Yoga Newcastle

I have been taking classes with David for over three years. In my view, David is a brilliant teacher. He is vastly experienced and hugely knowledgeable. As you would expect, he is also calm and patient! His classes are designed to challenge you but at the same time everyone is encouraged to go at his or her own pace. David brings some top teachers to Newcastle and runs some great weekend courses of his own. If you want to experience the real deal, then I can’t recommend David’s classes enough.

My 1st introduction to Yoga was via one of David Atkinson’s classes and straight away he put me at easy among other more experienced class members. David has a very inclusive way of teaching people of all levels and is able to included great breathing and meditation techniques into his classes. Several years later I have continued to attend his classes and also a couple of his Yoga retreats held in Same y Ling monastery in Scotland. I would thoroughly recommend his retreats too as there is more time to experience a wide range of meditation and yoga practice in a beautiful relaxing environment. Overall I find David a wonderful teacher and I am so grateful to how Yoga makes me feel!

David is one of the most authentic and friendly people I’ve ever met. David’s dedication to his own yoga practice, his depth of knowledge and understanding, is reflected in his diligent and generous approach to his teaching. David offers an array of interesting courses and extended practices which are affordable and excellent value. In addition, he hosts guest teachers from outside of the region. I have attended David’s courses and retreats for the past 4 years, which leave me feeling rejuvenated and inspired to learn more. David’s retreats cover posture practice, breath work, thai massage and meditation, interwoven with a generous dose of yoga philosophy & history. David has a unique ability to illuminate a holistic view of yoga practice, without sacrificing the depth of experiential learning for his students.

I absolutely love David's classes. He is extremely experienced with an amazing wealth of knowledge of the whole practice of yoga. I love that the class I attend always incorporates pranayama and meditation as well as the physical practice. I've really noticed my all aspects of my practice improve. I have been to India a couple of times to study yoga and David's class is the closest thing I've found to that style of yoga. David's passion for yoga always comes through in the class and there is a always some fun and laughter in every session! I would highly recommend David to anyone looking for a yoga class at any level of experience as David has classes to suit everyone.

I've been going to David's classes for many years now and would highly recommend them to anyone. I've been to various classes within the city, but David's is my first choice. I really like the variety that David brings to his classes, every one is different and provides a nice mixture of breath work and postures. He caters for all abilities and is great at helping you to develop your practice. David has a gentle and warm personality with a good sense of humour and that atmosphere is reflected in his classes.