Classes Update
These classes will help to set you up with a good foundation and understanding of breath work and yoga poses. This is a great class to develop strength, confidence and knowledge and to build from a 60 minute class towards attending the longer 90 minute Open and vinyasa flow classes. Forrest Yoga uses lots of props to help access poses in an intelligent way and is great to adapt for injuries and tight areas.
MONDAY 6pm
TUESDAY 10.30am
WEDNESDAY 7.45pm
FRIDAY 12pm
SATURDAY 5pm
SUNDAY 10.15am (£Pay What You Can)
Open builds on the foundations created in a Beginners class and uses Forrest Yoga poses, props and sequences to further develop strength. This session is slower than a flow class but is great for developing a practice that can take you as deep as you want to go.
MONDAY 7.15pm (Hot Open)
TUESDAY 6pm *90mins
THURSDAY 6PM * as HOT FORREST
SATURDAY 10.15am
Flow Yoga matches breath to movement to encourage the development of strength, flexibility and control. Using traditional Yoga poses, dynamic movement and specially created sequences, you will experience moving in a way that will get your heart beating.
TUESDAY 7.15pm *as Ashtanga
FRIDAY 7.15pm *as Flow&Restore
SUNDAY 10.15am *Pay What You Can
Using Forrest Yoga therapeutic moves to strengthen the core, release the back and hip and free up the shoulders. All trouble areas are worked in this class which is suitable for all levels. This class consists of a significant amount of floor and wall based work therefore students with mobility issues will benefit from this class and are most welcome.
*Due to the focus on core work and prone backbends, this class is not suitable for pregnancy.
WEDNESDAY 6pm
Beginner Flow matches breath to movement to encourage the development of strength, flexibility and control. Using traditional Yoga poses, dynamic movement and specially created sequences, you will experience moving in a way that will get your heart beating.
TUESDAY 9.30am
WEDNESDAY 9.30am
FRIDAY 9.30am
SATURDAY 9.00am
Barre is fun energetic class that has elements of yoga, core strengthening and body conditioning while taking inspiration from ballet movements. No dance experience necessary, this is open to ALL levels.
MONDAY 9.30am
WEDNESDAY 7.45pm *Barre & Yin
FRIDAY 10.30am
SUNDAY 11.30am *Pay What You Can
This strong flow class focuses more on core and upper body work helping increase stamina, flexibility and strength in a heated room. You can expect sun salutations and repetitions in this vigorous practice.
*no under 16's in Hot Classes
Not suitable for beginners or pregnancy.
THURSDAY 7.15-8.30pm
SUNDAY 5-6pm (PWYC)
Sculpt is a heated yoga class with the addition of hand weights and cardio bursts. This will increase strength and help sculpt the whole body. Get ready to work! Expect 26-32 degree heat.
Must be 16 years or older.
MONDAY & FRIDAY 6pm
With the weight of the body supported in a soft hammock at waist level, Aerial Yoga helps for deeper stretches and greater flexibility whilst building core strength – with ease, and because it’s so playful it leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed.
*hammocks are limited to 13st (85kg) weight
MONDAY 7.15pm
FRIDAY 6pm
Gentle Flow is an easy paced class with modifications to suit all bodies and abilities.
MONDAY 10.30am
THURSDAY 10.30am
Building on the idea that “vinyasa” means to place in a certain way, you will learn a sequence through smaller sections. It is like building a piece of music together, we break down the tricky bits, explore the phrases and then put it all together. Rather than being directed by the breath (necessarily) this style moves to the beat. Moving to the beat allows you to connect to the rhythm of the music and also regulate your own breathing. If you know that deep breathing is hard in a class, the beat can help with that!
The class builds towards the main track, with the class theme built around this piece and it is repeated a few times so it feels really in your body. Some previous yoga experience is necessary.
THURSDAY 6pm
26+2 is a standing balancing class, with additional floor work. This 90 minute class comprises 26 postures and 2 pranayama and is practiced in a systematic sequence. The aim of the practice is to gain focus and discipline.
