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to Emily Hewitt Yoga

Friendly, supportive and inclusive Hatha Yoga classes

in the beautiful Five Valleys.

About me

Hello, I'm Emily! I’m a British Wheel of Yoga trained yoga teacher with a background in education and a lifelong interest in science, movement and health. I have first-hand experience of how yoga can help create a more balanced life - using mindful movement has helped me manage the physical and emotional stresses of work, parenthood and the everyday in a healthy way.

Using my teaching experience and knowledge of yoga I lead friendly and supportive classes that help you to enjoy these health and well-being benefits too.

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About hatha yoga

The style of Yoga that I love to teach is ‘Hatha’ with some elements of ‘Vinyasa’. Hatha yoga classes typically involve a set of physical ‘asana postures’ (yoga poses) and breathing techniques focused on balancing the body and mind.

When poses flow from one to the next without pausing, this is called Vinyasa.

Hatha yoga is an inclusive practice that allows for differing abilities and experience levels. Many poses can be adapted or extended so all participants – whether beginners or more experienced - can enjoy the many benefits yoga has to offer.

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classes and workshops

Weekly classes

I deliver weekly classes throughout the Five Valleys area. These sessions give you the space to unwind and an opportunity to commit to a regular practice where you will build balance, strength, flexibility and confidence.

You can also attend on a drop-in basis as your schedule allows so that yoga continues to be a part of your life even when things get busy.

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Workshops

My workshops are the perfect way to enrich your existing yoga practice.

They offer opportunities to relax, re-energise or delve deeper into specific aspects of yoga. I often collaborate with other practitioners to provide a holistic experience.

The extended timeframe means workshops are a great way to take time out of your schedule, re-charge and create a sense of community with your fellow participants.

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Being by the sea with my family yesterday was so good for the soul 🌊

✨ Candlelit Sunday Wind Down ✨

Life moves fast, and sometimes we forget to slow down. Join me for a peaceful evening of gentle movement and deep relaxation by candlelight at Grace & Glow Studios in Nailsworth.

🗓️ Sunday 23 March
🕖 7–8 PM
🌿 Gentle Movement & Yoga Nidra

No matter your experience level, this class is open to everyone. Whether you’re completely new to yoga or simply looking for a calm space to unwind, this is your time to pause and reset.

Let’s breathe, stretch, and melt into the stillness together.

💛 Only 4 spots left! Reserve your spot at www.emilyhyoga.co.uk

#WindDownWithYoga #TimeToReset #CandlelitYoga

✨ Candlelit Sunday Wind Down ✨

Life moves fast and it can be hard to find time to slow down and just be. Join me for a peaceful evening of gentle movement and Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) by candlelight at Grace & Glow Studios in Nailsworth.

🗓️ Sunday 23 February & Sunday 23 March
🕖 7–8 PM
🌿 Gentle Movement & Yoga Nidra

No matter your experience, this class is open to everyone. Whether you’re completely new to yoga or simply looking for a calm space to unwind, this is your time to pause and reset.

Let’s breathe, stretch and find some comfortable stillness together.

💛 Reserve your spot at www.emilyhyoga.co.uk (link in bio)

#WindDownWithYoga #TimeToReset #CandlelitYoga

I love all of the spaces that I teach in. The studio @graceandglowstudios is warm and inviting. When I arrive to teach on a Monday, it always smells wonderful and the heated floor adds an extra layer of cosiness on these cold winter mornings! On a Tuesday and Friday I teach at The Scout Hut in Minchinhampton. Ok so it doesn’t have a heated floor, but the heating is always on, there’s loads of parking spaces outside and plenty of space to spread out on your mat. My Thursday morning and evening classes are @sportilygymminchinhampton - another warm space with a spongy green floor and a lovely, community feel. Equipment is provided at all of the venues! The best thing about all of these classes though are the lovely people that come along!

I’m excited to share that I now have gift cards available on my website! If you’re looking for a special gift this Valentine’s Day or a birthday present for a friend or loved one why not give the gift of yoga! #giftofyoga #yogagiftcard #valentinesgifts

Did you know, I offer a variety of booking options for my Minchinhampton Scout Hut classes? It means that you can make savings by either committing to a whole half term of classes or purchasing a four class pass for £38. The four class pass gives you access to any 4 Tuesday or Friday classes at the Scout Hut and is valid for 1 year! Link in bio to purchase a pass 🌻

Friendly, welcoming and inclusive yoga in Minchinhampton and Nailsworth! Are you new to yoga or want to get back to it after a break? I currently have spaces in most sessions so please get in touch for more info or check out my website to find out more and book your spot emilyhyoga.co.uk

After a lovely break, it was great to get back to starting the week teaching with my lovely students @graceandglowstudios this morning! A perfect way to start the week in a cosy, warm studio! So nice to see everyone and welcome new students too!

Here’s my winter timetable including dates I’ll be taking a bit of time off over the festive period. If you’re thinking about coming along to a class but haven’t yet made up your mind, please don’t hesitate to contact me to have a chat and see if you think my classes might be right for you. There is lots of information and you’ll find my contact details on my website emilyhyoga.co.uk . I’m very lucky to have such a wonderful and friendly bunch of clients. I thank you all for your continued support this year. Wishing everyone a very happy and restful Christmas period 🎄

I’m really looking forward to this lovely morning on 14 December. There are a handful of places left! Booking can be made via the link in bio to my website. If you’re undecided and have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me 🎄

Think candles, blankets, eye pillows and bolsters in a warm cosy room on a Sunday evening! We’ll start with some gentle stretches, moving with kindness, and then make our way to the floor to get comfy for yoga Nidra (for more details about yoga Nidra please see the event description on my website - link in bio). If you’d like to join us, you can book your place on the workshops page of my website (link in bio). Have a lovely weekend!

R E S T and take some time out at this busy time of year in these two cosy, nourishing offerings I have for you in the lead up to the festive period. If you’re interested in booking and you’d like to find out more about Yoga Nidra, check out the workshops page on my website (link in bio) 🍂

I’m very excited to announce the launch of my new website: emilyhyoga.co.uk (link in bio).Please take a look to find out about my class and event offerings 🌻 Designed by the fabulous @clementinebnightwear

I have a lovely festive offering for you! Take time to wind down, stretch and relax in this nourishing morning combining gentle movement and Yoga Nidra.

Where? Minchinhampton Parish Church
When? Saturday 14th December 10.30-12pm
What do I need? Comfy layers and a water bottle

Is this for me if I’ve never done Yoga before?
Yes! You don’t need to have any experience of yoga to attend. It’s a great way to switch off, unwind and rejuvenate. We’ll begin with gentle, nourishing, soft stretches and mindful movement. This will be followed by Yoga Nidra.

What is Yoga Nidra?
Often called “yogic sleep”, it involves lying down in a comfortable position on a yoga mat. Blankets, bolsters and pillows can be used to add additional comfort and support to help you find a restful position. When you’re comfortable, I will guide you through a series of visualisations and body awareness exercises. These exercises are designed to focus and calm the mind, release tension and improve sleep quality.
Yoga Nidra is all about bringing stillness to the body and mind and is a very gentle and impactful way to enhance well being and practice self care.

How long will the Yoga Nidra last? After some gentle movement, the Yoga Nidra session in this workshop will last around 30 minutes. There will be time at the end for some yummy homemade seasonal refreshments.

What are the main benefits of Yoga Nidra?
Deep relaxation
Improved sleep quality
Enhances bodily awareness
Stress management

Investment £18

Please visit emilyhyoga.co.uk to book your spot.
Limited places available

On this autumn equinox weekend I had the honour of facilitating some morning yoga sessions at Chris and Bethan’s wedding. It was so lovely to guide Chris, Bethan and their guests through some nourishing, grounding movement and stillness before the ceremony yesterday and then this morning after all the celebrations last night. Congratulations to you both and thank you for inviting me to be part of your wedding weekend! #weddingyoga #humanistwedding #autumnequinoxyoga #autumnequinox

Yesterday, Rachel and I had the privilege of delivering a yoga, aromatherapy & massage session at a hen weekend to a wonderful group of women. Such a lovely way to bring friends, family and loved ones together for some nourishing movement, evocative aromas and grounding massage. Thank you for inviting us to be part of this special weekend @leah.jenkinson #yogaaromatherapy #henparty

I’m really looking forward to getting back to my full timetable from Friday 6th September. Please get in touch if you’re interested in trying out a session or would like more info. Classes are very friendly and all poses are facilitated in a staged approach so you can find a version that works for your body. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat 💛 #movementisgoodforthebodyandmind #yoga #minchinhampton #mindfulmovement

There are still a few places left for Yoga Nidra @graceandglowstudios on Friday evening 7-8pm. A lovely, calm way to spend a Friday evening! Book here https://www.momoyoga.com/graceandglow/lesson/20959059/yoga-nidra-with-emily #yoganidra

I’m really looking forward to seeing all of my lovely class members and getting back to a full timetable next week. Classes at the scout hut in Minchinhampton start from Tuesday 4th June. New faces are always very welcome so please do come and give the class a try to see what you think. If you’re unsure but feeling curious, we can arrange a call and have a chat so I can give you more info before you commit. Yoga is not just for bendy people, it’s such a great practice that has wide reaching benefits beyond just the physical body. See you on the mat 🌻

Rachel @wildflower_aromatherapy and I are excited to share the date of our next Yoga, Aromatherapy & Massage morning @graceandglowstudios. As we enter the summer season we will explore some strengthening, powerful poses as well as cooling breathing practices all complimented with grounding aromas and massage. There will be time for yummy treats at the end and everyone will go home with a yogaroma goody bag! Everyone very welcome including beginners to yoga. Early bird investment of £35 before the end of May. Contact me or Rachel @wildflower_aromatherapy to find out more and book 🌼☀️ #yogaaromatherapy #grounding #summeryoga #yoganailsworth

P R O P S…. Using props in yoga asana practice can hugely enhance the experience. Props can add additional weight to help build muscle strength, add length to arms and legs to help create more space in the body, add softness and comfort under the knees, hip bones and neck for example and provide support in balancing postures. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t use props in my own practice and in classes too. Here’s my set up for a recent one-to-one session where we experimented with props in different poses and during rest to find stability, space and softness #yogaprops #stirasukhamasanam #stabilityandease #yoga

R E S T I’m trying to carve out more time in my week to prioritise rest. My natural tendency is to prioritise ‘doing’ over ‘not doing’ and I find just ‘being’ really very hard! I emphasise the important of rest in my classes and hold space for people to rest, breathe and connect with their bodies and minds, so it’s time I started walking my talk! Today I took 30 minutes to practice Yoga Nidra after some slow, gentle movement. I opened my eyes at the end feeling very grateful to have this beautiful, quiet spot to practice in and happy to have taken the time to be still. #rest #yoganidra #vagusnerve

Virabadrasana - The warrior poses are a firm favourite of mine. They feature often in yoga sequences and have an interesting significance and symbolism in yogic philosophy. Join me on Friday 10th May 7-8pm @graceandglowstudios to creatively explore the warrior poses. We’ll have fun learning about the benefits to both the body and mind and each pose will be broken down so that you can find a version that feels good in your body! All welcome! Book here: https://www.momoyoga.com/graceandglow/lesson/20958987/deep-dive-into-warrior-poses-with-emily

Always love starting off my week here @graceandglowstudios. This morning we explored variations of Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog) with a focus on finding a version of the pose that felt good for individual bodies. I love deep diving into poses during a class: sharing the history as well as the physical and emotional benefits. Giving people time and space to play around in a pose and make adjustments is also truly important to me. Hatha yoga 9.30-10.30am Monday mornings @graceandglowstudios

A lovely way to start the weekend with a wonderful group of women @graceandglowstudios 💛 #yogaaromatherapy

Take some time to rest on Friday evening and join me for Yoga Nidra ‘yogic sleep’ @graceandglowstudios . Book here https://www.momoyoga.com/graceandglow/lesson/20674002/yoga-nidra-with-emily #yoganidra

Minchinhampton Scout hut sessions start again this week with a class today and Friday 9-10.15am. Friendly, inclusive sessions where you will be free to move at your own pace in a way that feels good for your body and mind. Classes start with some grounding breath awareness (lying on your back/seated/standing and becoming aware of your breath), warming movement to prepare the body (gradually increasing in intensity with variations given for poses), a breathing practice and then a period of rest wrapped up in a blanket to finish. Contact me if you’d like to give the class a try. #hathayoga #minchinhampton

I’ll be back running my full timetable from next week (Hub sessions are on this week). Classes are very friendly and welcoming with options given for all poses to help make the movement feel good for your body. Classes start with some simple breath work, then we’ll move through poses with time left at the end for rest. Contact me for more information or to book a place 🌻

Rachel @wildflower_aromatherapy and I are very excited to announce the date of our next Yoga, Aromatherapy & Massage morning on Saturday 20th April 10-12pm @graceandglowstudios. We will be exploring balance in the body and mind through embodied movement and deep rest. Investment £35. Please contact us for more details. #yogaaromatherapy #deeprest #yogabalance

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