Group Yoga Classes

Yoga Class Schedule

MONDAY 12 - 1.15pm Yoga for All @ Space Yoga Studio

  • Gentle drop-in class at the lovely Space Yoga Studio, St Augustine’s Centre, Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6EA

  • £14 per class - book via Space Yoga Studio

WEDNESDAY 8 - 9.30pm Move. Breathe. Be. Hatha Yoga Class

  • Group class for those with some experience

  • Held at Space Yoga Studio, BN1 6EA during term time

  • Booking essential - £12 per class payable in advance for 6-7 week blocks (payment details and confirmation will be sent on booking)

  • Please contact me to book as this class is private and not on the Space schedule

THURSDAY 2-3.30pm Yoga Gently

  • Small, friendly class for over-60s and those who want to take it slow and gentle

  • Held at Space Yoga Studio, BN1 6EA during term time

  • Booking essential. £12 per class payable in advance for 6-7 week blocks (payment details and confirmation will be sent on booking)

  • Please contact me to book as this class is private and not on the Space schedule

THURSDAY 8 - 9.30pm 6-Week Yoga Fundamentals Course (dates TBC)

  • Course for beginners and those interested in learning fundamental principles of yoga practice

  • next 6-week course starting 2025

  • Held at Space Yoga Studio, St Augustine’s Centre, Brighton, BN1 6EA

  • Contact me to go on waitlist

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Rachael is an experienced and compassionate teacher who has taught a variety of students from all walks of life. In a class with Rachael you will be sensitively guided through a practice that incorporates mindful flowing movement and held poses with moments of stillness, meditation and breathwork.

After a few classes you will feel healthier, stronger and more grounded. Your breathing will start to improve, as well as concentration, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. Ultimately though, a class with Rachael is about much more than just the poses; it is about reconnecting with yourself in body, mind and breath.

To book a class with Rachael please check out the schedule above. Rachael also teaches Yoga for Beginners and Yoga for Back Care courses - click below to find out more.

Group Class Testimonials

  • "Rachael's yoga was just what I needed. I found the way she presented her class was unhurried and had options for the less flexible. It was relaxing, yet invigorating. She is very knowledgeable about poses and her voice is lovely. Afterwards, I felt like my body had been stretched in a good way and my mind felt more peaceful. I thoroughly recommend her and her classes.”

    Katy

  • "Even though I've been going to various yoga classes for over 15 years, Rachael still teaches me something new every lesson. I look forward to having some time just for me once a week, and I feel so stretched, toned and yet relaxed at the end of the class.“

    Abi

  • "Rachael is a really calm and encouraging tutor, and she clearly has a very thorough knowledge of yoga. Every week we try something new or concentrate on a particular area of the body which keeps the sessions varied. The class sizes are small so each of us gets help with the correct posture or position. Rachael motivates me to improve, but she is never pushy and will suggest alternative ways of doing things for less experienced people. Also, the atmosphere in the class is very relaxed and friendly."

    Emily

  • “Small group, big improvement…The small group aspect of Rachael's class has improved my range and ability to a much greater extent than the large classes I go to at my gym. We are encouraged to ask a question if we're not sure about a position, which I find very helpful. I have also noticed the subtle difference between being in the correct position and holding that position for a number of minutes, it's harder but I am feeling the benefits to my body, in terms of the ease of movement I experience in everyday life.”

    Kim

  • “Great yoga teacher…As an ex-dancer with a lot of injuries, I have always found yoga incredibly challenging. Rachael has been extremely accommodating with me, taking the time to both explain the various poses and help me make adjustments to suit my physical limitations. She is a really friendly teacher with a lovely energy and I have very much enjoyed her classes, as well as finding them beneficial.”

    Alison

  • "I was quite new to yoga when I first attended Rachael's classes. The sessions are very relaxed; there's a strong emphasis on finding correct form and alignment but its never competitive. Variations are offered for more advanced students so its always challenging. Her kind and sensitive instruction definitely set me up for lifelong practice."

    Mike

  • “Friendly and calm…I have been practising yoga with Rachael for about a year now having journeyed through Ashtanga, pregnancy and hatha yoga over the last 15 years. I thoroughly enjoy her classes. The small group sessions that she runs are always friendly and relaxed whilst still providing a challenge physically. She really has a talent for working with each individuals abilities and needs within the class and gently encourages adjustments to suit each person. Each class is planned to have a theme which means that no two classes are identical, and I have learned so much working with her. I always leave the class relaxed and uplifted and ready to enjoy the day ahead. She is a talented teacher who clearly cares deeply about her work. I thoroughly recommend her classes.”

