Hereford Yoga Centre

A small update from September

After three years without increasing our prices, we'll be making a small adjustment to our single class and class package prices from 1 September.

Throughout that time we've worked hard to keep yoga as accessible as possible while continuing to provide the highest quality teaching.

We're pleased to say that our memberships will remain at their current prices.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Summer Break ☀️

Hereford Yoga Centre will be closed from Monday 17 August to Monday 31 August for our annual two-week summer break.

We hope everyone enjoys the opportunity to rest, recharge and make the most of the summer. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Centre when classes resume on Tuesday 1 September.

If you're joining us for classes before then, we look forward to seeing you soon. If not, have a wonderful summer break.

We’re seeking an experienced freelance administrator and marketing co-ordinator to join our friendly team for a few hours each week. Search Hereford Yoga CIC on Indeed. Applications close 21st August, interviews 27th August

We have 2 roles to fill! Seeking an experienced part-time administrator and marketing co-ordinator to join our friendly team. Please apply through Indeed or send us an email. Applications close 21st August, interviews 27th August.

"Focus on keeping your spine straight. It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert."- BKS Iyengar

Join us for a morning of yoga all about your back. Around 80% of people will experience back pain during their life. Iyengar yoga can REALLY help. So whether you've already had a bad back or you want to do something preventative, this is a workshop for you!

Working with the principles of creating space and finding a balanced curvature, we'll increase strength and flexibility, reduce pain, and discover how the spine is the energetic centre of a dynamic existance.

Sunday 20 September

There are two ways to join us:

🌿 Morning Workshop (10am–1pm)
Suitable for students with 6+ months of regular Iyengar yoga practice. Includes a light lunch.

🌿 Full Day (10am–4.30pm)
For students with 18+ months of regular class attendance, continue after lunch with an afternoon of yoga philosophy, mantra, restorative āsana and prāṇāyāma to deepen your practice.

Morning Workshop: £35
Full Day: £55
10% concession discount available.

Visit our website for full details and to book your place. If you're unsure which booking option is right for you, or have any questions about the workshop, please get in touch—we're always happy to help.

We hope to see you on the mat!

A few reflections from Jenny-May following our retreat at Penpont Estate... 🌿

It’s often only after returning home that there’s time to appreciate everything that made a retreat so special—not just the yoga, but the people, the place and the moments in between.

Here’s Jenny-May’s reflection in her own words:

Well, I really enjoyed teaching at the completely stunning Penpont Estate.

The yoga hall is ideal- cool and breezy in the hot weather, with a bunch of handy pillars and beams for hanging off- we did loads of fabulous traction!

The venue itself is a gorgeous old manor set in vast grounds, sensitively managed for wildlife. You can feel the love that has gone into it and it’s full of delightful surprises including a Green Man maze, wood-fired sauna, dragon flies, butterflies, wild flowers and even otters. The river Usk is unspoiled this far upstream, and is perfect for a cleansing dip between classes. Each morning is heralded by a stunning dawn chorus.

The food by Gina’s Cantina was both delicious and nutritious and just hit the spot. Gina, as always, made her kitchen a place of warmth and enveloping generosity.

I was so blown away by the dedication, courage and kindness of everyone who attended. For me it was a massive privilege to be able to focus into some deep listening, and to practise the continually fascinating art of yoga with such an interesting and supportive bunch of people. Thank you so much. Hope we can do it again next year!

-We certainly hope so too.

Penpont

Join Edgar Stringer and Lydia Holmes for a fabulous weekend of Iyengar yoga at Hereford Yoga Centre. Edgar and Lydia always share their serious wealth of knowledge and experience with a good dose of humour and a fun sense of exploration. Hope you can join us to take a deep dive into the inner experience.

Edgar Stringer & Lydia Holmes, Guest Teachers
Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October

6 months regular attendance in Iyengar yoga classes required.

Choose from a single session (£35/£40), a full day or the full weekend package.

Saturday 11.30 am - 2 pm, 3.30 pm - 6 pm

Sunday 10 am - 1 pm, 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

More info and booking on our site:
https://www.herefordyoga.co.uk/events/

Yogatree

Thinking about trying yoga?

Or perhaps you know someone who's been meaning to start? Our next 8-week Foundation Course, taught by Jenny-May, begins on Tuesday 8 September (7.45–9.00pm).

The Foundation Course will take you through the basic poses and concepts of Iyengar yoga in a progressive way. Suitable for complete beginners of all ages and fitness levels.

✨ 8-week course – £82
📍 Join us in the studio or online
🎥 Recordings provided if you need to miss a class
💚 10% concession discount available

For more information, please visit our Foundation Course page:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/fg5GeDC/Foundation

You don't have to join a Foundation Course to begin your yoga journey with us – our Beginner classes are suitable too.

Whether you're completely new to yoga, returning after some time away, or simply curious to learn more, we'd love to welcome you to our friendly and supportive community. If you're unsure which class is right for you, just get in touch – we're always happy to help.

📧 [email protected]

More information about Hereford Yoga Centre's Upcoming Foundation Courses More information about Hereford Yoga Centre's Upcoming Foundation Courses

There's lots to look forward to at Hereford Yoga Centre over the coming months.

While Jenny-May is away for a little longer, we're incredibly grateful to our wonderful teaching community for helping our full timetable continue. This week we're delighted to welcome Rowena, Kishe and Dave, alongside Chloe and Lisa, who are all generously sharing their time, experience and warmth with our community.

Jenny-May will return to the regular timetable before we close for our annual summer break (17–31 August).

Looking ahead, we're excited to be welcoming students to our Foundation Course, the return of our monthly Prāṇāyāma class, our Enhanced Practice: Lower Back workshop, and a Guest Teacher Weekend with Edgar Stringer and Lydia Holmes.

📅 Upcoming dates:
• Summer Break: 17–31 August
• Foundation Course begins: 8 September
• Prāṇāyāma: 13 September
• Enhanced Practice: Lower Back: 20 September
• Edgar Stringer & Lydia Holmes: 3–4 October

Whether you're joining us for a regular class, starting your yoga journey or looking to deepen your practice, we hope to see you over the coming months.

Visit our website or get in touch to find out more and book your place.

What does 'progress' in yoga look like?

From Rhian, who works on our admin and marketing:

'I recently asked Jenny-May what she most enjoys seeing in students during class. Her answer was not what I expected.

It wasn't mastering a difficult pose, becoming more flexible, or physical achievement. It was seeing students begin to turn their attention inward, becoming more present in themselves and less distracted by the world around them.

As someone just starting out on my yoga journey, I found myself reflecting on where I experience those moments of presence in everyday life. For me, this is usually when I'm gardening.'

In yoga philosophy, this is known as Pratyahara – the practice of drawing the senses inwards. It reminds us that yoga isn't simply about physical achievement, but about cultivating awareness, stillness and presence.

Have you ever experienced that feeling of being completely present in the moment? We'd love to hear where you find it. 💙