Gentle, Hatha-Based Yoga for Absolute Beginners
Beginners Yoga at Heist House Studios
Our Beginners Yoga classes at Heist House Studios offer a calm, supportive introduction to yoga for absolute beginners and those returning to practice. These gentle, Hatha-based yoga classes focus on correct alignment, breath awareness, and mindful movement, helping you build confidence, strength, flexibility, and ease on the mat. Traditional yoga postures are introduced progressively, with clear guidance to ensure each class feels accessible, safe, and welcoming.
Lineages & Influences
Beginners Yoga at Heist House Studios is informed by classical yoga lineages, thoughtfully adapted to ensure accessibility, safety, and ease for beginners. Each class draws from traditional and contemporary approaches to create a grounded, supportive learning experience.
Lineages & Influences
Our Beginners Yoga classes at Heist House Studios are rooted in traditional lineages and modern, accessibility-led teaching.
This considered blend allows students to learn authentic yoga foundations while moving comfortably and confidently. Over time, this prepares you to progress into other Heist House classes with a strong sense of awareness, stability, and trust in your practice.
Beginners Yoga helps you gently connect with your body, explore correct alignment, and develop mindful movement habits over time. Whether you’re completely new to yoga or returning after a break, these beginner yoga classes offer a steady, supportive foundation for future practices.
A Gentle Beginning
Beginners Yoga offers a calm, supportive way to arrive on your mat, focusing on breath, simple movement, and a sense of ease in the body. Classes are designed to help you slow down, feel supported, and begin to build confidence in movement without pressure or expectation.
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or returning after time away, Beginners Yoga provides a steady, welcoming introduction to foundational postures and mindful movement, allowing you to learn at a comfortable, accessible pace. While the structure is rooted in Hatha-based yoga, the experience is unmistakably Heist House - warm, grounded, spacious, and quietly reassuring.
Who is beginners yoga for and what are the benefits?
Beginners Yoga is designed for anyone looking to move with more confidence, ease, and awareness. Whether you’re completely new to yoga, returning after time away, or simply wanting to revisit the foundations, these classes offer a calm, supportive environment where learning feels accessible and unhurried.
Our teachers guide you through foundational postures and breath-led movement with care, offering options and encouragement so you can explore yoga safely and at your own pace.
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Beginners Yoga helps you become familiar with basic yoga postures and transitions, allowing confidence to grow naturally through repetition, guidance, and supportive teaching.
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Gentle, foundational movements encourage healthy mobility, improved posture, and increased flexibility over time, without strain or pressure.
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Through breath awareness and steady pacing, classes support the nervous system, helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and at ease in your body.
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Mindful movement and breath-led practices help quiet mental noise, improve concentration, and create a greater sense of clarity.
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Beginners Yoga offers space to slow down, release tension, and reconnect, supporting both emotional wellbeing and a more settled state of mind.
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These classes prepare you to move confidently into other yoga styles, including Flow, Yin, Rocket, or Mandala, when you feel ready.
What To Expect at Beginners Yoga in Warwick
Expect a calm, supportive environment where you’re gently guided through simple sequences, breath awareness, and foundational postures. Classes move at an unhurried, mindful pace, allowing time to understand each movement and feel comfortable as you go.
Teachers offer clear guidance, options, and reassurance throughout, so you can explore yoga safely and with confidence. There’s no pressure to keep up or get things “right” - just space to learn, move, and settle into your practice in a way that feels accessible and easeful.
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As you arrive on your mat, your teacher will gently guide you into simple breathwork and soft, warming movements to help you settle into your body. This opening part of class is about arriving just as you are — slowing the pace, calming the nervous system, and creating a sense of ease before moving further.deeply, and let the rest of the day soften away.
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You’ll be guided through foundational yoga postures with clear explanations and plenty of time to explore each movement. Teachers offer options and encouragement, allowing you to learn safely, ask questions, and begin building confidence in how your body moves.
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As the class continues, gentle strengthening movements support stability, mobility, and body awareness. The focus is on moving mindfully and with care, helping you feel supported while gradually developing strength and confidence over time.
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Every Beginners Yoga class ends with supported postures and a final relaxation. This quiet time allows the body and mind to soften, the breath to slow, and everything you’ve learned to gently settle in, leaving you feeling calm, grounded, and at ease.
