Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Yoga Studio in Harborne, Birmingham
Established in 2012, Barefoot Birmingham has transformed a former solicitors office into a welcoming wellness sanctuary in Birminghams Harborne district. Our studio offers a comprehensive range of yoga practices including group classes, private sessions, online courses, workshops, teacher training, and retreats. With a team of experienced instructors, we cater to all levels from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners, focusing on creating a warm, inclusive environment that promotes physical and mental wellbeing.Our Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training program has nurtured numerous professionals since its inception, while our community initiatives provide free yoga access to carers and underserved groups. We maintain strong partnerships with local organisations and businesses, delivering corporate wellness programs that enhance workplace wellbeing through yoga practices tailored to modern professional needs.
Services
Group Yoga Classes
Private Sessions
Online Yoga Courses
Teacher Training
Corporate Yoga
Workshops
Retreats
Community Programs
Carer Support
Wellness Events
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training since 2012
- Our experienced instructors cater to all yoga experience levels
- We provide inclusive access to yoga for carers and underserved communities
- Our corporate wellness programs enhance workplace wellbeing across Birmingham
- We combine traditional yoga practices with modern wellbeing approaches
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
What people say
Peaceful place to be
Friendly instructors
Great facilities
Warm and welcoming
Quality teachers
Services
Group Yoga Classes
Our regular group classes cater to all experience levels with expert instruction in a supportive environment. Sessions focus on building strength, flexibility and mindfulness through traditional and contemporary yoga practices. Participants benefit from our welcoming community atmosphere and professionally led sessions that adapt to varying abilities.
Private Yoga Sessions
Tailored private sessions address individual needs with personalised instruction for both beginners and experienced practitioners. These sessions help reduce stress while improving physical wellbeing through customised yoga practices. Clients can bring a companion at no extra cost and benefit from flexible scheduling options.
Teacher Training
Our Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-hour Vinyasa Flow training develops skilled instructors through comprehensive curriculum covering anatomy, philosophy and teaching methodology. The six-month program combines practical instruction with business development support, preparing graduates to teach globally while fostering personal growth.
Corporate Wellness
Custom corporate programs enhance workplace wellbeing through stress management and physical health initiatives. We serve organisations across Birmingham with on-site and virtual sessions that improve employee focus, reduce workplace tension and promote healthy working postures through targeted yoga practices.
Community Programs
Through our social enterprise arm, we provide free yoga access to carers and underserved communities. Our inclusive programs include specialised sessions for family carers, mindfulness workshops and community classes at multiple locations, promoting wellbeing equity across Birmingham.
People
Faye Fenton
Founder and Director
Faye established Barefoot Birmingham in 2012 after identifying a need for accessible yoga spaces in Birmingham. With prior experience running an independent caf, she brings entrepreneurial insight to wellness provision while maintaining hands-on involvement in teaching and studio operations.
Simon Fenton
Co-Director
Simon co-founded Barefoot Birmingham with Faye, contributing strategic vision to the studio's development. His background in business management complements the operational aspects of running Birmingham's popular wellness destination while supporting the growth of their community initiatives.
Tracy Estefane
Senior Yoga Teacher
Tracy is a key instructor on the Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training program. With extensive experience in yoga education, she specialises in developing trainees' teaching skills and practical knowledge while leading regular studio classes that attract both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Kam Bola
Yoga Teacher & Life Coach
Kam teaches various classes and leads the Carer Life-Spa program. As both an experienced yoga instructor and carer herself, she brings unique insight to designing accessible sessions that combine mindful movement with deep relaxation techniques for diverse participant groups.
Tania Moutinho
Senior Yoga Instructor
Tania delivers both public classes and private sessions while mentoring trainees on the teacher development program. Her expertise in adapting yoga practices for different needs makes her particularly popular with corporate clients seeking workplace wellness solutions.
Questions
What yoga experience do I need for classes?
No prior experience is required for our group classes. Our instructors adapt sessions to accommodate all levels from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Are private yoga sessions available?
Yes, we offer one-to-one private sessions with experienced instructors. These can be booked individually or as a block of five sessions with a discounted rate.
Do you offer yoga teacher training?
We provide a Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-hour Vinyasa Flow teacher training program starting November 2025, with payment plans available.
Are there special programs for carers?
Yes, we offer free yoga access to registered carers through our social enterprise arm, including both in-person and online classes across multiple locations.
What corporate wellness services do you provide?
We deliver tailored yoga programs for businesses, including on-site sessions for organisations like University of Birmingham and Jaguar Land Rover to improve workplace wellbeing.
How accessible is your Harborne studio?
Our studio is centrally located at 7 High Street, Harborne, with excellent transport links from Birmingham city centre and University of Birmingham campus.
