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Group Yoga Classes in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
Kate Oates Elevate Yoga
Kate is a Senior Registered Yoga Teacher, sharing yoga with 55-60 clients every week in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
I’m Kate. I offer yoga and breathwork classes in Cheadle Hulme. I teach yoga to Beginners, Men, Women, Athletes, Joe Average, and everyone in between.
I’ve been teaching for 13 years and have an inate enthusiasm and passion to share yoga with real people and real bodies. A Senior Registered Yoga Teacher, I’ve worked with hundreds of characters and bodies, taught 5,000+ hours of yoga, and I know, and love, anatomy. You’re in expert hands ~ no performance ~ only guidance and encouragement.
My approach is grounded, safe, anatomically-led and science-informed with a welcome dose of energy and excitement.
I wasn’t always a yoga fan. What started as a reluctant experiment during illness, became a life-changing support-system. Through injury, stress, burnout, illness, and the juggle and joy of being a business owner and mum with ADHD, yoga is constant, and I can no longer imagine life without it.
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What to expect at Elevate Yoga
High-quality tuition, rooted in experience & anatomical knowledge
Articulate, verbal instruction combined with clear, visual cues
A dynamic, flowing & balanced yoga practice
Modifications & support for all abilities in the room
Uniquely designed sequences
Safe progression
Breathwork and mindfulness
Encouragement & laugher
To leave feeling satisfied & liberated!
Room temperature yoga
Why I run a Yoga Class for Men
2 years ago, more than a few established clients told me me how much they wished their partners would try yoga; how they wish they could experience the benefits; but how they wouldn’t ever feel comfortable walking into a regular class. They’d be too tight. Feel too self-conscious. They’d be rubbish and get it wrong.
This planted a seed. I wanted to put yoga on men’s radar so that they could feel welcome to yoga and get all the amazing benefits.
Because none of those worries hold up once you’re in the yoga class!
Tightness is assumed and practically celebrated, not a barrier. Everyone is doing their best.
We’re not judging, or performing, or pretending. We’re just doing the yoga and making it work.
I specialise in yoga for sport and athletes so tight hips and stressed brains are my forte.
Who can attend?
Any male curious about how yoga can complement their life and feel BETTER. Including dodgy knees. Clicky shoulders. Replaced hips. Crap balance. Bring. Them. All. You don’t have to be a “yoga person” and you don’t have to be able to touch your toes.
Every class has modifications. You tell me what your body’s dealing with, I take it from there.
45% of all of my clients are men, and 100% of this class are men! Who are also runners, anti-runners, cyclists, climbers, ex-rugby-players, desk-workers, tradespeople, dads, grand-dads, dog-dads… (you get the picture).
Feel welcome.
Yoga Class for Men | Common FAQs
Do I need to be flexible?
No. Tightness is assumed.
Most men arrive stiff. That’s normal and expected.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable clothes you can move in.
Eventually, your own mat (which I encourage for hygiene reasons, as we sweat sometimes!) but for your first few sessions, make sure you ask me to bring you one to borrow. Other equiopment / props are provided.
Is this for athletes only?
Not at all. I work with desk workers, trades, runners, footballers, dads, and men who’ve never done yoga before. I specialise in sport and injuries, but you don’t need a sporty background.
Is it awkward if I've never done yoga?
No. Many men arrive slightly suspicious! You won’t be the only beginner, and the room is supportive and judgement-free.
What's the vibe?
Encouraging, grounded, no ego. A solid group of men who show up, move, improve, and get on with their lives feeling better.
What about my injuries?
Injuries are common here! Injuries are the second biggest reason to NOT start yoga (behind flexiblity). My classes are practical and injury-aware, with options offered throughout.
You’re encouraged to work to what your body can do on the day. You will provide all relevant medical and injury information on booking – or prior, if you wish to discuss, email me – so that we can work together to keep you safe, whilst exploring movement options to suit you.
What is the class style?
Less fancy flow, more functional movement.
Strength, mobility, and stability, with nervous system settling throughout. You can think of it as useful movement that helps you feel better.
But there is flow elements – because they are fundamental to yoga and how we get the benefits! Don’t worry, we’ll offer modifications and keep checking in.
