Cornwall’s beautiful coastline and slow pace of life make it the ideal place to unwind – and there’s no better way to calm your body and mind than through a restorative yoga flow. Whether you’re looking to stretch out tired limbs after a day of hiking or to add an extra element of serenity to your coastal escape, Cornwall has a fantastic choice of yoga studios for all abilities.
From airy seaside spaces in St Ives and Newquay to countryside oases near Truro and community studios in Falmouth and Penzance, you’ll find classes to suit first timers all the way through to experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Including beach yoga, drop-in sessions, wellbeing workshops and plenty more – a visit to one of these Cornish yoga studios will add a sense of balance and calm to your next visit.
Keep reading to discover the best yoga studios and classes in Cornwall.
St Ives Yoga, St Ives
Best for: A welcoming atmosphere
Various locations around St Ives
stivesyoga.co.uk
Surrounded by beautiful white beaches and clear blue sea, St Ives is a place where visitors have been seeking serenity for centuries. Its abundant art galleries are a testament to the area’s ability to spark inspiration and creativity. Run by yoga teacher Aimee Hall, St Ives Yoga Studio taps into this feeling of calm, delivering a weekly schedule of classes at a range of locations throughout the town – including light and airy studios, the local community orchard, and on the beach, oceanside.
Including hatha yoga, vinyasa, and ‘sculpt’ classes, which combine vinyasa and strength training, Aimee is known for creating a supportive atmosphere and guiding versatile flows. Keep an eye out for her special events too – which include ecstatic dance, callisthenics, Tibetan sound healing and ThaiVedic Bodywork.
C Bay Studio, Carbis Bay
Best for: Luxury wellness
Carbis Bay, TR26 2NP
carbisbayhotel.co.uk/spa/c-bay-spa-fitness-studio
For affordable yoga classes with a luxury feel, our top pick is C Bay Studio in Carbis Bay. Classes are open to all abilities, and are typically hatha – a slower style, which is often easier to pick up for beginners. All equipment is provided, which means visitors can just turn up and enjoy an hour of guided movement (though it’s better to book ahead as classes do fill up).
The best part is the scenery, as the floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the stunning setting right next to one of Cornwall’s best beaches. If you’re seeking relaxation, nothing gets better than moving your body and training your breath while gazing over the ocean.
Kula Yoga Studio, Falmouth
Best for: Expert instructors
46 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, TR11 3PP
kulayogastudio.co.uk
Based in the heart of Falmouth, known for its maritime history, town beaches, and excellent range of pubs and restaurants, Kula Yoga Studio (formerly Falmouth Yoga Studio) offers over twenty yoga classes per week tailored to a wide range of abilities. Their instructors are known for their wealth of experience, bringing everything from supportive beginner classes and energetic Ashtanga flows to men’s only classes and classes for parents and children.
It’s a great spot for more advanced yogis, with certain classes tailored to intermediate level and above. We particularly love the guidance and support you receive, so you can improve and deepen your practice, not to mention the option for both in-person and online lessons.
Sunshine Café & Yoga, Penryn
Best for: Nourishing movement and food
Penryn, TR10 8JU
sunshinecafeandyoga.co
With a vision to bring yoga and food together, with community at its heart, Sunshine Café & Yoga is a beautiful place to gather and stretch. Just a stone’s throw from Falmouth, they offer a wide range of calming classes, with studios decked out in all-natural materials. The schedule includes a variety of vinyasa flows, yin, reiki and pilates – plus a healing room for restorative treatments and massages.
With community at its core, there are classes for babies and mums, regular events, and free meditation sessions on offer. We love their on-site café, which serves up nourishing bowls, delicious salads, fresh smoothies and all kinds of veggie and vegan treats.
Limehouse Yoga, Truro
Best for: Peaceful setting
Mount Hill Farm, Mount Rose, Truro, TR4 9PP
limehouseyoga.com
A short drive from Cornwall's north coast beaches and Cornwall’s shopping hotspot in Truro, Limehouse Yoga has to be the county’s most beautiful yoga studio. Everything is curated to form the optimum setting, which includes sea views, beautiful gardens, and countryside scenery. The owners have taken an environmental approach to their business, with the use of natural materials for insulation and heat, plus they donate regularly to local charities.
Classes include yoga styles for everyone, ranging from restorative yin to vibrant vinyasa flows and exciting aerial yoga classes – and even Wim Hof Method workshops. When the weather permits, classes are taken outdoors to make the most of the idyllic landscape.
Oceanflow Yoga, Newquay
Best for: Beginners and Hot Yoga
4 Pentire Avenue, Newquay, TR7 1GX
oceanflowyoga.co.uk
Newquay is known for its fantastic surf, fiery sunsets, and dramatic oceanside scenery – and Oceanflow Yoga Studio makes the most of this unbeatable location. Enjoy studio classes with a sea view overlooking the world-famous surf break at Fistral Beach, or sweat it out with Hot Yoga for more intense stretches and breathwork.
Oceanflow also offers vinyasa, restorative, and yin yoga, and has a broad range of beginner’s classes, so it’s easy to try something new. Not to be missed are the outdoor flows on the grass overlooking Fistral Beach during the warmer months, where you can make the most of the seaside location. They’re also well known for their mass Silent Disco Yoga events, which create a special way to connect. Typically held on the beach, they bring together hundreds of participants and use wireless headphones so people can practice together in beautiful outdoor locations.
The Zen Den, Watergate Bay
Best for: Easy access
Top field car park, Watergate Bay, TR8 4AA
zendenyoga.co.uk
Just outside of Newquay, Watergate’s 2-mile stretch of golden sand draws those looking for a quieter seaside escape – while also providing easy access to Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. Perched on top of the cliffs, Zen Den Yoga provides a unique experience with classes held in a yurt overlooking the pristine bay.
Classes run daily from early summer to late autumn and include a variety of different yoga styles – all equipment included. An added bonus is that it has easy access, with free parking right next to the venue.
Alicia Ray Wellbeing, Hayle
Best for: Affordable yoga sessions
Gwithian Towans, Hayle, TR27 5BT
aliciaray.uk
Most often based at Gwithian Beach (one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in Cornwall) and offering outdoor yoga sessions throughout the year, Alicia Ray Wellbeing offers a holistic approach to her classes. With a background in clinical psychology, Alicia believes in using yoga as a way to align physical and mental health, and appreciates the different needs of each individual.
Her classes are affordable and encourage deep connection with the Cornish landscape and nature, taking place outside in beautiful locations. In addition to her weekly Gwithian Beach vinyasa classes, Alicia also hosts strength-based sessions and pop-up yoga events around the county – including yoga and sauna workshops in winter, and breathwork sessions to build up cold water resilience.
Leif Olsen Wellness, Penzance
Best for: Women’s Yoga Classes
Garbo House, Bread Street, Penzance, TR18 2EH
leifolsenyoga.com
Famous for the art deco lido at the Jubilee Pool, its quirky shops, art galleries and views over St Michael’s Mount and Mounts Bay, Penzance is also where you’ll find Leif Olsen Wellness. Specialising in women’s health, Leif teaches hatha yoga from her home studio, offering a range of classes including stress-busting gentle flows, empowering strength-building sessions, and multiple drop-in opportunities each week.
Leif also provides private classes, workshops, and specialist education around menopause, perimenopause, and holistic childbirth approaches. Leif’s passion for food and wellness has led to her recent development of mushroom tea blends, which combine cacao and fungi for improved energy and concentration.
Yoga with Lucy-Ann, Wadebridge
Best for: Small group classes
The John Betjeman Centre, Southern Way, Wadebridge, PL27 7BX
yogawithlucyann.com
A picturesque market town on the banks of the River Camel, Wadebridge attracts cyclists, hikers, and those looking for a blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. In between exploring, Yoga with Lucy-Ann provides a moment of calm with small group classes. A certified 500hr RYT yoga instructor, Lucy-Ann started her career in Sports Science and Nutrition, while competing across multiple sports.
Over the last three decades, she has discovered the benefits of yoga for both body and mind and extensively studied Ayurveda (the Indian philosophy of Natural Medicine) to deepen her knowledge of natural health and wellbeing. Book a private class or join one of Lucy-Ann’s small group sessions for up to ten participants from a studio on Cornwall’s north coast, which focus on yoga for health and everyday functional strength. Lucy-Ann also hosts a men-only class once per week and a range of outdoor yoga and camping adventures throughout the year. All classes are attended by her dog, Samson, which we love.
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