BEGINERS COURSES
Beginners classes
Begin your yoga practice with us here at R&R Studios, Cirencester.
Barre/ Gentle Yoga/ Yoga
New-ish to yoga or not sure where to start with our yoga classes? Our Begin course with Cat is just the thing for you. Learn the fundamentals of a sustainable yoga practice so you can join us on the mat every week and discover the joy of yoga.
This 4-week beginners’ course will give you a taste of all the yoga practices we offer here at R&R Studios, combining the dynamic style of vinyasa yoga with pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and rest.
Over the four weeks we will cover:
1. Pranayama (breathwork). Learn how different breathwork techniques affect our nervous system to energise, focus, ground & soothe.
2. Asana (yoga postures). Learn the asanas you find in a typical vinyasa yoga class (seated, standing, forward folds, backbends, twists and inversions). Our sessions will create space for you to explore how poses feel in your body, learn to use props to support yourself, and to link your breath with movement.
3. Rest. Experience restorative yoga, Yin yoga and meditation practices and become curious about how it feels in your body to slow down and soften your edges.
There will be the chance to ask any questions you might have as going along in each session and you’ll also get to connect with others in the same place on their yoga journey. We’d love to be the beginning of your yoga practice!
Thursdays, 19.30-20.30pm with Cat Hindson Next course dates: 4th September, 11th September, 18th September, 25th September.
Our Classes
Yoga
Yoga classes at R&R Studios consist of asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation & rest. Our teachers draw on a range of training and influences including: Vinyasa Yoga, Embodied Yin™, Restorative Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Non-dual Tantra, and Yoga Nidra.
Our signature Yoga class is dynamic, includes creative transitions, and follows a vinyasa-style where movement is linked to the breath. You will build up heat in the body before we slow things down and end the class with space to rest.
This class is suitable for all levels, so beginnners are always welcome. We recommend letting us know if it’s your first class so we can give you some extra guidance.
Please note, class registrations close 30 minutes before practice starts.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga at R&R Studios blends slow, floor-based postures with mindful movement to offer a softer practice. You will move more than in a Yin or Restorative class, but the pace will be slower than our signature Yoga class. This is perfect for those looking for something more grounding, beginners, and those returning to their practice after a break.
Please note, class registrations close 30 minutes before practice starts.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga at R&R Studios is a slow, grounding practice rooted in the Taoist concept of Yin and Yang, inviting stillness, softness, and deep release.
Classes consist of floor-based postures held for longer periods, allowing time to soften and explore your edge. We use props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support the body, making space for a meditative, introspective experience.
Yin Yoga is suitable for all levels. If you’re new to the practice, let us know so we can offer you extra support and guidance.
Please note, registrations close 30 minutes before practice starts.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga at R&R Studios is a deeply restful practice designed to support the nervous system and nurture stillness through long holds in deeply supported & relaxing postures.
Expect to use plenty of props; blankets, bolsters, eye pillows, and more. This is a gentle, nourishing space to slow down, cultivate deep rest, and replenish your cells.
Our teachers guide from their own experience and training, so each class offers a slightly different flavour of rest. You can read our teachers’ bios here and explore their classes to find the approach that resonates with you.
This practice is truly accessible and open to all. If it’s your first time, we recommend letting your teacher know so they can offer extra support.
Please note, registrations close 30 minutes before practice starts.
Barre
Barre at R&R Studios is a high-energy, low-impact movement practice designed to leave you feeling strong, uplifted, and deeply connected to your body.
This musically-driven class blends bodyweight resistance, optional props (like ankle weights, Pilates balls, and loop bands), and high repetitions to build strength, stability, and endurance. Yes, that signature barre burn is part of the magic.
Barre is suitable for all levels and is taught in layers, so you can move in a way that feels right for you. If it’s your first class, let your teacher know, they’ll be happy to offer extra support and guidance.
Please note, registrations close 30 minutes before practice starts.
Pilates
Pilates at R&R Studios is a dynamic, full-body movement practice designed to build strength, balance, and awareness from the inside out.
Expect a flowing class that strengthens, lengthens, and challenges the body through focused, intentional movement. You’ll leave feeling grounded, energised, and more connected to your core.
Each teacher brings their own approach – some draw from classical Pilates training, while others are inspired by the dynamic style often seen in Australian studios.
Pilates is open to all levels, including beginners. If it’s your first time, let your teacher know so they can offer extra support and guidance.
Please note, registrations close 30 minutes before practice starts.
Rocket Yoga
Rocket Yoga at R&R Studios is a dynamic and energetic practice. It combines traditional Ashtanga sequencing with creative transitions, strength-building poses, and lots of opportunities for play in arm balances and inversions. Expect a strong focus on breath, bandhas (energy-locks), and flowing movement designed to uplift!
This class is open to all levels, though some experience with vinyasa-style yoga may be helpful. Modifications are always offered, and you’re encouraged to listen to your body and take rest as needed.
Please note class registrations close 30-minutes before practice starts.
Extended Yoga
Every month at R&R Studios we are proud to offer extended 90-minute practices held by our team as well as visiting guest teachers we are inspired by. These practices vary each month, some diving deep into a specific lineage of yoga, some introducing new techniques and wellness tools, and some blending two types of movement to cultivate joy.
