With classes at Edinburgh Yoga Studios’ costing an average £12 a session, yoga has become a pastime for people with a high disposable income, which just doesn’t seem right!
Yoga classes at Tollcross Community Centre started in 2008 and have been running ever since. In August 2018 some of the classes relocated to Boroughmuir High School. My aim is to provide affordable drop in yoga class for everyone.
I believe yoga should be accessible to everyone and whilst I may not be able to offer a luxurious studio interior, you’ll find our environment is inclusive, non-intimidating, non-judgemental and in the winter, yes, you’ll find it’s a little bit drafty!!!
You will find us at Tollcross Community Centre ALP, the Community Wing is attached to Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG and Boroughmuir High School, 111 Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH11 1FL
Classes run throughout the year and students are welcome to drop in to any of the sessions. The cost is £5 or £4 Student/Concession and no advance booking is necessary. Bring your mat and arrive five minutes before the class start time. There are some mats available to borrow should you need one.
CLASSES CANCELLED | MAY HOLIDAYS
There will no classes at Boroughmuir on Monday 6th May 2019 and Monday 20th May 2019.
CLASSES CANCELLED | SUMMER
There will no classes at Boroughmuir from Monday 1st July 2019 until Thursday 8th August 2019. Classes resume from Monday 12th August 2019.
The Tollcross Wednesday class will run over summer.
| DAY | TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | 18.00-19.00 | Yoga General | Boroughmuir, Gym Hall |
| WEDNESDAY | 18.00-19.00 | Yoga Motion | Tollcross, Room 1 |
| THURSDAY | 18.00-19.00 | Core Vinyasa | Boroughmuir, Dance Hall |
Yoga General | Boroughmuir, Gym Hall
This class will bring awareness to your posture and the correct alignment of the body. Enabling you to develop an understanding of the yoga postures and breathing techniques with a view to strengthening, increasing cardiovascular development, gaining flexibility and aligning the body through time and practice. Variations are given to suit all levels.
Yoga Motion | Tollcross, Room 1
This dynamic flowing power class will focus on strength in postures and is designed to build muscle tone and a strong, healthy, flexible body. This is a powerful and challenging class. This class is not suitable for beginners
Core Vinyasa | Boroughmur, Dance Studio
The focus in this class is on abdominal and core strength. Based on the principles of Ashtanga Yoga, this class will look at postures which will stretch, tone, flatten and strengthen the abdominal area. We will work to build confidence, flexibility and strength in preparation for arm and head balances. Variations are given to suit all levels. This class is not suitable for pregnancy.