Outdoor yoga has become a familiar sight across London’s parks — from early-morning flows on the grass to weekend community sessions that feel as much like a social meet-up as a workout.
With Londoners increasingly prioritising wellbeing, time outdoors, and low-barrier fitness, park yoga is emerging as one of the city’s most accessible ways to move, reset, and connect.
Why outdoor yoga is growing in London
A few shifts are helping explain why outdoor yoga is having a moment:
- Wellbeing has moved mainstream. Yoga is no longer niche — it’s part of many Londoners’ weekly routine, alongside running, cycling, and gym training and different niches have emerged like tantric or nude yoga.
- People want “third spaces.” Parks offer a relaxed alternative to studios, giving people a way to meet others without the pressure (or cost) of a traditional membership.
- Outdoor time is a priority. With busy schedules and screen-heavy workdays, combining movement with fresh air is a simple win.
- Lower cost and lower commitment. Many park sessions are donation-based, pay-as-you-go, or free, which makes them easier to try.
Popularity: what the data says (and what we can confidently claim)
Outdoor yoga is widely discussed as a growing trend, but London-specific, independently verified participation statistics can be surprisingly hard to pin down without access to paid industry reports.
However, we’ve identified a few indicators for the rising trend:
- The number of recurring outdoor yoga listings across major event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Meetup) during spring/summer.
- The rise of park yoga brands and community initiatives running weekly sessions across multiple boroughs (check our list below).
- The fact that yoga remains one of the most searched-for fitness activities in the UK according to Google Trends.
A London business example: Community Yoga Project
We recently attended a session by Community Yoga Project and shared it on our social channels — and it’s a good example of what’s working about outdoor yoga right now: it’s welcoming, community-led, and designed to make yoga feel approachable.
See how it all unfolded:
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The park yoga sessions tend to be:
- Beginner-friendly (less intimidating than a studio for first-timers)
- Community-first (you often see familiar faces week to week)
- Flexible (easy to drop in when the weather’s good)
You can find their latest sessions and details at communityyogaproject.com.
Please note: Attendance at the Community Yoga Project sessions requires a donation of a minimum amount (for the session we attended this was £7), and an advance booking is requested. We couldn’t find any details about how those donations are used and their cancellation and refund policy.
Other providers running park yoga sessions in London – a growing business community
More providers are tapping into the experience economy and healthy living trend, offering more options in and around London.
We recently covered other emerging trends like “soft clubbing” and our partner agency ClickDo advises businesses or startups to tap into the exploding experience economy where so much demand awaits.
You can check the below out to get an idea:
- parkyoga.co/venues
- yogawithcharli.com/outdooryogaclasseslondon
- royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/park-yoga-st-jamess-park-greenwich-park
- bst-hydepark.com/activities/our-parks-yoga-29-june
- harlow.gov.uk/events/park-yoga
What to expect at a London park yoga session
For readers who haven’t tried it yet, a quick “what to bring” section helps reduce friction:
- A yoga mat (or towel if the ground is damp)
- Water and sunscreen
- A light layer (London weather changes fast)
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early to find the group
Why it matters for London life
Outdoor yoga is more than a fitness trend — it reflects how Londoners are reshaping city life around wellbeing, community, and accessible activities. For anyone looking to move more, meet people, or simply spend more time outside, park yoga is one of the easiest habits to start.
If you’re curious, try one session and see how you like it.
You can contact us if you think we’ve missed something or should add more info here.
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