Edinburgh Community Yoga

18/09/2025

We are delighted that Laura will be teaching an afternoon session at the very first .gathering at in Granton on the 18th October. The one day festival will include wood-fires saunas and cold plunges, yoga, movement and sound, talks and conversations, seasonal plant rituals, creative workshops and beach moments.

Ground. Energise. Connect.

Early bird tickets available now from .gathering. See you there.

15/09/2025

WEBINAR on Wednesday 24th Sept at 1230 BST

Join our Outreach Director to talk about all things trauma informed practice and movement with our friends

We’ll be exploring ideas around power dynamics, neuroscience, embodiment and the ‘on the ground’ work of ECY. You’ll also leave with some practical tips on how to make movement practices more trauma aware.

Sign up over at
and check out their awesome work, groups and training focussed on nature based movement and community. 💥

11/09/2025

09/09/2025

She's only gone and done it! Our wonderful volunteer Anna has been fundraising to keep our trauma-informed yoga class in collaboration with the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust and has just reached her target of £2000. An enormous thank you to all of you who supported Anna in raising this money. The classes will now be able to continue for another year and for this we are so grateful.

26/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Yin Out is Back! 🧘‍♂️
Join us for a special evening of Yin yoga + community care 💛

✨ With Norman Blair & Nadine Watton
📅 Fri 10 Oct 2025 | 🕕 6–8pm
📍 Walpole Hall, Edinburgh

All funds go to our Move, Relax, Chat chair-based yoga class for older adults —led by the brilliant Frankie & Ali and loved by all who attend. 💫

Let’s pause, soften & support something meaningful.

22/08/2025

CPD or Retreat? You choose:

🌿Trauma-Informed Practice & Power Dynamics with Lorraine 🌿
📍 Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Kingsbarns, St Andrews
🗓 Sunday 5 October 2025 | 🕙 10am–4pm
Optional add-on: Swim, Sauna, Cold Plunge, Meditation | 🕟 4.30–6.30pm

We’re heading beyond Edinburgh for our first-ever CPD retreat out of the city—and we’d love for you to join us! ✨

Set in the stunning surroundings of Morton of Pitmilly, this session will dive into trauma-informed practice and explore how power dynamics influence the spaces we hold.

Whether you work in healthcare, education, therapy, or community settings—this day is for you.

🌊 After the workshop, stick around (optional add-on) for a deep unwind:
🔥 Cold plunge
🧖 Sauna
🏊 Swim
🧘 Guided meditation
🍵 Tea & connection

Spaces are limited!

20/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Yin Out is Back – and You're Invited! 🧘‍♂️
Support Edinburgh Community Yoga this October

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our much-loved fundraising event:
✨ Yin Out with Norman Blair & Nadine Watton
📅 Friday 10 October 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Walpole Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh

Our past Yin Out sessions in 2023 and 2024 brought together 50+ yogis each time—and helped raise over £1,300 to fund community yoga projects. This year, we're doing it again—this time to support our Move, Relax, Chat chair-based yoga class for older adults at The Gyle, led by the wonderful Frankie and Ali. 💛

This class has become a real lifeline for its participants—and it’s so popular, there’s a waitlist! Your support will help keep it going strong.

🌙 What is Yin Yoga?
A deeply restful, floor-based practice where poses are held for several minutes to encourage stillness, stretch connective tissue, and soothe the nervous system. It’s a space to pause, soften, and reconnect—with yourself and others.

✨ Meet Your Teachers:
🧘‍♂️ Norman Blair – one of the UK’s leading Yin yoga teachers, teaching since 2003.
🧘‍♀️ Nadine Watton – a seasoned teacher with a wealth of experience in Yin and Restorative yoga.

Come for the calm, stay for the community. 💫
All funds raised go directly to supporting inclusive yoga across Edinburgh.