Poses You May Explore in Beginners Yoga
Meet the Team of Instructors
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![Yoga instructor smiling in Baby Cobra pose during a Vinyasa flow at Heist House Studios]()
KATE
CO-FOUNDER & OWNER
A seasoned yoga practitioner with 18 years of experience, Kate’s teaching style is rooted in traditional hatha, blending strength, mindfulness, breath, and movement to help students connect with themselves and their surroundings. In 2024, Kate expanded her expertise, becoming qualified in Mandala Vinyasa yoga.
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![Yoga instructor practicing Revolved Side Angle pose with a block during a Vinyasa class at Heist House Studios]()
VISHAL
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Vishal started as one of the founding members at Heist House Studios. He is a passionate instructor dedicated to guiding you through a transformative Hatha/Vinyasa Flow style class: With a focus on movement, breath work, and meditation, Vishal creates a nurturing environment where students can deepen their practice.
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![Yoga instructor balancing in Dancer Pose during a flowing Vinyasa practice at Heist House Studios]()
CHARLIE
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Charlie trained in Greece and London, completing her 200hr yoga teacher training with Kindred Yoga, specialising in Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Charlie’s flows are dynamic, fiery and energetic. Charlie encourages you to explore your prana, the universal energy that flows within and among us, connecting us together.
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![Yoga instructor Sam P practicing Tree Pose at Heist House Studios]()
SAM
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Sam gravitated towards yoga fifteen years ago and decided to train in both Ashtanga Vinyasa and Well-Woman Yoga Therapy (also known as womb yoga) after many years of self-practice. She loves to teach heart-led, embodied flows that invite you to turn your gaze inwards and explore the inner landscape of your being.
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![Yoga instructor Lauren transitioning into a Wild Thing variation during a Vinyasa practice at Heist House Studios]()
LAUREN
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Lauren trained in Costa Rica, completing her 200hr certification at Blue Osa. She teaches a dynamic vinyasa flow and enjoys incorporating inversions into her classes. She also teaches slower vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative Yoga and brings in meditation and breathing techniques to deepen the mind-body connection.
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![Yoga instructor Erin holding a handstand in front of a colourful mural at a Yoga retreat]()
ERIN
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
In 2024, Erin completed her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Vikasa and returned in 2025 to assist on the same program. Rooted in a Vinyasa-based style, emphasising strength, mobility, and flow, paired with mindful movement. Erin’s approach encourages resilience, fluidity, and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No experience is needed at all. Beginners Yoga is designed specifically for those who are completely new to yoga, as well as anyone returning after time away. Everything is guided clearly and at an accessible pace.
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You don’t need to be flexible to start yoga. Beginners Yoga focuses on gentle movement, breath awareness, and learning the foundations safely. Flexibility develops naturally over time - there’s no expectation to move in a certain way.
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Yes. Beginners Yoga is a supportive option if you’re returning to movement after time away. Teachers offer variations and guidance throughout, but we always recommend listening to your body and moving at a pace that feels right for you.
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Expect a calm, welcoming environment with gentle sequences, foundational postures, and guided breathwork. Classes move at a steady pace, with time to understand each movement and rest when needed.
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily. Yoga mats and props are available at the studio, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Bringing a water bottle is also recommended.
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No. Beginners Yoga is not about keeping up or performing poses. Classes are designed to feel inclusive and unhurried, with options offered so you can move in a way that feels comfortable for your body.
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Yes. Beginners Yoga provides a strong foundation in posture, breath, and mindful movement, preparing you to move confidently into other class styles such as Flow, Yin, Rocket, or Mandala when you feel ready.
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Beginners Yoga is suitable for adults of all ages who are looking for a gentle, supportive introduction to yoga. If you have specific concerns, our teachers are always happy to help guide you.
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Yes, we recommend booking in advance to secure your space. Class sizes are intentionally considered to maintain a calm and supportive environment. You can book your place on our mat here.
Finding a regular rhythm with your practice can make all the difference. Our memberships are designed to support consistency, connection and long-term wellbeing - with flexible options that fit the way you like to move.
Thoughtful Guidance for Your Yoga Journey
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