Yoga in Corbridge: Studio Classes and Nearby Sessions

For a village of its size, Corbridge is well served for yoga. There is a dedicated studio in the middle of the village, a leisure centre timetable ten minutes up the road, and a long-running class in one of Hexham's oldest buildings. Between them they cover most styles, from slow restorative practice to a dynamic flow, and most budgets.

This guide sets out what each offers. Timetables and prices change through the year, so check the booking page or contact the teacher before your first class.

Corbridge Yoga Studio

The village's own studio is Corbridge Yoga Studio, tucked away in Old Bakery Yard off Princes Street. It grew out of classes that teacher Natalie Palmer began running in Corbridge in 2017, which became popular enough to need a home of their own. She opened the studio with help from a crowdfunding campaign.

Classes are deliberately small, with up to 12 people, so teachers can give individual guidance and newcomers do not get lost at the back of a crowded room. The studio has a small team of teachers, each with their own speciality, and the weekly timetable covers a broad range of styles:

• Forrest yoga, a strong, breath-led practice taught by Natalie
• Vinyasa flow, linking movement and breath in a continuous sequence
• Yin, slow and floor-based, with poses held for several minutes
• Hatha, a steadier, more traditional class
• Restorative yoga and a Renew and Refresh class, both gentler options for winding down
• A Pilates-inspired core session for building strength

The studio also runs occasional workshops on particular themes. The timetable changes through the year, so the best approach is to look at the live booking page on its website, which shows the classes and prices for the weeks ahead. For questions about which class would suit you, call 07874 891371 or email hello@corbridgeyoga.com.

Being in the centre of the village, the studio is easy to reach on foot from most of Corbridge, and there is parking nearby in the village car parks. Our guide to parking in Corbridge has the details.

Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham

If you prefer a gym-style class or want to combine yoga with a swim, Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham is about ten minutes' drive from Corbridge. It is run by Places Leisure for Northumberland County Council and has free parking.

The centre's studio timetable includes Vinyasa Flow Yoga on Monday evenings at 5.30pm, an hour-long class listed at £8 to book as a non-member, and Yin Yang Yoga, listed at £7. Places Leisure's timetable changes from term to term, so check the current schedule on its website or by calling 01670 620200.

Leisure centre classes tend to be larger than studio sessions and can feel busier, but they are a good, low-commitment way to try yoga for the first time.

Andrew Yoga at the Moot Hall, Hexham

For a slower, alignment-focused practice, Andrew Yoga runs a mixed-level class every Saturday morning from 9.30am to 10.45am in the Moot Hall, the medieval tower on Hexham's Market Place. The teacher, Andrew Knowles, is a member of Iyengar Yoga UK, and the class follows that approach, with careful attention to posture and the use of props such as blocks and belts to help each student into a pose safely.

The class is open to beginners and more experienced students alike. You can drop in for £10, or pay £9 a class by booking a monthly block. Booking information is on the Andrew Yoga website, and Andrew can be contacted on 07725 149982. Practising inside a medieval tower makes for a memorable start to the weekend.

Choosing a class

If you are new to yoga, a few pointers may help:

• Gentle styles such as restorative, Yin and Hatha are a good place to start if you are stiff, recovering from injury or simply want to relax.
• Flowing styles such as Vinyasa are more physically demanding and suit people who already exercise regularly.
• Iyengar-based classes are slower and more precise, and the use of props makes them accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
• Let the teacher know about any injuries, health conditions or pregnancy before the class starts.

Ask whether mats and props are provided before your first visit. Wear comfortable clothes you can stretch in, and avoid a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand.

More ways to stay active

For walking and running routes around the village, see our guide to running and cycling in Corbridge. For clubs and team sports, see sport and clubs in Corbridge.