Discover your inner yogi through a gentle, holistic workout that involves your whole body.
Getting started on your yoga journey has never been easier with our expertly designed classes that are meant for everyone to enjoy.
No matter if you’re a yoga pro or completely new to a session, we’ll take you through a series of breath awareness exercises, low-impact movements and meditation practices that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
The yoga classes we provide at the Village Health and Wellness Club in Reading range from beginner friendly classes to more challenging classes for experienced yogis.
Whether it's Hatha, Vinyasa, or Ashtanga Yoga, all our classes are led by yoga professionals to make sure you get the most out of our classes no matter where you are on your fitness journey.
We offer three types of Yoga to our Reading club members: Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga Yoga.
Hatha Yoga, focusing on precise alignment and controlled breathing, is ideal for those looking to improve posture, flexibility, and mental clarity. It's often used as a gentle introduction to yoga or as a way to refine technique and body awareness in more experienced yogis.
For those who enjoy more dynamic movement, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga are also widely available in our Reading gym.
Vinyasa Yoga links breath to movement in a flowing sequence that builds strength and flexibility while promoting mindfulness.
Ashtanga Yoga, a more structured and physically demanding practice, follows a specific sequence of poses and is excellent for those who enjoy consistency and discipline in their workouts.
Whether you're just starting to get into fitness or you're an experienced athlete who wants to mix things up, yoga has something for everyone. Here's what you can look forward to on a daily basis:
- Enjoy a full-body workout that strengthens the core, legs, and upper body without high impact.
- Benefit from low-intensity techniques that are ideal for older adults or those with joint pain.
- Enhance your flexibility, improve posture, and tone your body through gentle yoga stretches.
- Support a healthy, balanced metabolism with regular practice.
- Join our welcoming community and wind down after class with fellow yoga enthusiasts at Village Gym Reading’s first-class facilities.
The variety of low intensity techniques used in our Reading yoga class mean that it really is suitable for anyone, even yoga newbies!
Many of our more senior members at Village Health & Wellness Club love their yoga classes, thanks to the low impact on the joints.
Yoga is a great choice for anyone who thrives on the motivation they get from a group workout, and enjoys a slower pace to get their fitness kicks.
It’s important to wear comfortable, stretchy attire that allows you to move freely to a yoga class. For women, opt for a sports bra and a moisture wicking athletic top that is form-fitting rather than loose. Similarly, look for yoga leggings that are comfortable, flexible and made from breathable materials.
Slim-fitting short sleeve tops work well for men, with lightweight slim-fitting sweatpants or workout shorts over a pair of leggings. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes such as a supportive pair of trainers to your class.
Our yoga classes in Reading involve a variety of techniques such as:
Hatha Yoga is a gentle and accessible practice that incorporates deliberate, slow, and fluid movements. These carefully designed sequences promote improved balance, posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment.
This type of yoga also makes use of breathing techniques to help you calm your mind, relieve stress, and body as you hold each pose.
Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic and flowing practice that synchronises movement with breath work. Characterised by a continuous sequence of poses, it offers a more energetic and invigorating experience compared to the calmer pace of Hatha Yoga.
Suitable for all kinds of people, this type of yoga is a great choice no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced fitness enthusiast. Get ready to tone, improve core strength, reduce blood pressure, and improve your flexibility.
Turn the tunes up, and push your body with poses, as you move in time with your breathing.
Yogi Level: Everyone welcome. From beginners who want to learn the basics, through to advanced members who want a fresher challenge.
Benefits: Improve your core strength, flexibility, tone the abs and upper body, reduce high blood pressure.
Ashtanga Yoga provides a comprehensive, full-body workout through a structured sequence of energetic movements blended with breathing exercises.
Every class begins with sun salutations before progressing through different poses and exercises that will help push your body to its limits.
This type of yoga is best suited to experienced Yogis, or for fitness enthusiasts with a good level of personal fitness.
Ashtanga Yoga is a great alternative to your usual fitness regime, with lots of movements that will get your heart beating. It's a great fitness class for stress relief, weight loss and improving flexibility.
Yogi Level: Advanced yogis. Or physically fit members ready to shake up their workout.
Benefits: Relieve stress, improve coordination and kickstart metabolism to help with weight loss.
During a 30 minute yoga class, expect to burn around 150 calories on average.
Though, the harder you work, the better the burn! Increase the duration of your yoga session to burn more calories or hit the gym after your class for a little cardio for maximum calorie burn.
There is evidence of the mental health benefits of yoga.
Our yoga classes are designed to relieve stress, reduce muscle tension and improve inflammation, all leading to a happier, more relaxed state of mind.
Yoga can also sharpen your attention and concentration levels, and calm the nervous system, so it's a great natural treatment for depression or anxiety.
You’ll get more than just a fun workout from our yoga class—there are plenty of great health benefits too:
Improves Balance & Coordination
Strengthening your core and other muscle groups through yoga enhances your balance, coordination, and overall physical control.
