Yoga for Real Life!

Jess Evans from Jess Evans Yoga teaches a welcoming beginners yoga class in Easingwold. She stands with arms raised at the front of the class.

The Challenges of a Stiff Body and a Busy Mind.

Maybe your life doesn't leave much time for movement. Maybe you're dealing with a tight lower back, stiff hips or tension in your neck and shoulders from hours at a desk or sitting, unsure how to move without making it worse.

At the same time, it's easy to feel discouraged. You may have tried yoga before and felt like your body just wasn't "made" for it. If you're craving time to switch off from the demands of everyday life, tune into your body and quieten your mind, then you’re in the right place.

Jess from Jess Evans Yoga performs cobra pose while taking part in an accessible yoga class

I fell in love with traditional Hatha yoga in Rishikesh, India. My body didn't agree.

No matter how hard I pushed, I couldn't force myself into the same shapes. I felt stiff, frustrated, quietly convinced yoga just wasn't built for a body like mine.

Years later, I found another way — one that blends functional movement and anatomy with traditional practice. Less about flexibility, more about mobility. Less about forcing the body into the pose, more about adapting the pose to the body in front of me.

Because yoga was never one shape for every body. It was always meant to meet you where you are.

If this sounds like your kind of yoga, come and join me!

  • Jess Evans Yoga leading an accessible yoga class in E

    These classes are for you if….

    ✔ You’re looking to move more freely and comfortably

    ✔ You want to switch off from a busy mind and reconnect with your body

    ✔ You want a yoga class that is welcoming and accessible

    ✔ You want to feel calmer, stronger and more balanced

  • Jess Evans Yoga leading a beginners yoga class in Easingwold

    These classes probably aren't for you if:

    ✔ You are looking for a strong yoga practice

    ✔ You enjoy advanced poses or those that require a good degree of flexibility

    ✔ You want a fast past or high intensity class

    ✔ You are looking for a purely physical class

Jess from Jess Evans yoga sits amongst the lavender smiling, after her yoga class at Yorkshire Lavender

Yoga at Yorkshire Lavender

Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August

9am - 10am

A gentle yoga class set in the tranquil surroundings of Yorkshire Lavender. The sessions will take place amongst the lavender fields (either outside or in the teepee) before the grounds are open to the public.

£40 for 4 classes or £12.00 for a single class

BOOK YOGA AT YORKSHIRE LAVENDER
Jess from Jess Evans Yoga sits at the front of class, cross legged, with her hands in prayer position as she closes her gentle yoga class at the Galtres Centre in Easingwold

Yoga for Real Life

Wednesdays 7:45pm - 8:45pm

at The Galtres Centre, Easingwold

Mobility Over Flexibility: A functional, anatomy-informed yoga class that works with your body, not against it. Yoga for everyday life rather than extreme flexibility or "perfect" poses.

Please contact the Galtres Centre to book this class

women practising yoga at the gaiters centre in easing wold

Women’s Yoga

Thursdays 7:45pm - 8:45pm

at St Mary’s Priory Community Centre, Old Malton

A multi-level class designed specifically for women, focusing on pelvic floor and core health. Suitable for all women but particularly beneficial for anyone postnatal or with a weak pelvic floor. 

BOOK WOMEN'S YOGA

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

  • Laura, a yoga student from Easingwold, smiles at the camera as she reviews her experience of a gentle yoga class with Jess Evans Yoga

    "All the yoga sessions I have been to with Jess have been welcoming, beautifully set up, and led with calm, clear instructions. I highly recommend Jess for beginner and experienced yogis alike."

    Laura

  • Nikki, a yoga student, smiles at the camera as she reviews her yoga experience with Jess Evans Yoga at the Galtres Centre in Easingwold

    "I had tried yoga once and found it too intense, but Jess's yoga classes totally changed my mind. They were easy to follow, even for a novice, with guidance but no pressure. Jess has a lovely calm demeanour so the relaxation is easy to get into, and I sleep so well after class."

    Nikki

  • An expectant mum smiles at the camera after taking part in an antenatal fitness class in Malton with Jess Evans pregnancy yoga

    "I love the relaxed atmosphere and the welcoming nature of Jess's classes. The hour flies by and it has really helped with my anxiety."

    June

FAQs

  • Absolutely not! My classes include options throughout so you can explore what feels right for your body.

    That said, if you're used to a fast-paced, advanced practice, this might not be the class for you.

  • Yes! Yoga is about much more than forcing your body into a certain shape (whatever Instagram might have you believe). Everyone's body is different, so if your pose looks different to everyone else's, that's completely fine, just follow the cues, feel into your own body and have fun.

    And it's not just about the poses. Each class also includes breathing, mindfulness, relaxation and a sprinkling of yoga philosophy, so you'll leave feeling good, not just stretched.

  • If you have your own yoga mat and props, please bring them along, it's always nicer to use your own kit.

    But if you don't have any yet, don't let that put you off. I've got spare mats and props you're welcome to borrow.

  • Anything comfy that you can move around easily in, like leggings or loose-fitting bottoms and a t-shirt are ideal.