13/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Yin Out for a Cause – Join Us this October! 🧘‍♂️
Fundraising for Edinburgh Community Yoga

We’re so excited to announce the return of our special fundraising event:
✨ “Yin Out” with Norman Blair & Nadine Watton
📅 Friday 10 October 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Walpole Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh
🔗 www.edinburghcommunityyoga.co.uk

In February 2023 and April 2024, over 50 yogis came together at each “Yin Out” to breathe, stretch, and support our work—and thanks to that amazing energy, our last event raised £1,380 to help fund our yoga programs in Craigmillar. 🙌

This time, all proceeds will go directly to supporting our Yoga on Social Prescription class, Move, Relax, Chat, a chair-based yoga class for older adults at The Gyle, led by the brilliant Frankie and Ali. This much-loved class is so popular it’s waitlisted—and we’re determined to keep it going strong! 💛

🌙 Yin yoga offers deep rest and reflection through floor-based postures held for several minutes. It’s a chance to slow down, soften, and reconnect—with yourself and with others.

✨ About your teachers:
🧘‍♂️ Norman Blair – one of the UK’s most experienced Yin yoga teachers, teaching since 2003.
🧘‍♀️ Nadine Watton – a devoted teacher of Yin and Restorative yoga since 2000.

Come along, unwind, and support a good cause. Let’s Yin together—for community, connection, and care. 💫

11/08/2025

🌿 CPD Retreat: Trauma-Informed Practice & Power Dynamics with 🌿

📍 Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort, Kingsbarns, St Andrews
🗓 Sunday 5 October 2025 | 🕙 10am–4pm
Optional add-on: Swim, Sauna, Cold Plunge, Meditation | 🕟 4.30–6.30pm

We’re heading beyond Edinburgh for our first-ever CPD retreat out of the city—and we’d love for you to join us! ✨

Set in the stunning surroundings of , this session will dive into trauma-informed practice and explore how power dynamics influence the spaces we hold.

Whether you work in healthcare, education, therapy, or community settings—this day is for you.

🌊 After the workshop, stick around (optional add-on) for a deep unwind:
🔥 Cold plunge
🧖 Sauna
🏊 Swim
🧘 Guided meditation
🍵 Tea & connection

Spaces are limited!

09/08/2025

🌿 A Big Thank You to Morton of Pitmilly! 🌿

In August 2024, our team came together for a much-needed staff wellbeing weekend at the truly gorgeous Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort—and yes, it was sooo lovely! 💚

But the magic didn’t stop there...

We’re beyond grateful to Morton of Pitmilly for their incredibly generous £1,500 donation towards our Yoga on Social Prescription class in Methil. Thanks to their support, we can keep this vital class running in Leven, in partnership with Airlie Medical Practice.

This class is more than just yoga—it’s a lifeline for many in the community. And it simply wouldn’t be possible without this kind of heartfelt backing. 🙏

Thank you, , for supporting wellbeing in every sense of the word.

07/08/2025

New Intercultural Men’s Yoga Class – Starting September

We’re excited to share the brand new Intercultural Men’s Yoga Class, facilitated by Sikh Sanjog and with ECY Teacher, John Arthur!

📅 Every Wednesday
🕟 4.30–5.30pm
📍 Thistle Foundation

This mat-based class welcomes men from all backgrounds to explore movement, breath, and stillness in a supportive, inclusive space.

No experience needed—just come as you are. 🙌

06/08/2025

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Anna Young – Championing Community Yoga 🌟

At Edinburgh Community Yoga, we’re incredibly lucky to have volunteers like Anna Young, whose dedication and heart truly embody what community yoga is all about. 💛

After completing her 200-hour teacher training in 2023, Anna has been deepening her understanding of how yoga can support both personal wellbeing and stronger, more connected communities. She’s passionate about making yoga accessible, inclusive, and rooted in its true traditions—always creating a space where people feel safe, welcome, and seen. 🧘‍♀️✨

Since the start of the year, Anna’s been assisting our Gentle Yoga: Mindfulness and Movement class at The Crannie Community Hub (in partnership with Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust). When long-term funding fell through, Anna didn’t hesitate—she started fundraising herself to keep the class going! 🙌

“I’ve witnessed the positive impact this class has—people feel safe, comfortable, and part of a community. Raising £2,000 would allow us to continue for another year. It’s been a privilege to witness the benefits—and feel them myself.”

Anna, we couldn’t be more grateful for your spirit and leadership. You inspire us every week. 💫

You can support Anna’s campaign HERE [https://www.justgiving.com/page/yoga-crannie?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL]