A calmer nervous system
Slow breathing switches on "rest and digest". Yoga is linked to lower cortisol, heart rate and blood pressure.
Sources: Zaccaro et al., 2018; Pascoe et al., 2017
Yoga in Horsell · Woking · Surrey
Grounded, connected yoga in Horsell and Woking
Slow down, breathe and reconnect: with others, with yourself and with the world around you. Build strength, improve mobility and find your balance.
Private 1:2:1s, small group classes and workplace yoga sessions. Beginners always welcome.
Why Common Ground
Common ground is where we meet
Common Ground is about connection. Whatever your age, shape or experience, on the mat we all start from the same place.
With others
A place to meet on equal terms. We show up, notice each other and get there together.
With yourself
Slowing your breath and listening to your body. A pause from the noise, and a little more kindness to yourself.
With the world around you
Feeling your feet on the earth and reconnecting with nature. Horsell Common, the heathland on our doorstep, is a daily reminder.
What I offer
Three ways to practise
Every session is planned around the people in the room, and pitched so it feels welcoming, especially if it's your first time on a mat or you're coming back after a break.
1:2:1
Private sessions
A session just for you, or you and a friend. Planned around your body and goals, with my full attention.
Private yoga in Horsell → Small groupsClasses in Horsell
A friendly weekly class in the village, or a private group for you and your friends. Bring a mat if you have one.
Yoga classes in Horsell → CorporateWorkplace yoga
Lunchtime and after-work classes, wellbeing days and desk stretches, at your office. Invoiced to your business.
Corporate yoga in Woking →New to yoga? Read about beginners yoga, or find out what vinyasa flow involves.
About me
Hi, I'm Charlotte
I first came to yoga in my twenties for strength and flexibility, then life got busy and I stepped away for years. Coming back in my forties, I found something I hadn't expected: community, and a calmer mind.
After ten months of teacher training, I love helping people who are just starting out, or coming back after a break like I did.
- 200-hour yoga teacher training
- Trained at Akram Yoga
- Qualified October 2026
- Insured YogaPros member
Why yoga
What the research says
Breath is the one automatic function we can control, a direct line into the nervous system. Yoga works the body and calms the mind.
Strength
Your own body weight is the resistance. In over-60s, yoga improved leg strength.
Source: Sivaramakrishnan et al., 2019
Mobility and flexibility
Joints move through their full range. Older adults gained flexibility and moved more easily.
Sources: Sivaramakrishnan et al., 2019; Youkhana et al., 2016
Balance as you get older
Yoga improved balance and mobility in people over 60, helping you stay steady and independent.
Source: Youkhana et al., 2016
Steadier moods
A pause before you react. Yoga is linked with less stress, anxiety and low mood.
Sources: Zaccaro et al., 2018; Cramer et al., 2013
Better sleep
Across 16 trials, women with sleep problems slept better after yoga.
Source: Wang et al., 2020
Yoga works alongside medical care, not instead of it. If you have a health condition or injury, check with your GP first.
On the mat
A bit of what it looks like
Real classes, real practice and plenty of laughing. Nobody gets it right first time, me included.
Where
Based in Horsell, teaching across Woking
1:2:1s and classes are in Horsell village. Workplace sessions are at your office, anywhere within easy reach of Woking.
- Horsell
- Woking town centre
- Knaphill
- St Johns
- Goldsworth Park
- Old Woking
- Mayford
- Sheerwater
- Byfleet
- West Byfleet
- Pyrford
- Chobham
- West End
- Bisley
- Brookwood
- Ottershaw
- Send
- Ripley
Most people come from within about 20 minutes of Horsell. Further afield? Get in touch.
Questions
Good to know
Is there a yoga class in Horsell?
Yes. I run a weekly class in Horsell village, a short trip from Woking, Knaphill, St Johns, Byfleet, West Byfleet, Pyrford, Chobham, Bisley, Ottershaw and Send. Send me an enquiry for the current day, time and venue.
I've never done yoga. Can I join the class?
Yes, beginners are always welcome. I explain each pose in plain English and give options for every pose, so you don't need any experience or flexibility. If you'd rather start on your own, a 1:2:1 is a great first step.
Do you offer corporate yoga in Woking?
Yes. I teach at workplaces in Woking and nearby Surrey: lunchtime and after-work classes, wellbeing days and desk stretches. I invoice the business directly and can send insurance details in advance.
What is vinyasa flow yoga?
Vinyasa flow links movement with breath, so one pose flows into the next. It builds strength, flexibility and focus, and I keep it gentle and easy to follow, especially when you're new.
Do I need my own yoga mat?
Please bring your own if you have one. If not, just let me know and I'll bring a spare.
How do I book?
Fill in the enquiry form to book a 1:2:1, check there's space in a class or talk about workplace yoga. I'll reply within a day or two.
Say hello
Let's talk
Send me a message to book a 1:2:1, check there's space in a class, or talk about yoga for your workplace. I'm happy to chat if you're not sure yoga is for you, and I'll reply within a day or two.