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vinyasa and yin yoga classes in Stroud, Gloucestershire

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every body has a place on the mat. whether you’re looking to unwind, build strength, or explore the flow of movement, my classes are designed to meet you where you are. no matter your experience level, you’ll find a welcoming space to practice, breathe, and reconnect.

each class includes a space available at a reduced rate for anyone who may need it - no questions asked. yoga should be open to everyone, and this small step helps ensure that cost never stands in the way of joining the practice.

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beginner’s yoga

a six-week introduction to vinyasa yoga, offering a gentle and supportive space to begin, or reconnect with your practice.

classes move at a steady pace with invitational cues, allowing you to explore movement in a way that feels good in your body while building strength, flexibility, and confidence.

starting Sunday March 8th, at Great Oldbury Community Centre, Stonehouse, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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vinyasa

a dynamic practice that weaves together breath, movement, and awareness. each class invites you to build strength, flexibility, and focus, while finding space to soften, slow down, and simply be - both on and beyond the mat.

Thursdays
6:30pm - 7:30pm, Great Oldbury Community Centre

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yin

yin yoga is a slow, grounding practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. through longer-held postures, it works into the deeper layers of the body - calming the nervous system, releasing tension, and allowing energy to flow freely. it’s an invitation to slow down, soften, breathe, find presence - and to simply be…

after class, we often wander over to Kitsch on the Ebley Canal for a coffee or hot chocolate, and you’re very welcome to join us for a relaxed catch-up

Sunday 22nd February, Britannia Dance Studio, Cainscross
10:30am - 12noon

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an invitation to yoga - free taster session

curious about yoga? join us for a free 45-minute class at the Great Oldbury Community Centre. all you need to bring is your mat. the session will gently guide you through breathwork, meditation, and movement, with a focus on slow, flowing postures and creating space to switch off, explore the practice, and move together as a community.


Great Oldbury Community Centre

  • 22nd February - 6:30pm - 7:15pm

  • 1st March - 6:30pm - 7:15pm

booking essential as spaces are limited

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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."