Come and find us in Castleford
Castleford Yoga is a small, independent studio run by me, Marie.
Our regular group classes are held at Smawthorne Community Church in Castleford, West Yorkshire.
Private sessions are available at my dedicated studio in Castleford and, where appropriate, can also take place in your own home.
If you’re thinking about coming along but aren’t quite sure where to start, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You don’t need to know which class is right for you before contacting me — tell me a little about yourself and what you’re looking for, and I’ll help you work it out.
Where are the classes?
Smawthorne Community Church
Smawthorne Community Church
access via Hugh Street, WF10 5BP, Castleford, West Yorkshire
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All of our regular group classes take place in our room at the church.
The studio is a small, friendly space rather than a large commercial gym or fitness centre. Classes are deliberately kept small, so I can see and work with the people who are actually in the room.
Parking
There is free parking for evening and weekend classes.
For daytime weekday classes, parking is also free but can be busier, so please allow a little extra time to find a space.
What should I expect when I arrive?
If you’re coming for your first class, there’s no need to arrive knowing anything about Yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi.
You don’t need to be flexible.
You don’t need to be fit.
And you don’t need to know what you’re doing before you walk through the door.
I’ll help you get settled and explain anything you need to know.
The important thing is simply to turn up and give yourself permission to be a beginner.
If you’re unsure about anything before your first visit, just ask.
What do I need to bring?
For a group class, you’ll generally want:
- comfortable clothing that allows you to move
- some water
- your own exercise mat if you have one
If you’re new and don’t have a mat yet, I have a couple available to borrow while you decide whether you’d like to continue.
Once you’ve decided that you enjoy coming, I recommend having your own mat for hygiene reasons.
You don’t need expensive or specialist equipment.
Coming for a private session?
Private sessions work a little differently from group classes.
Your session can take place at my studio in Castleford or, where appropriate, in your own home.
A home session can be particularly useful if getting to a studio is difficult, if you have reduced mobility, or if you’d like to work on movement in the context of your own everyday environment.
For example, we might look at how you move around your home, getting up from a chair, using the stairs or adapting everyday activities that currently feel difficult.
Studio sessions give us access to a wider range of equipment and space for movement work.
We’ll discuss which setting is most appropriate when you get in touch.
Need help choosing a class?
You don’t have to work it all out yourself.
Beginners regularly join all of our classes, and I don’t label classes as “beginner” or “advanced”.
Instead, I teach the people who are actually in front of me. I watch, listen and adapt what we do to the group on the day, offering different options when something needs to be easier, more challenging or simply more appropriate for your body.
If you’re unsure which class would suit you, tell me about your goals, what you’d like to get from your practice and any health issues you’re living with, and I’ll help you choose.
Not sure whether Castleford Yoga is right for you?
That’s completely fine.
You might be wondering whether the classes will suit your fitness level, whether you’ll be able to keep up, or whether your body is “too stiff” or “too complicated” for a normal class.
These are exactly the sorts of things you can ask me about.
I work with people with very different bodies, abilities and reasons for coming to class.
You don’t have to fit a particular type of person to belong here.
If you have a specific health condition, injury or concern you’d like me to know about before you start, please get in touch.
Get in touch
Castleford Yoga is a small independent studio, so I don’t operate traditional office hours.
Email is usually the best way to contact me.
I aim to reply as soon as I reasonably can, usually within a few working days.
If your question would be better discussed by phone, I’m happy to arrange a call where appropriate.
marie.castlefordyoga@gmail.com
Phone
01977 730 055
Please note that I may not be able to answer the phone while I’m teaching, leaving a voice message or sending an email is often the quickest way to reach me.
Ready to come and try?
If you’re new to Castleford Yoga, the easiest way to get started is with the New Customer Trial Pack.
4 classes for £30 · valid for 30 days
Try different classes, find what works for you and get a feel for the studio before deciding whether you’d like to become a regular member.
Start with the New Customer Trial Pack →
Or, if you’re not sure where to start:
I’d be happy to help.
A note about opening hours
There isn’t a traditional “open” and “closed” time for the studio.
Group classes run according to the published timetable, and private sessions are by appointment.
The live timetable is always the best place to check current class times and availability.