About Em Thomson

Em has been teaching yoga for 7 years and is hugely passionate about the human body, health and movement. She is currently in her final year of a degree in Physiotherapy in London to take her study of the body even further - but her passion remains yoga: she loves the community and positivity that go hand in hand with yoga and hopes that you do too!

Em runs her own yoga business, based in Tooting. She runs weekly group classes at Tooting Bec Lido Pavilion - a beautiful studio that overlooks the deep blue waters of the pool - probably the most unique studio in London! Em is additionally available for private 1:1 and corporate classes. She also runs sell-out yoga retreats and workshops around the UK and teaches on the Path of Yoga Teacher Training School as their senior anatomy and asana teacher.

She initially trained as a yoga teacher at Sampoorna Yoga in South Goa, India, where she has also since returned to work for the school itself. She then completed her 500hr advanced teacher training with Jason Crandell, who remains one of her biggest teaching influences. Training didn’t stop there: she has attended regular workshops in anatomy, biomechanics, injury management and has specific trainings in yoga for beginners and yoga for seniors. Em is also a qualified sports massage therapist.

Before her immersion into the world of yoga, Em received a first class degree from Bristol University in Drama and French, and a Masters on the three year acting course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After working a few years in the acting industry, Em just kept getting drawn to movement work, until yoga became her full time passion and profession. Now taking a third degree under her belt, this time in Physiotherapy - Em can’t get enough of learning! Which is exactly what draws her to yoga: from every practice, from every student, she learns something new.

What can I expect from Em’s classes?

In terms of style, Em is primarily trained in vinyasa and ashtanga, with a precise physical and functional approach to yoga. She pays close attention to detail, alignment and muscular engagement, and often including influences from other movement disciplines and her work as a physiotherapist. Her classes usually feature an overarching theme from week to week, which can range from an area of the body, a functional-movement concept or progression towards a specific yoga pose. Her classes weave in philosophical concepts and mindfulness amidst movement, and her sequences are thoroughly planned out. Expect strong flows that challenge your strength and mobility, with a fun energetic vibe and encouraging atmosphere. And probably a fair amount of sweat.

Em’s classes are accessible for all. Modifications offered throughout for those seeking to take it easy, as well as more advanced options for those that wish to go further.