JOIN a Yoga Class in Cheadle Hulme (or Online)
MONDAY
Familiar Flow Yoga | 6:45 – 7:45pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga for those who are familiar with the practise and welcome gentle progression. Expect pepperings of newness and challenge, slightly fewer cues, and a freeing vinyasa flow class. You don’t have to be bendy or have an advanced practise. Expect energising, releasing yoga with relaxation. A charismatic and warm group, we welcome new and familiar faces!
Vinyasa Flow (All Levels) | 8 – 9pm
Energising, releasing yoga with expert guidance, breathwork and relaxation for all levels and abilities, including beginners! Expect strong foundational vinyasa flow yoga with modifications and/or advancements for all levels, whether brand-spanking-new or more familiar. You will be (positively) challenged and encouraged in equal measure.
Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7AL. Bring your yoga mat!
TUESDAY
*NEW* Brilliant Basic Breathwork | 9:30 – 1oam (30 mins)
A class for nervous systems. You asked, so here it is! Breath runs through every minute of our yoga practice. This is the space to actually understand it, try it and practise it. Simple, but this is doing it, with time set aside to do it.
A 7-week course rooted in pranayama (yoga breathing) lineage, with nervous system inputs from my cold water therapy and trauma-informed training. Each week there’s a new technique alongside familiar exercises, with explanations, the invitation to try, and time to properly tune in. Seven weeks is long enough to really notice the benefits for yourself.
Breath is the one part of your nervous system you can steer on purpose. A longer out-breath slows your heart rate and nudges your body towards calm. This is physiology, and our breath fuels every single one of us.
- Tuesdays, 9:30-10:00am (30-minute classes)
- 7 consecutive weeks: 3rd November to 15th December
- Course bookings only | £90pp (under £13 a session)
- Small group, max. 8
- No experience needed. Just bring yourself.
Luna Wholebeing, 21 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5AT. Mats and props are provided.
WEDNESDAY
Sunrise Flow Yoga *online* | 6:45 – 7:30am
Gently wake up with movement, breathwork and a boost in your energy. A 45-minute class to energise you and bring peace and purpose. Join our small community where we practise together from the comfort of our own homes, before the day starts and chaos takes over.
Online via Zoom.
THURSDAY
Yoga Class for Men | 7:30 – 8:30pm
A space designed to help men move more freely, loosen tightness, and feel stable and strong in their bodies. Whether stiff from years of running, desk-jobs, or general creakiness, this is yoga designed for you! Anatomically-led, we combine function with flow, support common movement profiles (runners, cyclists), accommodate injuries, loosen areas of tightness and stabilise joints so that you feel, move and sleep better.
Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7AL. Bring your yoga mat!
FRIDAY
Flow & Fundamentals | 9:30 – 10:30am
Vinyasa Flow Yoga with breathwork and relaxation. This class focuses on yoga fundamentals and introduces the brilliant basics in a relatable way. For all levels and abilities, especially brand new beginners. An energising, uplifting class, sequenced to provide strong, foundational familiarity with variety, safety and a safe space for learning.
Luna Wholebeing, 21 Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5AT. This studio is fully equipped, just bring yourselves!
What to Bring?
• Class at CHMC? Bring a mat!
• Class at Luna Wholebeing? Mats are provided.
• All other props are provided.
• New to class with no mat yes? Just ask to borrow a mat. No fuss.
"Bundle Bookings"
Book the term upfront and lock your space in.
- Discounted: A class free + flex 2 dates in advance.
- Motivates attendance.
- Your space is locked in, prioritised in full classes. Available at start of new term.
Can I book a Single Class?
Yes! Single Bookings:
• £16 per person for in-person classes
• £10 per person for Online classes
• Book anytime, however space in not guaranteed. If a date is full, single spaces will be reduced or removed.
Cancellations & Absence
• Bookings can’t be rolled over, however if you know you’ll miss a session in advance, if you let me know, we can plan for you to attend an alternative session in it’s place. This is space-dependent so not guaranteed, but I will try to offer a swap!
• Please make every effort to attend your sessions. It helps me manage the schedule fairly for everyone.
