Where can I do yoga in Durham?

The Durham Yoga Studio at the Crossgate Centre is the city's dedicated independent studio, offering beginners, Vinyasa flow, pregnancy yoga and Pilates. Several gyms including PureGym Durham City also include yoga in their class timetables, and independent teachers run community classes across the city.

Is there yoga for beginners in Durham?

Yes. The Durham Yoga Studio runs dedicated beginners' classes, and many independent teachers and community classes welcome newcomers. Look for a beginners' session where the teacher can guide your form, and mention any injuries or pregnancy when booking.

Can I do pregnancy yoga in Durham?

Yes. The Durham Yoga Studio at the Crossgate Centre offers pregnancy yoga among its classes. Always let the teacher know you are pregnant so they can offer suitable modifications.

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Yoga in Durham: Classes and Studios for Every Level

From a dedicated city-centre studio to classes at the gym, a guide to where to practise yoga in Durham, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned yogi.

durhamcity.live·10 September 2026

Between a busy student population, a working city and the surrounding villages, Durham has a healthy appetite for yoga, and plenty of places to practise it. Whether you want a dedicated studio, a gentle beginners' class or a stronger flow to balance the gym, here is our guide to yoga in and around Durham City.

The Durham Yoga Studio

The Durham Yoga Studio at the Crossgate Centre is the city's dedicated independent studio, offering a full timetable from beginners' classes and Vinyasa flow to pregnancy yoga and Pilates. Its small, friendly classes and central location make it an easy choice for students, staff and residents alike, and a welcoming first stop for anyone new to yoga.

Best for: Best for: a dedicated studio with classes for every level, right in the city.

Yoga at the gym

If you already train, several Durham gyms fold yoga into their class timetables. PureGym Durham City at the retail park includes yoga among its 50-plus weekly classes, so members can add a session without a separate membership. It is the most convenient route for anyone who wants yoga alongside strength and cardio work under one roof.

Best for: Best for: fitting yoga into an existing gym routine.

Independent teachers and community classes

Beyond the studios, Durham has a good spread of independent yoga teachers and community classes, including well-known local names such as Moksha Fitness and MyTimeYoga, running sessions in church halls, community centres and online. These are often the friendliest and most affordable way in, and a quick search for a class near your part of the city, from the centre to Gilesgate, Nevilles Cross or Framwellgate Moor, will usually turn up something local.

Finding the right class

If you are new to yoga, look for a dedicated beginners' class where the teacher can guide your form, and do not be put off by how bendy anyone else looks. Let the teacher know about any injuries or, if relevant, that you are pregnant, so they can offer modifications. For more ways to stay active, see our guide to sport and fitness in Durham.

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