It’s beginning to look (and feel) like summer at last! Here’s our 2024 spring / summer guide to all the best place to roll out that yoga mat outside: in the park, on the roof tops, on the beach, by the river, or even amongst the lavender fields!
London
SUP Yoga with Lucie Norris in Stoke Newington
Yoga on the water can be fun. The SUP yoga classes are based at the beautiful and serene location of the west reservoir center within urban North Londons Stoke Newington.
The water temperature ranges from a chilly 12 degrees to a tropical high of 26 degrees, you will enjoy a dip of the fingertips, toes, or maybe you’re whole body.
At the reservoir, we use Red Paddle boards that are inflatable and are sized at 10ft x 6-8. When you arrive at the centre you will first be briefed on the boards, all equipment used, and also how to paddle on the water, all this is introduced at your first sup yoga class.
Sup yoga timetable week beginning 1st May: Mondays 6.30pm, Tuesdays 8am, Thursdays 6.30pm and Saturdays 8am. Book here.
Rooftop Yoga in Peckham
After the success of last year’s summer season, we are back with our friends at Rooftop Film Club for another year of al fresco fun. Join us 9.30-10.30am most Saturdays and Sundays all summer long.
It is proven that exercising outdoors is good for you, and so is yoga, so we reckon it’s a bit of a no brainer.
Take to the skies of Peckham Rye and come Yogarise al fresco! With unparalleled views of our fab cityscape, we are lucky enough to be back at Rooftop Film Club for another summer season.
Classes are Dynamic Flow (or Mandala Flow) in style and taught by a different teacher every session. We recommend layers of clothing, sunscreen and water.
Hit the roof, then grab a coffee from a local biz or a pizza from the Bussey Rooftop Bar and hang out in the sunshine – what better way to spend the weekend? Classes can be booked via the Timetable for £20 drop-in.
Please bring your own yoga mat to use where possible. Mat hire (for Rooftop Yoga only) is £2 if you wish to hire one. Book here.
Yoga at Peckham Bowls
Open from June 2023 at Peckham Rye Park. Join Yogarise at this stunning location in the heart of the park. Please bring your own yoga mat to use where possible.
The Peckham Bowls club is in the centre of the park, post code: SE15 3UA. and is a beautiful and special setting for some Saturday morning yoga from 10.30 – 11.30am.
Classes are Dynamic Vinyasa Flow in style and taught by a different teacher each week, drawing upon their own diverse yoga influences and trainings.
Mat hire is £2 if you wish to hire one. Classes can be booked via the timetable for £20 drop-in. You must pre-book. Peckham Bowls Yoga is super popular (of course) and classes fill up pretty quick! Book here.
Temperate House yoga at Botanical Kew Gardens
Rise and shine with an early-morning yoga session in the world’s most spectacular setting, the Temperate House.
Beat the rush of our day visitors, and even our staff, with this pre-opening class in our stunning Victorian glasshouse.
The one-hour vinyasa flow will be held in the midst of 10,000 rare and endangered plants, and led by Anil Jangi, Kew’s own yoga instructor. After your session, why not take a relaxing walk through our landscape before enjoying a hot drink and breakfast in one of our restaurants.
Why not try our sunset yoga session on Tuesday 12 September from 7pm to 8pm? It’s the perfect way to unwind at the end of a busy day.
Dates: Morning yoga 7.45am to 9am – 18 and 25 July / 9 and 19 August. Sunset yoga 7pm to 8pm – 12 September.
Prices: Non-member: £45. Member: £33.75. Includes entry to Kew Gardens and 20% discount in our restaurants. Book here.
Yoga in the Sky Garden with the best views of London
Travel 35-floors high to Sky Garden for the perfect escape from the city down below and take part in one of our Yoga classes in collaboration with TruBe Fitness.
Set amongst our luscious tropical greenery with a backdrop of incredible city views, take to the mat in the idyllic City Garden. Join us for a fantastic Yoga class, suitable for all levels and abilities.
