Amy's reviews
Review of Bikram's Yoga College of India
19 May 07, 09:41
This is hardcore 
This is yoga for the hardcore, or totally insane. Performed in a room heated to 100 degrees - yes that's right 100 degrees - it consists of 26 postures. But don't worry if you've never done yoga before, classes are made up of all abilities and there's no pressure, you just do as much as you can. The temperature is supposed to emulate the heat of India and will ease muscles and joints, prevent injury and aid the healing of existing injuries, as well as promoting detoxification through sweating. Classes last for 90 minutes and the buzz you feel afterwards is amazing. Newcomers get a special rate of £29 for 30 days of unlimited classes.
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Review of Dwell
18 May 07, 14:59
There's no place like home
This modern home-furnishing store is large and spacious and perfectly in tune with the young-professionals who are busily buying up homes in the Balham area. From magazine holders to beds, this shop caters for all sizes of purchase, and is remarkably good value and unpretentious. The overall design feel of the place is blonde wood, white and steel, which gives it a Scandinavian feel, without trespassing onto IKEA territory. Well worth a visit.
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Review of Sacred Cafe
14 May 07, 09:26
Nice teapots
This newish coffee shop on Ganton Street is the place to go for unusual teas served in unusual teapots. Fair-trade coffee, cakes and pastries are also available. Smoking is allowed though, which can be horrible if it gets busy. Staff are pleasant, and it's worth a visit if you're after a bit of respite from the streets of Soho.
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Review of Ooh-La-La
08 May 07, 13:20
And say, oh oh oh oh la la
This quirky antique/junk shop on Holloway road, is run by a charming, boisterous couple, who are always on hand for a chat. There are lots of seats outside (unless its raining) giving a welcoming impression - and demonstrating the fact the store is bursting at the seams with stock. In addition to the unconventional tat/treasures, there is also a selection of vintage and second hand clothing at the back.
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Review of Zest Essentials
05 May 07, 13:27
A spoonful of sugar
This pharmacy far exceeds the realms of Brill Cream and blister plasters with a great range of gift ideas, cards and odds'n'sods, plus staff on hand with pretty sensible sounding advice for health-related queries. The grooming brands are pretty high-end (Neal's Yard, Babington House), though it also stocks the old-school essentials like soaps for old ladies, hairgrips and the like.
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Review of Mo Tearoom
02 May 07, 17:25
Boho chic
This North African style tearoom is a relaxing spot tucked away off Regent Street and is the little sister of Momo (next door). In addition to the lovely selection of (mainly mint) teas, you can get pastries and mezze from the shared menu. Shisha pipes are on offer too. The seats and stools are very small, so perhaps not one for claustrophobics.
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