We warmly welcome you to Stroud Yoga Space…a fully equipped, comfortable and warm space to practice with highly qualified lovely teachers, who will look after you whether you are just starting out on your yoga/pilates journey or are an experienced yogi
Below is information to guide to to finding and booking classes and a few studio guidelines…
Arriving, moving around and leaving the studio…
Hygiene at the studio…
The whole studio is thoroughly cleaned twice a week and in between we keep it as clean and hygienic as possible
We ask you to respect this and do your bit to help keep it clean too
If you use one of our mats then use the spray provided after use and store the equipment back in it’s correct place
Please take home all your belongings and rubbish
Any left property will be put into the ‘forgotten items’ basket in the cloakroom for a couple of weeks after which time we will donate it to charity
In the Studios…
Equipment available from our shop…
Mats and other equipment are available to buy from the yoga shop on Fridays and Saturdays ( belts, bolsters, blocks, bricks, eye masks ) we also sell online…see the ‘Shop’ page
We offer a variety of classes including…
Dru Yoga, Iyengar, Hatha Flow, Yin, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini, Teen Yoga, Restorative, Pregnancy, Mother & Baby as well as blended styles and specific classes for Beginners and Pilates
There are also plenty of weekend workshops to choose from
Our teachers are highly qualified and affiliated with reliable yoga institutions such as ‘The British Wheel’ and ‘Yoga Alliance’. Our teachers’ experience gives them an insight and understanding of people’s bodies and individual needs whether physical or mental/emotional
Many of our teachers will offer private one to one sessions for those who are recovering from injury or feel unable to join a class for whatever reason
Studios…
We have two beautiful studios to hire, both have comfortable room for around 10 people for a yoga class…please note that these numbers have been updated since Covid and we allow plenty of space. The studios have bamboo floors with underfloor heating, plenty of light and a spacious calm atmosphere. Each studio is equipped with yoga mats, blocks, belts, cushions, bolsters and blankets and chairs for your comfort and relaxation
| Class: | Iyengar Yoga – Intermediate with Tanya De Leersnyder |
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| Time: | 9.15am - 10.45am |
| Studio: | 1 |
| Class: | Dru Yoga with Rachel Mellish |
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| Time: | 9.30am - 10.30am |
| Studio: | 2 |
| Class: | Iyengar Yoga – Mixed ability with Tanya De Leersnyder |
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| Time: | 11.15am - 12.45pm |
| Studio: | 1 |
| Class: | Teen Yoga with Emma Mercer |
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| Time: | 4.30pm - 5.30pm |
| Studio: | 2 |
| Class: | Yoga for Pregnancy with Gillian Holmes |
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| Time: | 6pm - 7pm |
| Studio: | 2 |
| Class: | Dru Yoga with Rachel Mellish |
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| Time: | 6pm - 7pm |
| Studio: | 1 |
| Class: | Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Tiger Chadwick |
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| Time: | 7.30pm - 9pm |
| Studio: | 2 |
| Class: | Mindfulness Yoga with Kevin Glaister |
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| Time: | 7.30pm - 8.45pm |
| Studio: | 1 |
Our teachers' experience gives them an insight and understanding of people's bodies and individual needs whether physical or mental/emotional.
My classes provide a safe environment for strengthening your core muscles. I like to offer sessions that take into account everybody’s personal needs, with adaptations to suit your body. Many people coming to classes have got niggles or injuries that …
Dru Yoga Teacher dip: Dru Yoga Meditation Teacher dip. YOGIYOU dip. “I came to yoga over 20 years ago when pregnant with my first child, it has carried me through the joys and challenges of motherhood and life in general. …
I practice yoga to keep my mind and body strong and flexible. My practice adapts to my days and times of year and in this way has grown with me since I began practising Astanga yoga back in 2001.As so …
Kevin has studied and practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years, and has been teaching in Gloucestershire since 2000. He trained extensively in the Iyengar system, in which he qualified. His style of teaching is rooted in his Iyengar …
Teachers are able to go into more depth, sharing their knowledge and passing on the lineage of their teachers, focusing on different aspects of yoga and meditation to give you a more rounded view of the practice and all its philosophy.
The key feature of this practice is the use of ‘yoga props’ such as bolsters, blankets, straps and chairs to fully support the student. The session features less poses than a general class and encourages longer, quieter holds. Deep relaxation …
This extended practice is designed to help you find a break from the overwhelm. This practice is suitable for everyone. In this embodied yin yoga practice postures (shapes/poses) will remain close to the floor. You will be guided to connect …
Rachel is a Dru Yoga teacher who
has held classes in the area for several years.
"My vision was to create a beautiful space where all yoga teachers with their different yoga styles could come together under one roof. After all, 'Yoga' means 'Union'. Providing this facility makes it easy for people to find a teacher and a class suited to their needs."