Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Gentle Yoga class like?
Gentle Yoga is a slow, mixed-ability class. We start by settling with the breath, then do gentle stretching to ease what the body is holding, and finish with a guided relaxation. Stretching can be lying down, standing or seated. You do as much or as little as you want or are able. You do not need yoga experience.
What is Online Chair Yoga like?
Online Chair Yoga is a gentle class you join from home. All you need is a chair. We use breathwork, slow stretching and movement for the whole body, then relaxation. You can stay seated the whole time, or use the chair for support if you stand.
How can the classes help?
Many people say the classes help them release tension, feel calmer, and sleep better afterwards.
How do I join a class?
Use the Get in touch form on this website. You can also message me on Facebook or Instagram. There is no online booking. After you get in touch and come to a class or retreat, you can join a small WhatsApp Community.
When and where is Gentle Yoga?
Wednesdays at 7.30pm at Dores Village Hall, Dores, Inverness IV2 6TR. Dores is on the south shore of Loch Ness, just outside Inverness.
What should I bring to Gentle Yoga?
Bring your own mat if you have one. If not, I have mats you can use.
Is there parking at Dores Village Hall, and is it step-free?
Yes. There is plenty of parking, and the hall is step-free.
When is Online Chair Yoga?
Thursdays from 10.30 to 11.30. It is on Zoom, and I send you the link by email. New people can join any Thursday.
Do I need to be flexible, fit or have done yoga before?
No. Classes are mixed ability and you work at your own pace. Alternatives are offered so you can stay within what feels right for you.
Is Meg a qualified yoga and mindfulness teacher?
Yes. I completed a 500-hour Yoga Scotland Teacher Training Diploma in 2022 and have been teaching mindfulness combined with gentle movement since 2016. I did Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 2014, further teacher training in 2016, and Yoga for Cancer training in 2025. I am also a facilitator with Highland Mindfulness Group.
Do you offer yoga for people living with cancer?
Yes. I teach gentle yoga and chair yoga for people living with or recovering from cancer, in Inverness and online. This includes chair yoga at Maggie's Highlands (in person and online) and helping to deliver Where Now?, a Maggie's course for people who have finished treatment. This is wellbeing, not treatment. Please check with your own medical team before you start.
Is there yoga for long-term conditions, recovery or dementia?
Yes. Yoga for long-term conditions is chair-based gentle yoga and mindfulness for people living with illness, pain or reduced mobility, including dementia-friendly sessions. Yoga for recovery is a 6-week gentle yoga course in the Inverness area and online. You go at your own pace. This is wellbeing, not treatment. Please check with your own medical or care team before you start.
Do you run an 8-week mindfulness course?
Yes. I run an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course, online or in person around Inverness. It starts when a group fills, so get in touch to go on the list. Highland Mindfulness Group also runs its own online MBSR (highlandmindfulness.co.uk).
Do you run yoga and mindfulness retreats near Inverness?
Yes. I run quiet retreat days in private spaces around the Highlands, with time to step out of the week, move a little, rest, and eat. I also run combined retreats with Libra Holistics as Highland Retreats (programme on highlandretreats.co.uk). Get in touch for the next one.
Can you run private sessions for guests on a Highland estate?
Yes. I offer a private half day, full day or two days for guests staying on a Highland estate or in a large holiday home, and I come to you. Sessions cover breathwork, gentle movement, time outside and rest. This can also be arranged for estate staff. I am discreet about who and where I teach in these private sessions.
Do you run sessions for businesses and charities?
Yes. I run staff sessions for Highland workplaces (one hour or a half day, on site or online) and work with Highland charities and community groups. Charities I work with include Maggie's Highlands, Connecting Carers, Alzheimer Scotland and Nancy's Natters. I am available for Highland festivals, events and Highland Games, offering Gentle Yoga, Relaxation and Mindfulness sessions. Previously I have attended Belladrum and Dubness.
What is the Yoga Group Supper Club?
An evening with food and an open space to talk, so the group can become a small community. Get in touch to hear when the next one is. People who come to the weekly Dores class are also invited to social supper meet-ups through the year.
Are there guided recordings I can use at home?
Yes. The Recordings page has a few guided practices with a simple audio player.