It is practised in a heated room of between 26-32 degrees, and is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner.
*Heated classes are not suitable for pregnancy.
WEDNESDAY 6pm
Yin Yang is a combination of two yoga styles. Yin being more passive and longer held poses and Yang being more fluid heat building practice. This class will also focus on breathing exercises and guided meditation. Using lots of props to support the pose feels great!
TUESDAY 12pm
THURSDAY 9.30am *Yin Only
This 75 minute class will take you through some poses that are held to allow deep stretch, releasing tension and increasing relaxation. This will be followed by poses that are designed to hold and support you in a way that will help reduce stress levels and bring calm to body and mind. This session will also focus on breathing exercises and guided meditation.
THURSDAY 7.15pm
Pilates works from the centre, with control, concentration and precision, using the specific breathing and allowing a flowing from of exercise to promote strength, flexibility, balance and posture in this 45 minute class.
Suitable for all levels. This class is IN STUDIO ONLY.
WEDNESDAY 11.30am-12.15pm
Pregnancy Yoga classes offer a safe, effective and integrated form of yoga specially adapted for you to practice from fourteen weeks up until the birth of your baby.
This deep but gentle bodywork helps you to develop physical strength and suppleness while the breathing awareness, at the heart of all teaching, will enable you to relax and focus more deeply. Weekly attendance will help to boost your confidence and think more positively as you approach birth and motherhood.
TUESDAY 6pm
SATURDAY 10.15am
These classes are free, if you can no longer attend please cancel your space
Chair Yoga is done in a chair and occasionally standing using the chair as a prop for support and more stability than the floor may offer.
All can participate in this safe and effective style of Yoga. Learn many kinds of postures, breathing techniques, meditations and relaxation techniques.
MONDAY 4.30-5.15pm
WEDNESDAY 10.30-11.15am
SATURDAY 9.00-9.45am
This class will begin with some pranayama (breath exercises) followed by some gentle Yoga poses. The class will then set up for meditation laying down. Yoga Nidra is a simple, body-centred meditative technique that promotes health, healing, and well-being. Research has shown that Yoga Nidra effectively reduces post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and chemical dependency.
SUNDAY 5pm *Pay What You Can
Using play, yoga games, yoga poses and breathing exercises, kids will lay down the foundations for healthy routines while developing their strength and coordination. Aged 5-11, this class is free but book in to secure space for each child attending. During school term times, subject to change.
TUESDAY 4.15pm
This class rolls out the crash mats to explore the aerial arts. Aerial Silks starts with warm ups, then the class is based on the silks. This is different to Aerial Yoga and is suitable for ages 6-12 (Primary school kids). During school term times, subject to change.
FRIDAY 4.15pm
Aerial yoga introduced the fun and excitement of the hammocks with yoga poses, games and aerial conditioning to help build confidence, strength, flexibility and give an engaging route into wellbeing. Suitable for Primary school kids ages 6-12 (wear a t shirt rather than vest) this class is free but book in to secure space for each child attending. During school term times, subject to change.
WEDNESDAY 4.15pm
Now that you have delivered your baby there is no better reason to take care of yourself for your baby’s sake. Postnatal yoga allows you to get to know your new post pregnancy body.
The yoga poses will help you stabilise, activate and support your body, helping to realign the spine and pelvis, toning your core and pelvic floor. Common post natal problems are addressed through modified poses and you will also learn breath awareness and relaxation techniques.
Please check with your healthcare provider before signing up for classes.
*We advise that babies be 7 weeks up to 1 year old (pre-crawler) *C section, please check with your medical practitioner before attending the class.
MONDAY 12pm
Using play, yoga games, yoga poses and breathing exercises, kids and parent/carer will lay down the foundations for healthy routines while developing their strength and coordination. Aged 2-11 (plus parents/guardian) this class is free but book in to secure a space for each child and adult attending. During school term times, subject to change.
THURSDAY 4.15-5.00pm