Yoga Really Works – Compassionate Yoga Classes in Birmingham

Yoga Really Works is a yoga business based in South West Birmingham, founded by experienced Hatha yoga teacher George Lane Gilbert. Since 2016, George has been offering inclusive, slow-paced yoga classes designed to help people reconnect with themselves through mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation.

Meet George – Your Birmingham Yoga Teacher

George is a certified Hatha yoga instructor whose journey began with transformative experiences in India and Thailand. Her time living in an ashram in 2010 and studying Vipassana meditation helped shape her unique approach to teaching. George brings a deep sense of compassion, presence and mindfulness to every session, offering a safe space for personal growth, healing and inner awareness.

Yoga Classes in South West Birmingham

At Yoga Really Works, classes are designed to be accessible to all ages, body types and mobility Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to yoga after a break, you’ll find a warm welcome and a nurturing environment.

Weekly Yoga Classes

Emphasis on mindfulness, breath awareness, and connection

Yoga for All – Slow, sustainable and supportive classes

Taught at community venues in South West Birmingham

Classes run in blocks throughout the year

YOGA CLASSES IN BOURNVILLE, KINGS NORTON & COTTERIDGE

I teach community classes, specialist classes and Charity funded classes. These are in local South Birmingham venues and there’s a lovely community feel to them; I really feel this is a crucial time to be practising Yoga.

CLASS PRICES

Payg £11/ average 6 wk block costs £54

Classes are taught in terms (usually blocks of 6 weeks). Payment is either through Bank Transfer or PayPal and full payment is required to secure your booking before the start of the block.

In 2016 I trained and was 200 hr certified in Traditional Hatha in Rishakesh India. Since then I’ve gained further training in Ante/post natal, certification for ‘Yoga for mental health’, Yoga Nidra, ‘Yoga and Cancer’, breast cancer CPD certification most recently Circle holding and (further)Yoga Nidra training.

If you would like to work with me

I specialise in sessions for people affected by cancer. In 2021-2022 these were delivered through a Tackling Inequalities funding via Sport England. If you know of a group or organisation that would like classes please contact George@yogareallyworks.co.uk

Celebrations and Corporate events

Current & Past clients include Sense, Birmingham City University, The Oakes Day Nursery and Natural England.