The Yoga Nook · Musselburgh, East Lothian
Yoga near Prestonpans
Find a way into yoga that feels right for you.
If you live in Prestonpans and are looking for a yoga studio nearby, The Yoga Nook offers weekly classes at the Fisherrow Centre in Musselburgh.
Vanessa teaches gentle movement, chair yoga, restorative sessions and more active classes. You can start slowly, try a supported practice or choose a flow class if you already have some experience.
See classes & bookGroup classes £10 · Chair yoga £8

Gentle and chair yoga for your first visit
You do not need to start with a fast-moving class. These are useful starting points if you are new to yoga, returning after a break or looking for a slower practice.
Gentle Yoga Flow
Monday · 10:00–11:00 · £10
A beginner-friendly morning class with slow, flowing movement and attention to the breath.
Morning Yoga Gently
Wednesday · 10:15–11:15 · £10
A more traditional, mindful practice with standing and seated poses, introduced gradually.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday · 11:45–12:30 · £8
A gentle class using a chair for support. Friday’s Chair Yoga 2 offers a more strengthening option, with supported standing available.
Not sure which class would suit you? Get in touch with Vanessa before booking.
More ways to practise
For a quieter session, try Yin and Restore on Monday at 16:00 or Deep Rest on Tuesday at 19:15. Deep Rest combines restorative yoga, breathwork and Yoga Nidra.
If you have some yoga experience, Ashtanga on Tuesday at 18:00 and Vinyasa on Friday at 09:30 offer a more active practice.
Hour-long classes cost £10. Chair Yoga 2: Strength and Balance runs on Friday, 11:00–11:45, at £8.
Compare the full class timetableComing from Prestonpans
The studio is at Fisherrow Centre, South Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6AT.
By bus: Lothian’s 26 connects Prestonpans and Musselburgh. Check the current route and departures for your class date, allowing time to get from your stop to the Fisherrow Centre.
Planning your visit: use the map on our contact page for the centre’s location. Please ask Vanessa about room access or anything you need to know before arriving.
Find the studio & contact VanessaA friendly approach with Vanessa
Vanessa Rigby has taught yoga since 2014. Her aim is to make yoga inclusive and accessible, with space for different bodies and starting points. She teaches at The Yoga Nook in Musselburgh and welcomes people travelling from Prestonpans.
If a group class is not what you are looking for, private and small-group yoga sessions start at £50 for an hour, with a free initial phone call.
Read more about VanessaQuestions from new visitors
Are these classes held in Prestonpans?
No. All the classes described here take place at The Yoga Nook in the Fisherrow Centre, Musselburgh. This guide helps people in Prestonpans find and plan a visit to the studio.
Can I try chair yoga without joining a floor-based class?
Yes. Chair Yoga is a separate 45-minute class. Wednesday’s session is the gentler option; Friday’s Strength and Balance class offers a more active supported practice.
Do I need previous yoga experience?
Gentle Yoga Flow and Morning Yoga Gently welcome beginners. Ashtanga and Vinyasa are aimed at people with some experience. Read the class descriptions and ask Vanessa if you are unsure.
How do I check dates and book?
Use our online booking calendar to see available dates and reserve your class. Timetable changes and availability are shown there.
Find your first class
Choose a session, check the date and book your place online.
View the booking calendar