CYS is a dedicated yoga and movement studio located at 10 Moor Street, Chepstow. It provides a vibrant hub for individual teachers to run their classes independently in a shared space. For enquiries about weekly classes, prices and bookings, please contact the specific teacher by clicking on their picture below.
Meet The Teachers
Lorna has been practicing yoga for about 20 years. Having finished her first 200 hour teaching training in 2010 she went on to do Ashtanga and Anusara Training Immersions and a 300 hour advanced level training in Embodied Flow. She combines all her training to date with her many years of personal practice to teach a fluid vinyasa style of yoga that invites her students to fully embody the practice. Her classes are designed to strengthen and make space in the body and mind, utilising the power of the breath and a felt sense of the body to stop gripping, to start grounding and to experience a real sense of freedom.
Email: Send Lorna an email
Phone: 07793381849
Website: www.lornayoga.com/
Facebook: Facebook.com/lornavinyasayoga
Since studying Hatha Yoga and the Eden Method and turning many corners in her life, Sian began to feel happy (from the heart) and experienced a purpose she had not felt before. Having experienced these benefits, Sian’s aim is to share them with you and so she has brought her learnings together to create a powerful holistic combination. In this integrated approach we bring awareness into the body; away from what tends to be an over-busy, negative mind to a calmness within us to enjoy a full, expansive and joyful life. Remember that we start from where we are. Yoga is for everyone who want to make positive changes in themselves for the greater good.
Email: Send Sian an email
Website: http://www.sianruleyoga.com
Phone: 07872 571934
Cliff’s classes are geared to accommodate all sorts of bodies and abilities, using basic Yoga poses to work on strength, balance and flexibility, and simple breath practices to ease the body, and to focus the mind. We will push ourselves up to (and never over) our limit, and rest at any time we need to, without any judgement. We will also find some ease and comfort, to let our bodies recover, and our nervous systems process what we’ve done. So, if this sounds like it might be right for you, and you’re interested in giving it a try, message Cliff to enquire about joining him for a class.
Email: Send Cliff an email
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StiffCliffYoga
Michael grew up with plenty of freedom to lead an active life. After several injuries sport took the back burner since every attempt at returning to sports ended in recurring injuries.
Discovering yoga in his early fifties proved to be the way forward for him to perform beyond the restrictions of the old injuries.
Michael’s interest lies in helping others rediscover their connection to their own body, to anchor our mind and bring space into ourselves.
For over 3 decades Michael has practised traditional acupuncture and massage. He gained a deep appreciation of the individuality of our lives. For the past 7 years, he offers yoga classes in a caring, supportive manner, encouraging the individual to achieve their goals.
His aim is to bring mindfulness, fitness and joy to anyone who is looking to improve their well-being and expand their lives through the practice of Dru Yoga & Breathwork.
Email: Send Michael an email
FB: /kariandmichaelyoga, Insta: /kari_and_michael
Mobile: 07792 861108
Website: https://www.karivaneden.com/
Hugo is a level 1 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher who has practised yoga for over 20 years. Iyengar yoga is named after B.K.S. Iyengar (1918 - 2014), who evolved precise posture (Asana) and breathing (Pranayama) techniques.
There is a focus on correct alignment of the body, ensuring you’re working safely and with maximum benefit. Props, such as chairs, blocks and belts are used in class to allow those with less strength or flexibility to work to their capacity. These attributes with the rigorous training of Iyengar yoga teachers have contributed to Iyengar yoga becoming the world’s most practiced yoga system.
Attendees of Hugo's classes appreciate his thoughtful and caring approach. There are opportunities to join Hugo's classes for those who are completely new to yoga as well as those continuing or returning to yoga after a break.
Email: Send Hugo an email
Phone: 07906 770780
Heather is a fully qualified Pilates teacher whose aim is to help others gain the same benefits from Pilates that she has experienced herself. She is an active mum of 3 who loves gardening, horse-riding, hill walking and looking after her many animals. Although she has dabbled in Yoga for many years, she began focusing on Pilates 5 years ago whilst rehabilitating from a difficult shoulder injury. Pilates helped her to regain her strength and mobility whilst undergoing and following on from the Physio that was required. She was stunned by the benefits Pilates offered and after 4 years decided to train in teaching Pilates to share her experience.
As a former secondary school and early years teacher she has vast experience in delivering clear and structured teaching methods. Her teaching ethos puts everyone at ease with encouragement and individual focused attention whilst helping everyone reach their full potential. She considers teaching a true skill and has thoroughly enjoyed her Pilates instructor career so far. Her other part time occupations include Floristry (in which she also teaches workshops) and administration for their family business.
She is a level 3 qualified Pilates instructor (fully insured) and is currently working towards achieving her level 4.
If you’re looking to rehabilitate from injury, improve your core strength or flexibility then Pilates could be for you. It could help you to manage conditions such as Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Hypermobility. It can also play a key role in managing back pain. If Pilates sounds like it could benefit you then please get in touch with Heather to book in to a class or perhaps even a 1:1 booking.
Email Heather: send Heather an email
Tel: 07717282369
Web: www.classiccorefitness.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559931184446
Having a young family but still feeling a desire to dance with others, but away from late nights and booze, Jess discovered a class that would change everything. A class that gave the feeling of the dancefloor, that allowed for personal growth as well as fun and exercise. She signed up and qualified as an Ecstatic Awakening Dance facilitator in 2020, and has been running ad hoc classes in the Chepstow area since. She is now looking forward to putting down roots at Chepstow Yoga Space.
The class aims to bring the enjoyment of the dance floor to a safe and supported environment. You will be guided through a warm-up, shake, free dance, grounding and meditation, all whilst moving in a way that feels right for you. You are given permission to have your eyes closed throughout, allowing you to tune inwards, knowing no one is watching. This allows you to meet yourself exactly where you are and to process any thoughts, feelings or emotions that come up, leaving you feeling lighter and more aligned.
A mix of musical genres to move, stretch and lie down to.
Move how you want to move.
The alternative Friday night dancefloor.
Email or WhatsApp to reserve a place, £10 / £15 cash on the door
When: The 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm
Email: jessjaneholder@gmail.com
Phone: 07737664240
Find Us
Address: Chepstow Yoga Space, First Floor, 10 Moor Street, Chepstow NP16 5DD
We are located in central Chepstow with good access on foot, by bicycle or by public transport.
Please note that no onsite parking is available to students, unless they are members of the Chepstow Club. We ask that all students park in one of the many nearby car parks, such as those located at Marks and Spencers or on Welsh Street.
Our Ethos
Chepstow Yoga Space is a supportive community space where people come together to share, to breathe and to grow, through the joy of movement.
With this in mind, CYS is driven by the ethos of ‘movement for every body’ which is supported by five key principles which reflect the values of the founding group:
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Welcoming: CYS is bright, warm, clean and spacious
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Inclusive: CYS is open to everyone
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Nurturing: we offer a safe environment for people to explore movement
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Inspiring: we inspire better living
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Community-centred: we are a place where people can come together to share the gift of movement