With so much to offer as a bustling and dynamic city, the vibrant delights of Brighton life can be equal parts exciting and exhausting! So, if you find yourself needing to recharge and reset after a busy day of shopping, sightseeing or swimming, a Brighton yoga class may be the perfect way to unwind. And with so many options, ranging from intimate practice to large group studios, you will have no shortage of choice. So, whether you’re a newbie to namaste, an amateur to asanas, or a years-practiced yogi, read on to find the best spots in Brighton to practice yoga.
SPACE Yoga Brighton
Nestled near the beautiful Preston Park, SPACE Yoga prides itself on supporting you to achieve wellness. It’s setting in the heart of St. Augustine’s Centre, a beautifully renovated church focusing on the arts and wellbeing, is the perfect zen zone for you to engage with both your body and your mind.
SPACE yoga offers a range of yoga styles from open community classes to gentle and restorative yoga, as well as more specialized yoga, such as pregnancy yoga, Yin Yang yoga and Vinyasa. With both open-level and intermediate classes, yogis at all stages of their practice will be welcome, supported and comfortable.
If you’d like to elevate your yoga game, why not try out one of the workshops on offer at SPACE Yoga? These workshops incorporate yoga, mantra, meditation, breathwork and sound, as well as specific themed workshops such as arm-balancing, or yoga for self-inquiry.
With a range of price points and offers, you are sure to find your perfect option, with a range of single, multi-class and monthly memberships, and 20%-off concessionary reductions available. Plus, with an introductory offer of £30 for 30 days of unlimited classes, you can try the whole range of wonderful yoga on offer.
So, if you fancy exploring a range of new and exciting yoga disciplines, in a stunning studio with expert yoga instructors, then SPACE Yoga may be the choice for you.
Website: https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/
Telephone: 01273 549 072
Address St. Augustine’s Centre, Stanford Ave, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6EA
Brighton Yoga Foundation
Brighton Yoga Foundation offers yoga with a difference. As a not-for-profit registered charity, their community yoga program delivers yoga, on a free or subsidised basis to those most in need of the benefits yoga can provide, including yoga for mental health, for women recovering from abuse & trauma, for stressed teenagers, yoga in schools, for the police and for the NHS.
Brighton Yoga Foundation offers both online and in-person yoga sessions, including women-only sessions, chair practice for chronic pain, sessions for Women of Colour and trauma-informed yoga courses. This creates a space where those living with long-term mental and/or physical health conditions, those living in isolation, or those who wouldn’t normally be able to access yoga within a studio setting can enjoy the transformative benefits of yoga practice in an accessible and affordable way.
If you’re new to yoga, the website also offers a range of pre-recorded introductory yoga sessions, so you can familiarise yourself with yoga poses and sessions before trying out a full class. Whatever your background, situation or need, Brighton Yoga Foundation will support you to explore yoga in a safe and supportive environment, accessible to all.
Website: https://www.brightonyogafoundation.org/
Email: relax@brightonyogafoundation.org
The Float Spa, Hove
Offering a range of complementary therapies, floatation and yoga, The Float Spa describes itself as a sanctuary for yoga practice. While peacefully secluded from the bustle and business of Hove, the Float Spa is conveniently located in central Hove underneath Oeuf Café.
The Float Spa offers a range of yoga classes for all levels, including flow, yin, therapeutic yoga and kundalini yoga. Yogis of all experiences are welcomed into the bright and airy studio, whether they are exploring the beginners’ yoga basics class or the intermediate yoga sessions.
The Float Spa also offers a range of other sessions, including Pilates, mindfulness sessions, guided meditation, sound baths and somatic movement. If you would like to try exploring an even more unique range of relaxation activities, you can dip your toes in the world of flotation, where you effortlessly float in a self-contained pod of ambient Epsom water. Or, why not try the infrared sauna, the perfect way to relax your muscles even more deeply after your yoga class?