    Clare

  • “I first met Rachael because my husband bought me a 6 week, one-to-one course with her for a present. It gave me a chance to learn how my own body works within the poses and then I joined her Yoga for Beginners Course. I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the Beginners Course, along with an information booklet that followed each week. Rachael is brilliant at explaining the breathing which I find tricky along with describing how to be in a pose and what that is achieving, all of this is done without the feeling of being bombarded with information. I always feel completely relaxed and sleep well after my yoga class.”

    Jo H

  • "‘I have been seeing Rachael throughout my 2-year teaching training with the Yoga Academy. She has been enormously supportive and encouraging and has a lovely, calm presence which is exactly what you need when you feel like you’re swimming against the tide! I come out of our two-hour sessions feeling confident and capable again! I have also been to her classes and observed her classes; her detail and observation is like no other teacher I’ve come across. I would highly recommend her as a mentor if you are on the teacher training journey, as a 1:1 teacher and a must if you’ve never been to her classes."

    Rebecca (trainee yoga teacher)

  • "Rachael's class is unselfconsciously deep. The class progresses through the asanas with mindful breath and inward focus. It's a great way to relax and come into the present without being overly strenuous. Rachael sensitively notices each individual's ability and makes effortless and unobtrusive adjustments."

    Jo

  • · “A calm, gentle and skillful teacher…I have been to group classes with Rachael and had one to one sessions with her too. I found her to be a gentle but effective teacher. The lessons are skillfully adjusted for all levels of ability and Rachael helps you to work with your body's abilities. I found that the classes were the ideal balance between effort and relaxation, so when I finished a class I felt I had worked my body but never felt I had pushed it too hard. I always came away relaxed but energised. Rachael is very sensitive to each students particular needs and I felt very safe in her experienced, capable hands. I have no hesitation in recommending her as an excellent yoga teacher.”

    Sarah

  • "...a huge thank you for being such an amazing yoga teacher. I came away feeling restored from my currently demanding workload. And I had such a surge of energy. Amazing!"

    Liz

  • "I started yoga with Rachael when on the mend from a couple of injuries. I was really impressed with how she was mindful to make minor changes to poses for me to accommodate these injuries. This really reassured me and I'm delighted to say that after only about 6 sessions, I already feel the benefits of regular yoga with Rachael and am dead keen to carry on. I highly recommend her."

    Lisa

  • "Rachael's yoga class is the highlight of my week. We all leave feeling invigorated and more supple. My core strength and posture have also improved and the feeling of well-being after the class is not to be underestimated. The classes are small and Rachael is excellent at giving personalised service. We all have areas that we are better or worse at, but there is no feeling of competition within the class. The tailored advice allows each person to progress at their own speed and to their own capabilities. I wish that I had discovered Rachael years ago!"

    Samara

  • "Starting a day of training as a team with some yoga had such a positive impact on the rest of the day. Rachael led a short session that helped centre and relax people for the whole day."

    The Grace Eyre Foundation

  • "Rachael is an excellent yoga guide. In the sessions which I have attended, she uses relatively easy yoga positions but through personal feedback and focusing on small details of posture and breath she achieves deep effects. Her sessions are full of mindfulness and I carry her approach home with me each week. Highly recommended!"

    Charles

  • "I have been practising yoga on and off for over 25 years and trained in Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. I love Rachael's classes, for me they hit just the right point - plenty of core work and just the right level of difficulty. I love working on the breath with her and I usually feel just the right amount of challenge during a class. She is super friendly and very normal! I never feel intimidated. Very happy!"

    Zoe

  • “Rachael’s class is the highlight of my week as much as anything for the peace and mental space I find there. After a very short period of time I have experienced a marked improvement in problems that I have previously spent many visits to the osteopaths trying to get rid of. The class I attend is varied, professional, inclusive and above all very enjoyable. I wish I could go more often.”

    Leona

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION* - please read prior to joining any class

  • I’d like my classes to be accessible to all, so if you are unable to pay the requested amount please contact me to discuss an alternative

  • Cancellation policy - classes and courses are non-refundable and non-transferable

  • Please contact me before joining a class to let me know if you have any injuries/concerns

  • Always seek advice from a qualified medical practitioner before starting a new exercise programme

  • It is your responsibility to practice in accordance with your physical and mental capability - only you can feel what is going on within your body and you should never force or strain when practising

  • If you feel any pain or discomfort when practising please stop, contact your teacher and seek medical advice if necessary

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