Queer Yoga Edinburgh @ Salisbury Centre

Please note we are taking a break from classes in August and will resume back in September. Look out for updates on our Facebook group (Queer Yoga Edinburgh) for social meet ups/ retreat days in August.

These classes are for LGBTQ+ people who would like to practice accessible yoga with their community. Open to all abilities and experience. We will have around a 60 minute movement and meditation practice, followed by optional tea and chat. If you are practicing without a chair you should be able to get yourself up and down from the floor, otherwise we suggest using a chair.

The sessions are pay what you can as we hope to make classes as accessible as possible if finances are a barrier for you. Please pay what you are able. If you are unable to pay at the moment, feel free to book a free ticket. Your donation goes to support our community teachers and for hire of the space so we can continue running these classes.

We hope to create a yoga community for queer folks to enjoy group embodiment practice and connect with others. Our classes will follow a gentle flow / slow vinyasa style, with a focus on finding some time for you, to find safety within your own body away from judgement or comparisons. A space where you can take a moment to notice how you feel as you take your time to move in a way that feels right for you and connect with your breath.

The group is lead by yoga insturctors Megan (she/they), Nikhita (they/them) and Jordan (he/they) and supported by LGBT Health & Wellbeing.

Mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you want. Blocks and blankets will be provided. Chairs can also be provided if needed for extra support - please just let us know at the start of class or by email. We suggest you wear something comfy you can freely move in (joggers, shorts, tshirts etc)

The sessions will usually be held in the in the upstairs studio of the Salisbury Centre . The studio is situated on the on the first floor up stairs with a handrail and unfortunately there is no lift. Occasionally we are in the art room situated on the ground floor (which is wheelchair accessible). There is a schedule on the front door which will say which room we are in. Please send us an email before hand if you want to confirm before attending. There are all gender toilets available throughout the building. When arriving at the building the front door is locked so please press the doorbell for the studio (or art room) and someone will welcome you in. Group size tends to be around 8-12 people. At the end of practice you will have the choice to stay for a hot drink and chat, which we usually have back in the studio, or when it is warm in the garden. This lasts around 30 minutes but it's ok if you need to leave early.

Any questions at all, please get in touch. Hope to see you there!

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