Kindred Studios, London, 6 May 2026

This was the fifth of my five bookings for Kindred Studios Artists made way back in January. Over the duration of these sessions, Kindred Studios has become a happy place for me, where I have met many talented and charming artists. All that remained for now, though, was to relish one last encounter with them… silent and static.

I was asked to incorporate a couple of specific yoga-inspired poses this evening, so I obliged with the positions requested, plus a couple more besides. Prior to 2026 I was attending yoga classes almost every week. Now, however, I’m managing only once a month. In part, this is due to my ageing frame losing ever more flexibility.

An aspect I have always found difficult is my body being entirely incapable of making an ‘L’ shape. That’s a showstopper for many yoga basics, such as: folding at the hips with a flat back, or sitting upright with legs out straight, or laying with legs up, or even ‘downward-facing dog’. But I’m fine with legs-crossed or ‘warrior’ or ‘swan’, etc.

As with all poses, it’s about having awareness of your body and a willingness to push it near to its limits but never beyond. Make allowances too for the cumulative effect of multiple poses. I think I got the balance of this session right. Now I have one last visit planned: Kindred Open Studios, 27-28 June 2026, 11am to 6pm… off duty!

Pose minutes, 6pm-8pm

Part 1 : 2, 2, 2, 5, 5, 5, 10, 10, 10.
— break —
Part 2 : 10, 10, 15, 15.

Artworks

With apologies to artists I’m unable to credit.

Artwork by Graham Dexter.

Artwork by Graham Dexter.

Artwork by Graham Dexter.

Artwork by Graham Dexter.