Kicking off bright and early, the class runs for one hour as you soak up the panoramic views across London then wander the gardens at your leisure.
Sky Garden is a naturally ventilated space so can be cold, we therefore recommend bringing extra layers of clothing to stay warm during the class.
Yoga Schedule:
Tuesday & Wednesday at 7am
Saturday & Sunday at 8am
Please note tickets are non-refundable and late arrivals might be refused entry.
After you’ve enjoyed your class, feel free to explore the Sky Garden as your ticket includes access to the gardens. You can refuel at Darwin Brasserie, or at Sky Pod, open for hearty breakfasts and morning snacks.
Please note there are no shower facilities and mats are not provided, so we ask you to please bring your own. Read our review here and see the fabulous views for yourself. Book here.
British Summer Time Hyde Park
Kicking off on Friday, June 23, ahead of the first weekend of the festival. The first proper week of Open House events starts from June 26 to June 29 and will pick back up on July 3 until July 5.
Enjoy the long days and warm summer nights with 8 days of activities and free entry in the heart of Hyde Park.
Back for another year, this time for eight days across two weeks, Open House offers FREE access to BST Hyde Park and there’s truly something for everyone!
Whether you want to indulge in some delicious street food, find some zen with a yoga session, or head down with your mates to see a cinema classic as the sun sets on Hyde Park, Open House is here for you. Bigger than ever before, Open House returns with its free vibrant live music & entertainment, including circus skills workshop, Over 60’s Tea Dance, open-air cinema nights, mouth-watering street food, pop up bars there’s lots for the family too, including theatre performances, craft + upcycling sessions and much more. Book here.
Brighton
Beach Yoga at Rockwater with Holly Cooper
Beach yoga is back for Spring and Summer at the seaside town. At Rockwater in Hove, this new beachside community hub offers unspoilt sea views from the beach deck. The yoga classes on the deck at sunrise are the most beautiful start to the day, the peace and quiet with just the sounds of the waves to wake you up.
Holly Cooper is offering weekly classes along with other practitioners as part of The Rockwater life team. Find Holly for beach yoga every Tuesday and Thursday at Rockwater, Hove Beach deck. All classes £12 and please bring your own mat.
Holly’s classes are a mix of strong dynamic creative flows curated with a mixture of soulful and electronic beats. Blended with slow functional movement, Holly will guide you clearly whether a beginner or having practised for many years, yoga on the beach will uplift you, the sunrise and the elements surrounding you, makes for the perfect positive start to your day. Book here.
Cambridgeshire
Wake up and Release Morning Yoga Flow by the lakes
There is a memorable uniqueness to Wilderness Yoga by the Lakes which has been created in an organically simple way for all year long wellness of both body and mind.
With nearly 30 years experience in the wellness industry, MariaElena of “the whole you” offers a wealth of experience in a fantastic selection of outdoor sessions, workshops, courses and retreats covering all aspects of yoga including meditation, breath-work, relaxation and nutrition.
The Lakes is only 55 minutes by train from Kings Cross to St Neots station. Just off the A1, you will be pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful outdoor wellness space surrounded by stunning lakes, trees and wildlife.
A beautiful morning flow of yogic movement combined with intuitive breath-work including a lovely final relaxation or short meditation.
Classes take place on Fridays from 10am -11.15am and cost £20. For more information and to book click here.
Hampshire
Yoga in Victoria Park
Yoga in the Park is a weekly all levels and abilities movement and yoga class to help develop health awareness and improve wellbeing in the community in the beautiful and peaceful outdoor space at the people’s park; Victoria Park.
This project will run throughout the Summer and any donation that you can make would help us sustain this community project.
Meet at the Victoria Park Fountain with a towel/mat, water bottle and some sunscreen and enjoy this opportunity to breathe, move and thrive.
Every Wednesday at 10am at Victoria Park Fountain, Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire. No booking required. Contributions welcome on the day
Outdoor Yoga for Summer
Making the most of the sunshine and warm weather, all levels and abilities are welcome to join this 45-minute outdoor yoga and meditation class. A morning to breathe, move and thrive with this Hatha Vinyasa Flow class. The emphasis is on moving with your breath and building a safe and strong practice.