Website: https://www.thefloatspa.co.uk
Telephone: 01273 933680
Address: 8 Third Ave, Hove, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2PX
Yoga in the Sky – i360
If yoga on the ground just doesn’t quite hit the spot for a one-of-a-kind yoga class in Brighton, then perhaps a yoga session 450ft up in the sky will be just the ticket. Glide up into the clouds in the bright and airy i360 Pod, with stunning views all around you of the South Downs and the idyllic Sussex coastline.
Your hour-long yoga class will offer you beautiful 360-degree scenery, and the calm and restful atmosphere of the giant glass pod will have you unwinding both your body and your mind in no time. Sessions are led by an expert yoga instructor from Brighton Bella Yoga and are suitable for yogis of all abilities and experience.
Classes occur bi-monthly, and prices range from £24.65 for members or £29 for non-emembers. Just remember to bring your own mat, and complete the health questionnaire before you attend, to make sure you’re fit to fly. So, if the idea of de-stressing while you glide through the air, surrounded by stunning views of the ocean, coast and south downs sounds like paradise, then Yoga in the Sky at the i360 may be the perfect treat for you.
Website: https://brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/yoga-in-the-sky/
Telephone: +44 (0)3337 720 360
Address: Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2LN
Tree of Life Centre
Nestled in the heart of Hove, Tree of Life Integrated Health Centre offers a vast range of yoga, Pilates and meditation classes, as well as physical and talking therapies, and social groups.
With a spacious and relaxing studio for classes, and ten peaceful treatment rooms, Tree of Life Centre is a secluded and tranquil haven. Its range of yoga classes includes Music Flow, Yoga for Under 5’s, Teens Yoga, Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga, as well as Yoga for Cancer, Vajrasati Yoga and Scaravelli Yoga. You can also explore practices such as Qi Gong, Somatic Yoga and Meditation. With such a vast range of disciplines on offer, Tree of Life allows you to find what works for you, and try out something new.
It also offers a plethora of therapies, ranging from massage and physiotherapy to counselling, in addition to complementary therapies such as hypnotherapy and herbs. Or, why not join one of the groups available? For example, Women’s Circle creates a safe space for women of all ages, stages and backgrounds to support and share with each other through guided movement, stretching, meditation, writing and exploring, sensory discovery and optional sharing with the group.
Whatever your well-being wants, the Tree of Life Centre offers a huge range of yoga, guided movements, and well-being opportunities to support you in your day-to-day life.
Website: https://www.tolcentre.com/
Telephone: 01273 220159
Address: 143-145, 145 Portland Rd, Hove, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 5QJ
Studio iO
For a studio which offers total serenity, bathed in natural light and tranquillity, Studio iO is a haven for yoga and relaxation. Founded by Holly Cooper in 2012, Studio iO is a well-established sanctuary for you to explore breath work, stretching and connection with your body.
The regular weekly classes with Holly last a luxurious 90 minutes, allowing you to bask in the sunlit studio while you enjoy a well-paced session with extended deep relaxation. The studio also offers retreat days, as part of which you will enjoy a variety of nourishing yoga practices while admiring the beautiful countryside.
Bathe in the beautiful sound bath on offer, where the studio will be filled with the hum, rings and relaxing tones of harps, gongs and singing bowls. You will also enjoy dedicated time to unwind in the fresh air with a country walk or take a soak in the heated outdoor pool. In between these luxuriant and restful yoga sessions and unwinding activities, you will be treated to juices, lunch from an award-winning restaurant and afternoon tea and cake to close the retreat.
Whether you are after traditional classes, 1:1 tuition or decadent yoga retreats, Studio iO is the perfect sanctuary to explore your yoga practice, mindfulness and relaxation.
Website: https://studio-io.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio_io/
Address: 3 Queen’s Pl, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4JY
Brighton is bursting at the seams with both bustling business and true tranquillity. Whatever your background, current ability or experience, this marvellous city holds the perfect place for you to explore relaxation, mindfulness and movement through one of these amazing yoga opportunities. Now all you have to do is decide where to start!
