By Deni Kirkova

PUBLISHED: 05:22 EST, 3 August 2012 | UPDATED: 08:20 EST, 3 August 2012

Laughing, disco dancing, and socialising are not activities you'd usually associate with yoga.

Its reputation of complicated twists, stretching and 'omming' leaves little room for the inclusion of fun. The ancient Indian practice is commonly seen as, well, serious. But it needn't be.

Funnily enough, the word yoga, from the ancient Sanskrit language, literally means 'to join' or 'to unite', so there's no need to alienate it from everyday life or indulgences.

Bridging the gap: Funk the Buddha combines yoga with entertainment and socialising

Founder of the newest yoga craze sweeping Europe, Rachel Okimo, says, 'You can take the group yoga experience to the next level; out of the studio and into the playground of our cities, bridging the gap between our yoga and social sanctuaries.'

This is the philosophy adopted through her brainchild, Funk the Buddha.

The bi-monthly pop-up venture comprises of a 90 minute yoga practice, followed by entertainment and socialising with optional dinner and drinks, and a goody bag, all for a 20 ticket.

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