About Camyoga

The Camyoga History:

Camyoga (originally Ashtanga Yoga Cambridge ) was set up in 2003 by Cambridge yoga teacher Louise Palmer, to build a community bringing together serious Yoga practitioners in Cambridge, and to spread the benefits of Yoga and wellbeing to the local community.

The Camyoga Centre at Thomas House opened in October 2010.

The Camyoga Vision:

To be a world leader in the knowledge, practice, and teaching of Yoga and Pilates. To utilize this position to increase global community and wellbeing.

Our Core Values:

1. Community
Community is the foundation of Camyoga. Our community will be a safe space where we can support each other with kindness, fun and sharing, and a space where we can fulfill our shared vision. We will value and honor all members of our community, whether staff, customers or trainees, and their respective ideals.

2. Happiness
We will only engage in activities that bring happiness and fulfillment! To us, our customers and everyone coming into contact with us.

3. Trust
We will trust the processes laid down in this culture statement, and trust that if we all make the leap, we will all reap the benefits in everything around us. We will trust in each other that we will live by these principles, and trust that we will all live by our word. Trust leads to trust, and abundance of harmony.

4. Abundance.
We believe in abundance for all. My success is your success, and there is plenty for everyone. Helping others to achieve their goals will bring about my goals. Abundance is for everyone!

5. Positivity
Positive thinking leads to abundance. We will endeavor to turn all our thoughts to positive ones. Even if we are feeling negative about something, we will try to turn those feelings to positive statements. With positivity, all our dreams are possible.

6. Honesty/integrity
We will always speak the truth, and deliver what we promise. We will only make agreements we are willing and able to keep. We will not withhold our true meaning from each other, knowing and trusting that it will bring greater harmony to all of us, and everything we touch.

7. Non harmfulness
We will aim to be kind to all our colleagues, customers and suppliers at all times, in all our actions, words and thoughts. We are committed to this, knowing and trusting that it will make our community stronger and more vibrant.

8. Communication
We will always speak positively of our colleagues, our clients and of Camyoga both in public and private. We will always apologize for our mistakes, and look for solutions. We will only ever discuss concerns in private with the person involved.

9. Consistency
We will be consistent in our behavior and actions at all times. We will always follow through with our agreements. We will be consistent in our commitment and work delivery, so our success and growth are consistent.

10. Responsibility
We will be responsible for our actions. We will accept accountability, and take ownership of all our actions and their results. At all times we will avoid blame, excuses and denial.

11. Professionalism
We will maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Our practices will ensure fairness and equal opportunity to all. Client confidentiality will be respected at all times, and all client contact will be conducted with absolute adherence to courtesy, honesty, responsibility and respect.

12. Environment
We care about the environment, and we will reduce our carbon footprint wherever possible. We will be mindful of our consumption of the Earth’s resources, and when we have a choice, only use environmentally friendly products and equipment.

13. Innovation/Modernity
We are committed to staying ahead and abreast of developments in the industry, and technological developments that will aid our delivery of classes and training. We will give new forms and emerging disciplines equal consideration alongside traditional methods.