aakeen@joyinyoga.co.uk

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Personalised Yoga Therapy & Ayurvedic Nutrition
For better movement, digestion, sleep and wellbeing

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Welcome to joy in yoga

Aakeen is an experienced yoga teacher delivering one-to-one yoga therapy sessions in London, as well as offering intensives further afield both in the UK and internationally. Aakeen has been teaching Yoga since 2018 but has been practicing yoga for over 15 years.

Aakeen prioritises inclusivity and accessibility through practices which are tailored to individual/small group needs, with the intention of opening up the practice of yoga to students of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, and circumstances.

Hatha Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

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Yin Yoga

"My yoga sessions with Aakeen have been very fulfilling. With her empathetic and professional approach, Aakeen helped me push myself to try asanas that I was reluctant to do on my own. Aakeen designed my sessions keeping my needs and limitations in mind which helped me improve my flexibility considerably. Thank you Aakeen xx"
Archana Saluja
London

What My Clients​​ Say about Me

"The depth and breadth of knowledge which Aakeen shares with all of her heart and passion is absolutely phenomenal and deeply transformative!"
Freya Sanz
London
"A fascinating journey into the Self and life; well worth the commitment and exploration. The classes are amazing and the teaching is even better. thank you"
Mark Ficher
London
Thank you, Aakeen, for supporting my recovery post-acute illness. Meditation with you left me calm, relaxed, and re-energised. As someone who had never done yoga before, your introduction to pranayama and diaphragmatic breathing truly transformed my breathing. The asanas, especially tree pose and tadasana, helped restore my balance and confidence. I appreciate how interactive and customised each session was, focusing on both body and mind recovery. Within just a month, my balance improved significantly something I'm deeply grateful for. My rehabilitation journey wouldn't have been the same without your guidance.
Purvi Parekh
Vice President - Bank of America
Your recommendations and guidance on breathwork has genuinely transformed my relationship with my own mind and body. The techniques you taught me and the affirmations you helped me repeat have noticeably reduced my anxiety and shifted my overall outlook. I feel more grounded, more present, and more connected to myself. Your guidance has truly been a breath of fresh air in my daily life
Joanna Nikaj
AS an older couple, we were nervous to join a group class, but Aakeen welcomed us with patience and care, She guides us slowly, explain every movement, and always checks if we're comfortable. As an older couple, we were nervous to join a group class, but Aakeen welcomed us with patience and care. She guides us slowly, explains Over the months, our balance has improved, our breath has become steadier, and we feel lighter in our bodies. What we appreciate most is her gentle encouragement, she makes us feel capable, seen, and safe. We never imagined we would enjoy Yoga so much. Thank you Aakeen.
Steve and Margaret
My mum has been having sessions with Aakeen for the past year and we have found her to be fantastic yoga teacher. She brings her knowledge, patience and calm presence to every session. She individualises each class to meet my mum's needs, abilities and energy on the day. She pays close attention and gives careful feedback to find ways to help mum get the most from her sessions. Aakeen teaches with genuine kindness and respect, encouraging the connection of body and mind. My mum thoroughly enjoys her sessions and looks forward to them every single week. The care, thoughtfulness and professionalism that Aakeen brings has made a real difference to her wellbeing, and we're very grateful to have found such a wonderful teacher. Thank you, Aakeen!
Namrita Sen Green
Bringing the body back into rhythm

Healing through yoga, Ayurveda & kitchen wisdom

We help people restore digestion, energy, sleep and balance through yoga, Ayurvedic nutrition and simple daily practices - without relying on endless supplements, powders or complicated routines.

The Core Philosophy

Healing begins with digestion

"In Ayurveda, health is not measured only through calories, proteins or carbohydrates."

It begins with a deeper question:
Can the body properly digest, absorb and use what it receives?

Modern nutrition often focuses on nutrients alone. Ayurveda looks beyond this — at digestion, nervous system balance, energy, sleep, rhythm and the way food behaves within the body.

Interestingly, many of these principles are now being explored through modern research on:

Gut health
Inflammation
Circadian rhythm
The nervous system
The gut–brain connection

Ayurveda recognised these relationships thousands of years ago through careful observation of nature, rhythm and human health.

Ancient Wisdom

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. Rather than viewing symptoms in isolation, Ayurveda looks at the whole person to help the body and mind return to balance, rhythm and resilience.

Digestion & gut health
Sleep & overnight recovery
Stress & daily management
Energy & sustainable focus
Emotions & somatic response
Daily Routine & habit architectures
Seasonal Balance aligning with natural external cycles

At its core is the understanding that every person is unique — which means healing cannot be one-size-fits-all. The aim is not simply to remove discomfort, but to build lasting resilience.

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