All classes start at 9am and take place at Canoe Lake, Southsea, Hampshire.
Upcoming dates:
Saturday 17th June
Saturday 8th and 22nd July
Saturday 12th August
Breathwork, Meditation and Cold Water Immersion
These three practices are simple, yet potent forms of self-care, allowing an abundance of benefits. Stimulating your immune system, cell recovery and regeneration, reducing inflammation, enhancing quality and quantity of sleep,
improving mental, psychological and emotional clarity, alleviating the symptoms of anxiety, depression and Long Covid.
Learning these lifestyle habits will build your nervous system resilience so you can tolerate the highs and lows of everyday life. Harness your own power and resilience to thrive and become a more powerful individual in this world.
Held every month throughout the year, join Kat to learn how these self-care strategies and techniques help you take control of your breath, body and mind. All classes start at 10am and take place at Eastney Beach, Southsea, Hampshire.
Upcoming dates:
Sunday 2nd July
Saturday 5th August
Sunday 3rd September
Saturday 1st October
Cornwall
Beach Yoga Carlyon Bay beach
Beach Yoga with Emma is on Saturdays at 10am on Carlyon bay beach. It’s £10 cash investment per person and under 14s are half price.
Please bring your own mat or towel to practice on, wear sun cream if hot. You may need something warm for Savasana/relaxation (there are a few spare mats if needed).
Yoga by the sea stimulates and improves your metabolism, as well as benefitting the serotonin levels in the brain. Studies show that exercising on an unstable surface, like a sandy beach, strengthens the secondary muscles of feet, hips, knees and shoulder joints. Beach yoga also clears your mind and heart.
Also if you fancy joining us for a sea swim after practice bring something to wear and to get dry with.
The warmth of the sand, sound of the waves, smell of the ocean, and the gentleness of the wind can all help bring you to a calmer, more peaceful place. Helping with our physical and mental body, reconnecting the mind body and breath. Book here. For regular updates please check Emma’s Facebook page.
Surrey
Yoga among the lavender fields at Mayfield Lavender Farm, Banstead
Indulge in a truly unique & wholesome yoga experience at the stunning lavender fields, at Mayfield Lavender Farm in Surrey, with Amanda Wass. Classes take place Thursdays – Sundays at 6.15pm-7.15pm throughout June, July & August.
When the day trippers head home we’ll roll out our mats & flow through a nourishing vinyasa yoga class as the sun goes down over the lavender fields…it sounds dreamy, because it is! It’s perfect for that ‘something different to do’, that unique date idea and of course that ultimate wholesome experience.
Suitable for all levels of ability & private bookings available upon request. Cost: £30 (includes entry & parking)
Limited spaces available. Mats for rent/sale. Positive yoga teacher at the ready and (so) looking forward to this truly dreamy yoga experience with you. Book here.
Lewes, East Sussex
Summer Solstice International Yoga Day
Celebrate the summer solstice this International Yoga Day with an exclusive evening of yoga and therapeutic sound.
This will be a unique opportunity to experience an uplifting and relaxing yoga session followed by the amazing rich tapestry of a soundbath. Set out in nature in the heart of the beautiful countryside to combine together with the powerful earth energies present to ground us for the next phase of the year.
Attendees will receive a delicious hand-picked vegetarian grazing box upon arrival (included in ticket price). Hot drinks will also be available to purchase on the evening. Book here.
Weymouth
Park Yoga
Join the free Park Yoga sessions in Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth. 9.30 – 10.30am every Sunday morning from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023.
Your instructor Kim began practicing yoga on a holiday to India and continued to attend classes on her return. In 2002 she began her teacher training with YOGA ARTS of Byron Bay, Australia and gained her Yoga alliance certificate. Kim is also qualified to teach pre and postnatal, and children. She teaches group and private classes around the Weymouth and Dorchester area. Book here.
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