Leon London
Leon London’s yoga story started 20 years ago. His first practice was with Billy Doyle (BWY), and this was the beginning of a life-long passion. Involved in martial arts from a very early age, Leon has always been intrigued by the possibilities and potential of the body. This eventually led him on his journey to study many forms of physical culture; from boxing to capoeira. This interest in the body also led him to become a qualified sports massage therapist in 1999.
Leon has studied Kashmir hatha, vinyasa flow, Ashtanga and Rocket® Vinyasa via Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School as well as hot yoga, and Dharma yoga.
Leon previously owned his own yoga and fitness studios, where he taught (and still teaches) a fusion of arts inspired by practicing along some of the worlds best practitioners; this includes the unique traditional Indian club training and kettlebells, as well as functional style fitness and movement patterns .Leon undertook Ashtanga teacher training with David Swenson (primary and second series) then advanced Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa (500h) with David Kyle completing Rocket Vinyasa Certification and Progressive Primary and Secondary series study .
Leon is a qualified Dharma yoga teacher ( 500h LOAY) and is a mentor within David Kyle’s system (Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga), and also with Jamie and Dulce (The Yoga People).
Leon has trained with; Kino McGregor, Danny Paradise, Patrick Beach, Doug Swenson, David Robson, Miguel Santana ,Yuval on hands and at the Ido Portal academy in Israel .Leon is also a Primal flow teacher, fitness and movement coach.
Leon’s students enjoy his vast knowledge of the body gained over 20 years of experience ,and the fun friendly inspiring classes he shares with them. He continues to teach a committed following of students both privately and in classes and workshops across London and abroad.