of Yoga and a co-founder of London’s Triyoga, the UK’s most popular yoga studios, & is now principal of The Yoga Academy, leading intensive teacher trainings in Europe and Asia, while also running yoga weekends, workshops, ongoing trainings and yoga holidays in the UK and overseas throughout the year.

Simon’s primary teacher lives within himself, a relationship he continues to cultivate with the help and guidance of his teachers and practice, while inspiring and empowering others to cultivate this relationship within themselves and their own yoga practices. Simon generally describes his yoga teachings as Yin and Yang Yoga, but does not present it as a set system; rather, it is a balanced approach that can inform and enrich all styles of yoga. See Simon’s popular DVD “Yin and Yang Yoga” and Yin & Restorative Yoga App for iPhone.

www.simonlow.com
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“Simon – arguably the most celebrated British yoga teacher – has profoundly changed my entire understanding of the practice.”
Anna Murphy, Fashion Director, The Times

“He’s the Primrose Hill set’s favourite yoga teacher. So when Simon Low introduces a new way to practise the ancient art, you know it’ll be the next big thing. I’m a yoga rookie, so for most of the two-hour class I’m only able to (rather inaccurately) mimic Low’s elegant postures. But even I can tell that there’s something about the flowing sequence of movements through which he leads us that is slightly different from mainstream yoga. This is ‘Yin and Yang’ yoga – the latest rereading of the ancient Indian system of personal development that aims to balance body, mind and spirit.“
Susie Rushton, Health Correspondent for The Independent

“Mornings are for the more dynamic yang sessions; afternoons are dedicated to yin, a deeply relaxing meditative style. Simon’s got a great way of explaining why a particular position is good for you. I’m amazed by how quickly a three-hour class passes. “
Jane Dunford, Travel Correspondent for The Guardian

“My yoga holiday with Simon Low at the beautiful Huzur Vadisi was one of the most fun and relaxing holidays of my life. When I arrived in Turkey, I was stressed and uptight after months of working without a break, but my week with Simon completely turned it around. Friends commented on what a different person I came back as. Most importantly, I had such a marvellous time at the retreat, met the most wonderful people and laughed harder than I’d laughed for months and months. I will be back!!!”
Olivia Baloghy, March 2014

“This was my third retreat with Simon, and my second time at Huzur Vadisi. I loved it so much in 2011 that this time I persuaded my husband to come too, although he doesn’t have a regular yoga practice. He absolutely loved it: the wonderfully invigorating and restorative classes, with details of anatomy and philosophy that many teachers omit; the heavenly site with its spacious, peaceful accommodation and so many places to relax and unwind, the beautiful rock-faced swimming pool, a friendly group of delightful people, and of course the legendary food. I can’t wait for next summer!”
Stephanie and Peter Herbert, August 2013

“The ten days were wonderful – relaxing and challenging (particularly for my hamstrings). During that time, I feel we built up a lovely atmosphere in the group. I liked the way everyone committed her-and-himself to the yoga practice. I specially liked the way Simon taught: at the same time very sensitive and tender as well as holding the energy of the whole group with assertiveness.”
Caroline Schilling