Yoga Workshops (aka. extended sessions)
Take your practice deeper with extended yoga sessions designed to give you what our weekly classes can only tease at: more time, more understanding, more lightbulb moments.
LOADS OF SLOW and FOCUS sessions available this winter!
This is space to pause the vinyasa, break poses down properly, understand what you’re actually doing, and rest like you mean it.
Private Yoga Tuition
Bespoke yoga for sport, injury, MS, ME/CFS & busy schedules
Some of the most powerful results I’ve seen have come from private sessions. When the space is yours, the pace is yours, and the practice is built specifically around your needs – real transformation happens.
Whether it’s rebuilding after injury, regaining confidence, building strength with disability, managing stress or working toward a performance goal, private and specialist yoga gives you the time, attention and tools to feel your best. I work with some private clients every single week. This is an appointment to listen to your body, to move, breathe, be, whatever you need. We work together, I bring the sequence, the equipment. You bring yourself.
Specialist Yoga for Sports & Athletes
Yoga as a performance tool. Do as the professionals do! I’m an ex-marathon runner, Hell Runner, swimmer and jogger, I’ve experienced the benefits. I help others use yoga to support strength, mobility and recovery alongside your training..
I offer functional yoga focusing on:
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Enhancing flexibility and joint stability
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Supporting overused muscles and discovering underused ones
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Regulating the nervous system through recovery techniques
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Improving rest, repair and overall performance
Sessions are adapted to your training load, injury history and goals.
Tuition for Individuals, couples & groups
Whether managing an injury, a busy schedule, or prefer learning in your space/at your pace, private sessions are tailored to you. Each sequence is created for your body and your needs. Medical consultation included as a mandatory.
- Beginners who want to build confidence
- Yogis wanting to advance their practice or a specific pose.
- People during pregnancy
- People living with chronic conditions and wheel-chair bound disability
- People recovering from surgery or injury.
Sessions are rooted in anatomical understanding, delivered with care, and built to help you move safely and confidently.
Your mat. Your time. Your flow.
The Elevate Yoga Club has been a long time coming — 7+ years, in fact. It’s the online space I’ve always wanted to create for my students: a high-quality, bespoke, expertly-taught yoga library that feels real, welcoming and safe.
Every single class is filmed and curated by me so you can trust that what you’re doing is safe, effective and designed with actual humans in mind.
⟶ Flows from 10 to 60 minutes (strong, stretchy, steady or soothing)
⟶ Breathwork, relaxation + post-run stretches
This is yoga for cold mornings, dark nights, and everything in between. Practise in your pyjamas, between meetings, or after a long day. Whether you’ve got 9 minutes or 45, you’ll find something that fits your body, your mood and your week.
Why Yoga?
Yoga has immediate and long-lasting effects, both obvious and subtle, and on both physical and mental health.
It is a fantastic way of future-proofing your body to cope better with the challenges of ageing, to bring balance to constantly over-stimulated nervous systems, and to prime your joints and muscles to enhance a sport.
I couldn’t live my active life without my yoga practise!
Flexibility with Improved Strength & Stablity
Functional Diaphragmatic Breathing
Settles Overstimulation & Stress, promoting Restorative Sleep
Maintain Body Density & Joint-Health
Corporate Yoga Events
I love to teach corporate events!
I have been teaching in workplaces for over a decade! From weekly yoga classes with staff at Comic Relief, London, to a warehouse event at L’Oreal, Manchester. I’ve hosted “Wellness Wednesday” yoga at Dentsu and Havas, delivered a staged event in the Shard with HarperCollins, and taught an after-school event for 30 teachers at a local school!
With s space and intention, we can create something special.
Ask to see my corporate testimonials, or send me ideas!
“Having been tempted to try Yoga for a long time, but unsure of the access for an old, un-stretchy man, it was so refreshing and welcoming to have an all-male beginners class where we could all discover the benefits of yoga on our weary bodies!
Moving into my second term of Kate’s classes, I fully feel the benefits across the board; I feel stronger, more flexible, more in control of my body in other exercise etc.
Kate is the perfect guide through this. We’re lucky to have her on the doorstep, and if I could give more than 5 stars I would!”
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