Supports Healthy Circulation
Practicing yoga can enhance blood circulation, which may lower the chances of developing problems related to poor blood flow and high blood pressure.
Yoga offers a variety of poses that boost joint flexibility, expand your range of motion, relieve muscle tightness, and can even help alleviate chronic back pain.
By engaging important muscle groups, yoga can kickstart your metabolism, aiding in healthy weight management and promoting better digestion naturally.
Boosts Mental Wellbeing
The calming breathing techniques in yoga have a positive effect on your nervous system, making it an effective practice for reducing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
Yoga helps ease tension in the spine and back, which can correct poor posture and relieve common aches and pains associated with it.
With its gentle, low-impact movements, yoga is perfect for those healing from injuries, gradually restoring mobility and strength over time.
Yoga promotes deeper, more effective breathing, which not only boosts lung capacity but can also enhance sleep quality and overall relaxation.
BodyBalance
If you love yoga, you'll love BodyBalance by Les Mills. This yoga based fitness class will help to increase your body's flexibility and core strength.
Our Barre fitness class, by Les Mills, is a great choice for all fitness and flexibility levels.
Using classic ballet positions along with high repetitions of barre movements using very light weights, our Barre workout can help to improve posture and tone your body.
The benefits of a Yoga class
The health benefits of a holistic class go way further than just toning and strengthening the body.
Take a look at the other wellness-boosting effects you'll get from a yoga class...
Our Pilates class is designed to develop physical strength and stamina, with a focus on the core. If you love our Yoga class, give Pilates a try.
Book your Yoga class at Village Gym Reading via the Member's Area...
Of course, we offer much more than Yoga! A look at our fitness facilities in Reading...
Gym
Warm up before your Pilates class with the latest, state-of-the-art cardio and resistance equipment as well as spacious free weight and stretching areas.
Swimming Pool
Our 20m heated pool is perfect for a cool down after your Pilates class, or as a workout in itself. Afterwards, chill out in the whirlpool, steam room and sauna.
Classes
Aside from Pilates, Village Gym Glasgow offers a number of holistic fitness classes including Yoga, BodyBalance, Barre and Tai Chi.
Group Cycling
With 40 bikes, Village Gym Glasgow provides the perfect setting for your instructor-led or virtual cycling class, with shorter classes also available for those limited on time.
Technogym
Track your progress with the latest Technogym equipment and receive personalised training routines and motivation while working out to your own music.
Our Social Scene
Pilates fans unite! When it comes to socialising, our Reading members have got it covered. Wind down after your Pilates class with something chilled in the Village Pub, grab a light bite in the restaurant or make those weekend plans over a Starbucks.
Personal Training
The Personal Training team at Village Gym Reading are highly qualified in training techniques, nutrition, motivation and measuring performance, to ensure that you achieve your fitness goal, and enjoy getting there!
Member Benefits
Village Gym Reading provides a great selection of member benefits including discounts on food and drink at The Village Grill and The Village Pub, reduced room rates and exclusive access to our member benefits programme for high street discounts.
Yoga whenever you like, with a selection of memberships to suit your style and your schedule. Keep it consistent with a 12 month membership, feel the flexibility of a rolling monthly package or pay us a flying visit with a day pass. Your fitness journey, your way.
Caversham Bridge
Richfield Ave
Reading
RG1 8BD
0118 991 9421
Which type of yoga is best for beginners?
Hatha yoga is best for beginners because it’s slower-paced, focuses on basic postures, and emphasises breathing. It helps you build a strong foundation before trying faster or more intense styles like Vinyasa or Ashtanga.
How often should I do yoga?
For benefits, aim for 2–3 yoga sessions per week. For faster results in flexibility, strength, or stress relief, 4–5 shorter sessions work well. Even 10–20 minutes daily can make a difference.
Is yoga good for weight loss?
Yes, yoga can support weight loss by increasing movement, burning calories, and reducing stress (which lowers emotional eating). More dynamic styles like Vinyasa or Power yoga are especially effective for burning energy.
Is it better to do yoga in the morning or at night?
Morning yoga boosts energy, focus, and flexibility for the day. Evening yoga is better for relaxation, stress relief, and improving sleep. The best time depends on your personal goals and lifestyle.
Is yoga good for arthritis?
Yes, gentle yoga can improve joint flexibility, reduce stiffness, and ease pain from arthritis. Styles like Hatha or restorative yoga are especially helpful, but it’s important to choose low-impact movements and consult a doctor first.
What other fitness classes does Village Health + Wellness Club Reading offer?
Our Reading wellness club will offer over 100+ fitness classes per week. From the high intensity Les Mills workouts including BodyPump, BodyAttack and Grit, to low impact classes such as Reformer Pilates* and Yoga. Plus our very own Village exclusive BURN, boxing and HIIT classes.
The full class timetable will be released closer to the opening date. Members can look forward to a schedule with over 100 classes per week.
*Note: Reformer Pilates will be an add-on to your membership.
