Yoga Classes in East Yorkshire

My approach to yoga is grounded, accessible and focused on how movement can support you in everyday life. Rather than striving for a 'perfect' posture, you'll be encouraged to work with your own body, explore movement with awareness and use the breath to help you find steadiness, space and connection.

I'm Zoë Smith, a Registered 500-Hour Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, as well as a qualified Pranayama Coach and Meditation Teacher. My teaching is also informed by more than 25 years' experience across health, fitness and wellbeing, including Personal Training and Exercise Referral.

This wider experience shapes a practical, person-centred approach to yoga that recognises that every body, every life and every reason for coming to the mat is different. You'll be offered options throughout and encouraged to practise in a way that feels appropriate for you.

You don't need to be flexible or 'good at yoga' to begin. You simply need to come as you are.

Most classes are around one hour and begin with a short grounding practice to help you arrive, connect with your breath and settle into the session. From there, the experience differs depending on the style you choose.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha is an active but mindful practice combining movement, breath and traditional yoga poses. We'll move through a gentle warm-up, flowing movements such as Sun Salutations and a mixture of standing, seated and lying postures designed to develop strength, mobility, balance and body awareness.

We finish by slowing things down with breathwork and guided relaxation, allowing you to absorb the benefits of your practice before returning to your day.

Yin Yoga

Yin offers a slower, quieter practice. Mostly floor-based poses are held for several minutes, allowing the muscles to soften while gently working with the deeper connective tissues of the body.

Alongside its physical benefits, the stillness of Yin creates an opportunity to turn your attention inward, slow the pace and practise simply being rather than continually doing.

Classes finish with an extended guided relaxation, creating space for deep rest.

If you're new to a class, please let me know about any injuries or health conditions that may affect your practice so I can help you exercise safely.

You'll need to bring your own exercise mat. You may also enjoy bringing a blanket or warm layer for relaxation. Props such as yoga blocks and straps can be useful, but aren't essential when you're starting out.

Read more in these supportive blog posts:

🔗 What is Hatha Yoga?
🔗 What is Yin Yoga?
🔗 Hatha vs. Yin: Two Paths to Inner Peace 

🔗 What is Vinyasa Yoga?