yoga classes in Stroud & Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

move. breathe. be.

these yoga classes offer a warm, supportive space to move, breathe, and find a moment of pause. whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to your practice, each session invites you to slow down, connect with your body, breath, and mind, and leave feeling just a little lighter.

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classes

  • A woman is practicing yoga on blue mats in front of a mirror. They are in child's pose, resting with their foreheads on a yoga bolster, eyes closed, and hands clasped on the mat.

    gentle flow | tuesday's 5:30pm

    a slower, more intentional yoga class focused on moving with the breath, longer-held poses and deeper stretches. A chance to slow things down, move steadily and finish with stillness.

  • Two women practicing yoga on mats indoors, smiling and sitting cross-legged near a large window with a houseplant nearby.

    flow to slow | wednesday's 6pm

    a flowing Vinyasa class that moves between dynamic sequences, heat and slower, more grounded work. Expect flowing movement, followed by longer-held poses and stillness, finishing in a calmer place than we began.

  • A woman practicing yoga in a studio, in a downward-facing dog pose on a green mat with wooden flooring and a beige wall in the background.

    strong flow | thursday's 6:30pm

    a dynamic Vinyasa class that builds heat, strength and momentum through flowing movement. We’ll start slowly, build into stronger sequences and have some fun along the way, before gradually bringing the pace back down towards the end of class.

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about me

i first discovered yoga during a busy and overwhelming time in my life, when I felt stuck in a constant state of fight-or-flight. Yoga gave me the chance to pause, and at first, I loved it simply because it gave me that hour to switch off from the day. But the more I practised, the more curious I became about everything beyond the movement. That curiosity eventually led me to teacher training, where I began to explore the breath, philosophy and teachings of yoga in much greater depth, and became particularly interested in the relationship between yoga and the nervous system. From there, I knew I wanted to share what yoga had given me with other people.

through yoga, I want to create a space where everyone, every body, feels welcome. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practising for years, my approach is about invitations rather than expectations.

yoga has become an anchor in my own life, and I feel very grateful and honoured to share this practice while continuing to learn from and honour the traditions and teachings it comes from. I hope my classes can offer some of what first drew me to yoga: that chance to pause, move and switch off from the day, while perhaps discovering some of the things that have kept me practising ever since.

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  • Chloe x

    "Lydia is the perfect instructor for beginners as well as more advanced students. her guidance, practical demonstrations, and equipment recommendations mean that even those new to yoga can find ways to access and develop their poses. she also has a wonderfully discreet way of supporting students in the room: whenever a pose feels uncomfortable, she offers gentle adjustments or suggestions so you can move into the pose with ease and confidence. Lydia has a natural cadence to her voice that helps her students find peace and calm through breathwork and movement. i always come away with a sense of peace, which is something I often find difficult to achieve on my own."

  • Zoe x

    "the Yin and Vinyasa classes Lydia runs have been such a pleasure to attend! she is a wonderful teacher - her kind and welcoming nature creates a calming and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable. over the weeks, I’ve noticed greater flexibility and more strength in my weak spots. the two classes are the perfect blend of relaxation and growth. i always leave feeling refreshed and grounded, and I’d recommend Lydia’s classes to anyone looking to improve their practice and overall wellbeing. they’ve truly become one of the best parts of my week."

  • Joe x

    "Lydia’s calming voice, clear instruction and infectious personality has made me fall in love with yoga. she’s been super at helping me get to grips with the basics, as well as pushing myself further in each class. both Yin and Vinyasa have been really enjoyable and I look forward to each and every class."

  • Helen x

    "Lydia is a very knowledgeable and supportive yoga teacher, and her classes have a lovely relaxed tone which means I feel completely at ease as a yoga newbie. she always gives options for each movement which makes it really accessible for all abilities. with Lydia’s excellent teaching and guidance I look forward to seeing where my yoga journey will take me!"

  • Elliot x

    "i have attended several of Lydia’s yoga classes, she taught both yin and vinyasa. her presence was calming and warm, she made me feel at ease. Lydia catered to a range of ability levels, there was a low floor and a high ceiling in terms of difficulty. i am an ex-gymnast and I am quite flexible. her classes challenged me, despite the fact that I have a good range of motion. she consistently gave instructions which made yoga poses both easier and more difficult. Lydia provided helpful cues to ensure that we were all getting the most out of different poses and movements. i particularly liked how she got us to focus on our breathing and identify areas of tension to relax us."